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Manchester United v Bournemouth rounds off Gameweek 16 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The Cherries have won 3-0 in each of their last two visits to Old Trafford, with Andoni Iraola unbeaten in four fixtures against United across all venues.

Antoine Semenyo, in the Bournemouth XI tonight as expected, scored both home and away against the Red Devils last season.

Kick-off in this latest meeting between the two clubs is at 20:00 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

The big team news is that Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are available to play, and start, for United this evening.

They head off to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Cameroon and the Ivory Coast, respectively, after tonight’s game. There had been a little bit of doubt that they’d feature against the Cherries in the lead-up to Gameweek 16.

Noussair Mazraoui is, however, unavailable. His Morocco side contests the AFCON opener on December 21, so his departure has been hastened.

Leny Yoro starts in his place but that’s it for changes from the side that won 4-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers last Monday.

Benjamin Sesko has overcome a knee injury and a bout of food poisoning to make the matchday squad for the first time in over a month. He’s among the substitutes.

As for the visitors, Marcos Senesi is fit to start after a minor injury scare.

Bournemouth’s one and only alteration from Gameweek 16 comes in midfield: Tyler Adams, back from suspension, is in for the benched Alex Scott.

LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Mount.

Subs: Bayindir, Martinez, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Mainoo, Sesko, Fredricson.

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Jimenez, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson.

Subs: Dennis, Araujo, Soler, Brooks, Scott, Adli, Kroupi, Hill, Unal.


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  1. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo get in, finally! Patience rewarded

    1. jacob1989
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Same here!

  2. The Knights Template
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo on for 22pter! Woohoo!

  3. F4L
    10 months, 12 days ago

    think kluivert got that assist

  4. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    He was due!!!!

    Overdue!!!

    1. Effe
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Totally. He’s been a bit unlucky the past few gameweeks.

  5. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Saving my gameweek.

  6. Moon Dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    I bought Semenyo this week 😆

    1. Fifa las vegas
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Madness, fair olay

  7. OneTeamInBristol
    10 months, 12 days ago

    VIVA Semenyo. Learn that at the mighty Bristol City.

    He's taken me to 5k. Legend.

    1. OneTeamInBristol
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Learnt*

    2. NoOneCares
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Hate to break it to you. Your team has been worse with him in your team.

      1. OneTeamInBristol
        10 months, 12 days ago

        Hardly. We were midtable when he left, and we are still midtable.

        1. NoOneCares
          10 months, 12 days ago

          Do you understand English. Does Semenyo play for Bristol. I am talking about your FPL team, OBVIOUSLY.

  8. Ady87
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo won’t play United every week.

    1. Utopsis
      10 months, 12 days ago

      He'll play Burnley next week though

  9. NoOneCares
    10 months, 12 days ago

    No one serious has Semenyo, especially after 5 free transfers. Relax.

    1. OneTeamInBristol
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Held him for the next two and taken me to 5k.

      1. NoOneCares
        10 months, 12 days ago

        Hate to break it to you but you have lost ground keeping him LOL

        1. Zalk
          10 months, 12 days ago

          yep

      2. Utopsis
        10 months, 12 days ago

        5k?! Wow great going!

    2. Utopsis
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Might have to bring him in now

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 12 days ago

      42%

    4. jacob1989
      10 months, 12 days ago

      I deliberately held on to him. He has just been unlucky in last few weeks not out of form

  10. F4L
    10 months, 12 days ago

    semenyo could get sent off here

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Nice

      1. F4L
        10 months, 12 days ago

        just yellow.

      2. F4L
        10 months, 12 days ago

        im sure united fans will be digging out the freeze frame of casemiro on hughes

  11. Ambrosiana Inter
    10 months, 12 days ago

    SemenYo-Yo-Yo

  12. TheSteel
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo yc

  13. FPL Sanky
    10 months, 12 days ago

    I had Semenyo for the last 4 GW's and took him out this week on a FH

  14. Amartey Partey
    10 months, 12 days ago

    How is that not a red? He went for his throat.

    1. Utopsis
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Calmer heads prevailed

    2. Nightcrawler
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Not violent enough

      1. Amartey Partey
        10 months, 12 days ago

        I remember Casemiro being sent off for less.

        1. Zalk
          10 months, 12 days ago

          And Rodri

    3. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Because Dalot stays on his feet

    4. F4L
      10 months, 12 days ago

      maybe justification came into play as that was poor from dalot, dangerous thing to do. can understand semenyos anger

  15. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo begging for a red.

  16. snow pea in repose
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Should be red for Semenyo, deliberate hand on the throat, it shouldn't matter for how long

  17. Ady87
    10 months, 12 days ago

    3, 4, 1, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4 before today. If you held through that mess you deserve the goal.

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Bought this week lol

      1. NoOneCares
        10 months, 12 days ago

        Lies as per usual. Embarrassing.

    2. Fifa las vegas
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Thing is, is he worth getting for Burnley and Brentford?

      1. Ady87
        10 months, 12 days ago

        Yeah potential Mbeumo replacement for many.

        1. Fifa las vegas
          10 months, 12 days ago

          I’m torn between him and downgrading Mbeumo to get Ekitike

  18. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Semenyo differential this week 😎

    1. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 12 days ago

      If he stays on the pitch...

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        10 months, 12 days ago

        I don’t mind his 5 point goal better than a blank either way

  19. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Bruno

    1. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Sorry. Was practicing.

      1. Zalk
        10 months, 12 days ago

        Good practice, do it again!

  20. tutankamun
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Senesi first half DEFCON

  21. brianutd-why always we? 20
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Goal from a corner - well I never!

  22. F4L
    10 months, 12 days ago

    case g
    brunooooooooooo assist

    1. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Bruno, now!

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Nice

  23. Utopsis
    10 months, 12 days ago

    That is atrocious goalkeeping

  24. Kaneyonero
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Finally Bruno

  25. Free Hat
    10 months, 12 days ago

    My word Petrovic...

    1. g40steve
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Shocking, WSL keeper could save that

      1. Utopsis
        10 months, 12 days ago

        And that's saying something

  26. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Senesi hits defcon before HT. Absolute beast.

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Shame his floor is his ceiling

    2. NoOneCares
      10 months, 12 days ago

      No one has him as he is a terrible pick so who cares.

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 months, 12 days ago

        9th in the defenders for xGi and has the most defcons. Certainly not a terrible pick.

        1. NoOneCares
          10 months, 12 days ago

          He is a terrible pick. Please keep him.

  27. Feanor
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Petrovic is Sunday league level

    1. Utopsis
      10 months, 12 days ago

      I think I might be better

  28. TheSteel
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Senesi DC confirmed. Mr. Automatic

  29. Nightcrawler
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Bruno luckiest pick ever

    That was terrible keeping

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 months, 12 days ago

      Lucky lol

    2. Utopsis
      10 months, 12 days ago

      He must be Irish

  30. Three Pints of Schlager
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 months, 12 days ago

    Petravic looked a bit girly