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16 May 2015 1404 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Although our gaze is naturally drawn towards the double Gameweek teams, there’s still plenty of Fantasy intrigue amongst the remaining head-to-heads. The first match-up of the weekend sees Southampton play host to Villa, with the Saints looking for a first win in five, while the Villains’ will be hoping to seal their survival with a third straight victory.

Having lost four road matches in the last six Gameweeks, Southampton will be relishing their return to St Mary’s. In spite of their recent troubles on their travels, Ronald Koeman’s side have remained steadfast in front of their own fans and have racked up three clean sheets in the last four home outings. Further up the field, Graziano Pelle netted three goals across Southampton’s previous two at St Mary’s ties and will be determined to further atone for a 14-match barren spell in mid-season.

Despite tallying the bulk of their recent points at home, Tim Sherwood’s Villa outfit have proved that they’re a capable of testing opponents on the road, pushing Manchester City all the way at the Etihad and recording a 1-0 win over Spurs at White Hart Lane. Christian Benteke (10 goals in nine) remains the West Midlanders’ principal threat, while Tom Cleverley (three goals in three consecutive starts) has enjoyed the freedom to roam under Sherwood’s stewardship.

With the FA Cup final in mind, the visitors will surely be going all out for a win today. If Villa can seal their survival, Sherwood will then be afforded the option of rotating his main men for next week’s home encounter against Burnley.

  1. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    2mins 56 secs for a hattie. Crazy!!

  2. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    2 min 56 seconds hat trick record

  3. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How many in top 10k still have mane?

    1. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I do, on my bench...

    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Surely not many if they're still taking it seriously.

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I do 🙂

  4. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    pass it to Mane JWP... the guy can't miss today

  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mane first on the team sheet for next season then 😯

    7.5 million

    1. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hw will be more expensive

  6. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wow.

  7. ebow14
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Stuck with man all this time and he's finally repayed me

    1. ebow14
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      *Mane 🙂

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      proof?

      1. ebow14
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Got him in on 30th of jan, haven't got rid since http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1314293/transfers/history/

    3. Sergeant Garcia
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Indeed, I'm in love with that man. He repaid my frustrations :')

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Maaaaaaaaaaark!!!! There goes top 100 man. You've made it!!

    Congratulation maaaaaaaaan!!!!

    Welcome to the top 100 club!!! Was about time 😉

  9. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    He's no James Hayter though

  10. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    UUUUUGH

  11. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mark has Mane!

  12. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I have Mane, but only in Sky.

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Me too, but what a start to the week. I was all set to get rid two games ago.
      Phew! That was close.

  13. Saint & Reevesy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This could be Sunderland all over again 🙂

  14. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mane in my scout picks looking good now.

  15. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This high defensive line from Villa is outrageous

  16. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    That was the strangest period of football I have seen in quite some time. Almost hard to believe what was happening when that third went in.

  17. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who's on for the BAPs?

  18. BMox81
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry Mark, but there is no way that you can't say that you haven't lucked out with Mané today.

  19. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil needs to match up to this now..

  20. Mr.Irwin
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mark still has Mane right?
    Top 100 might be on after all

  21. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hutton back in defence?

  22. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Fowler's record broken by some nobody 🙁

    1. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm sure Liverpool as a city will recover, eventually.

  23. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Come onnn, ofc he's on my bench...-.- How likely is that Hazard will be benched :D?

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      quite likely

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He'll play

    3. Feeling_blue
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He'll play

  24. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mark right now:

    http://www.abload.de/img/randymarshjizznqfdt.jpg

    1. Jay_
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lol

    2. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      D1sable has Mane in Sky!

    3. davies
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mane % top 10k?

    4. Pied Mee Ince Silva
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mane sitting on my bench with Albrighton on the pitch...

    5. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      well vlaar certainly sorted the back line

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😆

    6. Patch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mane owner. Right here. Oh yeah.

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Shower now or wait till half time?

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

      james hayter hat trick was 140 seconds