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31 October 2015 3814 comments
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Gameweek 11 serves up a half-dozen early-afternoon kick-offs for Fantasy managers to sink their teeth into. The top four scoring sides this term are all in action, with Manchester City’s home tie against Norwich City shaping up to be a Fantasy goldmine.

Over the last four Gameweeks, Man City ranked second for goals (12), big chances (12) and shots on target (31), despite drawing 0-0 with Manchester United last time out. Moreover, the Sky Blues have tallied six more goals (17) and 10 more shots on target (43) in their home clashes than any other team, highlighting their dominance at the Etihad. Ally this with the fact that Norwich City rank second for goals conceded (13) and first for shots inside the box conceded (58) in road fixtures, and the Canaries could be in for a long afternoon.

Arsenal go in pursuit of their fifth successive win when they lock horns with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The Gunners have dominated the attacking metrics in the last four Gameweeks – ranking top for goals (13), shots inside the box (60) and big chances (14) – and will be encouraged in the knowledge that only five teams conceded more shots inside the box than Swansea (34) over that same period. There’s also scope for the Swans to improve in the final third, given that only Watford (eight) and Aston Villa (10) chalked up fewer attempts on target (12).

The unstoppable force meets the immovable object as Leicester City make the trip to West Bromwich Albion. The Foxes chart third for goals scored (20) this campaign and haven’t drawn a blank in 10 Gameweeks. In addition, only two teams have netted more goals in road fixtures (nine) than Claudio Ranieri’s troops. The Baggies, meanwhile, rank top for clean sheets (five) since Gameweek 4 and only conceded in one of their five home match-ups – so something’s got to give.

Crystal Palace will look to secure just their third win in seven outings when they play host to Manchester United, who’ve notched three shut-outs in four matches. Newcastle look to dispel their derby-day blues as they invite Stoke City to St James’ Park, having put six past Norwich in their last home encounter. Watford’s head-to-head with West Ham United at Vicarage Road caps off the day’s Premier League action, with the visitors striving to extend their seven-game unbeaten streak.

  1. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    In one of the camera angles it looks like Ighalo got a toe to it?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's been given the goal
      I hot the points

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

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

      He got a touch for sure. The decision will be based on whether it was originally on target.

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I say assist Ighalo and OG Creswell

  2. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Highlight of the half in FPL terms:
    Butland made a save

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just 1? 🙁

  3. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone watching the Sto-New game?

    How's my boy Mitrovic looking?

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Apparantly hit the post

    2. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I heard he hit the post , but not watching....

  4. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Walcott please heal quickly. Wtaching giroud is torture

    Only good when he comes off the bench

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think when he comes off the bench he has something to prove.

      When he starts he doesn't give a toss.

  5. theeribert
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/65996/event-history/11/
    Looks like I''m gonna burst into tears today.

    1. Salfpilgrimlfc
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      At least u have ighalo

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You played Ighalo, you can't complain

      1. theeribert
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I play Ighalo every single time.

    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      One of your players scored...

    4. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Strange decision to play AOA

  6. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Creswell tries to clear it right into Ighy foot. Goal, but maybe without assist . No own goal for Creswell. Relax Creswell owners

  7. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    KDB behind Bony and Sterling wide in the second half please.

  8. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So KdB YC now, his first this season..I can't catch even one break for my captains..Arrghhhh

    76 points only so far this season from my captains combined 🙁

  9. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I don't blame KDB I blame two up top, it never works for City

    Sub Iheancho and put on Sterling

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It's 4-2-3-1 with Iheanacho on the wing.

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Looked like two up top during the play

      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        KDB is on the wing.

  10. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Aoa going well 🙁

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      🙁

    2. theeribert
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Same 🙁

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    39'

    Goal! After receiving a sweet pass, Odion Ighalo (Watford) unleashes a quick low drive into the middle of the net and past the goalkeeper. Here is an example of luck being on your side.

    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      "unleashes" 😆

    2. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Where is luck in that paragraph?

    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Drive? It trickled in..

    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😆

  12. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez on for one bap? Lol

  13. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Happy I played ighalo ahead of Mahrez.

  14. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    KDB yellow card. Shite captain fail again

  15. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    IGHALO

  16. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    KDB doing well then

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like TM sold Ruddy after all. Anything is possible, expect the CS from the dude 😆 However that Mane captain scares me

  18. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Monreal goal with Sanchez Assist would be great!

    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'll have some

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      *Bellerin

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        ^this

    3. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      KDB goal with Sanchez assist please

      1. lespaul
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        impossibility

  19. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm an Ighalo owner but can't see a touch from him there. Nervous.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I am an Ighalo owner...I don't care as long as it is classified as a goal

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

    If kdb scores I'm going to ask out my ginger neighbour

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You have blue hair though.

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Looking for a purple haired child?

      2. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Must be a guy

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      bookmarked.

    3. Jay_
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😀

      • Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        "OMG want to go for some drinks?"

      • Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        What's his name?

        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          so much this

      • lespaul
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        go and ask him now , at least we won't have some nob going OMG all the time

    4. AlCapwnUK
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Gutted I'm not able to watch any of this afternoon's matches

      1. The Algerian Dream
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haven't missed much yet

      2. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        They are so bad I am gutted that I am able.

    5. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nice to see Daniel reporting on the Ighalo goal with zero bias.

    6. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kolarov on for a BAP 😎

    7. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Half time: You're panicking for no reason

    8. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ighalo owner. Own goal

      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Ok maybe not owner. Other part is true

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Ighalo assist 100%

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

        Yeah Ighalo's Own Goal

      4. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Own goal but he didnt assist to

    9. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      FPL broken?

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        no idea.. can't log either.

      2. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Site's been on its arse all morning 🙁

    10. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just see slow motion replay, ighalo didnt even touch the ball, it was Cresswell og, Ake assist

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Come on Ruk. I haven't seen it but that's a boost.

        Been given a goal, so clearly at least went off him.

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Lol

      2. Slam
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I think he might have,
        my eyes see him touch it 50% of the time.

        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          this

    11. Alittude
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      im sorry but kdb just hasn't looked good lately, and apart from his goals he hasn't looked amazing in his city career. I think he will thrive with silva back in the team but now he looks average as hell, how much longer to keep him at his price if he doesn't pick it up?

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        3 goals 3 assists in 6 and a bit games not good enough for ya?

        1. Alittude
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          but look at him, he has way too many long stretches of being average in between those, if the goals dry up it wont be pretty

    12. Garlana
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Double pain - transferred Ighalo out and have Cresswell playing...doesn't matter either way who gets the goal/own goal

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Well it's going to hurt a lot more if he's given the OG.

    13. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      This GW is hilarious