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23 January 2016 2168 comments
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The starter pistol is fired for Gameweek 23 as Norwich City try to keep pace with Liverpool at Carrow Road. The Canaries are unbeaten in five match-ups on home turf, while the Reds tasted victory just twice across their previous eight fixtures.

Although Norwich head into this clash off the back of successive road defeats, they won their previous two home ties by an aggregate of 3-0. In fact, only three sides have conceded fewer home goals (10) than the Norfolk outfit this term, highlighting their defensive diligence at Carrow Road. That being said, only two teams have accrued fewer goals on familiar soil (12) than Alex Neil’s men, which will be music to the ears of Fantasy managers who’ve recruited from the visitors’ defence.

Despite ranking top for attempts (81) over the last four Gameweeks, the Merseysiders mustered just four goals and 17 shots on target, engendering the league’s worst shot accuracy (21%) and third-worst shot-conversion rate (4.9%). At the other end of the pitch, Jurgen Klopp’s charges surrendered the joint-fifth-most shots inside the box (33). With regards to their form in road matches, Liverpool have managed just a goal a game (11), despite placing fourth for attempts (148).

  1. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My rival brought Baines and Barkley. Will be a difficult to close the 60pts gap or so

    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not difficult over the remaining weeks, no.

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If city win against Eve there won't be double Eve cup right ?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *Double EVE GW not cup

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

      If Pool hold off Stoke then there will be.

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

        So if it's a City - Pool final, who has a DGW?

        This will be the most likely outcome, imo.

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

          City, Newcastle, Everton, Pool

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Only one of Liverpool or Everton have to make the final for both to have a DGW so it's easily the most likely.

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

    I honestly think Firmino in behind Ings/Origi and with Coutinho somewhere in there is our best combination considering how Klopp wants to play.

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Need a striker asap

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

        We could buy a striker, sure. But we`d then have 5 strikers come summer. Eventually Origi/Ings and Sturridge will be fit again (the latter maybe not so much), and then what? I dont think getting a striker this window is very smart unless we somehow unload Benteke or possibly even Sturridge.

        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Need a striker to step up anyone even wings will do fine for you.

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

            Benteke is our only fit in and out striker and he doesnt look likely to step up anytime soon.

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      We looked so much better when origi was leading the line

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

        Amazingly, yes. Interesting when you consider that it was Brendan who brought him, and Klopp is bringing the potential out of him. Hes not proflic or even close to it, but hes quick, he takes people on and hes always on the move.

  4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What do we need to make our world come alive?
    What does it take to make us sing?
    While we're waiting for the next one to arrive?
    One million points of light
    One billion dollar Vision Thing

    But we will settle for Benteke.

  5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    come on liverpool!

  6. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sakho and Toure sometimes find themselves yards out of position.

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is that barnyards?

  7. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All my rivals have gone Lukaku (c), I went Kun. Really hope Lukaku blanks now :/

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

      Same as me

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

      Sounds as though the gameweek has come down to a Lukaku v Aguero for most

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        They are all chasing me, so I'm a bit worried..

    3. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm in the same boat. I took a hit to get Kun, so went all in. None of my rivals own him, either.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully it will pay off for you.

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

      Would minimize risk if you had both...

  8. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Would love a 0-0 here.

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

        And Moreno to take the 3 baps home.

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          This

      2. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        1-1

      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Have some of that! 😀

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            10 years, 2 months ago

            My life is over.

      4. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Is fpl loading for anyone? I still have the updating message

        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mine did .

        2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Works fine here

        3. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          You're probably refreshing the update page.

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

          Did you try and access it when it was actually updating earlier? If so, you'll be stuck.

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

        Liverpool really should have bought a striker in the summer

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

          They did, he only seems to play with the kids in the cups...

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

            I was only joking

          2. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Na, he's a plank of wood

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

        Sky Sports preview saying that Henessey will continue in goal...

        1. Volley127
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Pardew said it himself a couple of days ago

      7. Jay_
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino

        • FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Firminhooooooooooooooooo

        • Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Well done Firmino owners

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I had him for 4 weeks and got sweet FA.

        • The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino...

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

          FIRMINOOOOOOOOO

        • FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Moreno assist?

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Milner I reckon.

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

            He assisted the assister

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

            Milner. Hockey assist for Moreno.

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

          Firminooooooooo

        • Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Firmino scores

        • davies
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Well done FFS

        • 1zverGGademN
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          BOBYYYYYYYYYYYYY

        • EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Should've brought him in.

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

          Didn't pull the Mahrez > Firmino trigger, OK...

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

          Og

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

            Maybe

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

              Nah

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

            Nah, if they didn't give the Hennessey one they'd be contradicting themselves with this one.

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

              Well fpl wise its a goal cos they too slow to change it. I think it was going in anyway

        • Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I LOVE YOU FIRMINO

          MY BABYYYYYYYY

        • FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Morenooooooooooooooooooooo juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Lol

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

          WHY DIDNT I BUY HIM

        • The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oh yeah. Get in, laddy.

        • Hy liverpool
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Firminooooooooooooooooooooo

        • Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          My ML leader played his wildcard thinking it expires in January.