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3pm team news: Ronaldo starts, Jimenez injured

Three more Premier League matches get underway at the traditional 3pm kick-off time, including a juicy-looking clash between Manchester United and West Ham United.

It’s at Old Trafford where the bulk of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) interest lies, too, with highly owned players on both sides.

Above: Players sorted by FPL ownership within the top 10,000 managers in Gameweek 23

The headline team news from the north-west is that Cristiano Ronaldo is fit enough to feature – and start – despite his manager reporting on Friday that the veteran Portuguese striker had a neck problem.

In fact, there’s only one change to the Manchester United starting XI from the side that defeated Brentford 3-1 in midweek, with Harry Maguire in for the absent Victor Lindelof at centre-half.

Bruno Fernandes is once again part of a three-man midfield.

West Ham boss David Moyes has made three changes to the side that lost to Leeds United, with Alphonse Areola starting in goal in the absence of Lucasz Fabianski. Issa Diop and Nikola Vlasic drop to the bench as Tomas Soucek and Kurt Zouma return from illness and injury respectively.

Over at Elland Road, Marcelo Bielsa has made two enforced alterations to the Leeds side compared to Gameweek 22 as Diego Llorente and Rodrigo come in for the injured Junior Firpo and Adam Forshaw.

Eddie Howe’s only change sees Joe Willock replace the benched Sean Longstaff.

The stand-out news from west London is that Raul Jimenez is absent from the Wolves squad that takes on Brentford today. Fabio Silva deputises for the Mexican in attack, while Ruben Neves returns from isolation to replace the benched Francisco Trincao.

“He felt something, so we protect him. I don’t want to create problems for him in his calf, so it’s better to protect him.” – Bruno Lage on Raul Jimenez

New signing Chiquinho is among the substitutes.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank makes two changes to the Bees side that lost 3-1 to Manchester United on Wednesday, with Kristoffer Ajer and Rico Henry recalled at the expense of Mads Bech Sorensen and Mads Roerslev.

GAMEWEEK 23 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Lossl, Pinnock, Jansson, Ajer, Henry, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Canos, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Fernandez, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Baptiste, Bidstrup, Sorensen, Roerslev, Stevens

Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Toti, Semedo, Dendoncker, Neves, Moutinho, Ait-Nouri, Silva, Podence

Subs: Ruddy, Hoever, Marcal, Jordao, Trincao, Chiquinho, Giles, Traore, Cundle


Leeds United XI: Meslier, Dallas, Struijk, Llorente, Ayling, Koch, Raphinha, Klich, Rodrigo, Harrison, James

Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Bate, Gelhardt, Hjelde, McKinstry, McCarron, Moore, Kenneh.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Dummett, Willock, Shelvey, Joelinton, Fraser, Wood, Saint-Maximin.

Subs: Darlow, Clark, Lewis, Hendrick, Manquillo, Murphy, Almiron, Gayle, Longstaff.


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

Subs: Henderson, Jones, Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lingard, Cavani, Matic, Van de Beek.

West Ham United XI: Areola, Cresswell, Zouma, Coufal, Fornals, Antonio, Lanzini, Dawson, Bowen, Soucek, Rice.

Subs: Randolph, Yarmolenko, Vlasic, Noble, Diop, Fredericks, Masuaku, Johnson, Kral.

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753 Comments Post a Comment
  1. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Drone owner needs sorting

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Now helicopter arrived to move drone?

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

      Can someone mention five at the back so teams start scoring again, thanks.

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

        Post fail

  2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What a huge contrast it is. To watch Raphinha and Rodrigo.

  3. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Where goal

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Who?

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

    Never a penalty but because it’s Ronaldo it might be given

  5. tokara
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Cmon Raphina

  6. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Very telling that this Elanga keeps getting starts. Was surprised that Rashford or Sancho or Lingard didn't get picked. Have they really been that bad? JLins always seemed to spark, but maybe he's better as a sub?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford and Sancho have been absolutely appalling

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford and Sancho. Better players in Sunday league than those two.

  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Football starting to bore me now

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

    Challenge: name a worse ref than Moss?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I could name more than a few but don't remember the names of any from AFCON

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      My dad. Used to ref our local college matches, I would get kicked to pieces but he'd never give a foul for me because he didn't want to be accused of favouritism 😀

    3. Lazymedia
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Graham Poll. More worried about bouffant hair and being on tv, than getting anything right.

    4. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Somebody needs to roll a stone over him

    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Moss is not in the same league as Paul tierney. Moss is not perfect but he got a good relation with the players, and the managers as well. Tierney lacks football knowledge just plain and simple.

  9. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone watching the Leeds game? Can you tell how is ASM playing?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Poor

  10. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    What's going on at Brentford?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Two concussion subs (both Brentford), blood & a drone.

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Look above, drone & now helicopter to get rid of drone

  11. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    West Ham has been very poor here

  12. richarlison2348
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Not watching Leeds, raphinha done anything?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      A lot. Could have had a couple of assists. If that team had better strikers.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        To think we joked Bamford had poor conversation.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          *conversion

        2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          That team is missing Bamford big time.

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yes. He leads a good discussion.

    2. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He could have had a couple of assists easily if Dan James knew how to score and move as a fwd

  13. banskt
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Comments on this WC draft?

    Ramsdale, Foster
    Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo, Laporte, Digne, Ait-Nouri
    Salah, de Bruyne, Jota, Bowen, Gallagher
    Dennis, Watkins, Idah

    0.6m itb

    1. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dennis and Idah? No way

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I have never benched Dennis since GW 11/12 - I forgot exacty, but he is the first player on my team. I know this week was a disaster, but let's not forget he has been one of the more consistent point scorers this season.

        Idah third in bench. Ait-Nouri, Gallagher, Bowen, Digne rotates for second and third bench.

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Defence looks good, not fond on the Front 3 though

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Who would you suggest going ahead with?

        1. Gubby-Allen
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Saint Maximin, Cornet in MF for the Burnley DGWs.

          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            That's a good shout. Will consider replacing Gallagher with Cornet.

            Unfortunately, I can't afford Saint-Maximin keeping rest of the squad. He is 6.7m, Dennis sell price is 5.6m and only 0.6m itb.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      At least get Broja upfront. Rest is good

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks! Broja instead of Idah or Dennis?

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Norwich seem in form and Idah is an easy bench; probably lose off form Dennis and see what you can do with the extra money

          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Not much extra money losing Dennis. Can sell him at only 5.6m (I was an early adopter).

            His points helped me climb the ranks, so I am a little hesitant to sell him.

            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              That was then, this is now 🙂

            2. The Ilfordian
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              That’s fair enough. As I say below, this kneejerk reaction to Dennis after a couple of matches seems premature; I expect he’ll come good again

        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe Dennis.

          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I see everyone wants to get rid of Dennis. Let me think more about this.

            There are a couple of reasons why I am hesitant to sell Dennis. (1) I can sell him at 5.6m only and (2) he plays 90 mins consistently (Broja doesn't).

            I haven't looked at their recent stats to find out potential future points, so I will check that out.

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

              This. Starting striker in FPL sale value £5.7m, top scorer at his club. No need to panic sell here.

              1. Gubby-Allen
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Antonio, Saint Maximin and Broja must be a similar combined cost and would seem more likely to all start.

                1. banskt
                  • 10 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Antonio (7.9m), Saint-Maximin (6.7m) and Broja (5.2m) combined price is 19.8m.

                  Watkins (7.7m), Dennis (6.2m) and Idah (4.9m) combined price is 18.8m.
                  Moreover, I can sell Dennis at 5.6m only. So, I have only 18.2m available for my forwards (+0.6m itb).

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

      I’d agree too early to write off Dennis and Idah is interesting but I’d have Broja ahead of both.

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. I somehow overlooked Broja. I can get him instead of Idah, would mean a little less cash itb.

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

          Is Broja Nailed, though?

          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Last I checked, he gets less minutes than Dennis. That's one of the reasons why I don't want to Dennis.

            Agreed he is off form recently, but I can wait a few weeks to see how Watford reacts to the Norwich loss.

          2. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            But Idah isn't nailed either. So, having Broja ahead of Idah makes a lot of sense.

            But having 5.2m (Broja) or 4.9m (Idah) in third bench is also not ideal.

    5. Gubby-Allen
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How do you afford that?

      I tried to get most of those and have nowhere near the money for Jota and Laporte.

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Bought Dennis, Cancelo and Gallagher early. If I sell them, I can't get them back nor can I get good replacement. Also Trent at 7.5 and Jota at 7.5.

  14. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ok who had Drone stops play on their card?

  15. King Carlos
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Whats happening at Brentford Wolves match?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Drone over pitch

  16. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    "Are you not entertained"?

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

    Gutted I've not had Sa this season - looks like another Wolves CS incoming

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Park the bus FC

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gutted I have had Ronaldo the whole season. Different afflictions. Same pain.

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They have conceded 15 goals , 2 more than City, how have I missed this

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

        Blame the Adama Traore hype early in the fpl season???

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

        Them and Mna Utd have smashed the xG conceded stats this year
        Conceding 7 and 10 fewer than expected (shows how terrible Man Utd have been!)
        https://fbref.com/en/comps/9/keepersadv/Premier-League-Stats

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I had him and semedo double up, they were absolutely awful and would find new comical ways to concede every week from marcal doing 2 rugby tackles in a row in the box to Sa taking a head injury and letting someone score from long distance to letting even iwobi score against them

        Of course I take them out and they become prime Milan defense

      • Gubby-Allen
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        They are only about 8 minutes into the game though, with all of the delays.

    5. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Man utd really like to pass the ball back and sideways.
      Now I know why ronaldo has trouble with his neck...

    6. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      How did coutinho look earlier?

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Absent and flat

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Thank you, so keep monitoring then.

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly how he has looked in the past four years.

    7. fplgaruda
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Clean sheet galore?

    8. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Entertaining game week so far.

      Goals galore

    9. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      What security risk does a drone pose?

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

        Could hit someone in the head :lol;

      2. fplgaruda
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Could be a machine gun drone

      3. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I don't know, just shoot the damn thing down

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Would be a huge risk to people below the falling wreckage, surely.

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

        Could breach their image rights 🙂

      5. Not again Shirley
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Little to none. Crazy decision to suspend play just because of that.

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          ​a normal drone not even a terrorist drone or anything

      6. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like just a basic DJI. It'll run out of battery soon.

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

        One with mustard gas?

      8. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        If it lands on your head, it would be sore 🙂

      9. Londongeezaa
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        The Russians are coming 🙂

      10. King Carlos
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Pep doing some sneaky scouting

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I can just picture him sitting in front of a wall of screens in his Batcave...

          "Hmm yes, these Wolves are defending well in this moment."

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

      No DDG saves yet 😯

    11. evilfish
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone here got more than 2 points with one of their players?

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

        Ramsey 😎

      2. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        5 lord pukki

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

        I have Idah on 5, but last on my bench

      4. evilfish
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Congrats all! Somehow I have a green arrow with my 6 points.

      5. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        King(C) =4 points.

        1. evilfish
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Better than Dennis(C).

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

      what a total snooze fest. Best league in the world, my a**

    13. Gubby-Allen
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      19 minutes injury time at Brentford.

    14. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      19 minutes extra Time at Wolves. Is that the longest it's ever been?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        15 minutes last night, 19 today.
        25 tomorrow?

      2. All Muxed Ip
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Isn't it about time they stopped the clock when the whistle goes as they do in most sports?
        It would also help deal with time wasting.

    15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      why have the footballing gods foresaken me

      1. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        We are all dead and in FPL hell without knowing it.

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks for that. Just cheered me up lol.

    16. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      FUL unstoppable!!!

      1. fplgaruda
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Then become a wiping boys next season.
        Same old story

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

      I am now on 1 point. Yessss!

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Dennis captain?

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

          Oh yes

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            I would have too. Then heard the Ronaldo news. Transferred him out to get King and captain him instead.

      2. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        2 points from 4, so there! Haul!

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

        I'm in nosebleed territory of 4 points.

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

          No need to show off.

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

        Hacked team breaths a sign of relief as Sean Longstaff's subbing on blocks TC Dennis...
        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/6416887/event/23/

      5. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on 0 from 6 players currently.

        1. King Carlos
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Humble bragging

      6. Gubby-Allen
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Stop showing off. Trouncing me.