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23 January 2016 3023 comments
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The curtains are drawn on Saturday’s Premier League action as West Ham United and Manchester City clash at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers’ eight-match unbeaten streak was arrested at the hands of Newcastle United last Gameweek, while the Sky Blues have won three and drawn two of their previous five match-ups.

With eight goals and the third-most shots on target (22) over the last four Gameweeks, the Hammers boast one of the league’s form attacks. Additionally, Slaven Bilic’s recruits limited their opposition to four goals, illustrating the balance in their play. In terms of West Ham’s home form, they haven’t lost on their own turf since Gameweek 3, which suggests that the visitors are in for a challenging afternoon.

Man City chalked up more shots inside the box (46) than any side over the last four Gameweeks but ranked in the bottom six for shot-conversion rate (7.9%). On the defensive end, the Sky Blues conceded the joint-fewest goals (one) and the fifth-fewest shots inside the box (23), underlining their improvement at the back. Investors in their offense might be concerned that they rank in the bottom five for goals in away matches (10).

  1. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    KDB > Firmino for 1FT?

    1. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think that might be my move. Or Willian to Firmino

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

      thinking about it myself

    3. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Before Sunderland?

      1. Hanked
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I want to do it but the Sunderland fixture makes it difficult. Can't see another way to get Firmino in

    4. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sure. Just before Sunderland. OK

  2. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero making 2 defenders look silly

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kdb having another stinker

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's no Silva.

      1. Tinydancer
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hes well rounded tho ... I still think hes a good signing , they were 100% short and he can play wide or central

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yes he is. But from a standing start I'd rake Silva all day long over him...well until he gets injured.

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

      🙄

  4. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    KDB on the wings is nonsense, im switching to Silva after games over

  5. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      KDB and Payet both wide left is no good

    • Squiggle
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why is Payet out on the wing again?!

    • Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Most Essential player ?

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Honestly, it's Aguero at the moment.

    • Krul Runnings
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero (C) is hugely differential in my ML.

      Please let this be the week I gain a shed load of points.

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Opposite for me all 4 above me captained Aguero, I went Lukaku

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet on the wing is rubbish.

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet still looks a top player but not convinced by his fpl potent where he's playing

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I've always felt that. But he hurt me early in the season.

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          No denying he's over performed in terms of goals thus far
          I think Firmino is a better option

        2. Qubit
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Me too, but i decided to get him in ahead of their nice run, ive been royally fecked over all season by things like this, didnt want it happening again - will probably do sod all now as a result.

      2. Sif
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Watch his free kick and assist from the week before last.

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I seen it

    • Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wow I'm on 55 so far. After a few barren months, looks like I'm heading inside the top 20k

      1. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I hate people like you who love to attempt the "humble brag".

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          There's nothing wrong with his post, bit harsh

          Congrats Sting

          1. sminkypinky
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Agree with this. Congrats.

        2. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Leave him alone. He's done well.

          You're telling me you haven't posted something you were happy with on here? FPL wise, not once?

          1. @ocprodigy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Not like that no. I'm happy he's done well, but I hate the use of "barren months". It's been a struggle for a lot of FFS FPL players this season and I think this just rubs salt in wounds a bit.

            I'm happy to see people thrive, it means the community works as it should. It just seems like a way to subtly brag to me.

        3. SweeSwee
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I know right? I'm only on 54 so far, having a shocker.

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Try 32

        4. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hardly humble, I'm outright celebrating my achievement.

          After the low weeks I've had, its my turn too

      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nicely done, guy in my league is currently on 78 so far, only has Aguero left

        1. The Road Dogg
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Well played mate wish I could say the same. Stinker of a week

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Wish it was me

        2. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Haha how is that possible? Firmino captain?

    • Davidinho
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Young lad Byram looking good

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool's high-pressing game and Leicester's counter attacking threat

      Yeah I think I'll keep Mahrez and Vardy for another week....

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Me too. Those are the first attacking points I have ever gotten off Mahrez!! 🙁

      2. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Go one further than that, keep em' the whole season, they look good for it.

      3. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep...just like last time they played each other

      4. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        But what if losing Mahrez meant getting in Firmino for the same game??

    • Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      United with not one shot on target. Wow.

      1. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Blind got a shot on target actually.

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ironic that a fella called Blind was the only one with an eye for goal

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Right, I see. Article I read not too accurate then!

          2. Retrosynth
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            🙂 Haha

        2. Nascimento
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Quality then. Let's sing their praises

          1. @ocprodigy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Haha, I'm not defending United at all - we are shocking. I just don't want people making up it worse than it already is..

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Well they had no shots on target v Soton last year so there is some progress

      3. Zasa
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        & only one shot inside the box

          1. Zasa
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Yup 🙂

      4. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Normal service resumed then.

    • Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dammit, Yaya.

    • KING KOUNDER
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Myhill --> Foster / Forster ?

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Toying with Foster personally

    • Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Collins worth a shout for £4.3m ?

      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Doos thinks his spot isn't nailed

      2. HammersFan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nah Ogbonna and Tomkins would rotate with him. Reid and Cresswell the only 2 nailed. If jenko is out woould be between Byram and Tomkins for Rb

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Silva blocking Aguero ffs

    • internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero looking very good. His team mates.....not so much

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kun should have laid it off for Silva there

    • Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Need more goals from KDB, Aguero and Payet. Come one guys. No one playing tomorrow we need to make up the points.

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get Yaya off. He's terrible.

      1. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So why reward him for it?

        1. Kim Jong Kün
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Good one.

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

          🙂

        3. Messiah Hazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hahahahaha

    • HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Goodbye Roonpig...

      Hello Austin!

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kdb and payet both wasted on the wings

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        KDB not really, he's not near the level of Silva so can't play centrally

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Silva in the way there?

    • Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I still feel that if you get an assist for drawing a pen, you should still get that assist even if you take/score the pen. Or just not give it ever. I know it is weird to assist your own goal but still feels better to me than current system.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        How is it different from making your own chance for a goal from open play?

        1. Kim Jong Kün
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I guess I see a pen as two separate transactions since the play stops and the scorer's chance of scoring is extremely high. So that's why they give the points for winning it, I believe. I actually wouldn't mind if they reduced the points for scoring them tbh (since it's basically free), but think that if you win the pen you should get points for it no matter who scores it.

      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Did you captain Aguero by any chance?

        1. Kim Jong Kün
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          LOL yes of course but generally always felt it was a little weird

    • Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      come on Yaya + KDB + KUN!

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's exactly why Payet should be playing centrally

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        they'd have to sacrifice a cm for that

    • Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yellow card Demichelis, sorry to all the owners. All 0 of you...

    • Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ighalo & Koscielny >> Lukaku & Targett

      Yay or Nay?