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Pogba and Rashford start in United’s Double Gameweek 35 opener

Everton v Manchester United is the first of three Premier League matches to take place on Sunday afternoon. Kick-off at Goodison Park is at 13:30 BST.

There were few shocks upon the release of the two teamsheets, with Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard demoted to the United bench after less-than-impressive performances against Barcelona in midweek.

Paul Pogba starts his 17th Premier League match in a row under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku forming the visitors’ front three.

We’ll likely see one of Victor Lindelof or Phil Jones at full-back again given that Young is among the substitutes and Luke Shaw is suspended.

Alexis Sanchez is also on the bench for the Red Devils.

Everton’s two changes were widely expected, with Michael Keane returning at centre-half in place of Phil Jagielka and the fit-again Morgan Schneiderlin stepping in for the suspended Andre Gomes in midfield.

Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Bernard will once again be providing support for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.

Manchester United are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 27, while Everton have five in that time. Manchester City are the only Premier League side to have registered more shut-outs than the Toffees this calendar year.

United were 2-1 winners in the reverse fixture of today’s match.

Pogba bagged a goal and assist but also saw a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford, who walked away with three bonus points despite conceding on two occasions.

Richarlison and Sigurdsson combined for Everton’s goal that day and those two FPL midfielders, who were each sold by over 100,000 managers in the run-up to Gameweek 35, have 30 attacking returns between them in 2018/19.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester United XI (4-3-3): De Gea, Lindelof, Smalling, Jones, Dalot, Matic, Fred, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku, Martial.

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  1. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    1-2 no relevant goal scorers please

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Except Pogba and Rashford

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Yep, they would definitely be “relevant”

    2. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      1-1 with DDG and Digne own goals

  2. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone else with no United players?

    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      may as well have none - went for Lingard and Dalot for some inexplicable reason

    2. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      o/

      Will watch this instead of the match https://youtu.be/F98D4mehPDw

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Strangely hypnotic

    3. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      aye!

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Only two Pool today.......

    5. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Went Pogba > Sterling (-4)

  3. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Klopp says he needs Gomez as a RB option. TAA a rotation worry for the run in?

    http://www.kopspot.com/posts/klopp-hints-at-new-position-for-fit-again-joe-gomez/

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      TAA has been incredible for Pool all season. I don’t see him getting dropped

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Not dropped, but rested?

        1. Les Bleus
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          Maybe. But Pool can’t afford any slip ups.

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        I strongly disagree with this. He's been sub-par until recently when he's learnt to cross the ball more consistently. I think he'd have seen the bench more often if Lovren and Gomez weren't injured so often or Milner weren't ever needed in CM.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          This

        2. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          Deulohale ?

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            Deulowhale?

            1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              he doesn't need saving ... wish I'd picked him

    2. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      TAA doesn’t look short of energy at the moment.

      And an option is just that...

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      It doesn't matter if you have a decent bench. I expect a bit of rotation towards the end of the season. The main thing is that he doesn't come on for 5 mins.

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      I think he will start Gomez and rest TAA v Huddersfield before key CL game midweek

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        This. Don't think (hope) today isn't a day for rotation.

  4. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Currently on

    Foster (Ryan)
    Laporte Vertonghen TAA (Doherty Valery)
    Sterling Mane Eriksen Son Redmond
    Aguero Jimenez (Long)

    Early thoughts are doing Eriksen & Aguero > Salah & Rashford for the run in.

    Sound good or not?

    1. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Why Aguero?

      1. BigBillyBass
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Don’t want to get rid of Sterling and he’s the only one who I can afford to take out to get Salah

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Pogba massive fail incoming. Relies solely on pens. If he gets one he's long overdue a miss.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Pickford howler to let in a Pogba long shot?

  6. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Early thoughts for next GW..

    1. Vardy-> Firmino.
    2. KDB->Salah + Vardy-> Wilson/Zaha (7.1m). -4
    3. KDB-> Sterling + Vardy-> Rashford/ Wilson/ Zaha (8.7m). -4
    4. KDB-> Bilva + Vardy-> Firmino (12.7m). -4

    Have TC. Liv may be a serious option.
    Lloris.
    TAA, Duffy, Kola.
    KDB, Mane, Jota, Son.
    Jimenez, Aguero, Vardy.
    Foster, JWP, Dunk, Bednarek.
    1ft, 1.6m.

    1. AB.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Similar options to me. I’m learning towards 4 at the moment

  7. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Good commentary team on Sky for this one - Bill Leslie and Alan Smith. So crap when it is Martin Tyler and Neville / Carragher.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Probably shouldn’t watch Liverpool and Cardiff next then.

  8. Marvin Moon
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 days ago

    Why on earth aren't Utd wearing red? Really annoys me.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Need to make use of their away kit and boost sales.

      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Nobody's buying that kit surely.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Because they aren’t playing at Old Trafford

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Cause they have to wear this one at some point.

    4. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Yeah I get the reason but it's ludicrous.

    5. Party time
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Not so bad with the black short & socks. it would have been rubbish if those were pink as well

        1. Marvin Moon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          They would look like giant c**ks. Oh wait.

    6. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      Come on Pogba. Punish the sellers is something people on here say.. Am i doing it right?

      1. El Matador
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        Wrong website

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          Baws 🙁

    7. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 days ago

      I have no players for this match... happy for lots of own goals to happen.

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 days ago

        I'd love 1-1, both own goals

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 days ago

          Wouldn't we all!?

          1. Party time
              5 years, 5 days ago

              hehehe...

          2. tiger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            that would be good, but 2-2 with all own goals even better...too greedy? 😀

            1. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Nah - not greedy enough, but we all know all their big names are going to hurt us and send us crashing back down the ranking.

      2. Party time
          5 years, 5 days ago

          Richarlison looking active

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            It's above 15 degrees. He's out of hibernation mode.

            1. Party time
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Lol

            2. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              He's looking scorey

          2. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            De Gea is back.

            1. #FPLBhuna
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              bit of a howler against barca though when it actually mattered eh

            2. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Needs to sign the contract as no longer worth the silly monies he was once worth?

          3. Forza Papac
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            Is Pogba playing as a striker?

            1. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              I hope that he's playing as a goalie.

            2. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Don't think he's even playing.

          4. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            What a goal

          5. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            De Gea is not back.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              No way to save that!

              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Put your hands up?

            2. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              🙂

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

              Need a new keeper as his mind is elsewhere?

            4. Bouncebackability
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              They should sell and make a killing. He’s asking for a lot of money per week (though what you read is only speculation of course)

          6. Sandy Ravage
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            RICHARLISON

          7. DR0GBA
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 5 days ago

            Richarlisonnnnn

          8. Party time
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Richarlison activated

            • SHOOTER MCGINN
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Need a big performance from Robbo today. Feels like it's been a while since he's had some attacking returns.

              1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Agree

            • #FPLBhuna
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              the man richa!!!

              1. The 5% Team
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                essential 🙂

            • Marvin Moon
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Ole for the sack.

              1. diesel001
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Disappointed with Utd. You know when you go to Everton they will try to bully you. This is the type of game where you need to go into Richarlison and wind him up - get him to do something rash. Give DCL a bit of a smack early etc. Bit of pushing and shoving before the FKs and corners are taken to show they should not be messing with you.

            • Tasty Jerk
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Good goal.

            • Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Nearest beach to Everton ground? Utd are on it.....

              1. Marvin Moon
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Crosby beach?

            • Waynoo
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Richhhhhhjhhhhjj

            • Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              I'm surprised that wasn't ruled out for dangerous play.

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                You new here?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 5 days ago

                  Sorry, I only answer to badges 8 and above.

                  1. Jafooli
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 5 days ago

                    Just broke your own rule 😀

                    1. Epic Fail
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      5 years, 5 days ago

                      I'm a true rebel 😎

            • L'Aeroplanino
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Goal Richoooooo

            • Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Ole at the wheel....

              1. Marvin Moon
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Drunk at the wheel.

              2. tiger
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                He's by far the greatest driver the world has ever seen 😀

            • Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              First prayer answered - thank you.

            • diesel001
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Richarlison has properly dropped in ownership.

            • Holmes
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 5 days ago

              Ole ole ole ole...

              1. Naboo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 5 days ago

                Oi oi oi