[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
29 December 2015 2150 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Second meets fourth in Tuesday’s solitary fixture, as Leicester City play host a to a resurgent Manchester City outfit. The Foxes were held to a blank for the first time this season last Gameweek, while the Sky Blues maintained their home dominance with a 4-1 win over Sunderland.

Notwithstanding their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool, Leicester ranked joint-top for goals (eight) over the previous four Gameweeks. They did, however, chart fifth-bottom for attempts (42) and joint-third-bottom for shots inside the box (27), revealing a drop-off in their shot frequency. On the defensive front, Claudio Ranieiri’s unit were perhaps fortunate to only concede four goals, given that they allowed the third-most shots inside the box (39) and fourth-most big chances (nine).

Man City were wildly unpredictable over the past six Gameweeks, recording three wins and as many defeats. The Sky Blues have amassed 10 more home goals (29) than any side this term, yet only four teams have netted fewer times on their travels (eight) than Manuel Pellegrini’s men. In fact, Man City registered just three goals in their last half-dozen road fixtures, so there’s a chance this match-up could be a more attritional affair than many will predict.

  1. Royal5
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Fernandinho clipped him.

    1. SANTACLAUS
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      I will transfer him in and then out again as punishment.

  2. Arvin-ation
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    Mahrez has handled the ball.

    1. Arvin-ation
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      Mahrez's balls have been handled*

  3. tm245
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    One of the four men who attacked him surely committed a foul.

  4. TorresMagic™
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    No pizza on the sidelines?

  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
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    He looks ok

  6. Del Griffith
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    Mahrez is fine, just having a wee rest

  7. Hybrid.power
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    Mahrez. Don't you dare.

  8. Aston-villain
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    Mahrez being hunted

  9. King Kav. QC at law
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    Shall I sell Mahrez? Is he hurt real bad, sounds it by the reactions on here.

    1. KOLASINA(C)
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      *facepalmed*

      1. King Kav. QC at law
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        Want some?

    2. Aston-villain
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      Sell sell sell

    3. Puyol Pants Up
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      Yeah sell

  10. It’s gonna Ben Mee
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    So much football in those tiny legs.

  11. Hibbo
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    Mahrez deceased

    1. oghash
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      He was already quite short 🙂

  12. S.Kuqi
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    Kun would have been out for 2 months.

  13. Leaf
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    BT commentators are so incisive and informative

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      *taps sarcasm detector*

  14. The Wise Owl
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    Mahrez back from the dead.

    1. Licky
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      Mahrazarus

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        BADUM TISSSH!!! 😀

  15. Jazz!
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    Mahrez having a rest. Mahrez v tired legs.

  16. Boydinho
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    Kun, maximum 60min right?

    1. King Kav. QC at law
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      59:59 I reckon

    2. Leaf
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      75 - 80

    3. MBK 42
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      I think he'll go the distance unless City are leading.

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
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      Dont think so if its 0-0 or they're losing

    5. Chelsea Dagger
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      Minimum 60, not max

  17. Licky
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    Anyone else want to chip in for a mass card for Mahrez?

  18. TorresMagic™
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Half time, only 15 minutes to go

    1. Clump
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      Don't say such things. Fear you are right though 🙁

      1. TorresMagic™
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        2nd half starts in 15.

    2. Puyol Pants Up
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      One week rest might get him a few more minutes no?

  19. KOLASINA(C)
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    HT

  20. MBK 42
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    Leicester fans disappointingly negative; booing everything, why not get behind your team?

    1. Old Man
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      They are - are you watching the same match? We're a relatively small club taking on a giant and the crowd are going to do everything they can to help - they've been tremendous all season.

  21. leo_messi
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    8 points from 3 at HT... meh

    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      How?

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
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      How is that possible ?

    3. Chelsea Dagger
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      No

    4. Norb
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      More like 3 points

    5. Nomar
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      How do you get 8 pts from 3 if its 0-0 at half time?

      Unless not playing FPL?

    6. il Brutto
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      Schmeichel triple captain nice.

  22. Cilly Bonnolly
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    The comments on here seem particularly inane tonight.

    1. oghash
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      School holidays, a lot are allowed to stay up later

    2. King Kav. QC at law
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      Yeah this

  23. Puyol Pants Up
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    Aguero (C) not going well so far..

    1. hixen
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      Well he is not injuried yet, so for me it's going really well.

  24. Az
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    Vardys half time lucozade is actually WKD

    1. gamesmad11
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      Haha

    2. Aston-villain
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      2 tokes and some molly

  25. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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    I will take fpl to court to get these last months back if a goalexplosion takes place in 2nd half.

  26. ILOVEBAPS
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    Otamendi should have gotten his 5th YC for that scissor tackle.
    Oh well...

  27. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Chances of 2-0 Man City slowly dwindling.... 😕

    1. Hibbo
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      Your still alive!

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
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        Just about 😕

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
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      Then so is my 2-2 😀

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Still alive but the bad news are I also need a 2goal win by City on a accu, only on left.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
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      It will happen.trust me.

  28. Nomar
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    Kun subbed on 59 mins for 1 pt special?

  29. Sweetboi
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    4 attackers in one game = guaranteed 0-0

  30. Az
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    @athletico Timbo

    I'm still cracking up at your poem :p

      • 12 Years
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      link?

      1. Az
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        Last page 🙂