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26 December 2015 1689 comments
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Newcastle United clash with Everton at St James’ Park in the penultimate slice of Premier League action this Boxing Day. The Magpies are unbeaten in three outings heading into this match-up, while the Toffees haven’t tasted victory in their previous quartet of league ties.

Despite besting Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in the last four Gameweeks, Newcastle ranked joint-bottom for attempts (29), joint-third-bottom for shots on target (11) and joint-second-bottom for key passes (24), illustrating their inability to fashion many clear-cut scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, the Toon charted joint-second for goals conceded (seven) over that stretch, yet only two sides surrendered fewer big chances (four).

Everton’s offense delivered over the previous four Gameweeks, racking up seven goals while ranking joint-second for shots inside the box (37) and joint-fourth for big chances (nine). However, Roberto Martinez’s men shipped more goals (eight) than any other team and failed to register a solitary clean sheet. Moreover, the Merseysiders placed joint-fifth for shots inside the box conceded (34) and joint-sixth for big chances conceded (eight).

  1. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    @Aguero cappers, who is your VC?

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

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

      Kane!

    4. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane. Thans to Wild Rover

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Jammy gits 🙂

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Probably my first time something like this happens

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Well congrarts 🙂

    5. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku.

    6. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku.

    7. The Taint Tickler
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku..

    8. MTPockets
        10 years, 2 months ago

        kane

      • Pariße
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mesut

      • the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        kane 🙂

        kharma for the lols earlier

        1. the axolotl
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          and francis off bench.

          i've had worse days tbf

      • Ole Gunnar Kush
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mahrez

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

        Ozil here, happy with another assist and 2 bps

      • The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Kane 🙂

    9. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I just need a cheeky assist from Lukaku and I'm through in the cup.

    10. A girl has no name
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why are people bringing Barkley in? (over 2k transfers already)
      Coming fixtures are Stoke Spurs City Chelsea
      Also, he doesn't take set pieces now!

      I am thinking to transfer him out.
      Your thoughts??

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I was gonna get rid until the news about Bolasie being out. Who you getting?

    11. The Algerian Dream
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lol my first captain success for ages and it's Toby Alderweireld 😀

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😆 Well done!!!

      2. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He was very close to scoring from a corner.

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

        Haha, great one!

      4. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        6 points is only ok

    12. Ole Gunnar Kush
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What happened to Deulofeu?

      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Rested on bench

        1. Ole Gunnar Kush
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Wtf

      2. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        mistake by Martinez to leave him out

    13. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Any chance of Rambo making up 16 points for me 😛

      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        2 goals + 1 assist should do it 😉

        1. Red Devil Swede
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Even 2 goals + CS + 3 baps would equal 16 pts 🙂

    14. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      MP on Dembele: "It's a knock on the same ankle but we hope it's not a big issue. We'll assess it tomorrow and see if he is ready for Monday."

    15. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yaya: anyone using ft to drop kdb for yaya to raise cash for future transfer?

      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        NO

        1. Red Devil Swede
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Only dropping KDB for

          a) Sanchez
          b) Silva
          c) Hazard (in form)

          Otherwise not.

      2. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        was thinking this to raise funds for wij> rambo and then francis> walker
        no?

      3. Alexisonfire
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Would not drop KDB for Yaya, for Silva maybe...it all depends on your team and the transfer you have in mind.

    16. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      We'll make it I swear

    17. Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Come on Newcastle, hold on!

    18. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Can't understand Martine. Subbed Besic and Osman on to find a goal!?

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

        Martinez*

    19. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      These 1 day GWs are quite nice

      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Once a year!

    20. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Tempted to drop Lukaku instead of Vardy for Aguero. Tough fixtures coming up and his purple patch is over.

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

          Once I avoided the lure to bring in Kun for Vardy for this week, that became my plan. Luk > Kun in the cards for me I believe.

      • Fred54
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Come on Newcastle, fold!

      • Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This season is an enigma.

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

          Within a Captain fail wrapped in a penalty miss.

      • OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What happened to Cresswell 😥

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

          Scored a goal and off early for the next game.

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Okay am asking cuz he falgged yellow

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

              Hadn't seen it, thanks. Though FPL flag everyone these days.

        2. The Taint Tickler
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          He and Tomkins both doubts for the next game.

        3. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Injured possibly. Tight hammy.

      • Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        43 pts w/ ward and stan coming in. mahrez vc as opposed to kdb making a difference

        1. King Kav. QC at law
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Well done.

      • FISSH
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wij > Ramsey or Theo based on this evenings performances.

      • The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Holding or selling vardy?

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

          Hold - first blank in 10-11(?) games so he was due one

          1. The Red Devil
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Why not? Mahrez looks a season keeper, Kane building up great form! I missed out a Kane haul coz I was confused as to whom to bring in & if it'll be worth it

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

          Selling for Aguero.

          Accidentally played Vardy instead of Lukaku when I went to 3-5-2 . My fault, but why keep him around if I c ant distinguishblue from blue

          1. The Red Devil
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Oh, I will probably get Kane, as KdB seems enough city cover!

        3. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          General consenus here is "why would you sell him after one blank".

          My opinion is to ditch him.

          1. The Red Devil
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            For Kane or kun?
            Kane is away at Watford

      • Fred54
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero (C), Lukaku (VC)

        Its the hope that kill you.

      • Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ah, the weekly 'lets give Thauvin a run around so it seems we didn't just waste 14m'. Game must be close to ending

      • Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Please hold on Newcastle.

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

        I hate Newcastle. Especially Elliot.
        Always blank my captains.

      • Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero owners: i havent been around. any news as to when hell be back or need to drop him w/ ft for any other for?

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

          Hopefully fit next week. See the stickies.

      • luke25
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        2 FT's, looking to get Bolasie (injury) and Ayew out, any idea who I should bring in?

        Thanks

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

          I went Bolaise to Alli an no regrets yet.

        2. Here's Tom with the We…
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Depends who you already have in your team and what money is ITB

      • Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Newcastle nice and tired for Pulis is a couple of days. Surely this time...

      • OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Who out to get ighlo ?

        A- Lukaku

        B- Vardy

        1. King Kav. QC at law
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I think Leicester double up time is over.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            + 42.

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

          Vardy

          1. Here's Tom with the We…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            B) I got rid this GW

      • UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Sell Dawson?
        Other starting defenders are Smalling (selling for Cresswell) and Bello. 2FTs.

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

          Wait for news on Cresswell - possibly injured

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Not as far as I know. 😕

      • Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        My transfer ideas for once this GW is over

        Azpi > Bellerin
        Lukaku > Giroud

        2FT

        Ars two decent games upcoming

        Yeah or no?

        1. King Kav. QC at law
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Both look good.

          1. Here's Tom with the We…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Yes. Any temptation to put the armband on Giroud for the next 2??

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

          I'm with you on Azpi as I'm getting fed up with Zooma. CHS can't keep cs.

          I had a look at the top 10 last night and a Spuds D seems a common link. Toby or Dier imo.

      • Butcher
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on 60 after BAPS with Ozil and Ramsey to go. Cup opponent on 65 after BAPS with Ozil and Mert to go.

        Squeaky bum time