[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. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    lol Giroud

  2. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone own Giroud and Merte?

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

    Costa goal

  4. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Surprised Giroud went off out of everyone...

    I feel sorry for his owners.

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

      I don't think you do lol

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

    Costa dive?

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

      *goal

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

    OMG Costa

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

    Mull has Mertesacker and Giroud (c) I think 😯

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Arsene such a puss haha

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

    Costa troll

  10. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Wenger gone mental

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

    Lol @ Giroud owners

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

      Don't be that guy

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

        already is

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

    Nightmare.

  13. TorresMagic™
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    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Costa goal

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

    Oh well

  15. Norb
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    DIEGO DIEGO

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

    Costaaaaaaaaaa

  17. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    COSTAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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

    That's it out of lms.

  19. Deadly97
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Now if costa gets gabriel sent off i would offer to make love to him

  20. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku > Costa

  21. il Brutto
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who wants to win the Premier league?? Anyone? No?

    1. Telpuialion
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Leicester

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Hope so.

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

    Feckin Ivan assist

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

    Koscielny is absolutely terrible.

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

      Gabriel sorry*

  24. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Knew it knew it called it called it everytime

  25. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Jonty will be happy.

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

      Ivanovic CS locked in it seems

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

      He got rid didn't he?

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

        Kept him and played him 😕

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

    Bellend cs gone

  27. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    The Elephant man is on fire

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

    Ivan Assist

  29. Kno
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    ivan assist sheesh

  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Bellerin fail >:(