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The final match of Double Gameweek 25 sees Manchester United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

Kick-off is at 20:15 GMT.

A lot of captaincy hopes will be pinned on Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo tonight, with the Portuguese pair both installed in Ralf Rangnick’s starting XI.

Elsewhere, there are three changes for the Red Devils from the side that drew 1-1 against Southampton on Saturday, with Victor Lindelof, Fred and Anthony Elanga coming in for Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.

Varane was initially named in the line-up, but has since had to pull out due to illness.

That means Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw continue in defence, ahead of goalkeeper David de Gea, who’s ownership currently sits at 15.2%.

Graham Potter, meanwhile makes three changes for Brighton, with Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Trossard replacing Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey and Danny Welbeck.


DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 25 LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Elanga, Ronaldo

Subs: Henderson, Jones, Pogba, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Telles, Wan-Bissaka, Heaton

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Cucurella, Bissouma, Gross, Mac Allister, Moder, Trossard, Maupay

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Lallana, Alzate, Welbeck, March, Duffy, Caicedo, Ferguson

  1. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    DDG and Ronaldo (C) in this game and I dont think I have ever had such low expectations of returns.

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Expect nothing and you'll enjoy watching the games much more.

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I want my 2points each player. Still touch and go of course

  2. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Foden G Mahrez A

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Resting players in the 2nd leg then...

  3. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    The biggest problem with Ronaldo is that he still believes he is the player he was 5 years ago.

    1. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe. He needs to use his football brain more knowing he can't rely on his physical gifts as much. I suppose that's a huge part of his game, but he's not just a flat track bully.

    2. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Chuffed to ship him in the coming days!

      1. Gunneryank
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Just wildcarded him out and it felt real, real good.

  4. putana
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    im going to end up regretting getting rid foden for saka, arent I

    1. putana
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      might just dump raphinha

    2. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not so sure. I would make that move. Seems fine tbh.

      1. Max City
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        think so, you can't really rely on any of Pep's assets in FPL, unfortunately

        1. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          With the exception of Cancelo, and recently KDB, for me. Capping KDB has just got me through 2 of the last 3 GWs with a green arrow (remember the disastrous GW 23?)

  5. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    F***ing do something Webster!

    1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Surely keeping a clean sheet so far is doing enough?

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You mean Maupay

  6. Gunneryank
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Seagulls consistently pushing into attacking third and presenting United with danger. Just respect the heck out of this Brighton team.

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If they had a half decent striker they could be above Utd if you ask me.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Defo. Couple of solid attackers...

  7. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Selling Foden to dgwers feels bad

    1. Triple P
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It felt pretty good selling him to Salah I can tell you

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Did that last week and it ended very badly

  8. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez C.
    Foden
    Laporte
    Cancelo

    This should end ok

  9. Miniboss
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Cucurella is real deal. United in trouble with him.

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Arguably best left back in the league after Robertson

      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Tierney

      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Chillwell

      3. Max City
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cancelo

      4. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Jonjoe Kenny!

      5. Max City
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Billy Gilmour

      6. Rochdale_Cowboy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Benjamin Mendy

  10. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which players on Brighton's bench will get into United's team? Lamptey, March

  11. It's Fergie Time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    united look like crap. tell me again how bad they were under ole?

  12. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Not watching hows bruno playing

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nevermind just seen a few comments above..

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He's not playing

      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Sancho dribling around like a headless chicken.

        1. jonnybhoy
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Fantastic

  13. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bruno nowhere near the action

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He's creating.

  14. Max City
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    would you do
    Moura >> Saka for a hit?

    I'm not convinced by TOT assets

  15. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lamptey on yet?

  16. Miniboss
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like 3 points for (c) Bruno would be a happy miracle

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Better than -1, I guess

  17. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rangnick showing 4-3-2-1 with fingers 🙂

    1. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      4-2-3-1

    2. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ted Rodgers? Im guessing Rag's realising he can't solve the puzzles appearing before him and everywhere he looks he see's a Dusty Bin.

  18. It's Fergie Time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    brighton with more possession and more shots at OT, what a disaster.

  19. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    QUIZ TIME …

    Which player has scored in the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Premier League?

    No cheating?

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Larrson?

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Henrik

      2. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely no idea

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Aiden McGeady?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    4. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lovren?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Is it an ex-player from my club - the Foxes? (Although I wasn't aware he'd gone to Scotland if it is him.)

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    6. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Henke must be

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

      2. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nah.. dont think he played in lower english divisions.

    7. ted mcnure
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Steve Cook?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    8. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Naismith?

      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Scrap that.

    9. ted mcnure
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jermain Defoe?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    10. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Edgar Davids? :/

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    11. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gazza?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    12. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Damarcus Beasley? Nacho Novo?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Alan Thompson?

    13. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kante

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    14. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’ll give a small clue at 9pm if no one gets it … then another at 9.10

    15. It's a Wookie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Paul Dickov?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope

    16. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Chris Sutton?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Nope … some decent guesses so far to be fair.

    17. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gary hooper?

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Booooooooooooooom Paddy Bonner …. Yes, it’s Gary Hooper.

        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Wow!

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Was a great striker for Celtic and can remember he played non league before Scunthorpe. Should never have left Celtic

      2. Marvin.
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well done! I tried to cheat and still didn't get it.

    18. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Barry Ferguson?

    19. Rochdale_Cowboy
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Robert Earnshaw

    20. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Great question - and tough too!

  20. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Maguire, omg what a misplaced pass.

  21. DaniCT
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ronaldo is giving signs that he is fed up with this team. Constantly showing his frustration

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He did that while playing with one of the most stacked Madrid teams of all time

      • HonestBlatter
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Has been doing this for a while now

    2. It's Fergie Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      bring on Mata and Lindgard, why not...nothing to lose and can't be worse than what United have on the pitch

    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva 4-0

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bernardo G Sterling A Cancelo AA

      1. Max City
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Bernardo GG
        Mahrez GA

    5. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      4-zip. Wow.

    6. Max City
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's still 0-0

    7. Miniboss
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Best replacement for Bruno? Money is no object!

      Foster
      TAA Cancelo Davies
      Salah Bruno Raphinha Bowen
      King Dennis

      DDG Broja Alonso Livramento

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Son

      2. Max City
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Son, and if you're not convinced of TOT then KDB

      3. Gunneryank
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        KDB.

    8. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bilva owners, how are you feeling?

    9. putana
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      has a champions league tie ever been over after one half?

      1. DaniCT
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Can I include a tie from the play offs of CL? Ctiy was involved in that one as well

    10. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      United just lucky Brighton aren't really very clinical. With every passing moment, more and more glad i opted for only one Man U player.