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14 March 2015 3434 comments
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Game week 29 delivers a quartet of three o’clock kick offs before Man City make their way to Burnley in the evening’s Turf Moor showdown. Arsenal could make it five wins on the bounce when they host West Ham at the Emirates, whilst Tony Pulis will be looking to get one over former club Stoke as the Baggies look to bounce back from a pair of defeats to midlands rivals Villa.

Arsenal attempt to record an eighth successive home league win as they welcome London rivals West Ham United to their backyard. Olivier Giroud is the Gunners’ form man coming into this match-up, having netted in each of his last three starts. With five assists in seven outings, Mesut Ozil also looks back to his best, whilst Alexis Sanchez’ owners will be hoping for more of the same after the Chilean was amongst the goals at QPR last time out. The big news from the Gunners’ teamsheet is that both Santi Cazorla and Hector Bellerin have been relegated to the bench with Theo Walcott and Calum Chambers earning starts.

Leicester City search for their first win in six attempts as they play host to Hull City at the King Power Stadium. We’ll be hoping for big performances from Scout Pick Jeffrey Schlupp and Spot the Differential candidate Riyad Mahrez as the hosts embark on the first of seven home matches in their remaining 11 fixtures. Hull new boy Dame N’Doye will hope to consign Leicester to further misery at the foot of the table, having scored in all three of his starts for Steve Bruce’s outfit.

Sunderland entertain a resurgent Aston Villa side at the Stadium of Light as they strive to snap a five match winless streak. Those 2% of Fantasy mangers that picked up Jermain Defoe as a differential may call time on the 32-year-old if he fails to deliver for a fifth successive league outing. As for Villa, Tim Sherwood is able to call on Christian Benteke in today’s lineup as he recovers from a knock which saw him miss last weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final victory.

West Bromwich Albion have their work cut out as they welcome a Stoke City team that are unbeaten in their last three away trips. Saido Berahino, who’s bagged three in four starts, will need to be marked diligently by the Potters’ defence, while Victor Moses will likely carry the threat to the Baggies.

Just three Gameweeks after holding leaders Chelsea to a draw at Stamford Bridge, Burnley face a home match-up against the Blues’ fellow title-chasers Manchester City. The hosts’ top scorer Danny Ings will fancy his chances against a Sky Blues defence that’s not recorded an away clean sheet since early December. For the visitors, David Silva’s 23.9% ownership will count on the Spanish playmaker to emulate his goalscoring exploits of last week, whilst Captain Poll favourite Sergio Aguero will be looking to continue the form that has seen him serve up returns in ten of his 12 away appearances.

  1. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Navas' final ball is atrocious.

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    walking pace from city, burnley been the better side

    1. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      They're not creating any space at all. It's turgid.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Pelle has become clueless

        2 up front isn't working, bony was a terrible signing too. It's just so slow and aguero is ineffective just shoved out wide most of the time

        1. faux_C
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Yep. It's allowing Burnley to defend deep and look comfortable.

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    HT

    Pathetic stuff

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wish you were a journalist.

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He is a journalist.

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          What sort? Twitter or Quality?

          1. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Ffs journalist.

          2. A Defender's Nightmare
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            What do you think?

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He is.

    2. LMFAO
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A journalist that cheats interesting...

  4. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero to Real and city get Bale

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Why would they want Bale? They have Navas,

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Good point.

  5. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    City performance is pathetic. Would love a Burnley win here.

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. A few goals would be nice though.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Burnley win would be the best thing that can happen this weekend 🙂

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +42

        Innit bruv

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      As long as Kun does something, I could care less what the result is 😉

  6. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    If Punch is ruled out of the next match, who is the best replacement? I have 6.5m to spend

    Perhaps Siggy?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What's your front line? With options like Giroud and Kane, you should be able to get a more premium mid. Not much really around the 6.5m range.

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Austin, Kane, Kun

        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          😯

          You have no money ITB?

          1. DV8R
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            0.9m.. I have a fairly expensive backline though

            1. Les Bleus
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Ah. Well FWIW, I'd downgrade a back and upgrade Punch. Don't like anyone around the 6.5 mid range.

              If you really have no choice, then Siggy or Downing.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Chadli if he starts again tomorrow

  7. Chelsea Dagger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    City sleepwalking ... need a Burnley goal to wake their arses up.

  8. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Feeling a little more hopeful with Sturridge(C)...

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Very good captain choice!

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Same with Kane.

    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Jealous, good luck GB!

  9. Demí
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Chelsea in midweek and now City this evening. Best 2 teams in the country apparently. Absolute dross so far

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Agreed. Dull match and no-one seems bothered for City.

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The EPL level is going down unfortunately.

      Still the best league to watch because of games like this though.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        As in we don't know who will win not the entertainment level.

    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not remotely out of character for either side.

    4. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Liverpool and Arsenal the best teams in the country at the moment.

  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    If city can't beat Burnley they have no earn going to Barcelona.another aguero captain fail incoming

  11. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Messi brace so far.. Another boring hatty on the way it seems.

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Oh it's boring alright.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      All right foot? its ludicrous that he gets away with this

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        One peno, one header off a corner. Unmarked header, but well placed and a dart from modest distance.

      2. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Scored a header from a corner

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          lol

  12. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Did anyone/many captain Costa?

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      the guy in my h2h which is annoying unless aguero sorts himself out smartish

  13. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I had 4.8 in the bank and a free transfer, still not sure why I didnt get rid of Aguero.

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Because aside from Kane, he is the one most likely to score 3-4 goals in any random game.

  14. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    for those of us having a crappy GW.. this pic may cheer you up 😀
    https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7e/16/5b/7e165b9319f6026851e6627e5044c18e.jpg

  15. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mid-Game Bonus Points (45mins)
    #BURMCI HT 0-0
    3 – Fernandiho
    2 – Navas
    1 – Toure

  16. N_Fatattack 42
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Desperately need advice for next week!

    Panti (whu)

    Walker (LEI), Clyne (BUR), Wollsch (CRY)

    Eriksen (LEI), Ozil (new), Silva (WBA), Haz (hul)

    Aguero (WBA), Austin (EVE), Kane (LEI)

    Bench: Ki, Yun, PvA and Mannone

    1FT. What transfers do you recommend, if any, and who would you captain?

    I am considering Mane in for Ozil. Sensible move or unnecessary given how poor newcastle is and how ozil often performs well against weaker teams.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kane (C)

      Austin -> Giroud if you have the funds

      1. N_Fatattack 42
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks that is a sensible idea. I was thinking Austin might manage a goal against Everton (who have been poor) but Giroud is more likely to do well v Newcastle.

    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wolly concern

      1. N_Fatattack 42
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Hmm - surely he'll recover by next week? If not I've got cover on the bench more or less. Although I could always bring in a chelsea defender instead for the hull game.

  17. rohan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Villa scored 4

    😯

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      😯

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i noes!

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Thought you are talking abt David Villa 🙁

  18. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    With ML rival captaining Sanchez really need Aguero to score well to make up some ground, not too hopeful reading comments on here!

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dire game

  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Cash out at £329 or hold on for a City win for £580?

    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      stake?

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        £5

        1. gravless
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          cash out then - you mental person

          😉

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Haha thanks. The cash out feature is like a dangling carrot, hate the thought of cashing out then City scoring though.

          2. BabyB
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            This

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

      I'd cash out. I'm a coward though!

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hold on

    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lay a £100 on Burnley to win/draw

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        😆

    5. Shakshuka
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hold on ofc, unless the money means everything in the world to u

    6. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cash out

    7. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cash out.. Still a nice win

  20. Jay10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    How serious is Foster's injury?

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Terrible.

  21. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    8 points with 5 to play. FML.

  22. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    a large bucket of espresso for aguero
    STAT!

  23. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Schlupp down to 1bap wtf?! 🙁

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He gave the ball away a lot, 1 is still good

  24. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    @Katie

    How good is this Browner guy?

    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      so-so

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What would you have said a couple months ago?

        1. gravless
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          not as good as advertised but still decent

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Good #2 though?

            1. gravless
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              yes

  25. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I've been sitting here watching this poor showing and wondering this: "None of the teams in the EPL are playing to the top of their potential, and even if I had an FPL budget of £120m available I'm not even sure that I would know who to put in my team."

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Flamini and Ideye, of course.

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      2 chelsea defenders, 3 southampton. Play 5-3-2. with kane and hazard

  26. SW6
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Oh boy, this GW is setting itself up perfectly for Kane(c)

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ugh

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hope so!

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm happy with Giroud.

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *Hazard

    5. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Or giroud (c) ☺️

    6. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling*

  27. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What do those who rate La Liga have to say about midgets winning headers from corners?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hi ho

    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      not like messi didn't score a looping header when up against rio/vida in the CL final in 2009

      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        From an inch perfect pass on a counter attack. Don't be daft.

        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          rakitic's delivery tonight was decent too

          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            There's no justifying it.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Anything can happen in a world where corner takers can beat the first man.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Navas take note

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      While I don´t rate la liga highly at all, look at how many teams they still have in Europe and how many England have.....

  28. copps
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    City looking like world beaters

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Self beaters.

      Every night

  29. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Juve goal

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Morata

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes!!

  30. Richd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Jairus Byrd is who i wanna know about Katie

    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      very good player but could struggle to match his previous form due to injury