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12 December 2015 1472 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Saturday’s Premier League action culminates in a head-to-head between Bournemouth and Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries will be brimming with confidence in the wake of their historic road win against Chelsea, while the Red Devils were held to a goalless draw by West Ham United last time out.

Bournemouth tallied six more attempts (70) than any team over the last four Gameweeks and also ranked joint-second for shots on target (23). Moreover, they excelled on the creative front, fashioning the joint-most key passes (52). Regardless, the south-coast outfit still chart top for goals conceded (30) and second for big chances conceded (36) across the entire campaign, so the visiting team are likely to be afforded their fair share of chances.

Louis van Gaal’s men were unspectacular from an attacking perspective over the last four Gameweeks, chalking up the sixth-fewest shots on target (12). However, United’s defence is ranked joint-top for goals conceded (two) and for shots inside the box conceded (19), giving rise to two clean sheets in four match-ups. There is a noticeable disparity between their home and away defensive records (home: one goal conceded; away: nine goals conceded), though, which will offer hope to Eddie Howe’s men.

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  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need to finally dump Huth

    Just noticed Swansea have amazing fixtures. Naughton worth a punt? (will be a 4/5th defender)

    WHM WBA cpl man SUN WAT

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

      Only if they get a defensive manager in. Nyom if you haven't got him already.

  3. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If any other Mane owner left here. Early thoughts about his replacement? Silva is not option for me cos I want to keep that 3 City spot for Aguero.

    Coutinho or Deulofeu are probably who I'm considering and maybe Ramsey.

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

      Not sure
      Maybe downgrade to a cheapie for me

      King is an option

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

      I'd downgrade to King or Alli if I needed the money but I don't. So probably Ramsey or Deulofeu (already have Coutinho).

  4. Pirlø's Pen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    As a non Ighalo owner

    WTF watching him on MOTD and he looks INCREDIBLE.

    Credit to anyone that's had him, not for me however....why? f knows

  5. ClaireT
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a 4pt hit to do Pelle and Ayew OUT, Ighalo and Coutinho IN?

    De Gea, Schmeichel
    Monreal, Alderweireld, Kolarov, Francis, Dawson
    Bolasie, De Bruyne, Ayew, Ozil, Mahrez
    Pelle, Vardy, Lukaku

    Thanks in advance 🙂