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Pogba returns for Man United as Cavani overcomes ankle issue

Paul Pogba (£7.7m) returns to the Manchester United line-up as they prepare to face Everton in Gameweek 23.

The French international was handed a rest for the midweek win over Southampton but slots in at central midfield today.

He is paired with Scott McTominay (£4.9m), allowing Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) to take up his best position in the attacking midfield: the left-hand side.

Mason Greenwood (£7.0m) starts on the other side of Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m), this week’s most-captained player among the top 10,000 Fantasy Premier League managers.

Edinson Cavani (£7.9m) has overcome the ankle problem he sustained against Southampton to keep Anthony Martial (£8.7m) on the bench and will be searching for his third goal in four starts.

With Eric Bailly (£4.9m) missing out, Victor Lindelöf (£4.8m) starts a third Premier League matches in a row for the first time since Gameweek 15 while Luke Shaw (£4.9m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) occupy the full-back roles either side of Harry Maguire (£5.5m).

Everton line-up in 4-3-3 formation at Old Trafford with James Rodríguez (£7.7m) and Richarlison (£7.8m) either side of Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m).

Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) drops to the bench as Carlo Ancelotti prefers more workman-like options such as Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.2m), Tom Davies (£5.2m) and André Gomes (£5.3m) in his central midfield trio.

Gameweek 23 Starting Line-ups

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Pogba, McTominay; Rashford, B Fernandes, Greenwood; Cavani.

Everton XI (4-3-3): Olsen; Digne, Godfrey, Keane, Holgate; Davies, Gomes, Doucouré; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Rodríguez.

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  1. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gameweek not looking so hot right now. Brought in Pope and played him over Martinez. Captained Antonio and played Soucek benching DCL.

    Can't beat to watch this game.

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Was literally about to type this!!

      Sickening stuff. Was bring too clever picking Antonio over Bruno for cap

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I thought I was picking him over Son myself, shocked that Bruno EO was so high...

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeh I picked him over Son too.

          Already dumped outside top 100k before this match. Not going to be pretty!!

      2. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep yep, I had intended to Cap Son but lack of Kane and recent stats warned me off him and steered me towards Antonio. Fulham really dug in though and he didnt get anywhere near as much space or service as he has in recent match.

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          And now prob injured! Glorious!

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Didn’t look too bad.. I needed a slot and was planning on selling but I think you could hold for a gw if you wanted

        2. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I thought their MF was far worse that normal; Fulham had the run of the park until Noble came on and that only worked for a few minutes

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You'll feel better after the Bruno blank

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The Az special. Poor man can't catch a break this season.

      I did 2 of the 3 so I ain't much better haha

  2. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who takes the pens when Sigurdsson isn't playing? Not that they'll get one at OT anyway of course 😆

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rich

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Richarlison took one earlier in the season

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rich the last time.

  3. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    My imaginary friend told me that Rashford will be subbed at half time.

  4. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Game is looking very tight so far

    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      May it remain that way for the 90

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Often the case with two mid table teams.

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pfft, mid table my backside.

  5. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Lucas Digne! Biggest differential I have this week. A 15 pointer would be much cherished!

    1. Rligudfootiemanager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Amen

  6. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Now we’ve taken the pain I hope Soucek’s ban is upheld so that I can sell him for Gündogan without fear!

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      *Raphina

    2. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      agreed

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dangerous precedent to set if it’s overturned.

  7. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Where are the good young referees? I’m talking ~30 who have a number of seasons as linemen (women) and working their way up through the leagues.

    I get experience matters, but with the tech backing you up. Surely the league can train better than this.

  8. Here's Tom with the We…
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL looking lively.

    Quite pleased he’ll be coming on for Soucek.

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That’s not how subs work

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah course not. Pull the other one

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same

  9. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hi rage transfer Advice please ; Bowen to a) Rodriguez b) siggy c) Lookman/carv d) McNeil e) another or F) keep?

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raphina

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I like that but isn’t it worth waiting until DGW25 to get him?

    2. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      West Ham fitures after SHU and Lingard adds more competition for a spot that Boweb wasn't nailed for to start with so an easy ship.

      Depends on how you are set up for the doubles but Raphinha or Gundo (if not on 3 city) look good picks

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers I have gundo already snd was thinking going to wait until DGW25 to get Raphinha so I guess I could just bench Bowen and then do that transfer DGW25?

        1. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          yes defo works - also West Ham have SHU next week and other issues could present themselves

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ok cheers will hold off for now my rage transfer then

  10. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else bench Martinez and start Pope? Probably the third time I've been punished for benching Martinez this season...

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did. Feel sick to my stomach.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        same here 🙁

      2. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pain. :/

    2. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Me

    3. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. Brought him in this week ahead of the double and played him.

      The first time I’ve felt like a Martinez non-owner. Didn’t enjoy it

    4. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, I'm never benching him.

    5. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I did. And I finally started Soucek.

    6. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Never rotate keepers

    7. FantasyTony
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did. Also sold watkins for Antonio and played Soucek over DCL.

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ouch. Been that kind of season though, I benchboosted 7 points and then left 20 or so on the bench the week after 😀

  11. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ancelotti vs Ole. Goals not expected

    1. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A couple of dodgy red cards should liven things up.

  12. Bob_the_builder
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Despite owning both Son and Bruno, blanks from both of them and a hatrick from Alonso(c) would be gold.

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would be surprising if Alonso started

      1. Bob_the_builder
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why so? I don't see Chilwell starting until Chelsea get a bad result. With Sheffield and Newcastle next, they need Alonso's attacking prowess.

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    who else had Soucek pts on his bench all the time and got this red card when started him?

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I sold him before last week. Brought him back in this week. Feeling a bit silly.

    2. Bob_the_builder
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's what people get when they try to upset the natural balance of things.

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. Played him every week. He's still a god among men.

    4. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Most people I guess. as usual.

      https://m.imgur.com/d3e4wdJ

    5. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. I'm absolutely sick of him. Even if his ban isn't upheld I'm probably going to get Raphinha in. At least it's enjoyable watching him even when he doesn't return points.

  14. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Stop saying nonsense like 'Why didn't I play DCL over Soucek?' no one hardly considered that.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. I've stuck a Brewster sticker over DCL on my team. Never crossed my mind to play him and bench Soucek.

    2. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hear hear

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      DCL owner and Soucek non-owner.. I'd have still played DCL.

  15. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Soucek not red flagged yet.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Because it will be rescinded and hopefully the points too 😎

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is there any precedent for following points to be reviewed too?

        Some how I don’t think that’s likely.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          FPl

          Autocorrect on different devices

        2. Kellz86
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Pts will stand

  16. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Greenwood another blind player

  17. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Just tuned into the scores. Cresswell 9pts, Antonio blank and Soucek sent off is a beautiful thing. Soucek tucked away 3rd on my bench.

  18. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Greenwood really selfish there

  19. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If the RC is rescinded will we get the points back?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Should yes

    3. Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You need to just breathe in & breathe out

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      7 years playing and you asking this?

  20. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of doing:

    TAA out Mee in
    Wilson out Watkins in

    For next week or so and then WC.

    For a hit. Yay or nay.

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      not worth a hit

  21. Tomas_brolin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Another who went pope and Soucek over Martinez and DCL here...

    Need to sort out my team. If good teams have a double in 26, WC 25 and BB 26 is still on right?

  22. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani goal

  23. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani G

  24. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani G Rashford A

  25. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cavani G
    Rash A

  26. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Captained Antonio. Played Soucek. Benched Coufal. Now being forced by my kids to watch The Masked Singer.

    Not a classic day.

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

      Everything that's happened is manageable except for the last thing

  27. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rash assist

    1. Jindaljain
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Msg for Bruno cappers

  28. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Captain blank 25% complete

  29. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Yassss Cavani / Rash doubler

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well played

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers matey

  30. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Man Utd goal