[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
29 December 2015 2150 comments
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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 thanΒ many will predict.

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  1. Royal5
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Fernandinho clipped him.

    1. SANTACLAUS
      10 years, 10 months ago

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

  2. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez has handled the ball.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez's balls have been handled*

  3. tm245
    10 years, 10 months ago

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

  4. TorresMagic™
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    No pizza on the sidelines?

  5. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 10 months ago

    He looks ok

  6. Del Griffith
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez is fine, just having a wee rest

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

    Mahrez. Don't you dare.

  8. Aston-villain
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez being hunted

  9. King Kav. QC at law
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Shall I sell Mahrez? Is he hurt real bad, sounds it by the reactions on here.

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

      *facepalmed*

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

        Want some?

    2. Aston-villain
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sell sell sell

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah sell

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

    So much football in those tiny legs.

  11. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez deceased

    1. oghash
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He was already quite short πŸ™‚

  12. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kun would have been out for 2 months.

  13. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    BT commentators are so incisive and informative

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *taps sarcasm detector*

  14. The Wise Owl
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez back from the dead.

    1. Licky
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrazarus

      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        BADUM TISSSH!!! πŸ˜€

  15. Jazz!
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez having a rest. Mahrez v tired legs.

  16. Boydinho
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kun, maximum 60min right?

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

      59:59 I reckon

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      75 - 80

    3. MBK 42
      10 years, 10 months ago

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

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dont think so if its 0-0 or they're losing

    5. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Minimum 60, not max

  17. Licky
    10 years, 10 months ago

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

  18. TorresMagic™
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    Half time, only 15 minutes to go

    1. Clump
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Don't say such things. Fear you are right though πŸ™

      1. TorresMagic™
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        10 years, 10 months ago

        2nd half starts in 15.

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      10 years, 10 months ago

      One week rest might get him a few more minutes no?

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

    HT

  20. MBK 42
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Leicester fans disappointingly negative; booing everything, why not get behind your team?

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

      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
    10 years, 10 months ago

    8 points from 3 at HT... meh

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      10 years, 10 months ago

      How?

    2. drughi
      10 years, 10 months ago

      How is that possible ?

    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No

    4. Norb
      10 years, 10 months ago

      More like 3 points

    5. Nomar
      10 years, 10 months ago

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

      Unless not playing FPL?

    6. il Brutto
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Schmeichel triple captain nice.

  22. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    The comments on here seem particularly inane tonight.

    1. oghash
      10 years, 10 months ago

      School holidays, a lot are allowed to stay up later

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

      Yeah this

  23. Puyol Pants Up
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero (C) not going well so far..

    1. hixen
      10 years, 10 months ago

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

  24. Az
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    Vardys half time lucozade is actually WKD

    1. gamesmad11
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Haha

    2. Aston-villain
      10 years, 10 months ago

      2 tokes and some molly

  25. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 10 months ago

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

  26. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 10 months ago

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

  27. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Chances of 2-0 Man City slowly dwindling.... πŸ˜•

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

      Your still alive!

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Just about πŸ˜•

    2. Garlana
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Then so is my 2-2 πŸ˜€

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 10 months ago

      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)
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It will happen.trust me.

  28. Nomar
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Kun subbed on 59 mins for 1 pt special?

  29. Sweetboi
    10 years, 10 months ago

    4 attackers in one game = guaranteed 0-0

  30. Az
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    10 years, 10 months ago

    @athletico Timbo

    I'm still cracking up at your poem :p

    1. ​
      10 years, 10 months ago

      link?

      1. Az
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        10 years, 10 months ago

        Last page πŸ™‚