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5 December 2015 3062 comments
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Fantasy points will be earned and squandered across a half-dozen mid-afternoon fixtures this Saturday, with Arsenal’s home tie against Sunderland harbouring real promise on the attacking front.

Over the last four Gameweeks, no team has amassed more big chances (13) than the Gunners. Moreover, the North London outfit rank second for shots inside the box (81) and big chances (22) in home matches, despite playing just six of their 14 fixtures at the Emirates. That being said, the Black Cats have battened down the hatches of late, conceding zero goals and the fifth-fewest shots inside the box (10) across the last two Gameweeks.

Swansea City will attempt to be the first team to prevent Leicester City scoring when Claudio Ranieri’s troops march up to the Liberty Stadium. The Swans are in the midst of their worst form under Garry Monk, having tasted victory just once in the last 10 Gameweeks. As for the Foxes, they’re unbeaten in seven matches and are yet to be defeated on the road. Behind Arsenal (16 goals), Leicester have been the most lethal (15 goals) travelling side.

Tottenham Hotspur could extend their unbeaten streak to 14 matches with a result at West Bromwich Albion. Only Everton (27) chalked up more shots on target than Spurs (26) over the last four Gameweeks, so the Baggies rearguard is likely to have their work cut out. On that note, the Lilywhites will be buoyed by the fact that West Brom have conceded more goals at home (13) than any team in the league.

Watford play host to a Norwich City side that’s addressed their defensive frailties in recent weeks, conceding just two goals across match-ups with Chelsea and Arsenal. Speaking of defensive issues, Southampton welcome Aston Villa to St Mary’s Stadium in the wake of a 6-1 mauling by Liverpool; Saints are also on a two-match losing streak in the league so will be desperate to rebound against a floundering Villains team. Capping off the three o’clock kick-offs, Manchester United lock horns with West Ham United at Old Trafford; the Red Devils have conceded just one goal at home, which paints a bleak picture for the Hammers’ embattled forward line.

  1. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Congrats to anyone with the foresight to (c) Mahrez!

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I won't lie, I am very smug right now 😉

    2. Boyd to Sven
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can't believe it's actually worked so well for me.

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Someone 16 points behind me captained him. Need him to stop now lol

      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I think I am the only one in my leagues to Cap him. Ha.
        Not really foresight, hes a proven Gem 🙂

  2. Yome
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kun C next weekend

    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Surprise surprise

    2. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      this

  3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Rose over Toby is beggining to look like a bad decision 🙄

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Early days

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Last week too. 5 points v 9.

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. I might just get Toby and forget Rose.

    3. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This unfortunately

  4. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    No more setup for Vardy then.

  5. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gestede lol

  6. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How is Cedric playing so far?

  7. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol at Mahrez benchers.. The cool kids sold him weeks ago because his form was unsustainable 😎

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😎

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Someone has to go Rover

  8. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    😎

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lucky

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Warned you all.

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No way is captaining a dangerous player who excels away from home, playing a poor team anything but luck

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          😉 I'm just flukey what can I say

        2. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          🙄

          Wait till you hit a blinder.

          1. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            😳

            My bad. Its late at night here. 😉

  9. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is how Swansea should have been last season. One season wonder under Monk. See ya now.

  10. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mahrez (c) a week after selling vardy for a hit. Ups and downs.

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nice work

  11. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Shouldn't have captained Ozil 🙁

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This.
      Not looking good

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why? Something happened to him?

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Jeez.. Not even a third of the match played yet

    4. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm sorry I ever doubted you Mr Ozil

  12. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Leicester get a penalty does Mahrez go for the hattrick or does Vardy continue the streak?

    1. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      surely Vardy

    2. fitzy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably the vardy streak unless it is a drawn game.

  13. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Owning Mahrez does nothing for your rank unless you (c) him.
    Not owning plummets you into the depths of despair.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It must bring you up a little bit, just a little

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

        With close on 60% owning not a lot.

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wrong

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

        Most 'good' active players own so I can't see how he would increase your rank especially in around the top 50k

    3. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This

  14. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    shelvey not in the squad today but fully fit.. something going on there.

  15. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Group hug (and a slap) for those that ditched Mahrez.

  16. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Watford peno

  17. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Peno to Watford

  18. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Allardyce having quite a scratch at his scalp.

  19. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who won the pen

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ighalo

    2. Ninja Škrtel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ighalo

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You need to ask? 🙂

    4. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers fellas

  20. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    please give it to Ighalo!

  21. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero'a injury forced me to play Mahrez. Else he was benched. Thank you Kun

  22. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    https://i.imgflip.com/v9a1y.jpg

    😥 😥 😥

  23. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Penalty Watford

  24. Norb
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    DEEENEEY TIME

  25. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Watford penalty, ighalo gets assist if scored

  26. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Chances of Coutinho playing tomorrow?

  27. Declan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ighalo assist

  28. Norb
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Possible Ighalo assist

  29. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Deeney goal, Ighalo assist

  30. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will be Ighalo assist I think