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Man Utd v Man City team news: Semenyo starts, Cunha benched

17 January 2026 812 comments
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The Manchester derby kicks off Gameweek 22 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

United v City gets underway at 12.30pm GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Both sides have had cup ties since their last Premier League outings but if we’re comparing today’s starting XIs to Gameweek 21, both head coaches have rung the changes.

New interim Manchester United boss Michael Carrick makes four alterations from the 2-2 draw at Burnley.

Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are back from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and straight into Carrick’s first starting XI.

Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko are the high-profile casualties of their recalls. Those two drop to the bench.

The more predictable changes see Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo come in for Ayden Heaven and Manuel Ugarte.

If it is a 4-2-3-1 as many are anticipating, then Patrick Dorgu looks set for another ‘out of position’ run-out on the wing.

As for Manchester City, Antoine Semenyo makes his first Premier League start for his new club.

The winger had lined up in both of City’s cup matches this week but gets his league bow here, replacing Tijjani Reijnders from the Gameweek 21 side.

Rodri for Nico Gonzalez is also a straightforward switch in midfield.

Pep Guardiola has had his hand forced with one change, as Matheus Nunes is not in the squad due to illness. Rico Lewis gets his first Premier League start since August.

LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo.

Subs: Bayindir, Heaven, Malacia, Yoro, J Fletcher, Mount, Ugarte, Cunha, Sesko.

Manchester City XI: Donnarumma, Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Bettinelli, Reijnders, Cherki, Ait-Nouri, O’Reilly, McAidoo, Mukasa, Mfuni.

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  1. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 30 mins ago

    Dorgu 2nd on bench outscoring triple citt including captain..shite game

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      3 hours, 28 mins ago

      We live and don't learn...

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  2. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 30 mins ago

    I did say Dorgu second on my bench didn't I

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    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 hours, 29 mins ago

      Same

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  3. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Cue the 'I've got Dorgy coming off my bench' posts tonight

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    1. adstomko
      • 9 Years
      3 hours, 29 mins ago

      *Dorgu

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      3 hours, 28 mins ago

      Hope so....

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  4. JBG
    • 7 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Hahaha Dorgu goal! Hahah, 2nd on my bench.

    Saw someone on reddit who started him and C him

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  5. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 5 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Selling Cuhna over Foden looks like a dumb decision in hindsight

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    1. The Reptile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 hours, 27 mins ago

      I know mate - did Cunha to Rice

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  6. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Dorgu delivers a monstrous haul 😆

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  7. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Rico Lewis has been abysmal

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  8. F4L
    • 11 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    awful defending from lewis

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  9. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Hands up if you sold Dorgu or benched him

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    1. Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      Me ofc ofc benched

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    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      Brought him in on a wild card!

      Third on bench though, pain!

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    3. iFash@FPL
      • 1 Year
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      We all did! 😉 ;(

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      1. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        4 hours, 27 mins ago

        😉

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  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    No wonder Lewis never starts

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    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      4 hours, 25 mins ago

      Rubbish, then the squads been terrible today

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  11. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Sold Cunha > Semenyo and put Dorgu 3rd on bench

    I've still got it 😎

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    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      Solid 😀

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        4 hours, 28 mins ago

        And kept Foden, lush...

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        1. Thanos
          • 4 Years
          4 hours, 26 mins ago

          Got Foden too 😀

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    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      Niiiice

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    3. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 hours, 27 mins ago

      You should become a content creator with that level of genius!

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        4 hours, 25 mins ago

        Already am....on here 😉

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        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 hours, 23 mins ago

          We need your video's with click bait titles though 😉

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  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    4 hours, 29 mins ago

    Did folks sell/bench Cunha due to the leak but still bench Dorgu?

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 hours, 28 mins ago

      Dorgu was on bench whole time

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      4 hours, 27 mins ago

      o/

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    3. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      4 hours, 26 mins ago

      Me

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    4. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 hours, 26 mins ago

      ^ this guy

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  13. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Benched Dorgu and brought in Alderete instead

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  14. Voronins Pony Tail
    • 2 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Embarrassing City.

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  15. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Ofc he's on my bench ofc ofc

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  16. Philosopher's Stones
    • 5 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Dorgu last on the bench ffs. Send the asteroid.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      3 hours, 26 mins ago

      Looks to sky....*fingers crossed*

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  17. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Non Haaland cappers can come out of the bunker now. Haaland nullified.

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  18. F4L
    • 11 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    watching this you wonder whether city dropped the ball not getting guehi done a few days sooner

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  19. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Wish Timber misses out now lol

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  20. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Dorgu benched and Haaland Captain fail ofc ofc

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  21. The Night Trunker.
    • 2 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Dorgu(c) going well so far.

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    1. Voronins Pony Tail
      • 2 Years
      3 hours, 28 mins ago

      Sure mate

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  22. Voronins Pony Tail
    • 2 Years
    4 hours, 28 mins ago

    Glasner may want to stay where he is. The job may go to the man in charge right now.

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  23. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Arsenals fans ecstatic only to lose next gw

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  24. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Martinez impressive performance

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      3 hours, 26 mins ago

      yep, been some good performances even slabhead. Dorgu has been good

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  25. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Both Dorgu and Cunha on my bench

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  26. F4L
    • 11 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    will be kinda harsh for donna to come out of this match with 2 points

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  27. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Dorgu and El Kroupi stinking up my bench every week, team too good lol

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  28. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Haaland captain fail confirmed

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    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 hours, 26 mins ago

      1 return in last 5 games...but we will still perma-captain him

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  29. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    4 hours, 27 mins ago

    Haaland gone

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  30. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    4 hours, 26 mins ago

    Haaland 180% EO gonna get smashed so hard after Holy Snipekins(C) x3 goals tomorrow.

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