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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. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku has such a terrible first touch

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

      His hands look soft

    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Barry YC, assist and 3 BPS

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

    Begovic ----> Myhill tonight

    Finally getting the opportunity to do it...

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      https://cdn.streamable.com/video/mp4/m0ku.mp4 You sure about Myhill?

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

      Wait why Myhill?

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

      Except Foster should be back soon...

    3. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      bad decision

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

      Foster might start next one.

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

    KDB - Walcott - Eriksen - Mahrez - Gosling

    2 FTs and no real issues.

    Eriksen âž¡ up to 9.6M - who?

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm getting rid of Eriksen as well and buying Alli, in order to have money to get Aguero later on.

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

        Kane > Aguero is included later on. Still have 9.6 to spend on the Eriksen replacement 🙂

          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nice! Ozil or Silva as safe options, Arnie or Bolasie more punty.

    1. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      silva/ozil

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

        I am chasing so gonna leave Ozil for now. Silva is a good idea but initially KDB+Silva+Kun is a bit too much for me...

  4. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Also, any idea why Cresswell was subbed please, was he injured ?

    Had him lined up as my Sagna replacement if I ditched him.

  5. KING_ZLATAN
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Benched Moreno and captain mahrez . 52 from 9 . Bad ?

    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Decent

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        No idea yet, could be decent once the other games finish.

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's with PVA baps? He let four goals go past him....

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

      Was probably key in stopping a dozen others.

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

      he's brilliant that's why.

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

      He's on 0

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

        Yeah but still go a pile of points....

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

          I know, it was madness, he was on 1 for a while, I thought you thought he still had it

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

        lol @ you thinking he was serious

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

          I was actually 😀

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

          He was...

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

            nope.

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

    Kolarov... You're fired

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

      Sagna same, totally done with him......

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

        Especially with the kompany setback. Question is who to get in?

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

          I'd be happy with an empty space right now...

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

      Agreed. He is gone

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

    So, looks like I won't be bringing in Aguero yet, cheers EDHID

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

      No worries.

  9. Son of Rambo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku Top 10k statistics:

    Captained by 30%
    Started by 93%

    Unless you've captained him, a blank will be the best result for your ranking

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

      Same for Ozil.

      1. Son of Rambo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh for him as well

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Except you are not even in the top 1.8m 🙂

        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        if you are not*

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

      Maybe overall. Not in my minileague though. Interesting stat nonetheless.

      1. Son of Rambo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh mini leagues are a different story

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

    Love watching Newcastle play, when they run on the counter they look like a young energetic Real Madrid

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

      😯 😛

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like your optimism 🙂

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

      If Real Madrid had smallpox

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

    Think it is time to finally lose Azpi

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

      Not sure. I'm holding

  12. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Alli likely to be rotated? Thinking of getting him for wanyama

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably now Spurs have a bit more strength in depth following return from injury of a few like Chadli.

  13. GrumblyBlowfish
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to

    A) Walcott
    B) KDB?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

        I do like the look of Arsenal at home to Bournemouth.

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

    71 points after baps and Lukaku,Ramsey,Özil to go.

    I think I deserve it after all those lollings at my captain pick.

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

      Congrats 🙂

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

        Finally some luck.

    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who did you pick? Kane or kdb?

      I've got 65 with the same to play. Pity I benched Francis and moreno

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

        Aguero captain and Kane vc

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

      Well done!

    4. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great score!, nicely done. KDB captain?

    5. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hienoa!!

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

        Kiitos

    6. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me too. Only no Ozil just Ramsey & Lukaku 🙂

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

      Thats a really good score. Should climb a lot tonight

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

      All skill right?

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

        😉 maybe bit of luck

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

      Thanks all

  15. Jax
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    no away wins in either premier or championship so far

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Strange as away wins were quite common early on.

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

      Is that good or bad for Arsenal and Everton?

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

      Arsenal will fix that issue later 😉

  16. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Janmaat lucky boy. Should be off

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just hope he makes it to half time to be subbed off.

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

        We've got no-one to bring on!

        1. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mbabu?

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

            He looked alright in the one game he played but he's just a kid! Wouldn't fancy going into the second half with Mbabu and Dummnet in the full back positions.

  17. Diva
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Were there any injuries in the earlier games?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kompany for one.

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cresswell maybe ? Can't understand why WHU would take off a left back at 1-1.

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

          Cheers Kev.

      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wow, he last 9 minutes. Did it look long term? Thanks TM.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Kompany is like Aguero.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            or Sturridge

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

              His achilles problem, or whatever it is, seems to be chronic.

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

    Janmaat close to a red

    1. The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janmaat close to a red every match!

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

    Just getting in, is it safe to assume Kane will have 3 bonus points?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep def 3 bonus for Kane

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

      Yep

  20. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Midfield is silva Kdb ozil mahrez gosling and 2 ft. Would you do silva to Ramsey/Walcott?

  21. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Im going to get rid of Kolarov before next week. No kompany , no clean sheets

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

      Same here, Koscielney methinks.

  22. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Finally some luck in this game:

    Aguero (C) - Kane (vc) and Moreno first sub
    started Butland but Hennessey on the bench
    No Deulofeu but Smith second sub if he won't play...

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

    Lol Wijnaldum having a go at the foam

  24. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Miralles is such a plonker....

  25. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How was Benteke not flagged offside in injury time?
    Do linesmen not know the rules?

    1. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yep they missed it.

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

      Give me a break, cmon Roy

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

      Morgan was ahead of the ball surely??

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

        You need 2 players to be ahead of the pass for it not to be offside.
        One can be the keeper but not necessarily so.

    4. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Did he receive the ball in his own half? Or was the ball played to him while he was in his own half?

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

        Surely doesn't matter as Morgan was ahead of everyone..

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

        Good point. The pass was played from their own half. Benteke was beyond the halfway line.

  26. Mikeharbrw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mirallas is such a scumbag

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

      Horrible horrible player and nullifies others..

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

      Grey

      1. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The Mythical Grey 😯 :ozil:

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

      Depends on Lukaku

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

      38 is 10k average

    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Seriously? Lukaku is your VC and has only played one half.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Just answer the question 🙂

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

      Small red I would assume

    6. SW6
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      red

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

      Cheers guys.

    8. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably a green, because of your rank

  27. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why people are selling Kolarov ? we didn't buy him for clean sheet.

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      too much risk of rotation for a 6.5 defender

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

      Odd assist now and then would be nice

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Why did you buy him?

  28. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Getting Lukaku as vc for Kun 🙄