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Man Utd v Liverpool team news: Ronaldo and Maguire benched

22 August 2022 2436 comments
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Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) concludes with a fixture that has plenty riding on it, not just for us Fantasy managers.

Manchester United and Liverpool have had poor early starts to their respective campaigns and so far don’t have a win between them.

The game is also being played against the backdrop of yet another demonstration against United’s much-maligned owners, with planned shows of dissent inside and outside Old Trafford.

Kick-off, pre-match protests permitting, is at 20:00 BST.

As for the team news, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag makes four changes to the side that started the desperate 4-0 loss at Brentford.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Fred are all benched as Anthony Elanga, Tyrell Malacia, Scott McTominay and Raphael Varane are handed recalls.

“We know Liverpool are a really good team and you need to press them. You have to do that out of a block and need energy, that is why we went with Rashford, Sancho, Elanga.” – Erik ten Hag on dropping Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp meanwhile makes three alterations from the side that drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 2.

Roberto Firmino is in for the suspended Darwin Nunez, while Jordan Henderson and Joe Gomez replace Fabinho and Nathaniel Phillips.

The most-captained player of Gameweek 3, Mohamed Salah, features in tonight’s match, with 2.4 million FPL bosses handing him the armband.

The Egyptian has scored or assisted in four of his last five appearances against tonight’s opponents, averaging 12 points per match in that time.

GAMEWEEK 3 LINE-UPS

Manchester Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia, Eriksen, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford, Elanga.

Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Ronaldo, Martial, Fred, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek, Garnacho

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Henderson, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Diaz.

Subs: Adrian, Davies, Fabinho, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Clark, Bajcetic, Phillips, Van den Berg

GAMEWEEK 3 RESULTS SO FAR

Newcastle United3 – 3Manchester City
West Ham United0 – 2Brighton and Hove Albion
Leeds United3 – 0Chelsea
Bournemouth0 – 3Arsenal
Leicester City1 – 2Southampton
Fulham3 – 2Brentford
Everton1 – 1Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace3 – 1Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur1 – 0Wolverhampton Wanderers

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  1. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah so wide.

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    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      And that isnt a comment on his physical appearance before!

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      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Booo

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

      Should try vegan diet

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      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I’m vegan and I’m a fat f….

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  2. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I wonder what Klopp will blame for this performance. Protests? Agbonlahor?

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    1. More Tragic
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hosepipe ban?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        😆

        Dry pitch another good one.

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    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The Glaziers.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Don’t bring Autoglass into this.

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    3. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Specsavers

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    4. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The ball boy kept shining the reflection from his watch into VVD face

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Rumour has it that Sancho has dubbin on his boots and the floodlights reflected into Alisson’s eyes rendering him partially blind. Klopp is looking for the game to replayed at a later date.

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        1. NorCal Villan
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Don’t quit yer day job 😎

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    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      the Liverpool coach attack

      diversion to the United kids club coach?

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  3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden Cucurella -> Gundogan Perisic -4?
    Already have James.

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    1. windowview
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do it

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  4. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Written in the stars. Trent to Saliba the template now, trent will bag vs Bournemouth

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  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Time to Wildcard to 0 Liverpool.

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      After you

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    2. Ospina Colada
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wildcards and hindsight transfers have been mostly rubbish so far. Just think Chelsea defence was the move before this GW. Season so chaotic.

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    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Was planning this as part of gw8 wc but could be too late.

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  6. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Milner :facepalm:

    Diaz do something!

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  7. BUZZBOMB ♡
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Yaaay! My 3 Liverpool boys including my captain have taken my GW points from 22 last night to 25...

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    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You are not alone

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Karma

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        • Not again Shirley
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          More Michael Jackson.

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    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Going without a single Liverpool defense at the start of the season was a bit scary. But was also aware the absense of Mane's pressing from the front will affect them a bit. Won't be CS galore like seasons past this year.

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      1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Well played

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      2. Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Your right about Manes defensive abilities being missed and under appreciated.

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    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No Darwin not doing any difference for Salah so far. Pool really missing Mane.

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    4. Zimo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So Jesus captain next week everyone?

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      1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah boy

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      2. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nah. Pool need to bounce back at home.

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    5. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So was leaving out Maguire and Ronaldo the solution all along? It's hard to see exactly what United are doing right when the opposition is so bad.

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        yeah

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      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Maguire is absolutely awful, Ronaldo is a finisher that you have to basically sacrifice your whole team for and can't press or run in behind. Liverpool are awful ATM and have big injuries

          It's a combo of everything

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          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              3 years, 4 months ago

              = opinion of a humble HELMET such as myself

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        • Sad Pablo Arsecobar
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Does anyone have any Manu ?

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          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Can't imagine

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        • They are eating the dogs
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Double Pool defence owners still hope for 1:5 with Salah hattrick, 2 assists for Trent and goal for Robertson.

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        • Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Martinez denies a Salah potential goal

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        • Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          How was that not an OG

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          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            pin ball

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

            Cuz it failed to go in. You're welcome.

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            1. Jock Grealish
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Haha

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        • Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It is so obvious that KDB will outscore Salah this season. Would make the switch now if Liverpool didn't have Bournemouth next.

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          1. Paul Psychic Octopus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed. For me he is the No. 1 pick in the game. (especially as he has said he will rest/rotate Haaland).

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        • _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bruno so close to an og.

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        • Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Martinez is a terrier-like defender. In the mould of Mascherano.

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          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            In the mold of Lester Piggott

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          2. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            And a garden gnome.

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        • Zimo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bruno forgot he's defending

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        • Royal5
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Lol Bruno game fixing

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        • They are eating the dogs
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          The worst threat for United's goal is posed by United's defence.

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        • diesel001
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Liverpool haven't done one thing that Brighton and Brentford did. Lump it long and target Martinez.

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Salah isn't a big brute though.

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          2. Danno - Emre Canada
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            That’s because they don’t have a physical CF

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            1. bench boost for every gamew…
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Firmino look like a giant conpared to him, so still.

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              1. Danno - Emre Canada
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Maybe... Firm isnt even 6ft mind

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        • 3 A
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Trent essential bla bla bla...

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          1. Ibralicious
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            You basically only have him in your team as an attacker. His defensive capabilities are incredibly non-existent

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            1. Philosopher's Stones
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              But think you'd agree he won't score as many points as his price dictates, even with the attacking returns, if the CSs dry up significantly.

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

              Lol.. thats an escapism.
              Thats not everyone said in pre season.

              "7.5 defender better than any under 7.5 mid" ... Lollll

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        • 420king
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Bruno wants to score badly.

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        • Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          The good news for Trent is that he’s getting the winter off.

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          1. Jock Grealish
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Boom.

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        • windowview
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Would love a Salah blank tonight

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          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Looks like you're going to get one.

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        • Zimo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Big at the back lol

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        • Pedram
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Salah to KDB after the match

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          1. RICICLE
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Ahem* Bournemouth

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          2. Glasner Ball
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed, also thinking Salah to KDB as well if he blanks tonight. I know people say "'Bournemouth" next but then they were saying that about Man Utd next after they got tonked 4-0 by Brentford.

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        • It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          A rage WC is tempting

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          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agree but I think you will regret it next week.

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        • @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Nothing can possibly go wrong in the second half for people writing off some of the world's best players!

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