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

    Cmon Giroud!

  2. Blue Lion
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    Should have captained the Ref.

  3. Duke Silver ☑
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    Coquelin will totally get sent off here.

    1. In Like Flynn.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not just half sent off then?

      1. Duke Silver ☑
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        Don't be ridiculous. Maybe just his head though.

  4. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    No way that was an arsenal pen. Blatantly hits Cahill in the face.

    1. Gaz Downright
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      😆

    2. Blue Lion
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      Um, It hit the arm.

    3. The Machine
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      Youre a funny troll

      1. Captain Shirokov
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        No he isn't

    4. Kshitiz Basnet
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      Not in the face

    5. Jimmers
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      🙂

  5. Greenbackbøøg…
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    Sanchez isn't having a fun time with Ivanovic

  6. Davido989
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    Only justification is if Michael Oliver has tripled up on Chels and Arsenal defence.

    1. The Light Knight
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      5 at the back?
      Smart man

      1. Davido989
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        Goalkeeper? You're more smart lad

        1. Blue Lion
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          🙂

          1. Davido989
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            😆

        2. Billy Gilmore
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          He was being serious. He always plays 5-2-3

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

      5 at the back + keeper?

    3. Blue Lion
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      I wonder if the Refs play fantasy football.

  7. Duke Silver ☑
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    Courtois should have one of those play pens around his penalty area so he can't escape.

  8. SweeSwee
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    So if Fabregas picks up another 5 yellows this match he'll be banned for Wednesday right?

    1. Numb
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      Think so

  9. Numb
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    This game is going well for most WCers so far - most have double Chelsea defence and Sanchez / Giroud on the bench (or sold)

  10. Greenbackbøøg…
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ramires thinks he's Hazard

    1. TuttiFrutti
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      😆

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Hazard dropping back quite deep

    1. Dr Dream
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      Rubbish captain pick.

      1. AlCapwnUK
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        they are playing a newly attack minded leicester this GW

  12. Kshitiz Basnet
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    Almost

  13. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ramires u absolute pillock

  14. FPLEL
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ooooooossspinaa!!

  15. chrisjdgrady
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Discuss: Where would Chelsea be without Hazard?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
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      Top of the league on gd.

      1. chrisjdgrady
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        You really think so?

    2. Syd.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      3rd probably

    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      a little higher than Liverpool without Sanchez

    4. AlCapwnUK
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      probably still 1st. But this game might have been more important

  16. fedolefan
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    Willian to Ramires, most useless FPL goal had it happened.

  17. The Machine
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    Hazard captain fail

  18. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    If I knew about this ref, I''d have (c) Ospina 😆

    1. Syd.
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      He denied City 3 blatant penalties in one game

    2. FPLEL
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      Why? He's never going to get a penalty save.

  19. Danstoke82
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    Cmon Hazard need something!

  20. Debauchy
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    Nooooooooooooooo

  21. The Bandit
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    Lol at Caz kicking the ball in his own face 😆

  22. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Question.......

    I'm in the top 1100, and have Hazard as %95 of teams? I (c)'ed Sterling though, so in theory I want Hazard to get nothing right?

    1. Numb
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      Yeah for sure

    2. The Light Knight
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      Yes

    3. Mull
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      Yes. You actually want him to get sent off.

      1. Debauchy
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        lol , yes

    4. Syd.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Right

    5. Rains of Castamere
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      Yep

    6. AlCapwnUK
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      pretty much

    7. Billy Gilmore
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      Yep. every point he scores will cost you about 0.8 of a point.

    8. Debauchy
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Im in the same boat , about 500 ish , want nothing from Haz

    9. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Thanks all

  23. The Light Knight
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    Ozil 3 baps

    1. Numb
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      Maybe at the moment but will probably be Azpi by FT.

  24. Duke Silver ☑
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    Good defending from Fabs. Could easily have dived in there.

  25. Optimus.
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    Oliver must have forgot to select Penalties [ON] in the settings

    1. Gaz Downright
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      🙄

    2. Mull
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      You might see Ivanovic mame Fabregas in the second half.

  26. Rains of Castamere
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    Ramsey is a fabulous footballer

  27. Debauchy
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    Nice game , even if ends at 0-0

  28. Bod
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    Ref must have Remy

  29. The Machine
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    Courtois certianly didnt double up on the che defence

  30. Greenbackbøøg…
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    Arsenal must have the most attractive players

    1. AlCapwnUK
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      swoons

    2. chrisjdgrady
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      I believe Burnley somehow won most attractive team recently

      0_0

    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      this came very close to being top of the page material

      alas