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Pepe returns to the Arsenal XI as Pogba-less United head to the Emirates

The penultimate match of Gameweek 21 takes place between Arsenal and Manchester United this evening.

Kick-off at the Emirates is at 20:00 GMT.

There are three changes to the Manchester United side that beat Burnley on Saturday.

Full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m) and Luke Shaw (£5.4m) return to the starting XI as Ashley Young (£5.4m) and Brandon Williams (£4.0m) drop to the bench, while Jesse Lingard (£6.3m) replaces Andreas Pereira (£4.9m) in the number ten role.

There is, as expected, no Paul Pogba (£8.4m) in the United squad, with the Frenchman having not been sighted among the travelling party when the Red Devils journeyed to London.

Anthony Martial (£7.9m) leads the line, having been transferred in by more Fantasy Premier League managers than any other player apart from Adama Traore (£5.6m) ahead of Gameweek 21.

Mikel Arteta has made four alterations to his Arsenal line-up, meanwhile.

Granit Xhaka (£5.1m), Nicolas Pepe (£9.1m), Sead Kolasinac (£5.2m) and Sokratis (£4.9m) are recalled, as Matteo Guendouzi (£4.4m), Reiss Nelson (£5.3m) and Bukayo Saka (£4.5m) drop to the bench.

Calum Chambers (£4.4m) was injured in Gameweek 20 and misses out – Arteta said in a pre-match interview that the club were “not positive” about his prognosis, with further news to follow after a scan.

Dani Ceballos (£5.2m) is among the substitutes after two months on the sidelines.

The reverse fixture of this game finished 1-1 back in September, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.8m) on target for the Gunners.


Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Torreira, Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang, Lacazette

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Matic, James, Lingard, Rashford, Martial.

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  1. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    8.8 for a mid (current mid Salah Mane KDB * Traore)

    A) Mads
    B) Rich
    C) Martial
    D) Other - suggestions

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Saro0808
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A for sure,a season keeper.

  2. el polako
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Arteta looks a bit like baby Guardiola on the touchline.

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Looks more like a member of the Addams Family cos of all that hair dye.

  3. Saro0808
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan
    Lund Baldock Soyu
    Salah Mane Kdb Maddi
    Vardy Rashford Ings

    Bench:Button,Rico,Cantwell,Kelly
    Bank:0.4m, 2ft

    A) Rico to Dunk
    B) Kelly to Holgate

    Is cantwell injured?
    Trying to get taa for the double game week,so not keen on Rashford?but who to get?

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico/Kelly to either WAT def or Holgate to avoid BHA double up.

      1. Saro0808
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        no sure about watford defence,everton has good fixtures coming up,so brighton( considered dunk,as he looks nailed,provides an attacking treat too)

        1. Karhumies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Brighton latest 6 matches:
          Conceded 7 goals total
          Got 1 CS, which was vs Bournemouth at home

          Watford latest 6 matches:
          Conceded 4 goals total, 2/4 was Liverpool away
          Got 3 CS: CPL home, MUN home, AVL home

          If you think Brighton has the better def out of these 2 teams, sure go for the double up then.

          1. Saro0808
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Oops,didnt care to notice about watford,thanks for the info,myt considered it.thanks a ton bruhhh

            1. Karhumies
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              np.

              WAT next 5 matches: BOU(A), TOT(H), AVL(A), EVE(H), BHA(A) so that's pretty good as well.

  4. MGMT
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero worth as a punt?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      They’re gonna smash Villa I think. Going to have to wait and see if he’s playing in the cup

    2. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No
      Owner....

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Too much of a rotation risk for price

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This

    4. Saro0808
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      i would consider someone else with that sort of budget,he didnt play this week,plus next week is away,so jesus could feature.go for the likes of Rashford,Ings,Jimi,Vardy( all of them are in form)

    5. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Got him last GW captained him and it paid off but frustrating owning him as everyone else has said Pep rotates too much as it was shown today too much money for one player better spreading it on the whole midfield/forward positions

    6. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I own him, will keep for Villa depending on minutes in cup.

  5. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is Douglas Luiz nailed ?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Who cares.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      With McGinn crocked, yup

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

    4. Somar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would think so. Played 90 min in 5 of the last 6

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn’t say he’s nailed, Hourihane could eat into his minutes in the new system, but he was one of our better performers today so should keep his place.

  6. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton injury is a big blow for me. 2ft, 0 in the kitty.
    Heaton 4.0
    Taa Lundy Kelly Soy Hanley
    Martial Mane Cantwell Maddy Kdb
    Rash Jimmy Vardy

    I’m stuck. Help!

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Blessing in disguise. Get Fab

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        And rid..? Besides Heaton ofc.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for other injuries.

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wait to see the extent but looks like you’ll need a replacement

    4. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      McCarthy is cheaper than Heaton and SOU just got a CS as well?

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Didn’t realise that.

        Cheers all for your help.

        1. Karhumies
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Ryan, Foster, Fabianski are the popular options with good fixtures but they cost 4.8-5.0 so unless you plan to downgrade someone like Martial or Rash you don't have enough ITB.

          1. sminkypinky
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I know. Also they have NOR next.

  7. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Easiest win Arsenal will have all season.

  8. Dont give a fuchs
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I played Ryan over leno

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You shouldn’t have 9.9m in keepers

      1. Dont give a fuchs
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Will change on WC. Dont wanna waste my transfer

    2. Ribus
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why 2 „expensive“ keepers?

      1. Dont give a fuchs
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I have had leno for a long time now.

  9. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lacazette. Another fraud from farmers league.

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He came from Ligue 1, not Bundesliga and he is quality striker.

      1. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        poor attitude, clearly doesn't want to be at Arsenal

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Problems at Arsenal go deeper than that.

          Looking at goals he scored so far nobody should doubt his ability.

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ligue 1 is a farmers league

        Bundesliga is very competitive, Better than Serie A third best league in the world

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Bundesliga is often called farmers league.

      3. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He is crap striker.

        1. Caboose
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          probably the best player on the pitch tonight, work rate was fantastic

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He's been unlucky tonight can actually see him doing well next couple of weeks might even bring him in next GW myself

  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fraud authorities really have to investigate Crystal Palace & Leicester City.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Eh?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        AWB 50m
        Maguire 80m

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Not their fault that United got more money than sense.

  11. Am sorry to say again it�…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Look how open the game has become and Rashford is just standing up top! He's arguably the best in league at going past players with his skill and pace so why isn't he out on the wing waiting to counter?! Frustrating to watch.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Who argues he's the best at that?

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      LOL best in the league at going past players.... ok buddy

  12. Stef rocks
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Everton fans - how was DCL looking today - is it worth bringing him and does he look nailed? Thanks a lot!

    1. Hantakun
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Service was gravely lacking.

      I expect DCL to be quite nailed on at CF for the time being.

      Impossible to tell if he will keep on scoring goals on a regular basis, we shall see, but hopefully he will.

      1. Stef rocks
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate - gonna get him probably. They want play city every week

        1. Stef rocks
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Won’t - that autocorrect

  13. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you swap Alli for Son now?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If Pool get some injuries.

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Otherwise as well, is Son a good option? More likely to play upfront with Kane injury...

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Already have several, no more please.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      After Liverpool game.

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

    4. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jose seems to have gone straight to year two so steering clear of Spurs.

  14. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Henderson
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
    KDB Mane Salah Grealish
    Vardy Jimenez Greenwood

    McGovern Rico Dendoncker Kelly

    1 FT, 1.3 ITB

    1. Kelly Greenwood >> Kiko DCL (-4)
    2. Grealish Greenwood >> Traore DCL (-4)

    Any comments or suggestions much appreciated.

    Cheers

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1

  15. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What are Ramsdale and Rico owners doing? Time to ship or hold for the decent games?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's a s(t)inking ship

    2. UpAndAway
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If you're playing 3 at the back then Rico should always be on your bench.

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Shipping Rico for Holgate. Can't be having bench players coming on and scoring -1!

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    DCL or Ings for the next 4-5?

    1. Salah_Fingers
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm chasing in my mini league so going DCL, if I were leading then Ings

  17. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    did people actually play Rico?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Came on for most inc me

    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I did instead of Kelly.

      Big mistake

    4. puhd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Oh yes.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes but I'm selling now.
        Lund injured and Sidibe v City so had to.

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, I did. Hadn’t planned to but Mariappa was suspended.

  18. puhd
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best 5th mid:

    Cantwell
    Mooy
    Fleck

    Thanks

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell easily

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell by far

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on the week. Norwich at home = Cantwell.
      Fleck otherwise.

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cantwell doesn’t have great fixtures

      2. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You’d like only play him once in the next 8 (home to BOU)

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell good enabler still cant bring myself to transfer him in though

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Better Mooy or Fleck?

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Really just depends how often you’d play 5th mid
          I like mine to be playable. Cantwell at 4.8m allows greater flexibility but probably only playable once in the next 7/8 games
          I’ve got Sarr and Traore alternating

  19. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Garbage time Rashford and Martial attacking points incoming.

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Greenwood goal would’ve great

  20. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison over Martial?

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Answer was no last GW.

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depends if you can deal with Man U's form being unstable and Leicester being more solid.

  21. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Damn I actully forgot Rashford was my default capt.. I hate this game.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Most had KDB, so doesn't matter much

      1. Calderano FC
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not the cool kids

  22. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rico to Digne/Sidibe or Pope to Fabianski?

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico has good fixtures. I would keep Pope

  23. Party time
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Where are all these United fanzzz on ffs? Where y'all at?! Come out from ya bunker my friends

      Don't be ashamed

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cut our good friends some slack, they won their biggest game of the season 1-1.

        1. Party time
            4 years, 2 months ago

            😆

      2. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Is McCarthy now nailed for Soton in GK, or could Gunn take his place again? Need a Gazzaniga alternative

        1. Macam Dave
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I'm in same boat. Patience ran out. I'm looking at mcarthy and going for him. He is cheap in good form and looks nailed unless injured.

        2. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          At 4.3m and a lovely run of fixtures til mid-March after lei in an improving Southampton side, plenty of upside if you can't afford Ryan/Foster/Flappy

      3. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Two clubs in rapid decline, can't see it get better for either.

      4. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like the Lord may drop tonight. Had him from the beginning 4.0 to 5.2. Is this time to cash the profit, or hang on?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Cash in for who?

        2. Mingo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Who is 4.6 that you'd rather have? Just bench him and wait for the better fixtures. Because of his price he's a season keeper for me.

      5. nolard
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Has Rashford done anything of note?

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Put a shot onto the roof.

          1. nolard
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            That's it?

            And Martial?

            1. Dont give a fuchs
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              He assisted him in doing that

              1. nolard
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                Haha!

                Not much to write home about then...

      6. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Spare a thought for poor Robbie tonight.

        1. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          ROBBIE?

      7. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cmon Ed, it's January window is open get Poch in already