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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.

  1. Pedram
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    lmao just checked livescore and saw De Gea scored an OG. how was it ?

      • 10 Years
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      Here you go https://cdn.streamable.com/video/mp4/v8hk.mp4

      1. Camp No No
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        Well that was absolutely clear, no questions about it then.

    1. Egg noodle
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      Khazri corner to Kone header to Martial clearance off the line to DDG own goal

      1. fickle
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        martial still gets 2 baps for forcing the OG

  2. Alittude
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    anyone hoping payet swings around with another dreadful euphemism

    1. Camp No No
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      Anyone hoping... what???

      1. 1569Tippins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        This

      2. Alittude
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        you herd me!

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Having a stroke?

      1. ry ry
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        thats the thing with stroke victims, gotta stay on their good side.

  3. Butthead
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    Why are United fans ruling out top 4?

    1. Mr. Grv
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      I'm not ruling it out . Its possible but not with the way we are playing now.

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      Because LVG is still in charge, also we will play some Europa League games on Thursdays which means less rest etc.

      1. Camp No No
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        EL means fudge all. You won't play your first team there.

          • 10 Years
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          Not first team against Midtylland but it's important considering it's the last chance to reach CL.

          1. Camp No No
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            Hmm... if you get into the semis or at least QF's with the second team and are still 6+ points off the 4th place, then maybe, but until then I think LVG will most certainly prefer trying the PL route.

            Yeah, EL is much more likely. I hope Midtjylland smashes ManU. 😀

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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              Be nice now in our hour of need. 😉

              1. Camp No No
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                Your? You support ManU now? Glory hunter! 😉

                1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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                  🙂 Them, Viola and IFK Norrköping.
                  Since 79, not much glory those days....

                  1. Camp No No
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                    I'm supporting FC Midtjyllaend, a proper glory hunter here! 😀

                    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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                      Great they have a player from IFK Norrköping, Kristoffer Olsson

                      1. Camp No No
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                        I have no idea who they have, except for the "no stat all-star" Sparv, I just support their hunt of the scalps of the more glorious clubs. 🙂

                      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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                        Good enough reason. Love underdogs.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Europa is possibly their best chance of qualifying for champs league

        2. Make United Great Again
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          Winning it is our best chance to get into the CL

    2. Make United Great Again
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      Have you seen us play?

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
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      Spurs and Leicester are flying and way ahead of them and City and Arsenal are not going to slip up that much . Also they just lost to Sunderland

    4. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      7 behind now. Can't see it. Dropping far too many points. The killer will prove to be the Xmas period taking nothing out of 3 games.

    5. Kitchen Sink
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      Because we simply HAD to win this game with the top 4 playing each other.. I am absolutely ruling it out. Can't see it happening, we can't kill games off. Its frustrating to think about the Newcastle 3-3 game and the Chelsea game last week. We're not good enough this year

    • 10 Years
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    But it's a process.

  4. Your Mum's Athletic
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    BenefIts of new place, first time watching Soccer Saturday 😀 CHANCEEEEE

    1. Syd.
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      Didn't realise HMP had Sky TV

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
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        😀

  5. 8ball
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    brought in Arnie with a ft. Used my all out attack chip to play him. Now that he blanks, does my 3rd defender come in play?

    1. Super Tim Cahill
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      Yep

      • 10 Years
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      Yes he does.

    2. tm245
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      Yes, chip is lost but auto sub still plays.

      1. 8ball
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        yea its cool.. chip is not worth that much anyway.. just wanted auto sub.. although that is bellerin

    3. 8ball
      • 11 Years
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      thanks guys.

      heard it was the flu.. any idea?

  6. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
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    Well benching Smalling was the right call. Not exactly a silver lining though.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Ha, nice grav.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
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        Needed a change 🙂

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Might need another.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      Poor result.... The Mourhino brigade have just got louded

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        If we're really speaking with Mourinho (and I'm not entirely convinced), I see now reason not to just get him in now.

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
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          I think it is a press driven agenda

          Don't think that true United fans want him anywhere near the club

      2. Mr. Grv
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        I really don't want mou to come in . I don't like him at all.

    3. 8ball
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      wow, you benched smalling? terrible match ups for defenders this week, thought smalling would have been nailed on. who did you have?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Daniels
        Bertrand
        Azpilicueta

    4. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Glad I didn't waste an FT getting Borthwick-J.

      We should have won last week. And a point today that's 3 points dropped. Can't keep doing it.

  7. Ha.
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    Has Payet scored yet?

    1. Milner4eva
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      Yes, only one though. Selling for Khazri for -8.

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
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        Sweet. Time to captain him

  8. Milner4eva
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    Everyone knows that when Costa is yellow flagged, he hauls!

    Bring on the points 🙂

      • 10 Years
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      Or he gets a second yellow and gets send off. Typical Costa

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Read again.

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        No.

  9. Super Tim Cahill
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    Bloody hell Moreno> cedric not a good call, that will teach me to be cheap

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same here. Had no choice money wise to get VD or Fonte

  10. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Score some goals please big Rom.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      This

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
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      This

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      This

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      4 or 5 would be ok:ish.....

    5. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      +17 (x2)

  11. Sjaugen
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    Niiiiice Tettey out on yc suspension

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
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      And Ruddy back :v

  12. Captain Vantastic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Payet playing LW?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
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      Yes

      1. Captain Vantastic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Ty

  13. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
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    I did something stupid with my team. I'll brag about it if it pays off but keep quiet if it backfires

    1. Mr. Grv
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      This is not exactly keeping quiet.

    2. Cov
      • 11 Years
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      Tell us!

    3. ry ry
      • 10 Years
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      predicting triple captain firmino.

  14. Kitchen Sink
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    Bou 0-1 Stoke
    CPL 1-0 Wat
    Eve 2-0 WBA
    Nor 2-2 WHM
    SWA 1-1 SOT

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Those would be perfect results.

    2. VS10_
      • 10 Years
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      I know which 3 defenders you have.

      1. Kitchen Sink
        • 14 Years
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        I have Butland, Dann, Jagielka (lol) and Moreno, bad start!

    3. Camp No No
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      I could live with that if Cedric stays on bench and Payet scores the WHA goals.

      1. Kitchen Sink
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        Need a few Payet or Valencia goals!

  15. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Up the cherries

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
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      Again?

      1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
        • 13 Years
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        Always

  16. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
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    Whens the best week to wildcard -build a team for week 30 then WC week 31 with week 34 in mind ?

  17. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
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    Odds on Payet scoring 150.000 bonus coins today?

  18. Mr Alex
    • 11 Years
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    is it possible to stream football games on iPad?

  19. Alittude
    • 10 Years
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    have a good feeling about targett, assist or bonus points incoming

  20. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
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    Im trying to help one mate beat another he has at least 6 players out next week thru no forward thinking should he maybe wildcard ?

  21. Les Bleus
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    Not that anyone cares, but Madrid winning 1-0 in the opening two minutes.

    In other news, the sky is blue.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
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      Sky is pretty grey here 🙁

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Great, large bet on them winning by 2 at least.

  22. il Brutto
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    Everton looking up for it.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
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      Any holes a goal

  23. The Bandit
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    Where's Arnie? Just loaned him in (UFPL) for Yaya for three weeks 😡

    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
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      Illness I think the commentator said

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        sigh.. cheers

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Out with flu bug

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
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        wuss

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
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      Illness. Out for three weeks.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
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        😀

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
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          It's Man Flu....poor sod.

    4. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
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      Flu

  24. ry ry
    • 10 Years
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    why is the westham keeper in his jim jams?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
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      He needs to spend money on decent alarm clock, barely made the coach!

    2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
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      Knows he can sleep most of the game

  25. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    All I have to cheer is a Henno cleanie and Stan first sub just in case he's needed tmrw! Never had 10 players all playing Sunday before!

  26. Syd.
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    Ronaldo goal

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
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    I've actually only got 4 players playing today. :O

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
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      So do I. And 7 in 3 games tomorrow. Not good

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
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        Likewise. Going to expect a bit red arrow tonight at least.

  28. Egg noodle
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    Triple Southampton defence, please pray for me.

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
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      Wow, hope it works out

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
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      This will only end badly

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
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      Dear Jebus, let Southampton concede 4 or more goals today.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
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        😆

  29. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    That's some paunch on Walters