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21 December 2015 2366 comments
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The final stanza of Gameweek 17 sees Arsenal and Manchester City do battle under the Emirates lights tonight. The Gunners are unbeaten at home since the opening Gameweek but will be wary of a Sky Blues outfit that’s replete with attacking talents.

Although the Gunners rank second for big chances created at home (26), their shot-conversion rate at the Emirates (8.6%) is far from exemplary. Nonetheless, they can always fall back on the second-best defensive record (five goals against) of any team at home. Additionally, the North Londoners chart second-bottom for both goals conceded (13) and second-bottom for shots inside the box conceded (86) and joint-bottom for big chances conceded (17) across the entire campaign – highlighting their defensive prowess.

Man City’s rearguard was exposed with alarming regularity over the previous four Gameweeks. Indeed, the Sky Blues allowed the joint-most big chances (12) and ranked joint-third for goals conceded (eight). On the flip side, they lay claim to the joint-best defensive record in away matches, having surrendered just six goals in seven outings. Only three teams have chalked up fewer away goals (seven) than Manuel Pellegrini’s charges, though, which should encourage those Fantasy mangers who have recruited from Arsenal’s defence.

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  1. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Dawson over Bellerin a great decision now 😉

    1. Alittude
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Never again tho haha, not next week

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Same.

      High five.

    3. Sif
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Bellerin still scored double?

  2. Lucinda Williams
    10 years, 10 months ago

    My EXTREMELY early Yaya purchase a month ago is finally paying off... Two weeks in a row now.

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I bought him last week

  3. Royal5
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bony poor

  4. drughi
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Are you kidding me ramsey

  5. how now brown cow
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Get ozil back on!

  6. Davido989
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Those chances Ramsey missed could bite Arsenal in the back

  7. TheSteel
    10 years, 10 months ago

    ozil>yaya -16?

  8. Surgical Attack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    squeaky bum time for arse? 😛

  9. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 10 months ago

    KDB should have scored that.

  10. Dempsey
    10 years, 10 months ago

    of course sagna is benched

  11. Özilla Firefox
    10 years, 10 months ago

    At least no kdb

  12. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey I like, might invest in him

    1. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Join the Rambo train 😉

  13. Slam
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aw Canada 🙁

  14. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Sagna on 1 bonus point?!

  15. Danstoke82
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Brilliant cheers Yaya.

    Bellerin owner. FFS.

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yaya goal is better

  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    fecking Danny Rose

    I benched Bellerin for a reason

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      10 years, 10 months ago

      use Toby mate, less illness prone

    2. Slam
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Same situation

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Getting him over Toby was a huge mistake on my part.

      I've missed out on at least 12 points because of it.

  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    10 years, 10 months ago

    feck it...feck this season....feck everything 🙁

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 10 months ago

      🙁

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i hear you, absolutely the worst season i have ever experienced, ever.

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You're far from alone in thinking that Colonel S.

    4. Camp No No
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I feel you bro. Like seriously. Never had such a nightmare of a season before.

  18. Ratatouille
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Oh Ramsey.2 big chances missed..sigh

  19. Debauchy
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Calm boys calm

  20. HuttonDressedasLahm
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Not the scorer or assisted I wanted, but CS gone nonetheless

  21. Sjaugen
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Ozil clean sheet points 🙂

  22. Spike ⚽️
    10 years, 10 months ago

    The gw you bench Sagna he gets an assist

    1. Chris_White
      10 years, 10 months ago

      and a bap 😛

      1. Spike ⚽️
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah and that

    2. Dempsey
      10 years, 10 months ago

      this exactly

  23. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 10 months ago

    May cash out on the Arsenal win bet now!!

    1. joinho
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I would

  24. Would an idiot do that?
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Another Giroud goal written all over this

  25. RÏɠBY
    10 years, 10 months ago

    wild rover,, the oaf?

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Normal service resumed.

    2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He's already gone to transfer him out and not noticed.

    3. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Great timing 😀

  26. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Zero cleanies amongst my defenders. As usual.

    1. Clump
      10 years, 10 months ago

      This. But 2 on bench 🙂

    2. joinho
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You need Tottenham defense

  27. Hect.OR 98th
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Damn. 7 points down the toilet, including 3 over my rival.

  28. squ1rrel
    10 years, 10 months ago

    RA...RA..MSEYYYYYY!!!!!
    *hits head against wall*

  29. KOLASINA(C)
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Top 1000 average down to 76

  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Come on De Bruyne