[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
24 January 2016 2070 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Gameweek 23’s swansong fixture pits Arsenal against Chelsea at the Emirates. The Blues have dominated this match-up in recent times – winning five and drawing three of their last eight meetings in the league – and are unbeaten in six matches. As for the Gunners, they haven’t lost at home since the opening Gameweek.

Arsenal mustered a middling tally of 49 attempts over the last four Gameweeks but still managed to amass two more big chances (11) than any other side. Their effectiveness up top was complemented by defensive resolve: only two sides conceded fewer goals (three) across that stretch, while no team allowed fewer big chances (two). Looking at Arsenal’s home record, they’ve shipped just six goals and the fewest big chances (nine) at the Emirates.

Chelsea’s revitalised attack charted joint-top for goals (eight), joint-second for big chances (nine) and joint-second for shot-conversion rate (17.4%) over the last four Gameweeks, which casts doubt over Arsenal’s shut-out prospects this Gameweek. That being said, the Blues have struggled to exert their influence in road ties this term, racking up just 11 goals. In fact, only West Bromwich Albion have carded fewer shots on target (30) than Chelsea (32) on their travels.

  1. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Costa on my bench in UFPL.....mmm.

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Belongs there Wakey . Not like you to carry dirt in your team

      1. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        still

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

      Oops

  2. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gabriel coming in, drama up.

  3. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I hope Gabriel will play smarter this time.

  4. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    dive

  5. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I think if you unfairly get an opposition player sent off, theirs should get rescinded and you should get the same ban they would have gotten

  6. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud off

    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

  7. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gabriel VS Costa Round 2

  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    GIROUD 😯

  9. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud off. OMG.

  10. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ouch Giroud owners

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

    Wow, Gruoff

  12. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What Giroud?

  13. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Le Donk off

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

    Wow giroud off

  15. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hahaha

  16. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sickening as a Giroud owner.

  17. El Patron
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal= forever bottlers

  18. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea have the hoodoo over Arsenal, some spooky spell since the Mou days

  19. Marlen R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Crazy substitution!

  20. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Donkey off 😮 subbed

  21. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gru unimpressed, i like the move from Wenger though. Keep Campbell and walcotts pace.

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yeah, needed on the counter

  22. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    RIP Giroud(c) ers.

  23. Goodricke
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So, who played Giroud as a differential captain?

  24. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Wtf

  25. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    slightly miffed giroud

  26. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Wenger parking the bus and needs Walcott's pace.

  27. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    gru to lukaku paid off then!

  28. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What the Helllllll !!!!!

    Why Giroud off ?

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

      he looked like he was about to cry

  29. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    If both teams score with no Walcott/ Costa involvement, the ranks will be looking fantastic!

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      .... aaaand it's gone

  30. Bazzalona
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    for the love of.......alli first sub and he plays giroud half fit for 20 minutes. gotta laugh