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There’s one more Premier League match to come on Sunday.

It’s Manchester United v Arsenal, where the action kicks off at 16:30 BST.

Mikel Arteta has mostly named the same team he sent out against Athletic Club last week.

The only alteration: Ben White in for Jurrien Timber, who had been out for a considerable period and only returned at the end of pre-season.

Viktor Gyokeres starts, with Kai Havertz on the bench.

As for United, Andre Onana has been dropped, so Altay Bayindir starts in goal.

Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha also feature from the off, but Amad Diallo and Benjamin Sesko are only named among the substitutes.

Mason Mount gets the nod, potentially as a false nine.

LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: Bayindir, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Cunha, Mount

Subs: Heaton, Fredricson, Heaven, Maguire, Mainoo, Ugarte, Amad, Sesko, Zirkzee

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres

Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz



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  1. They are eating the dogs
    • 3 Years
    8 months, 12 hours ago

    Pick two:
    A)Madueke
    B)52 million worth of dead wood
    C)Gyokeres
    D)64 million worth of dead wood

  2. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 months, 12 hours ago

    Anyone else wildcarding? We got a lot of info this weekend.

    Palmer/Chelsea are still the same
    Haaland is essential
    Wood is still a talisman
    Cucurella is the new Alonso
    Reijnders is the real deal
    Wirtz isn't a good FPL pick. Will assist the assister

    Etc etc

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Haaland is always essential, too many on here trying to convince people he’s overpriced and should be avoided at all costs.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Until he scores a breach and you are reminded how many on here captained him 😆

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          You didn't answer my question

    2. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Too soon, and I say that as someone who stupidly thought Wirtz and Gyokeres would drop straight into the PL

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Wirtz will

    3. NoOneCares
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        I don't need to wildcard, I didn't pick a garbage team to start with.

      • riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Your info after gw2 will probably contradict half of this, chill

      • theshazly
        • 2 Years
        8 months, 11 hours ago

        You can’t make a decision based on a GW that hasn’t even ended yet lol

        Chill lads, see you in the international break

      • dansmusen
        • 8 Years
        8 months, 11 hours ago

        WC Activated for me.

    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      How's Mbeumo and Cuhna looking?

      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Sharp but the attack has lacked a focal point

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          Sesko to start next game?

          1. theshazly
            • 2 Years
            8 months, 11 hours ago

            Most probably

    5. rokonto
      • 10 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Is Cash nailed?

    6. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      How Arsenal played: long ball, counter, set pieces.

      How Arteta thinks they played: pressing, front foot, all out attack.

      1. They are eating the dogs
        • 3 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Arteta is actually Tony Pullis in disguise

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          😆

      2. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Arsenal criticised for not being like this until they do it and then it’s the opposite

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          😆

        2. GunnerStorm
          • 11 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          This!

        3. just a man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          Not by me

    7. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Think Havertz gets the start over Gork next GW vs Leeds at home?

      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        No but he’ll get the last 30 mins again I reckon

        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          correction 31 min

      2. theshazly
        • 2 Years
        8 months, 11 hours ago

        Don’t think so because he needs Gyo to score asap

    8. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Dorgu YC

    9. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      PM Sarr to Reijnders tonight for free? Will be priced out if he goes up

      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Yes

      2. Thicksolidtight
        • 3 Years
        8 months, 11 hours ago

        Yeyuh boi

    10. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Raya YC

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        I bet that's for time wasting (not viewing)

    11. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Raya YC

    12. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Gab YC

      1. Sgt. Schultz
        • 9 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Sorry mistake

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

        Raya time wasting

    13. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Yoro is another weak link. Dorgu booked for his idiocy there

    14. Pedersen
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      How was Nottingham forest defense ?
      Are their defense price worth it ?

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Of course not, inflated prices based on last season’s performance. Find new assets who will do this season what they did last season.

      2. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Well, yeah, plain unlucky pen, although Brentford didn't out up a huge fight, exactly. You'll know after next game.

    15. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Ugarte is mentally challenged for sure

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        I'm a bit like that - only 1 brain cell left.

    16. Meta12345
      • 1 Year
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Who remembers Jetro Willems?

      1. dansmusen
        • 8 Years
        8 months, 11 hours ago

        Unlucky with that ACL when he was on top

    17. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Ugarte where's the turd imoji?

    18. borat
      • 10 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Arsenal is the new Stoke city

    19. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      if liverpool dont sign isak, how badly would you want ekitike?

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Not badly at all.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        He'll still get plenty of minutes

      3. just a man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        I’d be interested

    20. Pedersen
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Honestly I would love seeing united buy Wissa. Think he would be good for them

    21. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Sesko mmm

    22. Mother Farke
      • 2 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      No rush to get some Arsenal in for Leeds. I won't be alone based on that.

    23. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      How has that not been given a penalty lol

      1. borat
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Dive

    24. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      foul on cunha no ?

    25. They are eating the dogs
      • 3 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Arsenal defence reminds me of typical sunday league defence

    26. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Incredible how many times United have had the ball in the box and not managed to take a shot.

    27. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      6 ET

    28. borat
      • 10 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Gyokeres and Sesko flops. Ekitike is a hit

    29. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      HOW IS IT NOT A PEN???

      1. borat
        • 10 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        Because it was a dive

        1. MIGHTY JOE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          8 months, 12 hours ago

          You are delusional

          1. borat
            • 10 Years
            8 months, 12 hours ago

            Think referees know more than you armchair expert

            1. x.jim.x
              • 11 Years
              8 months, 12 hours ago

              Is this your first match ever

              1. borat
                • 10 Years
                8 months, 12 hours ago

                Is this your first match ever

                1. x.jim.x
                  • 11 Years
                  8 months, 12 hours ago

                  Nope, which is why I know referees make a million mistakes every match. Wawaweewa

            2. MIGHTY JOE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              8 months, 12 hours ago

              History says it's doubtful

      2. F4L
        • 11 Years
        8 months, 12 hours ago

        right? just glossed over, saliba didnt touch the ball

    30. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Timber YC

    31. They are eating the dogs
      • 3 Years
      8 months, 12 hours ago

      Fergie time incoming