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A busy Sunday of Premier League football gets underway with three matches at 2pm BST.

Arsenal kick off their Double Gameweek 33 with a trip to Ipswich Town.

Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard get recalls, with Jurrien Timber, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Thomas Partey dropping out.

That means Bukayo Saka starts in the Premier League for the first time since Gameweek 17.

Kieran McKenna, meanwhile, makes just one change to his Ipswich side. Jacob Greaves for Cameron Burgess is the only alteration.

Liam Delap continues on the bench.

Marco Silva makes just two changes to his Fulham line-up in west London.

Kenny Tete and Raul Jimenez come into the starting XI, replacing Timothy Castagne and Rodrigo Muniz, who is absent from the matchday squad.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has made seven changes to a losing side, following Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw.

Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto start.

Out go Filip Jorgensen, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabiyo, Benoit Badiashile, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim makes five alterations after Thursday’s last-gasp win over Lyon.

Victor Lindelof, Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass come into the backline, with Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot dropping to the bench.

Further forward, Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen replace Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira makes two changes to his line-up: Santiago Bueno and Matheus Cunha start, with Matt Doherty and the injured Jean-Ricner Bellegarde the men replaced.

*Jose Sa has been injured in the warm-up. Dan Bentley replaces him in goal, with Tom King now starting on the bench.

LINE-UPS

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Lukic, Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi, Jimenez

Subs: Benda, Castagne, Cuenca, Reed, Cairney, Wilson, Adama, Willian, Vinicius

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson

Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Acheampong, Gusto, Lavia, Dewsbury Hall, Sancho, George


Ipswich Town XI: Palmer, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Johnson, Enciso, J Clarke, Hirst

Subs: Walton, Godfrey, Woolfenden, Burgess, Boniface, Luongo, Taylor, Chaplin, Delap

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Merino, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard

Subs: Neto, Tierney, Partey, Timber, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji, Henry-Francis, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri


Manchester United XI: Onana, Mazraoui, Lindelof, Fredricson, Dorgu, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass, Garnacho, Mainoo, Hojlund

Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Evans, Yoro, Casemiro, Maguire, Fernandes, Mount, Obi

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Bentley, Bueno, Agbadou, Toti, Semedo, Andre, J Gomes, Ait-Nouri, Munetsi, Cunha, Strand Larsen

Subs: Doyle, Sarabia, Doherty, R Gomes, Forbs, Traore, Djiga, Mane, King

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Surprised you didn't notice watching live.

  1. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka missed 10 yard one on one

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Okay, this is getting -really- annoying now.

  3. DropkickMurphys
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Good job on Ipswich fans booing Saka. Crawling for 10 minutes to suddenly start sprinting inside and shoot when he sees an opening. Then acting as if he’s still in pain after the chance is gone.

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Just say the word man

      Don’t hide behind a load of words to say what you really want to say

      1. DropkickMurphys
        • 5 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Lol that’s exactly what I did, clearly said precisely what I thought. Why don’t you do the same?

        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          There’s clearly another undertone in what you’re saying. Booing a player for having his ankle stood on makes no sense

          If that was a white English player, you wouldn’t be saying those things

          1. Zladan
            • 8 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Why racebait?

            His race has nothing to do with it.

            1. Crunchie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              11 months, 26 days ago

              Exactly. It was a red but Saka made sure Davis got the red. As soon as he got sent off I just pretend it's a bit sore then have a smile on my face.

              Nothing to do with colour

              1. Rwilliams90
                • 14 Years
                11 months, 26 days ago

                You ever been on the end of a challenge like that?

                1. Crunchie
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  11 months, 26 days ago

                  No. I haven't played football for 20 years. When I did the football boots were based on protection more that enhancing skills.

                  There is a reason why foot injuries and Achilles injured have increased when tackling from behind is much less common

                  1. Crunchie
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    11 months, 26 days ago

                    Or yes but it was over 25 years ago I played for a university first team and our boots never came off and unfortunately for me it was more physical and I was better at y a side as I preferred a quick pass and move game picking passes not great at tackling. It was more direct in the 90s

          2. DropkickMurphys
            • 5 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Wow… delusional much bro? I’m not white, or English, or have ever been to uk. Also I actually mostly like Saka. Believe me, I dislike racism and face it daily where I live. Deceiving people about your pain since you can then sprint, dribble towards the goal in 10 seconds, is a fake act and I am tired of seeing it in football. How can we fight racism if allies like you are on the correct side yet imagining things.

            1. Qaiss
              • 10 Years
              11 months, 26 days ago

              It’s hardly deceiving when he’s been stood on by metal studs though.

              Saka’s never involved in any drama and gets a lot of crap like the stuff you just said, every week. There are other players doing far worse things on and off the pitch, yet hardly ever a peep about them.

              1. Crunchie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                11 months, 26 days ago

                The studs are not metal. The boots are not made for support though either.

                It was a red on reply. Fans don't get a chance to see a slow mo. VAR would probably say to the ref it's a definite red to avoid any doubt. As if you are a Ipswich fan sitting behind Davis in real time, you won't see that and think it's a late tackle.

                Saka made sure the Davis got sent off. Which is fine as it was a red. But pulling the racist card is offensive to me. There is no need for it.

                But you can only be offended. But that was intentional.

                I think you would want to create a fight in an empty room personally. Very precious

                1. Qaiss
                  • 10 Years
                  11 months, 26 days ago

                  And yet here you are replying to someone who wasn’t talking to you

                  I don’t expect you to understand as you probably don’t watch Saka every week and see some of the treatment he gets. He’s clattered like that every week and then booed, called a cheat etc, when he’s not.

                  This guy above is watching him on TV and still calling him a cheat which is stupid

                  1. Crunchie
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    11 months, 26 days ago

                    I know I watched Xaha every week and was the most fouled player for 2 years in a row and was always called a cheat.

                    I was not happy with the is cause he's black comment

                    1. Crunchie
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      11 months, 26 days ago

                      Zaha

                    2. Qaiss
                      • 10 Years
                      11 months, 26 days ago

                      Well, a lot of the way Zaha was treated by opposition fans was because of that

                      1. Crunchie
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 7 Years
                        11 months, 26 days ago

                        I agree with you there. He should have signed for you instead of Pepe. You only needed an extra 5m

                        I am agreement with you there and I can tell you at the game if you in the the main. Stand behind Davis you wouldn't see how bad it was either.

                        Zaha isn't as good as Saka but at his peak Zaha was an FPL troll but kept us up as he could dribble past 5 players before getting fouled to release the pressure. Apart from the Cabaye seasons he was our only outlet

          3. HadiSLIM
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            Do you have any slight proof to justify your ridiculous accusations?

    2. Rwilliams90
      • 14 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Getting booed because their player put in a horrible tackle on him. Yes very intelligent.

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Saka made sure he was sent off. When your at the game you won't see the replays. They are boing him as they think they got Davis sent off.

        Do you ever go to games. Fans don't get replays. It just looked late in real time? When we see it in slow motion you can see it's a red

        VAR is the worst waiting around not knowing what is going on

        1. Rwilliams90
          • 14 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          So what are you doing in that situation? Getting up straight away and laughing?

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          This is such a bad take. This was an intentional boot on the ankle/achilles with the ball nowhere near.

          I’d give him the benefit of doubt if there was a genuine attempt at the ball.

          1. Crunchie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            11 months, 26 days ago

            I don't think Davis intentionally tried to do what he did. He's done It before. It is a red. Saka was too good or Davis is so slow. Or a combination .. But he wasn't badly hurt either. I don't blame Saka for rolling around they all do it. He just made sure that's all.

  4. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka captain right decision wrong outcome

    1. Glad He Ate Her
      • 5 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      So far..

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        He's gonna be subbed in 5 mins

        1. keefy59
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          I think he'll come off at ht
          The game looks safe plus Nwaneri is a good replacement

        2. Glad He Ate Her
          • 5 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          He would've already been subbed off in that case.

  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka you must be kidding md

  6. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    This is crazy as a Saka captainer

  7. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Should just give Saka that goal

  8. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    F off Saka spuds

  9. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    This gameweek is just a nightmare, want the season to end already

  10. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Salah cappers the winners in the end!

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Baaaa, baaaa

  11. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Salah is going to smash Lei with a hatty later.

    We all know it.

  12. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Troll gw

  13. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    classic fpl

  14. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Ffs Saka
    Shocking miss

  15. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka already on 1.23 xGI 😎

    1. Effe
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Ridiculous… so frustrating (I have captained him)

      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Not fun this is it :/

        1. Effe
          • 15 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          🙁

  16. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    The chance to go ahead of marmoush captainers fail

  17. FantasyTony
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Fredericson TC on track

  18. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Tractor boys booing Saka for getting kicked on his achilles with the ball well in front of him ....

    Make it make sense

  19. Glad He Ate Her
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    The fact that Saka even started this game is unreal. He'll start next game as well, and would've played 70+ this game if he hadn't received that tackle

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Just need a return before his subbing

  20. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Can you brace before half time Trossard to ensure the Saka sub

  21. Steve McCroskey
    • 12 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    You just know Saka is getting 2 points here.

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Now he started yeah!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      1

    3. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      If he even makes it to 60....

  22. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Hattrick of misses by Saka

  23. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka mate. Actually bog off.

    1. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      Saka cap so worst finishing performance of the season

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        11 months, 26 days ago

        Obviously, ain't it. Poor captain choices rewarded again.

        1. Riverside Red
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          11 months, 26 days ago

          Don't understand your comment

  24. el polako
    • 8 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    That much for FPL being a game of skill…

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      That old chesnut

  25. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Too many Easter eggs for Saka

    1. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      The Davis kick affected his shooting

  26. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    This game, man

  27. Glad He Ate Her
    • 5 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Saka smoked a little too much on 4/20

    1. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      20/4

  28. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Feel sorry for Saka cappers now.

    1. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      11 months, 26 days ago

      No you don't

  29. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    11 months, 26 days ago

    Ok this isn't funny anymore