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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. Venom Snake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My team actually looks decent on paper.
    Why am I allergic to points?

    1. Ayew Serious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because its early days

    2. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It's how they look on grass that counts!

      1. Wouter
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have Pelle, so why am I not getting points?

        1. Venom Snake
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Doesn't want to mess up his hair

    3. Michaelangelo
      11 years, 2 months ago

      perhaps points are allergic to you?

    4. Wouter
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Exact same here.

    5. JÆKS ⭐
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Haha this

  2. Michaelangelo
    11 years, 2 months ago

    is oxford a good pick? seems like he's nailed

    1. Fudge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      he's 16, he won't be a regular throughout the season at all. Alex Song is coming and Obiang will take his place. For next few GW's he'll play and tail off a bit minutes wise

      1. Michaelangelo
        11 years, 2 months ago

        damn, didn't know he was 16.
        thanks fellas

    2. Simon69
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You can't go far wrong at his price.

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      At 16 I wouldn't be so sure about him being nailed.

  3. Danno - Emre Canada
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dier could be an option now playing in midfield and fair fixtures. Just not a bet glamorous transfer

  4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I can't believe people have already WC, stupid move. Wait until October to WC when teams are up to full speed. If you WC in these early GWs the inform players can all change in a week.

    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      People are very judgmental on this site. I'll be Wildcarding after gw3 personally but each to their own

      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Well at least you haven't WC this week or last. I'd advise to wait, but like you said, each to their own.

    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, after gw4 at earliest, no ine really knows how it's gonna pan out yet

    3. Woeisme
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ok thanks

      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No need for sarcasm, arrogant ****

    4. megatronaldinho
      11 years, 2 months ago

      hoi. keep your ill-informed opinions to yourself. come back when u know what you're talking about 🙂

    5. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't the guy won a couple of years ago WC in the first week?

      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I think that's a one off tbh with you. Like I said things can all change in one GW in these early Gws

  5. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    FPL will be won with 1000 points at this rate

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Or a defender scoring a brace with triple captain... this is rubbish.

    2. money face bandwagon
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nah there are people who got pretty decent score last gw

      1. Fifa las vegas
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yep 😎

        Oh wait, I didn't

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Haha!

  6. The Light Knight
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Overnight GW2 high scorer has Barkley and Jagielka on the bench 😀

    1. PogChamp
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch!

  7. Wouter
    11 years, 2 months ago

    You just know that some pisstake has triple captained Dier

    1. Fifa las vegas
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Or the Lukaku guy

    2. Milner4eva
      11 years, 2 months ago

      oh no sunderland cleanie gone, I can't catch a break this season

  8. Fifa las vegas
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A Leicester cleaning would really, really make my day. Even outside of FPL it's been sh*t. But that'll never happen...

  9. Davido989
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How did mane play today?

    1. Jazz!
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Average

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lively as usual, probably Southampton's best player.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        But Southampton were poor so that's not saying much.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looked good.

    4. Tinydancer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He had a decent second half but didnt live up the hype this forum creates for him

    5. Boyd to Sven
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looked threatening all game but produced nothing.

    6. ☆Khaz
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane looks sharp, but the team is failing around him. They had no chance today.

      1. ☆Khaz
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Luckily i've only got three SOT-players........

  10. Venom Snake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez great dribbling, shot saved

  11. La Roja
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez almost

  12. Judeksi
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ughhhh, Mahrez was so close to WHU goal and almost scored there :O

  13. Jazz!
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who's watching the West Ham game? Sakho and Payet getting close?

  14. Top 210 Club
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich!

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    11 years, 2 months ago

    OMG Martin

  16. Somalion
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich goal

    1. Somalion
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Martin

  17. Wilshere Knowledge
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Booo!

  18. SW6
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sunderland CS gone 🙄

    1. Ayew Serious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Coates to Gomez looks good

  19. CoutinYo
    11 years, 2 months ago

    That special feeling when a player on your bench costs your keeper a clean sheet. Almost Mahrez.

  20. Bubz
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Christ this is ridiculous

    1. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lol! Game week 2 and I'm exhausted already. Roll on the International break!

  21. Jax
    11 years, 2 months ago

    f off sunderland

  22. Venom Snake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Huth overhead shot saved, goal kick given lol

  23. JogaSemmedo
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My Panti will be dropped this week

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Shame Shame!

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Go Commando!!!

    3. Simon69
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Get em off ya!

  24. The Light Knight
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Yelllows!!!!

    1. The Light Knight
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Super Russ, used to be a great attacker at FB in the championship years ago

  25. Wouter
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Panti CS gone. 🙂

  26. Venom Snake
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Okazaki goal

  27. Shrimp On The Barb
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Okazaki goal

  28. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Martin was in one of my drafts at one point

    such is life I guess

    can we start this season again?

  29. donelshinoda
    11 years, 2 months ago

    okazakiii

    1. donelshinoda
      11 years, 2 months ago

      assist by vardy

  30. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sunderland clean sheets eh?