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The final match of Gameweek 22 features the only two teams who ‘doubled’, Manchester United and Leeds United.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 20:00 GMT.

All three of Erik ten Hag’s changes this evening are enforced, with two of them concerning players we knew would miss out.

Marcel Sabitzer makes his first start for the Red Devils in place of the suspended Casemiro, while Alejandro Garnacho comes in for the injured Antony.

The one unexpected alteration sees Diogo Dalot take the place of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back.

Ten Hag revealed ahead of kick-off that Wan-Bissaka is suffering from an illness.

Anthony Martial is absent from the matchday squad with a hip problem, as previously disclosed by ten Hag in his pre-match presser.

Leeds begin life without Jesse Marsch and have caretaker boss Michael Skubala at the helm.

Skubala makes two changes from Marsch’s final line-up, with Robin Koch recalled after suspension and Weston McKennie handed his full debut.

Liam Cooper and Marc Roca drop out of both the starting XI and the matchday squad altogether.

Both players are suffering from knocks, according to their interim head coach.

GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst.

Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Sancho, Pellistri, Elanga, Iqbal, Mainoo.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Wober, Struijk, Adams, McKennie, Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto, Bamford.

Subs: Robles, Firpo, Aaronson, Summerville, Gyabi, Rutter, Kristensen, Greenwood, Joseph.

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  1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno having one of those matches. Could easily have hauled through assists only. I’m happy to take the risk to swap him to Mahrez. Sporadic haul player vs sporadic haul player with (hopefully) two games.

    Self-justificatory post over.

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It's expensive for the lack of consistency. Great player but not operating like the FPL asset he was before

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He’s also not 12-13m anymore either

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No, but he's also not £7-£8m either

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yes but he’s better than that with set pieces

      2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I only bought him in this gameweek. Was tempted to hold until 25 but my rank is woeful so am up for taking risks and making moves haha.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I was sure I wanted to hold him, but something has got to give. He could hit a hat-trick at Elland Road but I think I need Saka

          1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yer agreed. I’m moving Martinelli to Saka, alongside Bruno —> Mahrez.

  2. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gnonto might be the definition of lively.

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      see also "pocket rocket"

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        See Lamptey

  3. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any love for Pickford on a WC?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If I was wildcarding, I'd go Ward/Forster to save elsewhere. By the time Lloris is back, Leicester will have a string of good fixtures and you can see out the end of the season with Ward.

      1. Pipermaru
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Tottenham and Leicester likely to blank in GW28?

  4. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Doesn’t feel right complaining that my TC got 36 points but wish I’d went with the crowd and did Rashford.

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haaland gonna outscore him this week anyway

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        2x hattrick and max bonus = 34 points
        102 point triple captain ... imagine!

      2. BeaversWithAttitude
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly. But until it happens, it's just a theory.

      3. PogChamp
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’m not so sure

  5. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hello Top 100k. My my how I've missed you. Thank you Marcus

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats! Good call.

  6. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Rashinho bag the winner

  7. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Please Rashford another Goal plzzz

  8. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Penandes incoming

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He’ll miss it the rate this game is going for him.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Has he missed lots of chances

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Nothing too clear cut; couple of half chances. More he could have had several assists but couple of Garnacho bad misses and someone one else second half.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ok thanks, sounds like my usual curse/luck lol

            1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Haha and another good Bruno cross.

              Gotta say excellent defending from Leeds for much of the game too.

              1. Scapegoat Salah
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Leeds defending well??! It must be my luck then!

  9. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gnonto do a goal and then Rashford can score!

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Pre-match prediction?

  10. SirWenger
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno red hot but no cigar

  11. Patson Dabaka
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have rashford tc and gnonto. Who do I want to get max bonus?

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm the same

      Think gnonto as he is only 1.5 per cent owned

      Congrats!!

      1. Patson Dabaka
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I checked using the what if feature on livefpl. We definitely want rash to get the max!

    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gnonto probably with his ownership

      1. Patson Dabaka
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That's what I thought too but turns out Rash extra bonus jumps me up more

  12. GoonerSteve
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Folk who haven't triple captained yet, when are you planning? Talked myself out of Rashford this week 🙁

    1. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haaland this week

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Haaland this week.

      1. GoonerSteve
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No concerns over Man City form?

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No. They'll be fine. So much quality and they could easily bag a hatful of goals over the 2 fixtures.

        2. Silecro
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He just scored hattie the other day. This illegal stuff could derail them or galvanize them, i'm willing to take that risk.
          Also, CL matches could be a problem for the future doubles

          1. GoonerSteve
            • 16 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I think I'm in too gents.

        3. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          One thing I've learned about Pep/City is that they can shrug off bad form just as is starts to look like rot.

          Starting KDB in the middle of a a 3-6-1

          1. Bluetiger1
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I wonder if anyone would spot that?

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mr Haaland

    4. jack88
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I am waiting more. Surely there Will be more juicy dgw

  13. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Come on, Rashy, do...something. Get that extra BAP.

    1. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yah, that would have been a cool 100 points for me. Oh, well! 99 will do!

  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need a parting gift from Bruno

  15. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rat hunting for some injury time points I feel

  16. jack88
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Of crs i captained bruno he has to miss a lot today. It was obvious

    1. Norco
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not obvious, only obvious in hindsight.

  17. SirWenger
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rash close

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, but...

  18. romperstomper
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Shaw assist?

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Naw, did really well to make the opportunity but his effort basically took a 180-deflection into Sancho’s path.

  19. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My God Fred is an abomination

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Almost G Rashford A Bruno there. Blocked by defender...

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Almost.... 🙁

  21. tim
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    105p and no tc chip used, pretty happy with that.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nice that’s more than me with Rash TC

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Could of had 125 p

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well done

  22. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wrong said Fred.

  23. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Fred has been pure garbage.

  24. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Get them baps Rashford!

  25. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dont think Ive ever seen a worse Brazilian footballer than Fred. Absolute embarassment.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Harsh

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kleberson?

    3. Zebras
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      harsh i think

  26. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Greenwood on at Old Trafford

  27. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Broke the 100 mark. Thank you Marcus!

  28. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sam Greenwood matches Salah and Haaland!

  29. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Useless tame shot by Fred

  30. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Triple captain a City player this week or wait?