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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. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    'Koff Saka

  2. gunnersxgooners
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka just doesn't want to score...

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      He needs some more practice!

  3. MikeyMitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Didn’t wanna swap Mbuemo but got scared of not having Saka for this gw. This sucks.

    1. fantasist
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Almost got rid of Mbuemo too but have him at 7.4 plus Brighton concede often

      1. MikeyMitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Yeah I had had him since GW1. I am so mad I went against my gut and sold him

  4. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka was getting booed before the red, so no surprise it's 10x louder now. Would love to hear the reaction if he scores.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Might come off at HT

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Will*

        1. fantasist
          • 15 Years
          10 months, 17 days ago

          *won't

  5. JBG
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Will Saka come out for the 2nd half is the question now

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Probably not.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 6 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Probably. It’s only 2 nil. If it was 3 mil, he would be cooked.

    3. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Doubt it 🙁

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Yeah, I think so.

      Can't capitulate to the crowd.

    5. Gubby-Allen
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Yes, off at an hour with Odergard and Zinchenko. Rice about 10 minutes later.

    6. Glad He Ate Her
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      100%

      Arteta would've taken him off right after the tackle if his plan was to take him off at HT

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Often they asses players at half time and hook them off.

  6. boc610
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Preparing for 'Arsenal make one change for the second half....'

  7. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Tbink saka gonna get a goal before he sub off later

    1. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      During half time?

  8. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    I assume as a non Salah captain, I am hoping for a blank ?

    1. Glad He Ate Her
      • 5 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Obviously, he's over 100% ownership

  9. Waylander
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Have to blame Saka’s finishing for no returns. The scenario couldn’t be more perfect for returns but he’s spurning them all.

    1. boc610
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      You'd swear he just came back from a serious longterm injury

      1. Waylander
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        He’s playing fine just the finishing is woeful. Hopefully he doesn’t get subbed at half time.

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Always been a hit & miss option.

  10. Rwilliams90
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    My mini league rival who just seems to fluke every week, has Merino over Saka. Guaranteed he scores in the second half as well.

    1. boc610
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Fluke how? picked a player in form .

      1. Rwilliams90
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Did you watch the first half?

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        He's just lucky

        Every time!

  11. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    How are United doing? (have them in an acca)

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Actually been the better team, sadly have no goalscorer.

  12. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    As it stands (if finishes 0-2), how many points is Arteta on for from this game?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      10

  13. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    There is a rumor that Gakpo is starting.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Diaz on FH mudded

      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Nope, lot of FH juggling to be done before next deadline. Just keep an eye on the prices, get the risers & ride the wave.

  14. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Iwobi or Mbeumo on FH?

    1. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Both

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Tough Got Salah, Palmer, Murphy, Barnes.

        1. Waylander
          • 9 Years
          10 months, 17 days ago

          Palmer? Surely not.

      2. Haa-lala-land
        • 5 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        I think he meant which one.
        I'm pretty certain he knows it's possible to have both.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Iwobi

    3. Effe
      • 15 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Iwobi

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Sa
    Taa Robinson RAN
    Salah Palmer Barnes Murphy
    Isak(c) Cunha wellbeck/wood

    Pretty template FH I assume for gw34?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Mbuemo over Barnes.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Mmh tough fixture away. Cheers

      2. Haa-lala-land
        • 5 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Barnes captain!

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          10 months, 17 days ago

          Not worried about Gordon?

          1. Haa-lala-land
            • 5 Years
            10 months, 17 days ago

            Yes I am!

            1. Haa-lala-land
              • 5 Years
              10 months, 17 days ago

              Gordon is so annoying at the moment.

              Though it was Murphy who subbed off for Gordon last game, while Barnes stayed on.
              Not sure if that means much.

              1. dunts1
                • 13 Years
                10 months, 17 days ago

                Murphy is usually subbed 60-70mins he doesn't play 90 often

    2. dunts1
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Sa got injured in the warm up today

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Thanks.

  16. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Potential dgw 36 combo's if first listed team reaches FA Cup final
    Man City/Bournemouth or
    Forest/West Ham
    Palace/Wolves or
    Villa/Spurs

  17. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    2nd Half Saka still on

  18. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka comes out for the second half

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Hetsa other 15 mins, score!

  19. gunnersxgooners
    • 1 Year
    10 months, 17 days ago

    C'mon Saka!

  20. JBG
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Arteta should sub out Saliba very soon tbh, needs a rest.

  21. FplmorelikeFml
    • 2 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    What are the odds timber comes on?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      After an autosub or the 1 point?

      1. FplmorelikeFml
        • 2 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        For the 1 point my friend

  22. el polako
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka captainers may get lucky with CS point.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Fingers crossed for 2 more c points, as he obviously won’t score or assist

      1. g40steve
        • 7 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Unlucky 1

  23. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Did the players come out for the second half?

  24. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Arteta making subs

  25. BIGREDDOG
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Huge chance for Hirst... Almost triple Ars cleanie wipe for me

  26. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka off

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Merino off

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Thank god

  27. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka most likely off for Nwaneri

  28. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka off

  29. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    Saka subbed. Absolute bullcrap.
    Another golden opportunity spurned there.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      FPL Harry is the luckiest manager to ever exist.

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        10 months, 17 days ago

        Experience

    2. Gubby-Allen
      • 4 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Nothing wrong with picking him or as captain. He was always was always going to start one game and get the first hour and last 30 of the next.

      60 mins V Ipswich, 30 against ten men and three goal scoring chances justifies the choice.

  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 months, 17 days ago

    I fecking loathe Arteta

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      You should loathe Saka for being a wasteful muppet.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 months, 17 days ago

      Hope Arsenal lose