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13 February 2016 2396 comments
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The bulk of Saturday’s Premier League action comprises of five three o’clock kick-offs. Among that quintet of match-ups, Swansea’s home tie against Southampton is likely to be a competitive affair.

The Swans are unbeaten since Francesco Guidolin took the reins at the Liberty Stadium, bagging a win against Everton and two 1-1 draws. Although they recorded a solid tally of five goals across the previous four Gameweeks, the Welsh outfit ranked joint-second-bottom for big chances (two), so there is big scope for improvement in attacking areas. As for the Saints, they have registered clean sheets in their last five fixtures, which – when allied with their opponent’s underwhelming attack – suggests this could be a low-scoring contest.

Having secured back-to-back wins for the first time this term last Gameweek, Everton lock horns with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park. Only Tottenham Hotspur (11) have outscored the Toffees (10) since Gameweek 22, but no team mustered more big chances (13) during that window. Their chances of three successive shut-outs are bolstered by the fact that the Baggies have notched three blanks in their last four matches, ranking rock-bottom for shots on target (six).

Norwich City will look to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat when West Ham United make the trip to Carrow Road. The Canaries have flattered to deceive in all areas of the game of late, posting three blanks and conceding 13 goals (three more than any other side) over the last four Gameweeks. They’re pitted against a Hammers outfit that charted second for attempts (63) across that stretch and ranks fifth with regards to goals scored in away matches (18).

Bournemouth welcome a Stoke City outfit that’s been on the end of three straight 3-0 defeats. The Cherries emerged victorious in just one of their last four showdowns at the Vitality Stadium but will draw encouragement from the fact that the Potters have surrendered the most big chances (13) since Gameweek 22. Crystal Palace have suffered a similar spell to Mark Hughes’ men and will be desperate to dispel a dreadful run of form (winless in eight) when Watford pay a visit. The Eagles have just three goals to their name since Gameweek 18, yet the Hornets haven’t failed too much better having scored six over the same period.

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  1. Bolivian Seaman
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Really bad half of fantasy football

  2. Eden Azzzar
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I got a score nobody can beat 7 points from 7 players 🙂

    1. JØ
      10 years, 8 months ago

      5 from 6

  3. Zizoulicious
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Might go triple Soton- Forster, Targett and VVD

    1. siweltrebor87
      10 years, 8 months ago

      all or nothing

    2. Latchmere Wave Machine
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Defo worth a double

    3. Alittude
      10 years, 8 months ago

      my nyom to targett for -4 a cpl weeks ago is finally looking to pay off

  4. JØ
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Meanwhile, Djibodji scored for Werder.

    1. Eden Azzzar
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What a lad

  5. Alittude
    10 years, 8 months ago

    why wouldn't payet be moved more centrally if they are struggling against norwhich?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Bilic is clueless

      1. AlCapwnUK
        10 years, 8 months ago

        very harsh

        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Just an angry Payet owner 🙂

      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Lol

      3. il Brutto
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yes fire him now.

    2. Licky
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Because Bilic is a tactical genius.

    3. Alittude
      10 years, 8 months ago

      hope he does something about it because they could easily be losing atm

  6. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone got attacking returns?
    Anyone?

    1. pundit of punts
      10 years, 8 months ago

      None that are posting here.

    2. JØ
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Wel my ML leader got his PVA points.

      1. JØ
        10 years, 8 months ago

        well*

    3. Jazz!
      10 years, 8 months ago

      🙁

    4. Smarty Pants
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Just de Gea for me

  7. pundit of punts
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Pizza for dinner tonight. 😎

    Should help ease the pain this gw has caused so far.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What kind?

      1. pundit of punts
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure.

        Depends on the second half. 😀

        1. Eden Azzzar
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I'm guessing it will have cheese on it

          1. pundit of punts
            10 years, 8 months ago

            That's a given.

    2. Zombie
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Domino's ?

      They have BOGO tonight, right 😉 ?

      1. pundit of punts
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Nope.

        11AM to 5PM that offer.

  8. Aston-villain
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How's payet lookin?

    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Like a slow winger at the mo

  9. National Anthem
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any idea why is Pelle playing ahead of Austin ?

    1. Alittude
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Austin 3 16 says Pelle just benched my asss

      1. Latchmere Wave Machine
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Lol

      2. National Anthem
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Pelle just isn't playing well from what I've seen. I guess Koeman is satisfied with keeping CS and then sending Austin in for last couple of minutes.

        1. Alittude
          10 years, 8 months ago

          he might not be fully fit yet tbf

          1. National Anthem
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Possible, can't see any other explanation. It would be a shame to bench him for Pelle who is supposedly leaving in summer.

        2. QPR expects... glory!
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Might be all Austin is fit for following two hamstring and a groin injury this season. Was an impact sub for QPR in December for that reason

          1. National Anthem
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Hope he gets better and starts playing full 90, could be quite impactful.

    2. ry ry
      10 years, 8 months ago

      pelle has cartilage in his knees. austin can only play for 20 mins at a time before he needs to have freshly harvested stem cells injected into every joint in his body.

  10. GuillermoDickero
    10 years, 8 months ago

    45 minutes to see whether this Payet captaincy was inspired - doesn't look likely!

    1. Prøphet
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looked very average, as the whole WHU.

      1. GuillermoDickero
        10 years, 8 months ago

        He put valencia through a couple of times, and antonio - just they were always offside

        1. Alittude
          10 years, 8 months ago

          his free kicks still look dangerous

  11. Prøphet
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Meh, can Valencia be on sides for once? God.

  12. Eden Azzzar
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney and Antonio to vardy and? Got ozil Mahrez Payet alli

    1. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So you kneejerked Rooney in and now are gonna kneejerk him out?

      1. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Vardy and Alli though

        1. 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 8 months ago

          *Eriksen if you can afford

        2. Eden Azzzar
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I actually got him a month ago because I did not want lukaku so ..... It worked well thanks

        3. Eden Azzzar
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I have alli ?

    2. ARKANOIIDE
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Why get rid of Antonio with SUN at home next?

      1. Eden Azzzar
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Have Payet also

    3. il Brutto
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Step away from the computer and don't go close to it before 27th.

      1. Eden Azzzar
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Something special happening on that day

  13. siweltrebor87
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Daniels to score past Butland is the only way to save my team selection

    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Then you're screwed

    2. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's come close in 1st half

    3. Prøphet
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Butland to save his penalty works better

  14. Venom Snake
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Weren't palace playing better earlier in the year without Jedinak? Get rid of him

  15. Coaly
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Only have 3 players playing today ...

    Henno, Targett, Payet

    1. 420king
      10 years, 8 months ago

      3 here too; Butland, Payet and Ighalo

  16. The Left Duke #3
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Soooo this GW is going to plan

    DDG owner
    Evans seller
    Payet owner
    Daniels cleanie gone
    Lukaku (c) fail

    🙁

    1. LVGs Army
      10 years, 8 months ago

      it's half time...

  17. il Brutto
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is what PL football looks like when all the good teams play on Sunday.

    1. JØ
      10 years, 8 months ago

      all the good teams and Liverpool + Villa

      1. Butthead
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ha ha ha, got a better manager than you though!

        1. JØ
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Well... prove it.

          1. Butthead
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Sorry, I thought you were a United fan. I'm sure all United fans would prefer Klopp to LVG.

            1. JØ
              10 years, 8 months ago

              I am. Probably I would, but I thought van Gaal was perfect when he was appointed. The English league is different, Klopp may fail.

      2. il Brutto
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yes as I said all the good teams (Leicester, Spurs, Arsenal, City).

    2. LVGs Army
      10 years, 8 months ago

      so dull

  18. Milner4eva
    10 years, 8 months ago

    (C)osta gonna punish the non owners this evening

  19. Eden Azzzar
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I've just had half a bowl of condensed milk to dampen my sorrows of this half , now I think I'm gonna throw up what a weekend

  20. Huddersfield
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bournemouth & Southampton goals in the 2nd Half will be amazing .

    1. Prøphet
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not at all

  21. Jazz!
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Please score Bournemouth!! I benched Butland for Elliot 🙁 🙁

    1. Prøphet
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Please dont, Butland playing

  22. Prøphet
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I will be happy with a Payet assist as a C this gw. Anything more is just a huge bonus.

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Thought you were gonna get Diego?

      1. Cevap
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I truly believe some on here actually post bad advice to steer others in the wrong direction. It is what it is

  23. Butthead
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone seen Deadpool yet?

    1. Prøphet
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have, and found ti extremely good. Really funny and violent.

      1. Butthead
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Hmmmm, I like 'funny' but not a massive fan of 'violent'.

    2. Zombie
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes...it's awesome

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes.
      It's good.
      7/10
      That's all I can say really.

    4. Alittude
      10 years, 8 months ago

      not yet but been waiting for it for a long time so excited

    5. pundit of punts
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I expected more.

      1. Butthead
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Singing squirrels?

  24. Lizard Lips
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Switched Aguero to Lukaku last minute. Disaster.

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You do realise that the game's only halfway through, right? Lol

    2. 420king
      10 years, 8 months ago

      you're talking as if evertons game is over and aguero already scored 2...

    3. LVGs Army
      10 years, 8 months ago

      these posts really annoy me

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This!!!

  25. Syd.
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I've only 2 players so far today

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 8 months ago

      4 here including captain. 🙁

      1. Eden Azzzar
        10 years, 8 months ago

        7

  26. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This is how the second half will pan out

    Afobe goal.
    Naismith goal.

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Gosling*

    2. Milner4eva
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku YC and blank.

      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If that happens I will murder someone

        1. pundit of punts
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Easy now.

        2. The Raging Bull
          10 years, 8 months ago

          move away from the gun!

    3. JØ
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I will take it.

      Muniesa should have been sent off when he fouled Afobe going one-on-one.

      *furious Afobe owner*

  27. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Has Lukaku been involved in any chances. Keep hearing on Gillette soccer that Everton have had many chances but haven't heard Lukaku mentioned once.

    Trolkaku returns

    1. 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Barely involved i'm afraid

    2. Butthead
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He'll score. I sold him so he's bound to.

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I captained him that's why I think he won't.

    3. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He returned several weeks ago, only a penalty saved him last week!

  28. siweltrebor87
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Forster bandwagon needs to be halted in second half.

  29. tm245
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any reports from Swansea v Southampton? Siggy owner here.

    1. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy missed a guilt edge change from 4 yards out.

      1. tm245
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ugh.

    2. JØ
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Southampton the better team by far. Plenty of unsucessful passes and dribbles by Siggy. As an owner I'm concerned, Swansea don't look like they could break up this defence. Too many long balls played towards Paloschi, VVD and Fonte dealing with them easily.

      1. The Raging Bull
        10 years, 8 months ago

        wouldn't say Southampton been better, it's been even.

  30. adidasOriginals
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Payet FFS