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Match details:
Los Angeles FC vs Philadelphia Union
Banc of California Stadium
6th November, 01:30 IST
Preview:
Los Angeles FC takes on Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup final at the Banc of California Stadium today. The two sides finished on top of their respective Conference Leagues and now clash for the trophy.
Los Angeles FC finished on top of the overall league and will be the favourites going into the game. They have been in top form this season and defeated Austin FC in the Western Conference final to get here.
Philadelphia Union has lost just once in the last 10 matches and will be confident going into the game. They defeated New York City FC in the Eastern Conference final and are in the MLS Cup final for the first time.
Los Angeles FC has defeated Philadelphia Union once and drawn thrice in their four meetings so far.
Suspension and injuries:
LAF: No player is ruled out.
PU: No player is ruled out.
Starting line-up:
LAF: Crépeau, Hollingshead, Murillo, Chiellini, Palacios, Cifuentes, Sánchez, Acosta, Vela, Arango, Bouanga
PU: Blake, Mbaizo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner, Bedoya, Martínez, Flach, Gazdag, Carranza, Uhre
Top picks:
Carlos Vela: The striker has got back into the starting XI and should be a good pick today. He has will be leading their attack and looking at the scoresheet early.
Daniel Gazdag: The PU striker will be the one to back from the away side as he was in top form during the regular season. He scored 23 goals for the Eastern Conference champions and will be the one to keep an eye on.
Julián Carranza: The Argentine was one of the best players for PU this season and will be a good pick today. He scored 15 goals in the regular season and assisted seven times.
Captaincy options:
- Carlos Vela
- Daniel Gazdag
- Julián Carranza
Fantasy XI:
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