[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
15 August 2015 3201 comments
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Having witnessed Everton school a bitterly disappointing Southampton in their own backyard, Saturday affords us another five matches to soak in this afternoon.

Swansea and West Ham look to build on their excellent away performances in Gameweek 1 as they play host to Newcastle and Leicester respectively.

The Swans are heavily fancied for this one – Garry Monk’s side fired 17 attempts at the Bridge last weekend, producing 12 efforts in the area and more shots on target (nine) than any side in the opening round of fixtures. With Newcastle conceding more headed attempts (five) than any side, we’ve opted for Bafetimbi Gomis in this week’s Scout Picks.

Although the Hammers were restricted to just eight efforts in their 2-0 win at Arsenal, they’ll be expecting to go on the offensive against the Foxes. Leicester conceded more big chances (45) than any away side in 2014/15 and ranked third worst for shots inside the box conceded (201).

Sunderland and Norwich go head-to-head at the Stadium of Light as both sides attempt to bounce back from opening day defeats. Looking at the stats, the hosts can expect to face plenty of long-range efforts – only six of Norwich’s 17 attempts against Palace last week were from inside the box.

Promoted Watford welcome West Brom to Vicarage Road, whilst Spurs entertain Stoke at the Lane after both suffered narrow 1-0 losses last time around. Somewhat surprisingly, the Potters afforded their opponents just 24 big chances away from home last year – joint-top for resilience with Chelsea. Mark Hughes’ men only conceded 23 goals in the road – again, mirroring Jose Mourinho’s men – suggesting they were a little unlucky only to manage just four clean sheets outside of the Britannia.

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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Should have stuck to my promise to give up

    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Spineless weasel

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You know you love it.

  2. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Quickly getting over this

  3. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Leicester are literally just picking up from where they left off last season, unreal, esp albrighton he is on fire..

  4. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Well at least Ireland are gonna prove the RWC is ours today

    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hon da Irish. Something to look forward to the World Cup. More than this load of crap anyways

  5. 2 Girls 1 Schlupp
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    *Goes to a dark corner. Cries his eyes out.*

    1. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Can I join you?

  6. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Now, the question is: mahrez the new michu, or a two week wonder 😐

  7. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Red card janmat

  8. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat red.

  9. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why do I even hope anymore?

  10. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is the Ramsey & Yaya season all over again

  11. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat sent off

  12. Licky
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    It seems the teams my players play for are getting destroyed, so how are both Man City and Chelsea going to lose now?

  13. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Solution for Sunderland, play OShea, get good striker

  14. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat red

  15. Nice1Cyrille
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    All aboard the Mahrez express

  16. Surgical Attack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat Red

  17. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Jaanmat red

  18. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Jenkinson yellow

  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat off

    Lol @ Newcastle

  20. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    My only Goal Scorer this season is Riyad Mahrez

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      My only goal scorer this season is Silva and they gave the points to that troll Yaya.

      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahaha Sorry mate

  21. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    montero destroyed Janmaat too 😀

  22. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis gonna score a hat trick

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ayew*

  23. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    At least Mahrez will rise again this week 🙂

  24. icywrists23
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    can one of my players score or what?

  25. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    lol at janmatt owners

  26. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No janmaat for OT next week

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      good news for Depay

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Rooney captainnnnnn

  27. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Another horrible GW ...

  28. BabyB
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    janmaat RC.

    FFS

  29. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Janmaat red, now that fecking Gomis is going to score another 5 goals, whilst Sakho is watching Mahrez destroy his entire team.

  30. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Montero is about to go nuts then