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15 March 2015 2635 comments
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Sunday moves Gameweek 29 towards its conclusion, serving up three more helpings of top-flight action. League leaders Chelsea entertain Southampton in the lunchtime kick-off, while Everton host Newcastle United and Manchester United welcome Tottenham Hotspur in the tea-time match-ups.

Sunday’s early encounter finds Chelsea attempting to recover from Champions League heartache by maintaining their lead at the summit of the Premier League – surely boosted by City’s demise at Burnley. Southampton will look to keep the title race on ice but will drop in at the Bridge having scored just two goals in their last six league outings: without a goal in his last 12, Graziano Pelle is dropped for the first time this term in one of four changes by Ronald Koeman, as Shane Long replaces the misfiring Italian.

Diego Costa’s 38% ownership will want more from the combative frontman after he came up short in his last two starts, while Eden Hazard enters this encounter with two goals in as many appearances in all competitions.

Everton strive to arrest their descent down the league table when they go head-to-head with Newcastle United at Goodison Park. Having drawn a blank in his last five league starts, Toffees’ record signing Romelu Lukaku needs to rediscover his rhythm against a defence that’s shipped 18 goals in their previous six road ties. The Toon must do without top scorer Papiss Cisse following the Senegal international’s seven-match suspension.

Manchester United can ill-afford to drop points this Gameweek as they duel fellow top-four hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney is set to retain his lone striker berth following a goalscoring performance against Arsenal on Monday. Meanwhile, with eight goals in his last six outings, the effervescent Harry Kane will be observed keenly by 48% of all Fantasy Premier League managers, particularly after the failings of the big captain candidates – Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez – in yesterday’s fixtures.

  1. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Comes down to Naughton. CS and I'm through both cups, concede and I'm out

    1. stephenl15
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So basically... I'm out

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sadly, yes

    2. kingozil-The Germans once a…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I sincerely believe you'll qualify. Swans will keep a cleanie. But then again, I'm the guy who captained Murray this week. 😛

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I believe!

  2. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why the hell didn't Kane square that to Eriksen..? Argh.

    1. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Probably because he knew erikson would have missed

    2. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So say we all!

  3. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    De Gea the mermaid.

  4. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Opinion on sanche and Ramsay guys? Who will be more likely to pick up the most points?

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    If Ivan at 4 was my highest scorer it is a bit harsh to consider Kane as a captaincy failure, but this has been a rough watch.

  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why do I put in so much effort into this when I keep getting mediocre results.

    I'm hooked, I suppose.

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

      I'm a sadomasochist.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Anyone who plays FPL is, in a way.

  7. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'd only get rid of Sanchez if I had 2FT.
    I'd prefer him over the likes of Mane for another GW at least.

  8. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    29 all out, might smash my head off a wall for a few hours.

    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      23 all out here. The right week to get a crap score.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That score seems fine.

    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      22 with Siggy and Moreno. Hoping for 25.

    4. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You do realise a good score is relative ?

    5. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      32 with Coutinho to play

    6. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      30-4

      All meaningful points from a last minute Austin > Giroud hit transfer.

      Got Foster. Got Philips as first sub.

    7. mookie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      25 with Naughton

  9. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Who wins?

    Sturridge + skrtel
    Or
    Sterling + 3 pts

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling +3.

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Let's hope u r wrong.

    2. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

    3. mookie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      the one with Sturridge

  10. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can't see a Goalkeeper getting MotM here, now who said that? 😉

  11. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm actually going to be knocked out by a Matty Phillips autosub.....

  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Red is the color this gameweek.

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

      Especially if you have Colo

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ouch.

  13. World XI
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why did my little Baines not take the penalty? FUMING!!

  14. Still Unsure
      10 years, 8 months ago

      28 all out.
      One CS and one assist. What a rubbish weekend!

      1. Hect.OR 98th
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Better than mine. One assist only.

      2. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Better than most.

    • The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ross Barkley's Premier League!

    • La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley goal

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What a goal by Everton, thanks for switching over NBCSports.

    • The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      captain fails for everyone...

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

        Sturridge(C) 😉

        1. The Chosen One...
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          nice

    • DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley

    • AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone worse than 16 with 1 to play?

    • Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Rival has Colo coming on for Zouma 😎

      1. Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        ( Í¡° ͜ʖ Í¡°)

        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          O
          / I \
          I
          / \

          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Well. That didn't work. Broken spine......call an ambulance!

    • Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fock you Krul

    • Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      United are back!!!! Yeah!!!!

    • In Bale We Trust
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      21 points this week from my lads. Red or green?

      1. Lallana_
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Flip a coin.

      2. Raddy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Red, but should be fairly small.

    • Declan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      18pts all out.

    • pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Scorecheck.

      25 with Sturridge to go.

      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        18

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

        8 with Sturridge(C) and Moreno

      3. The Chosen One...
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        23 all out , through in members cup though

      4. nevertrustbony
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        32

      5. Raddy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        24. Done all dusted.

      6. BabyB
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        39 all out

      7. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        41 all out

      8. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        29

    • Somalion
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Liverpool win tomorrow and it is one hell of a battle for the CL places.

    • The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      City only 2 points ahead of United 😯

      1. Fred54
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Anyone see Sky Sports yesterday with Henry trying to get his head around this?

    • ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Manu might be ahead of manc eos imo

    • Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      27 pts. Such an exciting week.