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Thursday night sees Gameweek 37 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) come to a conclusion, as Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford. A point for Erik ten Hag’s side will secure UEFA Champions League qualification for next season.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

Whilst the match is on, Andy North and arch-rival Greyhead will be chatting about their teams and the week’s biggest talking points over on our YouTube channel in another exclusive video for Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout.

The live chat will be open as usual and the stream is watchable via the embedded video below from 20:00 BST.

As for the team news, Man Utd are unchanged from the side that started their 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. That means Marcus Rashford returns as a substitute, having missed the past two games through injury and illness.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard makes three changes from Sunday’s defeat at Manchester City, as Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk come in for Thiago Silva, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Raheem Sterling, who isn’t even on the bench.

Joao Felix, however, has recovered from the minor injury that forced him to drop out of the matchday squad last weekend and starts as a sub.

GAMEWEEK 37 LINE-UPS

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

Subs: Butland, Maguire, Rashford, Malacia, Fred, Dalot, Weghorst, McTominay, Garnacho

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, W Fofana, Chalobah, Hall, Enzo, Chukwuemeka, Gallagher, Madueke, Mudryk, Havertz

Subs: Mendy, Thiago Silva, Pulisic, Felix, Loftus-Cheek, Ziyech, Koulibaly, D Fofana, Gilchrist

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  1. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Bruno bumped off 1 Bp ffs

    1. xuwei
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      The painful loss of 2 points.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        I'm 3 points behind my cash ML lol

    2. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Losing de Gea's clean sheet hurt me more. I'm a delicate flower.

  2. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Bottomed:

    What would be my best move here with 0.2m in the bank? Got exact funds to bring in Eze for one of the Brighton lads. Currently leading by 9 in one, 15 in another and trailing by 6 in my third ML.

    DDG
    Trippier - Taa - Shaw
    Salah - Rash - Mitoma - Mac10 - Mahrez
    Haaland - Watkins

    Steele - Botman - Isak - Zinchenko

    1. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Did you buy isak for 7.0?
      If so I'd swap to wilson

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        I did not unfortunately had him a while.

  3. Andy_Social
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Did Rashford get his 60 mins point?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Yes

    2. JBG
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Yes

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        cheers

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Is Shaw injured or was he rested ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Injured

      1. SpaceCoyote97
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        No, he was rested.

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Said he was feeling his back. Think it was a "let's no chance it" injury rather than a "can't continue" injury. Made use of half time sub window as well

  5. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    I want a whole article with all the stats as to why Hall got 3 bonus and suggestions for improvements next season….

    At least you can understand trippier with all his crosses and set pieces etc

    1. Here is Cash, give McGinn
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Thats just weird and not logical at all

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      He got 3 for exactly the same reasons as trippier - big chances created and key passes

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Chelsea's best player TBH

  6. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Is bruno a sell?

    Unlikely to start v Fulham I think

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      who starts will be an utter lottery

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Agree total lottery

    2. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      No bruno is a machine who starts every match

      1. boombaba
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        I honestly think he will get a rest now champs is sewed up
        Plenty of options to rotate and keep key players injury free

      2. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Agree with this. ETH will want to secure 3rd and Bruno can rest 4th June

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Son time?

    4. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Rashford as well I imagine.

  7. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Shaw FFS

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Same points as DDG (fair)

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        I’m just thinking about Sunday

  8. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Can we have one of those classic FPL towers moments where Martial suddenly drops or Bruno suddenly goes up on baps for no reason? I've rarely had one of those go my way, might be a nice time for it

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Call Mark

  9. focaccia
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Chasing in my ML... Grealish & Haaland > Eze & Kane (C) for a hit?

    1. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I'm thinking along these lines, but already own Eze, so no hit. I prefer to captain him at Selhurst Park against Forest. Leeds at home with everything to play for and Spurs' away form is nothing to shout about.

  10. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    2 FTs, who are the priorities to replace here? Got a fair few injury/rotation doubts.

    DDG
    Trippier Estu Shaw*
    Rash Salah Grealish* Mitoma* Mac*
    Haaland* Alvarez

    Kepa Botman Isak Chilwell

    1. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      There seem to be a few city ITK so hoping to get city team leak. Grealish should bd over his hangover by now so I expect to start.

      I'd be tempted to get rid of both Brighton.

  11. jason_ni
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Would you sell wilson to get kane?

    No idea what to do, lots on players have nothing to play for, Shaw/rashford prob rested, who knows what city do.

    In the quagmire

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      After watching that chelsea defence, I’m keeping Wilson

      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        What about Isak?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Might play both

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Wilson is a variable captain option looking at that Chelsea team

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        *viable

        1. Shultan
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Agree. If I had him & was chasing in ML would defo consider him as captain

    3. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I wish I had Wilson playing against that Chelsea defence
      Expecting another 2 goals

  12. MrJobby
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Hall for Chelsea top BP ? Is this some sort of error ?

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Only to Man Utd fans / owners.

      Best player on the pitch

  13. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    12 point swing that Rashford miss for those of us with Bruno captain.. brutal

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Aye

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Well done Rashford 😉

  14. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Not a great GW, but green arrow with 81 points. 19 points from top 10k. 2FT to push last GW and pray for some luck.

    1. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Just stop

    2. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      That's sh**
      Should delete your team

    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Really?

  15. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Which move would be better for next week if you're holding a 10/15 point lead in two leagues, but chasing 6 points in another?

    1. Mitoma/Mac10 > Eze
    2. Haaland > Kane

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Go for both? (iF TEAM NEWS IS GOOD THIS IS WHAT I AM DOING)

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Don't want to take a -4 really as then my lead is down to 5 haha

    2. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      1

  16. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Shaw injury really buggers me for GW38

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      He actually injured ?

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Don’t see why else he’d go off. And he won’t be risked now

        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Maybe a rest but yes your right
          Malacia left back next game and choice of CBs

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I’d wait for news, he might be fine. Though no reason for ETH to chance it with top 4 done I guess.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        He won’t play, sadly

        1. AgentRed
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          You got anyone decent off the bench? It will be Estu for me, who will probably concede but at least carries threat.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 20 days ago

            Yeah Estu for me too, but it’s moreso that my ML rival didn’t own Shaw

            1. AgentRed
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 20 days ago

              Ah, annoying. Best of luck for the final week.

      2. Shultan
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Small back injury
        Important cup final coming up, CL secured, so don't expect him to be risked

        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Did haag just mention that ? Turned off

    3. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      No problem, looking at Chelsea tonight you can play NEW triple defence

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Good point!

    4. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Have both Shaw and Stones and neither will probably be risked..will be lucky to have 3 starting defenders this week

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Did Stones get injured last game? He went off didnt he

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Was a knock... don't see him getting any mins in 38 either

  17. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    FFS. 3 points behind my Cash ML now....that Bruno bps drop and the shitty assist rules really screwed me. Would've overtaken leader otherwise.

    Squeeky bum time next week.

  18. Skout
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Is a 24 point lead enough to win a mini league?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Slim chance that you’re caught but never know

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I’m scared of my 40 point lead.

      Anything can happen.

      1. Skout
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        All or nothing essentially for anyone behind!

      2. boombaba
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Nothing over but to be scared with a 40 Point lead is silly

    3. MrJobby
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Should be good but how many transfers do you have ? Maybe worth bringing in a danger player that your rival has ? So he can’t hurt you
      Choose captain wisely

      1. Skout
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Just the 1! He’ll have 2 so difficult to know what sort of changes he’ll make

    4. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      You’ll be fine unless they have a chip left maybe. My rival is 21 points ahead of me after tonight’s game and I don’t think I have a chance of catching him now.

    5. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Yes. 100%. In fact, come Sunday evening 1 point is enough

  19. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Leading my main Cash League with 11 and 18 points to number 2 and 3.

    We all have Haaland and Mahrez. Crazy to take these two out for Kane and Eze? I could easily imagine that they buy atleast one of Kane and Eze.

    I Will also get TAA to Block the other 2.

  20. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    38s going to be such a lottery! Everyone will wait for late team news. Let’s hope we don’t get any website crashes

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      As well as content creators with leaks that say things like ‘City team is … interesting…’

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        They’ll be loving the attention! Hate this side of the game

        1. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Yes and all the questions with paying for a super chat

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 20 days ago

            Crazy folk actually pay. Worst of it is when this website gives them a platform to plug their Twitter accounts

  21. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Rashford hits 30 goals for the season 😯

    First player since United legend Robin van Persie 10 years ago.

  22. memo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Why has Bruno not been given the assist for Rashford goal?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Rashford initial shot was saved so not an assist

      1. memo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Stupid FPL , Bruno put it on a plate for him , why should he be punished and by that I mean me for Rashfords poor finish initially! Cost me my h2h cash league final spot

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          It’s the rules. Got to be consistent but agreed it was unlucky

    2. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Scored at 2nd attempt

      1. xuwei
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        He captained Haaland

        1. memo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

  23. balint84
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Recommended forward partnering with Kane?

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Haaland

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Wilson

  24. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Got too non playing subs and half a squad I’m not sure is starting, think I might do another -8

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      *Two non playing

  25. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    97 pts all out.

    Pleased after last week's disappointment.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Well played. I was the reverse, got 136 last week and 65 this!

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Good score but I was expecting triple figures so you’ve underwhelmed me a little

      1. CoracAld2831
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        It happens.

  26. Prinzhorn
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    10 ptn behind in ML…

    De Gea
    TAA - Trippier - Schär
    Salah - Fernandes - Eze - Mitoma
    Haaland - Alvarez - Isak

    Kepa - Estupinan - Mings - March

    Who should I bench
    Buy who with 1FT?

    A) March -> McNeil
    B) Haaland -> Kane
    C) defender for Mina
    D) more for a hit

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      B if we get news haaland is benched

      1. Prinzhorn
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers guys

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      B

    3. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Similar to me - Bruno rest a concern, Mitoma knackered concern, Dickhead Rotating Alverez and the Robot a concern, Isak is crap a concern.....

      1. Prinzhorn
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Ye man, team feels extremely shabby tonight

  27. boombaba
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Saka and Ode look like two good differentials for me in my ML now

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      Differentials they may be, but I'm not sure they count as good given recent form....

    2. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I have Ode too but low expectations after dismal team performance away to Forest

      A mega haul is one of the few things that could make my ML interesting

  28. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Think I might play isak and Wilson against that Chelsea defence

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I hope Howe does, but can see some run outs for squad team members. ASM and Gordon could play - then again I said that for the last 3 weeks.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Howe will surely want to try and pip United into 3rd?

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 20 days ago

          Not so sure. Some players have reportedly been managing injuries in recent weeks. Pope out to get his hand operation might be a sign of others getting a rest.

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 20 days ago

        Possibly. Presumed he go out full strength to try and get 3rd

  29. Sterling Archer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Kane over haaland and captain Harry?

    Currently 7k and never finished top 10k but 11 points behind in mini league so fancy a punt!

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I am
      Haaland may not play and if he does will be limited mins I imagine

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      I like it. Kane against Leeds team having to attack them could be gold

  30. The Train Driver
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 20 days ago

    Last gw punt?

    A. Sancho
    B. Rodrigo (if fit)
    C. McNeil
    D. Odegaard
    E. Ramsey

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 20 days ago

      D