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

    Need a Norwich and West Ham goal 🙁

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

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/536/event-history/15/

    Everyone point and laugh at me.

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *points and laughs*

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch :/ makes me feel slightly better about my team though

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well done

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wow

    5. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      On the plus side you are only the second person I have met who has a surname that sounds like a ground. Guy was called olly Trafford honestly

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

      Until Lukaku, Barkley, Moreno and Hazard all get to double digits.

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

        All relatively highly owned except Hazard. Let's hope they can turn it round somewhat in the second half.

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

      Sorry man

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

    At least there's Butland

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      🙂

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😯

  4. Özilla Firefox
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I've only Gomes left for a CS ffs

  5. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My fellow Kane ccaptainers, are you still expectant of a brace?

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

      no

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

      Is be happy with one at this point

    4. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Penalty inevitable.

    5. Up the tics
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id be happy with 1 goal

  6. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Campbell a mid or forward in this game?

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Are you banned from FPL?

  7. Dempsey
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Well, at least butland got another clean sheet

  8. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any idea what % captained Lukaku?

  9. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Pellegrini “We have five or six key injuries and I don’t think we will have any of them back this week.” #MCFC

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

      Glad I removed Aguero

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

      And I kept Aguero?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Could just be talking about midweek

    3. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Boo hoo, would love to see Pellegrini deal with the injuries to the extent Bournemouth have.

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

      Wow so glad I got rid of aguero

    5. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      FFS.

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

      pellegrini can be a bad loser and spiteful, so I'll wait on that

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

        This. rage comments no doubt

    7. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      goodbye yaya, glad i sold you

      means kdb's nailed for next week at least, could be a solid captain choice

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

      oh dear, Pellegrini messing around with Aguero

    9. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Holly...

      Aguero vs SWA was one of the reasons I kept him 🙁

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

        This week doesn't include the match next week

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

        Wait and see later in the week. This could just be about midweek

  10. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Might take a hit to get rid of Sagna. Other priorities have taken over in recent weeks, and it's making me sick seeing him in my team still.

    Even if it doesn't work out points wise I think I'll feel a lot better getting rid.

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

      I did this with Sterling last week. I didn't even care when he got an assist, I just wanted him gone.

  11. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kolorov VVD Bellerin

    Looked like a good defence.

  12. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    29 pts with Lukaku and Barkley still to play

    good?

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

      Not really

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

    Picked Southampton in LMS, need them to turn it around!

  14. Jose's Magic Omelette
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Doubling up on Chelsea defence for this week isn't looking such a bad idea now. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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

      good work Jose

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

      Bournemouth have so many shots though! Can see them scoring...

      Great fixtures to double up for though - good luck

  15. FALCAO & MOU
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Please open a separate page on here for these days where we can swear all we want.No constraints.

  16. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fellaini actually played well in the first half.

  17. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would be quite happy if Martinez gave Lukaku (capt) Monday off to do some Christmas shopping (Mahrez on bench)

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      pretty poor psychic then

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        If I was that psychic I would win the overall League every season

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

      You do realize that it would be better for you if Lukaku just scored more points than Mahrez?

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Of course. But I'd be happy with 11pts with a whole half still to go.

  18. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    benched KDB for Mahrez 🙂

    1. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      played both

  19. Greek Freak
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Points for De Bruyne when I don't own him: 51 (in 5 weeks)
    When I do own him: 20 (again over 5 weeks)

    Conclusion: if you're thinking of getting KDB in, just check with me whether I'm playing him or not...

  20. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Every week Mane has a chance to score or get an assist early doors (today Tadic misses chance and Mane misses open goal - ball slightly behind him I think) on his way to blanking. Deja vu again.

  21. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How the heck does Giroud not clear a ball like that?!

  22. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fabianski to:

    A. Lloris
    B. DDG
    C. Butland
    D. Courtois (if he plays today)

    ??

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      D

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  23. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rate ighalo or vardy out for lukaku next?

  24. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Darren Fletcher Assist! Who Would've Thought!

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

      Charge your phone

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No free time now, i am watching the Spurs game on it

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

    Get Walcott on please Wenger.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lanzini to Walcott on the cards...

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

      Did you buy him?

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

        Yeah, drunkenly.

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

          Ah.

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

    I'm playing devil's advocate a bit here but why is it an own goal for Giroud if the cross is on target?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Did you see it?

  27. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I am currently on 0 points

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

      That's a hazardous situation

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      8 points

    3. KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You aren't.

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

    It would have been better if Arsenal had actually started with 10 men then.

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

      Who did you end up (c) ing GB?

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

        Sturridge

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

          Could be gold