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Cavani back in United XI as Solskjaer explains absence of Martial and de Gea

After drawing a blank in the goalless draw with Chelsea at the weekend, Fantasy Premier League’s leading points-scorer and most-owned player will attempt to resume normal service at Selhurst Park.

Bruno Fernandes’ (£11.6m) sub-par record against the ‘big six’ is well documented but his output against the rest of the division is exemplary, with 26 attacking returns in 19 such games this season.

The Portugal international unsurprisingly is involved from the start against Crystal Palace this evening but there are one or two eyebrow-raising selections in Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s starting XI, most notably between the posts.

David de Gea (£5.3m) isn’t involved in the visitors’ matchday squad at all as Dean Henderson (£5.2m)makes just his third start of the season.

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) is also missing, with Solskjaer explaining ahead of kick-off:

Anthony got a knock in training on Monday in his knee, not ready for this, hopefully for the weekend but we’re not sure yet.

That’s personal reasons [why de Gea isn’t involved].

Edinson Cavani (£7.9m) returns from injury to lead the line, with Eric Bailly (£4.8m) and Nemanja Matic (£4.7m) also recalled.

Making way are Daniel James (£6.2m), Victor Lindelof (£4.8m) and Scott McTominay (£4.9m).

Crystal Palace make just the one change from their goalless draw with Fulham at the weekend.

James McCarthy (£4.3m) replaces Jairo Riedewald (£4.4m) in the engine room, while Connor Wickham (£4.4m) and Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.3m) returning from lengthy lay-offs on the bench.

Wilfried Zaha (£7.1m) isn’t involved despite a recent comeback to training.


Crystal Palace XI: Guaita, Ward, Cahill, Kouyate, van Aanholt, McCarthy, Milivojevic, Ayew, Eze, Townsend, Benteke.

Manchester United XI: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Matic, Bruno, Rashford, Cavani, Greenwood

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  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Rashford doing anything ?

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Had a good chance, great touch but poor shot. Linking up fairly well with Shaw on the wing.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Find lots of space.

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      He started a program to help kids get lunch.

      Oh, you mean football? No he doesn’t do that anymore.

  2. Drumandbaines123
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    I know people say "you get what you pay for this season" but I don't feel that is the case with Wan-Bissaka and Shaw. As an AWB owner I feel I made the wrong decision as Shaw just has so much more attacking and BAP potential. At the time I thought Telles would be sharing game time with Shaw but that just hasn't materialised. So I do feel slightly short-changed with the more expensive AWB right now.

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I'm in the same situation but I do think AWB is great for reliable starts

    2. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      It's the something that's missing from AWB game... The creativity. I think with Cavani in the box he may try and get some crosses in.

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Been saying it for a few years now but this palace side is difficult to watch

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      So's this United team.

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      They're in there with Wolves and Burnley in terms of watchability.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      They always just do enough though dont they?

    4. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      It's Hodgson's trademark.

    5. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Actually we've been fairly watchable this season at times - much more so than last season. This last run where RH has pulled in the drawbridge entirely is another matter of course.

      No arguing about the general trend mind you. The lightning counter which was always our saving grace has all but disappeared,

      Old legs all over the park mostly and the lowest spend for 3 years on the trot doesn't help

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Better team tonight thus far.

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Wrong

        2. Pep Roulette
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Do you even watch games kid?

      2. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Exactly this, oldest squad in the league - really need a refresh of young talent. At least Mitchell and Eze going in the right direction - and our u18s flying top of the league has some very promising talent. 🙂

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah I think he’s massively overachieving with the roster; haven’t invested well at all

  4. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Which option?

    a) Lingard & White/4.4
    b) Soucek & Targett

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      A

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      B

  5. Camino Aleatorio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Fernandes Fail, Epic Fail

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Only 30 mins dude

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Overdue a pen.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Need Diving Dan on.

      2. Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        The CHO handball was my best chance this whole week.

        He looks like chicken fried garbage today

        Double blank, here we come

  6. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    So in keeping with the disaster DGW thusfar, at what point can we expect a Palace goal?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      No chance

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Palace wouldn’t score here if they played all night.

    3. Kaneyonero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Maybe a Fernandes OG

    4. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Not tonight

  7. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Fernandes continuing where he left off giving away terrible passes and fouls

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Man needs a rest

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      How is he NEVER booked. That's about four hacks tonight . . .

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        8/1 to get a card in play. He's made about 4 fouls already.

    3. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Saving it all for the derby

  8. Nas
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Hope this is one of those games where bruno looks terrible and ends up coming away with a double digit haul.

  9. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Fell asleep.

    Did I miss anything?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Nope.

    2. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      You missed Bruno slouching around the the field, doing nothing

  10. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    I think 4 at the back is becoming a must. I sold Shaw last minute in order to include Barnes. Probably was ok call, couldn't predict the injury, but now considering switching to back 4. Anyone else following me ?

    Or maybe 5 at the back

    1. Nas
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Nothing is ever a must

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Very much so - provided that is City regain their defensive mojo.

  11. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Bring on the fernandes captain fail attention seeking comments

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      If I can get 2 clean sheets out of him, tripled. 18 points. Not to be sniffed at.

      1. Roy Hudd
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        18 points is dreadful for a TC in a double gameweek but I understand you trying to see positives

        1. Camino Aleatorio
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          I've gotten a 3 before.

          Mane with a fake injury during a DGW. So he could go rehab in Ibiza.

  12. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Thinking of ditching DCL... First thought was Antonio as has Leeds next and a game in 29. Then I realised I have enough for ings who has a double next week....is that just a pointless move as one of the games is city and he's just not scoring at the moment?
    Already have kane and Watkins.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Keep. We might get double in gw 28

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        How likely is that? Can always switch him to a playing forward for 29 I guess. Just don't trust him to get me anything at the moment.

    2. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      I’m doing the same DCL to Antonio, he’ll probably outscore Ings tbh.

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Antonio looks great and Leeds love to concede. Can see him getting a brace.

    3. Nas
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Id rather get Antonio out of that bunch

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone selling Bruno?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Think I am. For son.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Already sold last week

  14. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    OMG Ramsdale on 3 bonus

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Deserved

  15. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Fred yellow incoming

  16. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    I took a -8 to play my BB and get... 8pts 🙂

    At least it payed for my hits. Better to look at the full half of the glass.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Half full of piss!

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Same with Jorginho to come..

    3. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Look at the bright side...now you have 15 starters for benching nightmares

    4. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      You should have read my community article.

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    Come ooooon Palace. PVA screamer would be nice

  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    My only hope is a Kane hatrick tomorrow along with a DCL and Salah brace.

    1. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      That would be lovely

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      That's 3!

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 26 days ago

      Go back to sleep.

  19. SKENG
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 26 days ago

    For those with FH available... planning to use it in BGW29 or BGW33?

    I can field 9 without hits in 29 which looks enough + I see better fixtures in BGW33 (triple LIV vs NEW, triple United vs Leeds) and therefore strongly considering 33.

    1. Vlekz
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Irrespective of GW 33 fixtures, if you already have 9, FH is a waste that week

        1. SKENG
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Have 6 + 3 FT

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Depends how it twists your team shape with those transfers too.

          2. Vlekz
              3 years, 26 days ago

              If you got the highest EO players mostly covered that week, you are good to go. Spurs villa bri defence and leeds I guess

          3. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Yeah I agree

          4. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Go for 37 then

            1. SKENG
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              37 looks very good too

        2. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Isn't there an end of season double on the cards?

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        The man has made at least 5 fouls in that half 😆

      • FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Don't worry lads, Everton and Spurs players will save us

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Digne goal incoming

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            For sure

      • Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Damn! Bamford & DCL are in more teams than Salah! Why am I surprised though?

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          I’m playing h2h against a Salah TC, has me worried about tomorrow

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            He always scores against us

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Right...?

      • Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 26 days ago

        Fog getting dangerous now, imagine in another hour...

        Abandonment not far away.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Dull and void

          • Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            NOW PLEASE! Nobody will actually notice.

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Kane necessary next week?

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            This week..

            1. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Sadly yes 🙁

        3. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          AWB assist Cavani goal denied by Joel Wardinho

        4. Hulk Smash
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Nearly AWB assist for Cavani. Great defending by Ward.

        5. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Well in Wardinho

        6. Free Hat
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 26 days ago

          Always have this feeling when I watch the games I get less fpl points...

          Still watchinh though.

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Watched pot

            1. Hulk Smash
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Stop copying all my comments seconds before I post them please.

              1. The Suspended One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                LOL

            2. how now brown cow
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              That proverb is clearly not true.

              Fake news.

              1. The Suspended One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                The proverb of fake news? From Saint Trumpeous XI

                1. how now brown cow
                  • 9 Years
                  3 years, 26 days ago

                  A watched pot does boil.

                  I mean not if you are not watching it on the cooker....

                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 26 days ago

                    What if it’s an induction hob

          2. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Same lol, I usually just skip games where I've got a captain playing and check the score at the end

              1. Free Hat
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                Haha, no that are the games I must watch 😀
                Id rather skip the ones where you re hoping for a CS or a rival blank.

            • Hulk Smash
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              It's psychological because you spend the entire 90 minutes watching a pot waiting for it to boil.

              1. Free Hat
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                Nice analogy.
                Too bad it doesnt boil after 5minutes every time.

            • The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Please switch off.

              1. Free Hat
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                I will upgrade my watching skills for some fpl points instead

          3. KUN+10
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Year after year, the excitement builds up tremendously before a DGW, only
            to be left in tears. I still love it. Thoughts on these moves?

            Barnes, Alonso to Reguilon, Foden for a -4?
            Im trying to fill up that third City spot, I can also go back to defense double up. Currently have Cancelo.

            Thanks!!

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              I'm on Mahrez and I'd go KDB or Gundo plus a defender if you can splash the cash!

              1. KUN+10
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                Getting KDB requires major surgery, at least a -8 or shipping Bruno/Salah

            2. Hulk Smash
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Nay

              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                Huh?

            3. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              I've just loved owning Foden this DGW.

              1. The Suspended One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                I sold Cancelo planning to get him in but aborted after CL. He’s going to come good the minute you sell him

            4. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Seems like people never get discouraged by Foden.

            5. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Keep Alonso, soon he plays against Leeds

              1. KUN+10
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 26 days ago

                I really want to

            6. KUN+10
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              So Foden is a No then. May go with -8 and get KDB (c). Thanks all

          4. TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 26 days ago

            Crystal Palace keeping 2 clean sheet when I’ve bench boosted with Mitchell (who has randomly missed both games) is classic FPL

            So much rage

            1. KUN+10
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Mitchell was never a reliable starter.

            2. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              Pipe down or I shall slay thee, Dragon-whiner!

            3. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 26 days ago

              I told everyone who would listen that he wouldn’t play both