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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. RubeRx
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    Never seen so many crybabies together on one message board...quite depressing

    1. Gaz Downright
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      this must be your first time here. welcome

  2. Syd.
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    Officials having another good day

  3. Scratch
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    Was a dive but shouldnt be a booking since there was slight contact
    The only one ref got wrong was Ospina on Oscar

    1. Davido989
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      being theatrical and diving are 2 different things, fabregas was blatantly kicked by santi

      1. Scratch
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        nonsense

      2. The Machine
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        😆 😆

      3. Blue Lion
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        This

        1. Davido989
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          bias prevails sense on this site

          1. Blue Lion
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            True.

    2. Ryan
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      Even for that one I think from a non rulebook standpoint, it doesn't 'deserve' to be a penalty considering Oscar lost the ball anyway.

      1. The Machine
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        Yup, oscar had already taken the shot. No penalty

  4. Davido989
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    Arsenal very very lucky not to have 2 pens given against them. Both nailed on imo

  5. The Light Knight
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    Chelski and Arsenal both angry teams with arrogant managers.
    Hope everyone gets sent off.

    If only they could be more humble like LVG and the Brodge...

    1. Davido989
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      😆

    2. Mull
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      BR

      1. Mull
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        Where did the heart go? 🙁

  6. Would an idiot do that?
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    Hope Arsenal win just to ruin the day for the cynical wenger haters

    1. Scoredelario
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      Yeah me too, just hope they win without scoring

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      They still exist?

      1. Would an idiot do that?
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        Oh yes. You can find them on Twitter.com

  7. AlCapwnUK
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    walcott on against tired legs 😛

    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
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      😀

  8. Would an idiot do that?
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Only thing ref has done wrong was not booking Ivanovic

    1. Scoredelario
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      I agree he should've booked ivanovic and I own him

      The gk incident should've been a pen too.

      1. Would an idiot do that?
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        Oscar got the shot in tho I guess

  9. The Machine
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    Surprised chelsea fans aint complaining for that too

    1. The Light Knight
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      Give them a second, they're a bit slow...

  10. The Light Knight
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    Rival has Fabregas (c) 😎

  11. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Oscar isn't good enough for this team imo.

  12. Blue Lion
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    Ref on 16 points already.

    1. Blue Lion
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      *21

  13. Van_de_Fart
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    Fabregas 10th yellow. Is that a ban for next two games??

    1. Forza
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      🙄

      1. Mull
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        It's a good question. Its hardly xommon knowledge that the 10 game YC limit has been removed.

    2. Mull
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      5 games for simulation

    3. In Like Flynn.
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      No 15 now.

  14. Kshitiz Basnet
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    Sanchez way better than Hazard at the moment

    1. Dr Dream
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      Yep.

  15. Norfolk&Chance
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    If I was watching the game haz would have scored by now..

  16. Scoredelario
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    Michael Oliver doesn't do pens

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      -------- But if he did--------

      1. The Light Knight
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        ----they'd probably for the least innocuous challenge in the world

  17. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Stonewall penalty.

    1. Jimmers
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      Not stonewall - would have been harsh call

      1. Gaz Downright
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        stop a goal bound shot with your arm and "intentional" goes out the window

        1-1 in pens not given

  18. Billy Gilmore
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    There's one back...

  19. Les Bleus
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    Officials having a 'mare.

  20. Debauchy
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    Oh well evening up . Ref is an absolue pillock

  21. Duke Silver ☑
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    Ref bottling every pen decision today. At least he's consistent 😉

  22. The Bandit
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    Looks like Oliver will be getting a weekend off 😆

  23. fedolefan
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    Michael Oliver please disallow goals too.

  24. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    Boom, headshot.

  25. Nobodinho
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    Oliver has Cahill in his team

    1. The Light Knight
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      Smart man

    2. Kshitiz Basnet
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      He has triple Chelsea Defense

  26. Would an idiot do that?
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    Blatant Indirect Freekick!!

  27. RubeRx
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    See it all evens out in the end

    1. Debauchy
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      Yeah , but must end sometime

  28. FPLEL
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    Chelsea got one back - everyone happy now?

  29. chrisjdgrady
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    Horrid reffing

    Coquelin is awesome

  30. Bod
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    Where does Wenger buy his coats anyway?

    1. chrisjdgrady
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      you can actually buy those from the arsenal store

      1. Bod
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        Does anyone other than Wenger actually buy them?

        1. In Like Flynn.
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          No he gets the seconds free, no pockets, zips or buttons.

    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Long Island