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No shocks from the team news at Wembley as Pogba starts

Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United in the second of two Premier League matches to be contested on Sunday. Kick-off at Wembley is at 16:30 GMT.

Both sides have made two changes to their starting XIs from Gameweek 21.

Ben Davies and the fit-again Jan Vertonghen replace Danny Rose and Davinson Sanchez for the hosts, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recalls Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young in place of Juan Mata and Antonio Valencia.

Paul Pogba, as expected, is fit to start after recovering from the knock he picked up in the victory over Newcastle United.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial join Lingard in a front three for the Red Devils, who name the same team that lined up against Cardiff City in Solskjaer’s very first match in charge.

Romelu Lukaku is among the substitutes but Alexis Sanchez misses out through injury.

Son Heung-min starts for Spurs for the final time before he departs for the Asian Cup.

Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane also line up for the Lilywhites in what appears to be a familiar-looking 4-4-2 diamond.

Lucas Moura misses out with a knee injury.

Spurs won this reverse fixture 3-0 back in August, with Kane registering a double-digit haul.

Kane has delivered an attacking return in each of his last ten Premier League starts, while Son has done likewise over his last eight starts.

Almost half of Pogba’s FPL points in 2018/19 (49 out of 100) have come in the last four Gameweeks, meanwhile.

Spurs XI (4-4-2 diamond): Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies, Winks, Sissoko, Eriksen, Dele, Son, Kane.

Manchester United XI (4-3-3): De Gea, Young, Jones, Lindelof, Shaw, Matic, Herrera, Pogba, Lingard, Martial, Rashford.

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  1. tsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Just reported on nbcsports seeing swelling on his ankle

    1. Saxe-Gotha
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yup. Heard the same thing.

    2. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs are screwed without Kane.

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Whose

    4. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Is that the same ankle from the last year? He was also injured in january 🙁

  2. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Pogba + Aubameyang
    B) Salah + Rashford + -4

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B deffo

  3. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Very small chance Poche will risk Kane before game vs Chelsea in cup.

  4. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    People not think that when Chelsea's new striker comes in, be it Higuain or Wilson, Hazard will benefit greatly? He also has both ARS and BOU defences coming up...

    Not better to drop Auba to afford Salah?

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That's why I'm holding

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, yeah. My plan is:
        Auba Alonso Billing OUT, Salah TAA fodder IN (-4)

        UNLESS Kane is ruled out, in which case it's Kane Billing to Salah fodder

      2. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        And me

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think I agree

    3. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I dropped auba before this gw to bring Salah in

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        fair play. wish I had!

    4. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Was considering shipping Auba for him...until Kane got injured!

  5. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What transfers to make this week? Got 2FT and £0.6m ITB

    Fabianski (4m)
    Digne Luiz Kolasinac Diop (AWB)
    Hazard Salah Pogba Richarlison Anderson
    Kane (Ings Kamara)

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard Ings to Sane Rashford?

      1. DR0GBA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        What about Liverpool defence? Also Kane might be injured

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      need lfc defence

    3. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kola to TAA

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Taa for kola

  6. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is there Spurs press conference tonight?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just the after match stuff.

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    46 currently LMS safety score.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Through to gw23 then

  8. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Morata on loan to Spurs if Kane is injured

    1. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer Lorente

  9. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kane -> Kun a good option if he's out

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I don't know. An injured Kane or a fit Aguero

    2. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking the same.

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed. That would be my move

  10. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Did Rashford pick up a knock or everything a-ok?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      When ??

  11. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Rashford and Shaw 2 baps each? Is that final?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Shaw 33 Rashford 30

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        No winning goal bonus?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Included.

          1. Hits from the Bong
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Damn. Cheers

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      where did Rashford 2 baps come from? I'm seeing 1

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Must have changed.

      2. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I added 3 for winning goal bonus. Must have lost them again with dispossessions etc

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rashford to get +3 for his winning goal should bring him level.

  12. EMBOLOFAN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OGS being weirdly tetchy/snarky in his post-match interview

  13. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kane + Arnie owner with 1 ft & .4 itb
    Arnie to Rash should be done tonight due to the cash constraints.
    Taking Kane out for anyone is a simple -4 so would you do it ???
    Arnie looks definitely out but don't know about Kane so ......

    Thank you guys !!

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think better to wait I think and know the info on kane

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Could be in trouble if Kane out city assets fire and u have already used ur ft

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah.
          Cheers mate

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you.
        Would be out of cash though for Arnie to Rash transfer though 🙁
        Difficult times.
        Looking to Captain Kane against Fulham

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Arnie to Rashford if you’re going to be priced out. Kane can wait with his price flexibility and he may not be out?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah.
        Exactly my thought process.
        Kane can be any striker though for hit.
        But Arnie is looking likely to leave.

    3. afsr
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Congrats with the victory from a fellow United fan!
      What's wrong with Kane and Arnie? I have the latter and was planning to buy the former

  14. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Help decide lads, really tight between these I think, 2ft, 0.3itb, cheers

    Rui,Fab
    Alonso,Robbo,Digne,Bennett,WB
    Sane,Pogba,Martial,Rich,Billing
    Kane,Auba,Jimenez

    A) Alonso+Pogba+Auba--->TAA+Salah+Rashford
    B) Alonso+Martial+Auba---> 4.9+Salah+Rashford
    C) Alonso+Billing+Auba--->TAA,Mane,Rashford (triple utd)

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hmmm a and b are very close

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B if Kane is fine

  15. jblakes
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    went martial over rash a few weeks back, bad move. Time to switch them rnd?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      think martial is playing well, just worried lukaku will take him out of the team

      1. jblakes
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        thats my thinking, equally could take rash out, only young so wont play everygame

  16. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Kane out
    Son out
    Sissoko out

    Spurs now look to lolemla and mouhaha

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane out confirmed already?

  17. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OGS = Andy Serkis

  18. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If Kane is injured, Aguero it is.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      downgrade to fodder (quaner/kamara) to afford billing to salah for me!

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Quaner not even playing in EPL atm

      2. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Kane to Kamara? That's like trading in your Rolls Royce for a Peugeot.

        1. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          and did you see the other move?

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I did, but still. I've got Salah and I'm considering Aguero.

  19. french holiday
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Poch-" I am happy with our performance. De Gea made 11 saves. It was amazing. I feel proud. HARRY KANE IS A WORRY."

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Proud of DDG before he manages him next season. Interesting comment.

  20. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Not having a consistent premium forward this season has probably ruined my season.

    It used to be Kun or Kane or both in seasons past. The lack of one this has left me behind as my funds up top aren't performing.

    I reckon i'd switch to a power 5 and be done with premium forwards for the second half of the season.

    What are your feelings about premium forward this season? Is it post WC fatigue?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Value for money.

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I am feeling like this now!! Might get rid Auba to 6m ish. And upgrade punch to Sane

      Sane. Hazard. Salah. Pogba. Richarlison midfield

      Jimi. Rashford and someone up front

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane has been killing it previous 10 bar a 19 min cameo. Attacking returns every game 80pts

      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        No value for money like TM replied.

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          So what u do want more than that?

    4. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      football has changed, salah/hazard/sterling/martial are more similar to traditional forwards than they are to our traditional conception of a midfielder.
      spurs and arsenal are the only exceptions. players like jiminez offer tremendous value i think.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        the fact you get cs points and more goal points for the former group is a huge consideration imo

    5. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Even the mid priced fwd like Arnie, Mitro, Wilson has been stop and go with injuries.

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        juggling them depending on fixtures/injuries alongside ever-present jiminez has been fine for me

    6. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve had Kane for a fair portion and he has been very consistent.

    7. Lilac Breasted Roller
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Contemplating the same. Auba/hojbjerg -> Son or Eriksen and another 7.0 ish forward

      Could go Sterling and a 5.0 (bench fodder anyways)

  21. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Benched Shaw 🙁

  22. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Should I do Lingard Kane to Salah Rashford?

    1. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't sell Kane before you know if he's going to be fit to face Fulham at the very least.

      Then next matches for Spurs: WAT, NEW, LEI, @BUR before @CHE.

      That's a run Kane will score in.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hell yes

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes for sure

  23. Fantastisk
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How long is Kane expected to be out for?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      4 years

      1. Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Worth switching to Aguero then?

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      The rest of the evening.

  24. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    No interest in tomorrow’s game (Jimmy and Doherty) on my bench.

    So all out and squeaky bum time.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same. Hopefully a drab one all draw with insignificant scorers.

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Amen

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Need a Jimmy brace

    3. Lilac Breasted Roller
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      CS gone for City would be nice

  25. french holiday
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hold your Auba to Rasford transfer. Aguero audition tomorrow.

    1. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rashford rising tonight though

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      This

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Poch on kane

    " I am worried, it was a bad tackle. He is swelling and limping. We will assess but let's hope it is not a long time he is out. If kane suffers a big issue it is a huge problem for us".

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      so, we wont know anything before line ups.

    2. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looked like he went over on his ankle

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That doesn't sound too good. So he's definitely out for at least next week then.

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He's had jip with his ankle before.

      GW24 isn't until 29-Jan so hopefully he makes it back for then at the latest, would be captaining Mo GW23 anyways

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Have to wait till Friday to make transfers then

  27. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Still early but thoughts on
    Sane and Rashford for Auba and Camarasa (-4)

    Thanks

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      not for a -4 sane plays hudds

      1. Tabbara
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        which is a decent fixture

  28. Touré De Force
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How many baps for Rash?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1

  29. Spartac Mac
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    James Ward Prowse tempting anyone?

    Playing well under the new manager, 5.0m and on pens with some nice fixtures coming up...

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He takes up a midfield slot though... who do you sacrafice to get him in?

      I like Ings from Southampton if he could just get fit

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think I prefer Hjojberg JWP and Armstrong over Redmond

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ings on pens when playing?

  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Robbie Keane on sky

    "That's a bad one, that's a good few weeks out".

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero it is then.

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Kane will be out for at least 2 weeks

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He says 3-4 weeks out from his experience with similar injuries

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Slow mo looks bad, rolled ankle.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Watching same, out for few weeks 3 to 4 & no Son

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say he makes Watford on 30-Jan - 17 days to recover.

      They've already got his ankle in Ice like

      1. Dreaming of glory
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        If he doesn't he could also miss the game 3 days later or only play 1 of the 2.....