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The biggest Double Gameweek of 2022/23 comes to a conclusion this evening with two more Premier League matches, both of which get underway at 20:00 BST.

There’s European qualification and top-flight survival at stake as Manchester United host Brentford and West Ham United take on Newcastle United.

There’s significant Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest in tonight’s fixtures, too, of course:

There aren’t too many shocks when it comes to the all-important team news, particularly at Old Trafford.

It’s one change apiece: Erik ten Hag brings in Jadon Sancho for Wout Weghorst, while Thomas Frank recalls Mads Roerslev at the expense of Aaron Hickey.

Probably the headline line-up call of the night comes from the London Stadium, where Eddie Howe has brought in Sunday’s goalscoring match-sealer Callum Wilson for Alexander Isak up top.

Joe Willock, who was a doubt for this match due to hamstring discomfort, also drops to the bench, with Joelinton taking his place in midfield.

Hosts West Ham have also changed their central striker as Michail Antonio comes in for Danny Ings.

That’s the Hammers’ only alteration from their 1-0 win over Southampton.

GAMEWEEK 29 LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, McTominay, Sabitzer, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford.

Subs: Lindelof, Maguire, Martial, Malacia, Fred, Weghorst, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Butland.

Brentford XI: Raya, Roerslev, Jansson, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Jensen, Mbeumo, Toney.

Subs: Hickey, Schade, Dasilva, Wissa, Jorgensen, Ghoddos, Strakosha, Baptiste, Stevens.


West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson, Soucek, Rice, Paqueta, Bowen, Antonio, Benrahma.

Subs: Areola, Cresswell, Coufal, Fornals, Lanzini, Downes, Cornet, Ings, Ogbonna.

Newcastle United XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Wilson, Saint-Maximin.

Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Gordon, Ritchie, Targett, Isak, Manquillo, Willock, Anderson.



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  1. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford G

    1. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Shouldn’t be greedy but that’s so disappointing that Rashford got a goal

  2. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    *Sigh*. Down I go from today's starting rank...

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      836K & 30% ^ before kick off

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Rashford goal =
        890K & 27% ^

  3. Free Hat
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Game needed that.
    Brentford Block tough nut to crack

  4. Gorky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sabitzer assist

  5. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Finally captain

  6. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Breathe out .... and relax. 😀

  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Man, piss off Shaw

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      It’s only a booking…

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Has big impact on bonus points

      2. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        What do you mean only a booking?

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Small potatoes.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            I assume you don’t own him

            1. Count of Monte Hristo
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 9 months ago

              You assume wrong.

  8. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Rashy taking me past 100 for the GW.

  9. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Points for everyone

    1. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Mitoma captain here so he's making me lose rank. Sad times.

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Heh you had you fun tho

  10. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Hopefully 16 pts goal!

  11. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Cap goal, 2cs gone, Shaw booked

  12. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Just in case people have missed it, Shaw YC

  13. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Defenders that i dont want to get assists are getting them ffs

  14. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Wilson chance

  15. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Bruno. Please do something (good).

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

    Need another rashford goal for wiping out the double cs

  17. Free Hat
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Seems like when i dont own Bruno with a dgw he looks like a ruthless fpl machine.
    Now when i own him he looks more like a harmless fluffy bunny

  18. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sancho keeps playing it safe. Still not confident enough to try things like the Dortmund Sancho.

  19. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford EO?

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      150 in top10k I think

  20. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    West ham pen?

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No it’s nothing I guess

    2. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      What u talking about

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Close call IMO

      2. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        He's trying to get a friggin' piggy back ride from Antonio, what are YOU talking about?

  21. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    How is that not a West Ham penalty?

  22. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Do something Bruno, you annoying rat

  23. Scalper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    What’s happened to sancho? He was the next big thing. Still quite young and has plenty of time to pull it back, but the regression is very noticeable. Lack confidence to take chances, take on players, also not one to make that final pass either.

    1. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Haaland may have slightly helped his admirable assist record...

    2. Mweene
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      He always looked really poor for England even when he was in form at Dortmund. I never watched Dortmund so I don't think I've ever actually seen him play well.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Left Dortmund a year early and to a club where youth goes to die.

  24. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon Shaw get an assist! You too Trippier cmon

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yes please!

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Trippier is a bit meaningless.

  25. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    It's a strange week. Loads of people over 100 points and yet massive rank gains don't seem to be a thing.

    Template is super strong.

    I've gone DOWN in my work mini league this week with 124 points so far.

    1. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Come on Camzy, we all know you don't have a job.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I very much do thank you very much.

        Working with sports traders though has made our FPL mini league extremely competitive. It's just about winning this league which has needed a top 5K finish to win in the last few years.

        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          This will be that "famous" sense of humour Wild Rover was talking about I see...

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        The ways some people get a brag in

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'm at 81 pct template rating on Live FPL and I'm gaining 200 k places so far Camz! (660 k to 460 k)

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Another return for Rashford and he passes Mitoma

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      one game within a DGW can make a massive difference - still over half the game to go

  27. Bluetiger1
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sorry joining the party late just got in from work.

    congrats all Rashford (C) owners see United his scored - a relieft after the weekend.
    congrats to Newcastle United manager selecting Wilson - always scores against West Ham

  28. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Boast while in good times! Old 72k rank with 52% rise in the week. Cue rash red card and Newcastle cleanie gone!

  29. Free Hat
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Malacia looks coming on

  30. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Shaw off?