[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
21 December 2015 2366 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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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.

  1. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson over Bellerin a great decision now 😉

    1. Alittude
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Never again tho haha, not next week

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

      Same.

      High five.

    3. Sif
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bellerin still scored double?

  2. Lucinda Williams
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 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 …
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I bought him last week

  3. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bony poor

  4. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Are you kidding me ramsey

  5. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Get ozil back on!

  6. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Those chances Ramsey missed could bite Arsenal in the back

  7. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    ozil>yaya -16?

  8. Surgical Attack
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    squeaky bum time for arse? 😛

  9. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      KDB should have scored that.

    • Dempsey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      of course sagna is benched

    • Özilla Firefox
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      At least no kdb

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ramsey I like, might invest in him

      1. Ratatouille
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Join the Rambo train 😉

    • Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aw Canada 🙁

    • It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sagna on 1 bonus point?!

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Brilliant cheers Yaya.

      Bellerin owner. FFS.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yaya goal is better

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      fecking Danny Rose

      I benched Bellerin for a reason

      1. KOLASINA(C)
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        use Toby mate, less illness prone

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

        Same situation

      3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 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.

    • Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        🙁

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

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

      3. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

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

      4. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

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

    • Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oh Ramsey.2 big chances missed..sigh

    • Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Calm boys calm

    • HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

    • Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil clean sheet points 🙂

    • Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The gw you bench Sagna he gets an assist

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        and a bap 😛

        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah and that

      2. Dempsey
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        this exactly

    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      May cash out on the Arsenal win bet now!!

      1. joinho
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I would

    • Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Another Giroud goal written all over this

    • RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      wild rover,, the oaf?

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Normal service resumed.

      2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

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

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Great timing 😀

    • It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Zero cleanies amongst my defenders. As usual.

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This. But 2 on bench 🙂

      2. joinho
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You need Tottenham defense

    • Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

    • squ1rrel
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

    • KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Top 1000 average down to 76

    • Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Come on De Bruyne