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26 April 2015 2794 comments
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Although Sunday beckons in just two Premier League fixtures, there are plenty of points at stake as four sides rich in Fantasy talent do battle. Everton play host to Manchester United in the lunchtime kick off, with the Red Devils looking to cast aside their defeat to Chelsea and snap the Toffees’ five-match unbeaten streak. Arsenal’s home clash against the Blues caps headlines the weekend’s action, with Jose Mourinho’s men all but securing the Premier League crown in the event of an Emirates win.

Everton welcome United to Goodison Park in search of their fifth victory in six outings. Roberto Martinez’s side have been particularly resilient at Goodison in recent weeks and have served up five clean sheets in the last six in front of their own fans, as Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman make a late scramble up the Fantasy standings. United are now enjoying goals from midfield, with Juan Mata (three in four), Marouane Fellaini (two in five) and Ander Herrera (two in three) all contributing to the cause.

The team news from Goodison is significant for both sides. Everton hand a start to striker Romelu Lukaku after he saw action as a substitute in the win over Burnley last time out. Leon Osman also returns to the teamsheet as Kevin Mirallas and Arouna Kone drop to the bench. As for United, they are able to welcome back Daley Blind to the midfield engine room, allowing Wayne Rooney to shift to the attack against his former club: Radamel Falcao makes way.

Sunday’s main event promises to be a tight affair that could become attritional; Arsenal and Chelsea have both conceded just seven goals in their previous 12 matches and it’s fair to say that Jose Mourinho’s side will be containing the Gunners threat as a first priority. Arsenal have recorded eight straight wins since a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur back in early February, with Olivier Giroud’s red-hot form (seven goals in as many starts) driving their success. With two goals and three assists in four league outings, Aaron Ramsey is showing glimpses of least season’s breakthrough star. Eden Hazard has delivered attacking returns in 13 of his last 17 appearances and promises to keep Arsenal occupied at the back.  

  1. banskt
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Well, even if Arsenal wins this, Chelsea are going to be champions. And Arsenal, City and Utd are going to the Champions League.

    Is the PL becoming so predictable?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Relegation battle is good at least

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeh, been crap this year. Will be good next though, with 4 genuine contenders.

    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Season after a WC is always a bit rubbish I think!

    4. Woeisme
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Predict next years so

    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      City's poor run against the smaller teams handed the title to Chelsea.

  2. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal vs chelsea
    Score predictions

    Mine : 3-2
    ????

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      0-1

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        1-1

    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ars 2 - Che 1

    3. TuttiFrutti
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      2-1

    4. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      0-0

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Boow
        😀

    5. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Goal rush.

  3. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard false 9

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      fabregas

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard

        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Willian

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Oscar

          2. LewanGOALski
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Congrats. You know Chelsea players.

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

      Ivan!

  4. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    So glad I skipped all this DGW nonsense

    Adrian
    Jenko Baines Collins Stones
    Siggy Mirallas Adam Fernandinho
    Pelle Kun

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

      All hail the real Machine.

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Hail

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

      Really nice

    3. TuttiFrutti
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      would rather have my team for the week, since kun would be the captain in that one

  5. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Torino beats Juve, first time in iver 20 yrs

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yikes

  6. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hey Ryan, what happened to your Costa super differential at 11M? 😉

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/04/25/fantasy-flutter-gameweek-34/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_10168206

    I hope you didn't get him in. But maybe you should consider being less adamant and stop claiming other people "don't know what they're talking about" next time 😉

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mourinho is a fibber. Can't trust the man

    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      yeah stupid transfer really.

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      So many wink emojis trying to make all of that look like banter

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

        Never know these days. People take online forums too seriously 😆

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          That's true. Often if you don't put in those smilies people take things to heart.

      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        It genuinely was from my end

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

          Yep. All fun and good when it's online 😆

  7. Mary
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    GOAL FEST COMING UP! Giroud goal inside 3 mins and chelsea will have to come out and attack

  8. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sounds like the Etihad.

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      crickets?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Minutes silence.

  9. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    this game was 0-0 last season

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

      I'll take it 😆

  10. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Owning Fabregas as an Arsenal fan is not the emotional hedge I thought it would be.

  11. JJO
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    This 1 minute of silence is for?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez's beheading.

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

      Bradford Fire - 30 years ago. 56 people died

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks guys
        Wasnt sure

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Could have listened

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Im deaf 🙁

    4. BabyB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      bradford fire 30 yrs ago

  12. Gross Misconduct
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    6-0 Chelsea please. All my Arses are on the bench.

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

      You might want to get that checked by a doctor...

      1. Gross Misconduct
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😀

  13. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Oscar #9

    1. TuttiFrutti
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      will rotate

  14. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Prediction 1-1

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

      0-0

    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Minus 1 all

    3. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      4-4. The best match of the season coming up

  15. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Oscar up front

    1. Bod
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      For now

  16. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Booing Fabregas?

    Stupid arsenal fans.

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You can't hear the vast majority that aren't booing him.

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I was just thinking that, same as RVP. They left to achieve greater things and that's exactly what they have done.

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No players can leave the club without being hated by most of them. Sad to watch.

  17. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pleeeeeease Arsenal score fast. For the love of the game.

  18. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Would love a Sanchez and Giroud masterclass 🙂

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      In the double 😉

  19. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Only 88 minutes left for the clean sheet. Hang on guys.

  20. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ivanovic and Cahill...

  21. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud(c) 😎 looks up for it today! C'mon!!

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      😯

  22. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Have Fabers backed for first goal

    Why do I keep looking for him in a red jersey?

    1. Woeisme
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cause you're a Co..

  23. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone asleep yet?

  24. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Azpilcueta not being in the TOTY is a bit of a joke when Coutinho and Cahill are both in there.

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed.

    2. davies
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      2 bad picks don't warrant a third.

      Bertrand has been a class above.

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

        I disagree that Bertrand has been better than Azpi. Going forward he's probably better but defensively it's not close imo.

        1. davies
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          In terms of ability - yes. But, this season, Bertrand has performed better.

  25. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Following DDG's 2 point masterclass v Everton I now have a nett score of +1 for the GW

    Suck it up LOSERS

  26. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Moreal should have whipped it in for Groot

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Fabregas booed? really?

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      There's always some

  28. Norfolk&Chance
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Moreno back for next game? Kosc on bench so wouldn't mind either way..

  29. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    No oscar for that dive

  30. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Can't wait to have the next 90 mins of my life wasted.