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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. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Shaw looks injured

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Really? thats a surprise

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Looks like he's OK

  2. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I advocated for Pelle a few weeks ago,no one was interested.

  3. Jar Jar Dinks
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    ManU gets into attacking positions way to easily. Sharpen up Everton!

  4. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Antonio Valencia. discuss.

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      What's to discuss?

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        what's his value to the team? he doesn't do much.

        1. davies
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Exactly. Big, fast and less injury prone than Rafael. All they've got in that position.

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      No thanks, think I'll watch game. 🙂

    3. Jar Jar Dinks
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      So dull and pragmatic that he is Mourinhos soul mate.

    4. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Think he prefers shot put. I'll get my coat...

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

    5. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Probably won't be playing right back next season.

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        or in the team.

    6. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A lesser version of Navas... and that's impressive.

    7. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm sure United are on the lookout for a new RB. Valencia is ok but he isn't a natural fullback

      1. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Clyne most likely?

        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          this.

        2. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I'd prefer Coleman but I don't mind Clyne

    8. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Ecuadorian

    9. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      First instinct upon receiving the ball is to place it equidistant between both feet, and stand still

  5. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    everton playing well

  6. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Poor ball from Coleman

  7. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Assist.for.Eve.goal?

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      none. check FPL website.

    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      There wasn't one.

  8. socal4mich
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Any time I put faith in Lukaku, I get crushed. He is a false hope.

  9. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Stones

    2-0

  10. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    2-0 stones!

  11. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Stones 😯

  12. A.T
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    😀

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Stones.
    Baines assist.
    2-0.

  13. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Lol.

    United are back to being awful.

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Carrick is a massive loss 🙁

  14. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Lol..

  15. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Valencia's man! 😆 Good timing.

  16. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Doos has Stones in his WC team 😯

    On the bench naturally.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Link?

  17. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    United some side.

    Going to win the league next year apparently.

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      hahahahahahahahahaha

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      This 😆

    3. mojoindojo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I heard they were challenging this year as well

  18. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    stones is rolling!

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Stones is hard!

    2. Hibbopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      stones is...round?

  19. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Any other stones sellers?

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      before a home game. no

  20. Jernau M Gurgeh
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    OMG Stones 😯

  21. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Nice header.

  22. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Scenes!

  23. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Baines assist? 😯

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

  24. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    You know nothing John Stones!

    1. Sif
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Wilshere is coming.

  25. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Looking forward to seeing what this kid can do in the Summer at the Euro's.

  26. Tinydancer
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I played double Southampton and benched Stones ..............

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You lacked the Stones.

  27. Jar Jar Dinks
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thank you Everon.

    Regards,
    Arsenal

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Imagine if City didnt score that last minute winner last night too. Arsenal would be laughing.

    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Oy Yeah

  28. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Will baines be £6.0 next season?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe 6.5

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        No penalties though.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Could be, but still not worth it with Martinez in charge, and Baines off pens.

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Surely after mirallas miss and then Barkley to follow up he has to be locked in now

  29. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    god, where was this all year everton...