634x258 Dugout Discussion
26 April 2015 2794 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
Share:

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

    Never seen a player of Falcao's calibre have such a woeful spell with a club.

    Cue a goal now 😕

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Torres?

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

        True, suppose it's not as bad since it's only a loan spell in Falcao's case

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

      havent had a shot on goal since january

    2. Charlie&TheLads
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Diego Forlan?

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

    Falcao over RVP is scandalous

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

      RVP is so yesterday

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He's fit again?

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

        on bench so i guess so.

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

        Sure is

    3. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Falcao has gone 8 matches without a shot on target. Best end that today..

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

        Blimey 😕

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

    Rooney in midfield. So much for my dilemma if I should transfer him next week.

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

      he has a good record v west brom but not from midfield.

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Silly LVG

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      If he was up front every game he'd be good value. But he's too versatile for his own good.

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

      He's not really in midfield. He's playing as a second striker

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

        The thing is once he starts playing in a deeper role, he somehow forgets that he is also to stay up top. Keep getting involved in all those scraps in central midfield.

      2. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        This. He's playing the 'Fellani role' ....

  4. CABAYE4
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    0 pointer for Fellaini! I knew yesterdays good score was a fluke, back to normal now!

  5. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Pls do something Juan.

  6. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    lucky for united

    1 point for 5-7

  7. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    What happened to Barkley 🙁

    1. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He hasn't improved since he burst onto the radar.

      Playing in different positions and uncertain gametime hasn't helped, but his decision making is really poor most of the time.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I remember there were talks of 40 million transfers, not anytime soon though

        1. CABAYE4
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Young English players are always overpriced.

          Think Rodwell, Carroll, Shaw etc.

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

            Roswell lol forgot he even existed.

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

              That's what the US Government wants you to think 😯

              1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 7 months ago

                😀

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Another overrated english youngster

    3. Charlie&TheLads
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Horrible dive in the first half.

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

      He scored a wonder goal a few years ago and has been living off it since

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

      He bought all the hype and it inflated his ego. He now thinks he's the man and can win games on his own.

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

        Whatever happened to Michael Johnson?

          1. Greenbackbøøg…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Lol he just retired

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

    A wee swap of Rooney & Mata, let Mata play behind Falcao might cause Everton some problems.

  9. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Smalling really gets up well for the set pieces.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      He's excellent. Should be high on everybody's shopping list next season.

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

    Big Mac Meal or Big Tasy Meal...you decide.

    Fantasy Select Hibberts Dinner.

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

      *Tasty

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

      Neither

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

        Suggestion?

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

          Roast chicken dinner

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

            Haha sounds nice but I'd need a chicken spuds and other ingredients and actually be arsed to cook it.

    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      McDonald's is shite compared to KFC and BK. Big Mac if you have to.

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

        neither. fast food is horrible.

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          😯

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

          What you eating? You never eat fast food?

          I'm seriously hungover.

      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Can't bait an oul Whopper or Chicken Royale

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

          yuck.

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

        KFC is made out of battery mutant chicken which barely even have beaks or feathers.

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          And it's so tasty

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

            Mmmm mutant 5 piece.

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Bmm.
      🙂

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

        Thanks for the reply!

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Should be salad/pasta but what the heck it's Sunday!

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

            I'm flat out on the fish diet lately. I need a bit of badness today.

  11. Duke Silver ☑
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    It's a desperate week when you're just hoping Mata makes it to 60 minutes.

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        60 minutes! Microscopic victory!

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

    No Wings for Louis at this rate...

  13. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    wow Falcao..

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

      FalcLMAO

  14. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Top tip for gardeners.
    Never ever buy cheap unscreened compost or else you run the risk of weevil larvae killing your plants...loads of them.....grrrrrr.....

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

      You know anything about scarifying?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yes.I have three big lawns....

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

          I think I might have to do it. Have you a machine?

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Get this one Tony. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flymo-Lawnrake-Compact-3400-Electric/dp/B00159M01W

            It has adjustable height and do it over several passes to gently tease the moss out...Don't try to do it too viscous ly in one pass, and don't buy any other machine. The trick is to think that you are gently teasing the moss out and not murdering your lawn.

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

              Great stuff Wakey!

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

    LVG tactics are eh, rubbish.

  16. Duke Silver ☑
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Smalling and McNair are dreadful.

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

      yup.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      ?....McMair might be...Smalling has been pretty good for the past few months.

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I agree. In fact I would say that Valencia has been the worst in that defensive line up.

      2. Duke Silver ☑
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Smalling is completely overrated imo. Makes far too many individual errors and never seems to learn from his mistakes.

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

    Watching United play is like watching a 4 legged stool, with each piece a different length.

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

      You watch stools a lot?

  18. Duke Silver ☑
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    ADM coming on for Mata 🙄

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Got 60 minutes at least

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      ...and X out of stream.

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

    ADM on

  20. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Not one United player has taken on a player

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

      Thats about to change now with ADM coming on

  21. Boz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Praying Fabregas stays quiet this afternoon. The one player i'm nervous about not owning this GW

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

      v former team...

    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea will park the bus

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

    Mata did well...

  23. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    OMG, now DiMaria for Mata. Both my potential united transfers for next week aren't looking really great.

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

      never did tbh

  24. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Fair play to you Mata, you made it to 60. Cheers.

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Mata fail

  26. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    c'mon Di Maria and Falcao. prove your worth.

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

      lol

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      even half of it!

  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A few more minutes to find out if I been burned by Remy again

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

      won't play

  28. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Where was this side of the Everton team all season?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      this

  29. Comment removed. Please refer to our terms and conditions on posting comments. No fake team shouts please

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

      Is this fake?

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

      debuchy eh

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

        no ram? gotta be fake?

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        goodbye bellers

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Why in the name of GOD is Ramsey dropped for Wilshire against CHELSEA???????????

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

        this isn't the team

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

          or ramsey is out injured?

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

        Wenger wants Cesc killed.

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

      lol @ mods greening it up then removing it

    5. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A guy who is covering for ITV, posted this.

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

        it's not 3 yet mate.