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Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) concludes with a fixture that has plenty riding on it, not just for us Fantasy managers.

Manchester United and Liverpool have had poor early starts to their respective campaigns and so far don’t have a win between them.

The game is also being played against the backdrop of yet another demonstration against United’s much-maligned owners, with planned shows of dissent inside and outside Old Trafford.

Kick-off, pre-match protests permitting, is at 20:00 BST.

As for the team news, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag makes four changes to the side that started the desperate 4-0 loss at Brentford.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Fred are all benched as Anthony Elanga, Tyrell Malacia, Scott McTominay and Raphael Varane are handed recalls.

“We know Liverpool are a really good team and you need to press them. You have to do that out of a block and need energy, that is why we went with Rashford, Sancho, Elanga.” – Erik ten Hag on dropping Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp meanwhile makes three alterations from the side that drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 2.

Roberto Firmino is in for the suspended Darwin Nunez, while Jordan Henderson and Joe Gomez replace Fabinho and Nathaniel Phillips.

The most-captained player of Gameweek 3, Mohamed Salah, features in tonight’s match, with 2.4 million FPL bosses handing him the armband.

The Egyptian has scored or assisted in four of his last five appearances against tonight’s opponents, averaging 12 points per match in that time.


GAMEWEEK 3 LINE-UPS

Manchester Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford, Elanga.

Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Ronaldo, Martial, Fred, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek, Garnacho

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Henderson, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Diaz.

Subs: Adrian, Davies, Fabinho, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Clark, Bajcetic, Phillips, Van den Berg


GAMEWEEK 3 RESULTS SO FAR

Newcastle United3 – 3Manchester City
West Ham United0 – 2Brighton and Hove Albion
Leeds United3 – 0Chelsea
Bournemouth0 – 3Arsenal
Leicester City1 – 2Southampton
Fulham3 – 2Brentford
Everton1 – 1Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace3 – 1Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur1 – 0Wolverhampton Wanderers

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  1. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Lads on tour
    Lads on top

    1. Mario Balofail
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      There's no fail in this lad anymore...

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        The display name is taken, but simultaneously doesn't exist. It's the real struggle we should be protesting about

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Bakar.

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Hahahaha

  2. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Second

  3. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    The king plays on sunday?

    1. Mario Balofail
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      The king is only able to make bench 🙂

      1. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Lol
        Couldnt even start for 19th team on the table

      2. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        No one pays hush money like the king.

        Nobody

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Yep Messi did

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Neco Williams?

  4. 3 A
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Mohamad Salah score 5 today insyaAllah .

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

  5. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    This could get ugly fast

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I'm saying nothing!

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      That feeling when your tadpoles are hatching

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      it's been ugly for hours

      months

      years even

      a decade?

  6. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Real party atmosphere at Old Trafford this evening!

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      That was …. Harsh

  7. Bushwhacker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Fancy sending him out to that welcome …oof …. Count the money … count the money …

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    One thing we forget, Liverpool have been awful this season too

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      We've just reminded us, phew

    2. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      They have underperformed but Liverpool have not been 'awful'.

    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for reminding us Bemba.
      You're far too important for our community.

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Not attacking wise.

      Injuries at the back but team tonight bit more solid.

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Wut? We were against Fulham. And still don’t have a fit squad.

      1. Herger
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        And it’s been really windy

    6. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      We don't forget - that's what's most worrying.

  9. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Play up...

  10. Total Slotball
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea injured his groin in warm up. Still set to start

    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Henderson step up. Oh, wait...

  11. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    No Ronaldo, no Maguire and no Fred. Let’s see who United fans blame today.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Glazers I think

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Glazers

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        More like Slowbaby

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 11 months ago

          I've been absolutely merked today. I'm gonna stick to picking on easy targets like Foo Fighter to build my confidence back up

          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 11 months ago

            You're still the popular one

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 11 months ago

              Not right now mate, tried to inject some humour into proceedings but the jokes fell flat and most people told me to do 1 and shut up

              1. Deulofail
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 11 months ago

                Shhhh please Crybaby 😉

    3. Drexl Spivey
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Salah.

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Better team … have a chance surely?

    5. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Groundskeeper Willy

    6. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      That's what the good old DDG and Rashford are for

    7. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Rusty roof

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        My dog's name!

    8. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Pogba

  12. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Let’s get De Gea involved in the build up play!

  13. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    So.. No DDG blunder tonight then? 🙁

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Only from Salah/TAA shots - he can save all the Diaz/Robbo ones.

  14. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Martinez walking out holding Bruno's had is a nice touch

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      *hand

    2. Mona Lisa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      lol

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      FFS 😆

    4. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      could be a player once he grows up

    5. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      The small lad is probably scared and popping his shorts is why

      1. The Philosopher
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        *pooping

    6. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      😆

    7. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Hahaha

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        This made me laugh a lot actually

    8. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think I've ever seen a player as ridiculed for his height as Martinez. Poor guy has a lot to prove.

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        I think he'll manage to stilt our perspective

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 11 months ago

          But it's a tall order

          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 11 months ago

            At such short notice

            1. Deulofail
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 11 months ago

              Shortarse

              1. Arteta
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 11 months ago

                Stop, stop! He's already dead!

    9. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Have a little empathy

  15. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    I thought Martinez was one of the mascots but it turns out he's playing.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He still is the mascot. Figuratively

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Forgot his cheerleader outfit.

    3. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Apparently United will play a mascot rather than Maguire

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        It would be quicker on the turn.

  16. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    United players look scared walking out

    1. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      ETH been calling his mommy to hear her tell him he's a handsome young boy

  17. Free Hat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Bruno Cpt.
    So he can officially moan some more VS the rest of the team

  18. Drexl Spivey
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Snipers at the ready...

  19. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Emerson going to west ham gives us another 4m defender?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Played a full season at Lyon last year, should be fit.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        GW7 option or just an enabler to upgrade elsewhere

  20. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    5 old/ solid /traditional FPL picks on the United bench.

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Bench looks stronger than pools !

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

        united winning something at least!

  21. @persecuted_by_mods
    3 years, 11 months ago

    These height jokes about Martinez are so stupid, why can't you guys just be the bigger man?

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      That will be a tall order I'm afraid.

    2. The Philosopher
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      We already are

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        We are such tall lads aren't we

    3. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      People are petty. That's just the long and short of it.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      I haven't earned the title of Big Man.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Greville rhymes with Neville should be your new name

    5. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He could become a centre back at a stretch...

    6. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      These jokes have no reason to live.

      These jokes got little hands
      And little eyes
      And they walk around
      Tellin' great big lies
      They got little noses
      And tiny little teeth
      They wear platform shoes
      On their nasty little feet

    7. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Its OK. The whole thing's gone right over his head

  22. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Mount & Neco -> Gross & James?(-4) Would be a switch to 5 at the back

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah go 5 at the back. Working wonders for me so far.

  23. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Elliott Milner and Hendo
    McTominay Eriksen and Fernandes

    Two pretty weak CMs, for different reasons. No wonder they're bottom half sides this year

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Casemiro is here now.

      Keita, Thiago and Fabinho are not fully fit.

  24. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool wont win tonight

    1. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Fascinating analysis Jeff

      1. The Philosopher
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, sounds like the analysis is supported by a tiny bit of bias in here

    2. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      They’re looking very nervous

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      they might

  25. Bushwhacker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    United hoof ball!

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      ? Probably the best 6 minutes they've had Vs Liverpool in yonks

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Not exactly playing it out are they ..

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 11 months ago

          But they are?

  26. DF
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Triple pool defence here if anyone's looking for a lol later.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      See you in 5 minutes

    2. T C
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

  27. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Varane clearly pushes Milner in the back with both hands.

    Twit Neville: "No there's nothing in it, Milner was looking for it".

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      There wasn't anything in it to be fair

  28. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Malacia on corners

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Not for long

    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Probably off them after that

  29. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Trent is as good at defending as Nani was.

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      He's a strange player because he ain't a winger and he certainly ain't a fullback. Every single big game it seems like the goals are conceded in his area.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 11 months ago

        Definitely, he is a liability at the back for Liverpool but like you say he is not a winger either but has amazing delivering and set pieces so he is an awkward player to fit in.

  30. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    Elanga off the post

    1. Herger
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Bet that hurt!

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      What. A. Miss.