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Sunday’s Premier League action concludes at The City Ground, where Nottingham Forest and Manchester United go head-to-head.

Steve Cooper’s side are currently in 18th place in the Premier League standings and are without a win since Gameweek 22, while the Red Devils were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Sevilla in midweek.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are all absent for the visitors, as Erik ten Hag makes three changes to the side that started on Thursday.

Tyrell Malacia is also missing from the matchday squad, with Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot coming in. That means Anthony Martial continues up front, flanked by Antony and Jadon Sancho.

As for Nott’m Forest, they make four alterations to the team that lost 2-0 to Aston Villa in Gameweek 30. Scott McKenna, Renan Lodi, Remo Freuler and Taiwo Awoniyi come in for Joe Worrall, Harry Toffolo, Jonjo Shelvey and Cheikhou Kouyate.

*Marcel Sabitzer picked up an injury in the warm-up so Christian Eriksen has replaced him in the starting XI.

GAMEWEEK 31 LINE-UPS

Nottingham Forest XI: Navas, Felipe, Niakhate, McKenna, Williams, Freuler, Danilo, Lodi, Gibbs-White, Johnson, Awoniyi

Subs: Hennessey, Worrall, Mangala, Shelvey, Lingard, Toffolo, Surridge, Dennis, Ayew

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho, Martial

Subs: Butland, Fred, Weghorst, Pellistri, Williams, Elanga, Iqbal, Jurado, Bishop

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  1. It's Fergie Time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Anthony with his usual shot into the stands

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      he is soo wasteful

  2. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bruno close

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      He's on one today. Looks like he means business.

  3. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Maguire HB

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      WTF clearly hand ball

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      How was that not given!

  4. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I made a 12 point hit prior to this gameweek. Late in the season with risks to take, I think it worked relatively well:

    Haaland (C): 24 pts
    Martinelli: 5
    Grealish: 7
    Maguire: yellow

    Toney: 2
    Saka: 0
    Rashford: 0
    Chilwell: 1

    1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      You also need to factor in who would have come off your bench for Rash and who you would've captained if you didn't get Haaland

      I guess it's probably 2 points off bench and 2 for captaining Kane but still

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Of course, Rashford would’ve been benched by March so this is another +5.

        Another option would’ve been a smaller hit with KDB to a cheaper mid to fund Toney to Haaland. But then KDB delivered too.

      2. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Straight swap Kane to Haaland actually might have been the best scenario.

  5. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Pen surely

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

      Man United.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I dont get it. That's clear and obvious.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Exactly arm in unusual position

    3. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not handball

  6. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Damn still can’t get over this penalty today, cost me some very good rank

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      That’s a Salah x 2 and Saka miss now for me, I’ve given up today, literally no point to this game anymore

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dod it really? So many with Saka and Martinelli

  7. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Hang on, VAR got a handball decision right?

    Shook

    1. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Makes a change lol

  8. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martial miss

  9. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Harry Maguire is a funny guy

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    More Bruno point dodging.

  11. It's Fergie Time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    bruno should have had a haul by now

  12. Mighty Quinn
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bruno non owner. Hard to watch.

    1. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bruno, hard to watch.

  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Post ?

  14. Gizzachance
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Cmon Bruno, cassimero back now !

  15. Mirror Man
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lots of moaning going on. Lighten up. Nothing important has happened.

    • Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Come on Neco, that goal you are due

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        *get

    • Jenas
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Considering going Kane+Mitoma to Salah+Solanke for -4, means I'll field 11. Yes or No?

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Good idea. Kane is usually good towards the end of the season as he’s chasing the golden boot, which, this year, is unlikely.

    • tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Antony G

    • g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Anthony G

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Martial A

        Bruno AA

    • Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bruno incredible again

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        The Incredible Points-Dodger

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Not for long, surely.

    • DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      So close. So close to a Bruno assist...

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bruno really deserves some points here

    • Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Bruno is painful to own
      A+ points dodger

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        It's not his fault tbh.

    • Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Best trasnfer in for gw 32?

      1.bowen bou
      2.eze EVE

      1. Jenas
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I prefer 2

        1. Total Foot 5
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Ok
          And btn bowen and olise?

      2. sulldaddy
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        2
        Should already have Eze IMO

        1. Total Foot 5
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Okk
          Typo already hav eze

          Btn bowan and olise? Thinking bowen

    • Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Martial been dogged pressing and hunting, that’s what led to the goal

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

        Never thought I'd hear that

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          I know

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Such a mood player he is

    • g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Maguire gets away with one

      1. The Senate
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Was a total dive, Awoniyi should’ve been booked

        Wasn’t ofc bc he plays for Forest

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

        Everybody gets 1

    • Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Goal - ANTONY
      Assist - MARTIAL

      A goal and an assist?? 🙂

    • Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      On FH...Assuming i go with Martinelli + Gabriel:

      A) Saka + Toney

      B) Bowen + Jesus

      1. Sailboats
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        B

      2. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        b

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Thanks both - maybe Jesus back on pennas now as well...? (was he before?)

          1. The Ilfordian
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Arsenal had 5 this year, 2 each for Saka and Jorghino and one for Jesus. If memory serves, Jorghino was early on and replaced by Saka. Can’t remember is Saka was on the pitch for Jesus’

            1. Connor's Calling
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              helpful - thanks

      3. DycheDycheBaby
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Why Bowen though?

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Seems in decent form again and playing bou

    • Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Forest with Liverpool, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea, Arsenal and a rejuvenated Place to come
      Luckily Chelsea will probably donate them 3 points!

    • Scalper
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Sancho is doodoo