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Newcastle v Man Utd team news: Ronaldo starts, Sancho benched

The final match of Gameweek 19 sees Newcastle United play host to Manchester United at St James’ Park.

Kick-off on Tyneside is at 20:00 GMT.

A lot of captaincy hopes will be pinned on Cristiano Ronaldo tonight (not far off 50% in the top 10k, in fact) and the veteran Portuguese starts up top for the Red Devils as expected.

After going with the same team in his last two league outings, Ralf Rangnick has made two changes for the visitors tonight: Raphael Varane makes his return from injury to replace the absent Victor Lindelof, while Mason Greenwood is in for the benched Jadon Sancho.

Eddie Howe has made six changes from the defeat to Manchester City.

Three come in defence, with Javier Manquillo, Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar replacing Jacob Murphy, Matt Ritchie and Ciaran Clark.

Further forward, Allan Saint-Maximin, Jonjo Shelvey and Sean Longstaff are in for the benched Miguel Almiron, the suspended Isaac Hayden and the absent Joe Willock.

The omissions of Clark, Ritchie, Willock and Karl Darlow from the matchday squad are reportedly due to a combination of injuries and Covid-19.

Manchester United have a coronavirus case themselves, with Lindelof self-isolating.

Ronaldo’s ‘second’ debut for the Red Devils came against the Magpies in the Gameweek 4 reverse fixture, when he plundered 13 points at Old Trafford – a score he hasn’t been able to top since his return to England.


GAMEWEEK 19 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Schar, Lascelles, Manquillo, Krafth, Fraser, Shelvey, S Longstaff, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Telles, Maguire, Varane, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford, Ronaldo.

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  1. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    36 all out

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 3 months ago

        34, freehit

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Oh wow. I wasn’t on FH and kept Salah

      • Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        34 (-4) here

      • TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        42, 16 from saka

      • Neto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        52 points without FH

      • SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        46 no FH, quite happy considering

        1. Will Kane
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Love the name change

          1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            It’s going back now he lost the cleanie, extremely disappointed after hearing how bad United were

      • Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        73 on FH. Very happy with that.

        1. camarozz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          27-4 here.
          Already planning a fightback lol.

      • Warby84
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        68 all out Ronaldo (C)

      • Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        60 (-4). Kept Salah too 🙂

      • CROWLEY NOT CRAWLEY
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        49 (-4) = 45

        Sold Salah, but no chips used and it good shape for next week. Tiny -0.24% red arrow.

        Moves this week were Salah to Son (C) and Locadia to Broja - so another -4 win for me unless Salah kills me this week. I have money to go Son to Salah, but feels like I should roll with Son.

      • JRD
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        60 no hit , no free hit

      • Ode
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        71, no hits, no FH. Definitely one of my best gw’s this season

        1. POGON 1948
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          No way, what's the GW rank for that?

      • Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        42, -8 for a grand total of 34. Poor.

      • Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        38 no hits and still have Salah, played with 9. Honestly happy with that all things considered

      • POGON 1948
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        65 (-4), no FH

      • CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        60, no hits,no FH, 10 players played

      • dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        70 having played first WC

      • Heisenberg W. W.
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        67 no FH no hits

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Can't get Salah back or sell Ronaldo as already have 3 players not playing next gameweek!

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        FH

    4. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No FH.. both in pocket still...54 all out with only 9 players total. gone from 73k to 60k...I’ll take it.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Well done mate

        1. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers.

          Very happy to have Salah ready to captain as well. This could be a huge week with no hits needed yet.

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

            Yeah every week that's my expectation ... you know the rest

      2. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Same story but only managed 50…still, very happy to have 2 FH in the bank and Salah waiting to be captained!

    5. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Did Manquillo get his fifth booking? Couldn’t watch but as a triple arsenal, Watkins and Wilson owner it feels like it would be inevitable

      1. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        90+5

        1. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Where’s the bleach

    6. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Worst thing about tonight wasn’t the Ronaldo blank, it was the fact Manquillo didn’t hold on for the cleanie

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        And got booked!

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Did he? Nvm

    7. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A. Carson/Ramsdale -> DDG or other keeper
      B. Son -> Salah
      C. Watkins -> CR7

      1. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        A.
        Ronaldo is not worth the money at all.

    8. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You know the points system is a joke when Varane gets 2 points. He was probably the worst player on the pitch

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

        Set up Uniteds goal tbf...

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Was responsible for Newcastle's . .

      2. DLLM
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Indeed. Ddg deserves 3 bp.

      3. Salan
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes exactly. I said this here for 2 years. How come Varane got more bonus points than DDG?

        Some just repeatedly argues to ask us looking at the rules/system. This means the system is WRONG.

        1. Going Home
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          But you know the rules you’re playing under. Varane owners would be rightly annoyed if they were changed mid season

      4. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Maguire was awful

    9. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is Ronaldo >> Salah (-4) worth it, or just hold and hope and pray United bounce back ??

      1. Assisting the assister
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Hold and hope

      2. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Sell him and get Kane. Or Joelinton, still a better choice

    10. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Who knew Foden(C) playing for 19mins would match Ronaldo!

    11. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Are there any strikers worth getting in this game? Used to be Dennis, but he’s off to AFCON.

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Im planning to go 451 tbh

        1. rozzo
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          541

          Dias or Laporte will score more points than any striker will

    12. Mika-eel
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Atleast my Rashford captain fail outscored Ronaldo, but that was shocking. Have for 1 week and can't wait to switch back to Jota.

    13. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      still intend on c ronaldo v burnley. bad idea?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

      2. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No thinking of getting rid now

        1. EL tridente
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          If you have one of Jota, Son or Salah, then you should captain one of them

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            only jota out of these 3...

      3. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        might not even start

      4. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        He might not even start the match.

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

        No. I seriously think he will be benched.

      6. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        thanks all 🙂

    14. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely bricking having no Salah for this GW. Thought Ronaldo would soften the blow, do I FH this lot incase he goes mad?? I don’t see the point in taking a hit for him

      Ramsdale*
      TAA Cancelo James Reguilon
      Jota(c) son Bernardo Gallagher
      Ronaldo Dennis

      Subs: Steele Bowen Livramento Lacazette*

      1FT £0.7ITB

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        He'll blank.

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Same boat as you, stuffed lol think I'll stick to my plan and pray

      3. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Dont worry about it, it will probably be low scoring, like 0-1 to Pool, Ox goal

        1. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks all. Glad im not on my own. Fearing he will go mega so praying Jota brings something in

    15. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Well then, DCL too risky to bring in? Newcastle injuries mounting to go along with the covid cases. We won't get any news before deadline.

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

        Think so.

        They'll surely push for a postponement if Wilson & ASM are out.

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          This is such bs. I understand players with COVID but including injuries is ridiculous

        2. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Cheating

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            United did it for a nice holiday.

      2. Salan
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I think the chance of postponement of this match is more than 50%.

    16. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      56 without a free hit.

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Awesome news

    17. DLLM
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Totally wasted my freehit. Would scored the exact same points with my actual team. Thanks to pathetic CR7.

    18. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Worst thing is my Kaney boy will be less of a differential now 🙁

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        got a good feeling back to back braces is coming for Kane, then he'll be gone as a differential

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Annoying as a patient player, it’s like you lose out either way

    19. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Should I play FH?

    20. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone cooling on Ronaldo after that?

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Whatever Ralf has to sign to remove the "Ronaldo must play" clause from the contract he should do it immediately. Liability, lazy, should've been sent off. United cannot play Premier League football with him in their side.

      2. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Nope

      3. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        He’s out

      4. A. PRISE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Dude, my grandmother would literally do better than that idiot Ronaldo. At least she wouldn't get a yellow card.

    21. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Will Rangnick have the balls to bench Ronaldo after that? Having a good at his teammates etc.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Shame the ref didn't make the decision for him by sending him off. Petulant nasty player at times. United would be far better moving on.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          It is a bit like Bale returning to Spurs legs gone didn't fit etc.
          If I was Rangnick I would start Greenwood with Cavani. Send a message. Have Ronaldo as super sub. Plus Greenwood might stay at the club.
          Cavani deserves more starts than Ronaldo from a team point of view.

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            I'd start with Sancho, Rashford, Greenwood ; hell I'd bring Martial back if they switch to a three up pressing game as they HAVE to in order to compete. Cavani and Ronaldo are great subs to have in hand.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              It will be interesting to see what Rangnick does. As he does not have to pander to dressing room politics. He will gone in a few months. What you say makes sense if you want a team to press and chase.

    22. rozzo
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Reckon Sterling will play the next two?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        depends if Pep wants to use Mahrez as much as possible before AFCON, he's in good form so he might.

    23. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      29 (-8) lol

      From 5001 >> 23225 ffs

      1. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ouch. Unlucky. Was such a tough week to know what to do. Bounce back soon!

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Jam has to run out. Buy a new jar.

      3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Still a great overall rank - I think it is only about a 20 ish point swing. Not as bad as it looks?

    24. CroatianHammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What an awful game. Dalot looked okay, Ronaldo was the worst.
      51 all out, green arrow. All set for GW20, maybe. What a mess. Only saving grace is victory in the FFS H2H league.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Great game of ball. Newcastle getting stuck in and not finishing the game on the backfoot. Poor finishing though. No good Dalot playing good football and De Gea being brilliant if they continue to concede. They've no steel in their midfield. If Newcastle can make that many chances it's hard to see United keeping many cleansheets against stronger teams.

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ha ha ha

    25. Kitman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Who to sell - gundogan or foden?

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Neither. I think both play. KDB and probably Sterling rested for Arsenal.

        1. Salan
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I do think both KDB and Sterling will start again.

    26. Hiiler
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure what to do with CR7 . He might be good in Man united , but Man united doesn't seem to have almost any teamwork. So players have class, but they seem to play badly as a team.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Keep, or sell for Kane.

        1. Hiiler
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, but Kane hasn't been good either, if we don't count last game. 🙂

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Are the players actually that good?

        1. Hiiler
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Looking at their salaries they at least have been good in other teams. 🙂 Otherwise they wouldn't have those salaries.

          So many missed passes in this game. At least so it seemed to me.

    27. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Was leading 47-46 against my cup opponent.

      He had Ronaldo (C) Greenwood DDG left.

      I had ASM.

      Didn't think I would win this one...

      1. POGON 1948
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Poetry in real life

    28. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Will Leicester Liverpool game get postponed?

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No reason to thus far.

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Leicester probably pushing for another break.

      3. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No

    29. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Worst week of the season by a mile. Surely next GW can’t get worse. Roll FT?

      Ederson
      Cancelo. TAA, James
      Jota, Son, Bernardo, Bowen
      Ronaldo, Broja, Dennis
      Livramento

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Basically salah could ruin our weeks.

    30. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ronaldo out for salah