[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
2 January 2016 2180 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Capping off the day’s play, Watford duel with Manchester City at Vicarage Road. Notwithstanding their gutsy performance, the Hornets’ five-match unbeaten streak ultimately came to an end at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, while the Sky Blues’ trip to Leicester ended in a goalless draw.

Only Spurs (eight) mustered more goals than Watford (seven) over the last four Gameweeks, while the latter also ranked joint-fourth for big chances (nine). The Hornets retained their diligence on the defensive end, conceding four goals and the joint-fewest big chances (two) across that stretch, offering prospective Sergio Aguero investors food for thought. It’s also worth noting that only three sides have conceded fewer home goals (eight) than Watford.

Man City charted joint-second for goals (seven), second for attempts (73), top for shots inside the box (45) and second for shots on target (25) over the last four Gameweeks, marking a significant upturn in attacking potency compared to their four match-ups prior to Gameweek 16. Nonetheless, Manuel Pellegrini’s charges are still struggling to exert their influence away from home, illustrated by the fact that only three teams have chalked up fewer road goals (eight).

  1. Kagawa-san-mia
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    he changes the direction if he doesn't touch it joe hart punches it

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

      If on target or not is what matters. And IMO it was clearly on target

      1. Kagawa-san-mia
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        oh well its an own goal

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

    Why would it be an OG? It was on target!

    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      hart would've saved it, without the change of direction

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Relevance? Was it or was it not on target?

      2. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't matter what would have happened. On target = no OG

      3. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        that's irrelevant

        1. Kagawa-san-mia
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          why is that irrelevant if a fellow player slightly heads the ball and it changes the chance of the keeper saving it, isn't that an OG

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            doesn't matter. it's on target or off target and that's it.

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Not by the rules of fpl or the premier league

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

            The rules are rules. That's why it is irrelevant. Maybe Hart would have punch himself in head, we don't know...

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      clear an own goal as you can get

      1. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        The rules are: if it's on target, it's not an OG.

  3. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lolarov

  4. Baby Face Nelson
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    lol @ lolarov

  5. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Little harsh on City. Was probably a foul on Mangala that won the corner

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thought that. Ighalo shoved him in the back

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      definitely a foul. Atkinson having a poor game. was just a foul now on Sterling too

  6. Jar Jar Winks
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mangala is stealing a living

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Rather Porto are robbing the big clubs of Europe.

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        *Porto and Doyen Sports.

  7. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Worst GW ever. Least we're all sinking.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      What? Has been one of the better ones for me so far.

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    FPL AWARD KOLAROV OG.

    No assist. 😆

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Splendid!

  8. F_Ivanovic
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Kolarov (C) fail

  9. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    ofcourse kolarov scores an OG, i've benched nyom & toby & started him!

  10. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Fantasy give Kola own goal

  11. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Didn't Watson score the winning goal in the cup final for Wigan against Man City?

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He sure did

  12. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    kun limping oh god

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Good sign 🙂

  13. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Atkinson is a poor referee

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He has been okay this game

  14. Hakuna Juan Mata
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Shouldn't be an own goal..

    1. Trae44
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not gonna be a Watson goal so what else would it be?

    2. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Course it should

    3. Hakuna Juan Mata
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It was on target

  15. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Navas to the rescue....

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

    Sterling needs off

  17. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    That's one for the dubious goal committee, there's no need to look at it untill this gw is over 😉

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty sure it was unintentional from Barry.

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    4. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

  18. Jar Jar Winks
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    lool navas

  19. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Kol @ Lolarov

  20. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Navas for sterling

  21. thedalmeny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling off at 59 min lol

  22. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Unlucky Sterling owners 59:51

  23. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Pathetic Sterling off.

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Good news for Watford as navas comes on

  25. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Navas on..

    That's definitely the end for Aguero tonight then

  26. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling 59.46 minutes

  27. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling 10 seconds away from 60 minutes ouch

  28. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Does Fuzzy Warbles own Sterling?

  29. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling 59mins ha ha