[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
13 February 2016 2396 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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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.

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

    I know Deeney scored twice but 66 BPS is massive

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 goals = 48 BPS
      60 min. = 9 BPS

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

        Most strikers get minus bps

    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clear pen not given for Swansea.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good

        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not for me. Played Siggy, benched Targett.

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

          Benched Siggy , played Forster

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This

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

    PLEEEAASSEEE LUKAKUUUU

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Never bench, never captain.

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

        Lol

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Should have banched him.

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

    What just happened?!

    https://vine.co/v/inugeYYQapa

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

      its like me play fifa on legendary and the keeper saves everything

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bruce Almighty. 🙁

      The AntiClough ...

  4. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sold Payet for Alexis last week instead of doing Gosling to Firmino. Not good. 🙁

  5. Viper
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku captainers (like myself) are going to be destroyed by Aguero tomorrow..

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      no you wont, Spurs are tight

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

        they will concede though

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Not a sure thing.

    2. KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lets hope that finally teaches us a lesson.

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      True

    4. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      im pretty upset about that. the plan was always lukaku out after this week but the captain this week was his last hoorah and he let me down hard. on another day it could have been great, barkley missed a pretty easy lukaku assist and then stole (and missed) a header from lukaku in the 6 yard box.

  6. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moses is so starting next game. Would it be for Antonio though ?

  7. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    wish i knew dawson was fit would have played him

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      you were scared he would only play 10 min or something?

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

        just wasn't sure of his situation

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

      I sold him for Azpi

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need goals from Hennessy and Francis asap.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They are due tbf

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

      🙂

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        guess you were right about Forster. Ugh 🙁

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

          Have him and VvD today 🙂
          Ivan and Azpi to come

          1. 420king
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            wow, just your defenders will beat my total score 😀

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

              We'll see, I don't want to jinx it... 🙂

              1. 420king
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                well good luck! 🙂

                atleast my team will be better next week when you have 4 guys playing eachother in a 1-1 game 😛

  9. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Crystal Palace wheels have truly fallen off

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

    Hopefully Kun can return something decent tomorrow!

  11. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cabaye post

  12. Diva
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arter yellow card

  13. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moved the armband from Payet to Mahrez yesterday, still happy! 🙂

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

      I wouldn't be

    2. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      lol i dont know if happy is the right word. i had payet vice and lukaku captain, definitely not happy

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

    Emenike fail

  15. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Awful awful miss by Emenike at West Ham. Terrible striker.

  16. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    remember last gw where lukaku sellers were lolled.

  17. AlvaroS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    25 from 3, Sanchez (c) to come... Looking good, kiss me

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      F off

  18. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gutted about Cedric

    • Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Evans sat last on my bench laughing at me. 🙁

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        ?

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh he played 😮

      3. JayBomb
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Me too

    • TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You were meant to wait a week, Payet...

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

        Norwich...

    • Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Despite Lingard fail, I did captain Payet, so not all bad

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

      5 minutes of added time at Everton

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

        ANY chance of goal? At least Everton is trying?

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

      Why didn't I buy VVD?

    • Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet FK

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

      So annoyed at Lukaku. Haven't got a captaincy right in ages

    • Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Were Man United really bad today?

    • siweltrebor87
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      15 points from 4 players as it stands

    • Chucky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing for Ighalo WTH

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

        Good