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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. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Surely Moreno for a CS this week...?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      One can only hope..

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      not going to happen.

    3. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Its liverpool so no

    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Double WBA defence benched! 😆 Didn't even expect either to start...

    But I never would've started them, and if it means Everton blanked, it's happy days! 😀

  2. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Baines to Whom? Long term..

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fonte/VVD or Azpi

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      VVD

      or Huth

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Have VVD and Simpson

    3. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Azpilicueta, Ivanovic or Southampton defender

      1. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        or Fuchs

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Have Simpson and VVD, Might go for Azpi/Ivan or Kosc

  3. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    After Norwich and Villa I don't want any other team to get relegated. Well perhaps Chelsea but I don't think that will happen

    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sunderland?

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        or Swansea.

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Newcastle?

    3. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I want both Newcastle and Sunderland to stay, just for the sake of the Tyne-Wear derby. It is always fun.

      Or, both could get relegated. 😉

      1. Tired and weary
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Unless you're a horse

  4. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Payet doing well is very disappointing, as a non-owner. Might well ruin my GW.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Only 22% owned

      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Highly owned in the top 100k I reckon though

      2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        True, but I also intended to bring him in and cap him this GW, then decided he was too out of form. It's like a double disappointment that I didn't trust my own instincts.

  5. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Targett plays and gets a cleanie after I take him out. Typical.

  6. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Why did I get Cédric ahead of Van Dijk 🙁

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nice.

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Because you convinced yourself you preferred his cheaper price over his riskier game time.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah...

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      lolz

    4. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Chasing pennies I guess?

  7. Alittude
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Score predictions for Sanchez and Aguero tomorrow

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez blank, Aguero one goal.

      1. Alittude
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sounds about right

    2. Psakhotherapy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      a brace of braces

  8. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A friend played AOA and started Daniels and PvA as he don't own a Soton defender.
    Thatwas a brilliant call so far.

    1. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Who are his other defenders?

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Don't know but I think Kos and A lei plus someone....

        1. Saniul
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          So, we'll know tomorrow if it was the right call...

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Well my thinking is that points forward are at least safe points....

  9. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Well, the week I finally decided enough was enough and chucked Dawson out...

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, the one week I bench him...

      1. Saniul
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I played Nyom ahead of Alli for a 4-3-3...

    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same...... I ditched JEvans this week

      But for VVD, so it worked out well in the end as no way I'd have played him

  10. GuyIncognito
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku (c), Payet (vc)

    Facepalm

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Samsies

    2. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Something in my gut told me to switch last minute to Payet. Lucky escape...

  11. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How did Payet play today?

    1. Alittude
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      People were slagging him off all game and then he scored and assisted lol

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        After Bilic made a double substitution and moved Payet from the left wing to behind the striker.

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Out wide again, not much involvement in the final third, better to sell.

    3. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not great until he started pulling points from his rectum at the end

  12. Kroos Kontrol
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    It's Hazard time. 😉

  13. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    SZ well done on VVD.

    I went Azpi. Should have followed suit.

    1. Kroos Kontrol
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't say that yet. Azpi might get a CS as well.

    2. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I went double sou for the potential CS to see cedric get 1 pt. Had vvd

    3. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Azpi could easily get you a cleanie and baps.

      I hope he does for ya mate.

  14. Hasselbaink Forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Only just got in, anyone know why Oscar not even on the bench?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      🙁

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Some problems with his cows I hear

  15. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A calf problem rules Oscar out of this evenings clash against Newcastle. #CFC

      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Khazri. 😎 😛

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Didn't know he kept cows.

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ahaha

  16. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    4 from 5 today... Ouch 🙁

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      wow

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

      🙁

    3. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Oof. Sorry man.

    4. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Red arrow for you 🙁 😉

    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Story of my season so far..but not this week, Payet(c) work out..

  17. Hypnos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    455 transfers in for Barkley this gameweek currently.

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

      The casuals won't know what hit them 🙂

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        😆

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So less that 1 in 6000 of all teams ....

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

    Repost 😎

    My GK and 3 defenders got a grand total of 1 point today

    1. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      de Gea, Dann and?

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

        Butland, Cedric, Souare, Francis

        1. Saniul
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Uh, that's pretty unlucky.

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      0 from 3 here

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That's rough.

  19. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cedric: anyone what happened for him not to start??

    Romeu did. Freaking disaster as I dropped rose another disaster for him. He had started last 3. Seemed nailedafter 3 starts

  20. GHB
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Daniels bonus points staying?

    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hope so

    2. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      looks like it

  21. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Worth doubling up on saints defence?

    Thinking Butland > forster

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      ShawX back

      keep Butland, but doubling not a bad idea.

      Gonna have to get one myself.

      Probably downgrade Ramsey to Khazri and swap Ward to VVD

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I did. 🙂

    3. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I did. Had vvd and got cedrid onl to get 1 pt. Do u know why cedric did n start? Will he start next or now risky?

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

      Did that this GW and got 12 points plus bonus maybe

    5. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe Targett.

      ShawX back. I would hold for now.

  22. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Early, but any transfer recommendations? 2 FT and 0 in the bank.

    Schmeichel (NOR)

    Toby (SWA) Wolly (AVL) Daniels (wat)

    Mahrez(c)(NOR) Alli (SWA) Özil (mun) Sanchez (mun) Payet (SUN)

    Kane (SWA) Ighalo (BOU)

    Hennessey. Monreal (mun), Aguero, Moreno

  23. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Payet's average position compared to Valencia is strange

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      just checked. strange indeed. has it been similar past few matches, as well?

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No. He was moved from the flank to the support striker role in the end, which affected that average position of his touches.

  24. oscardo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    ahhh Payet(C) you beauty 😀

  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    14 from 3

    could easily be 21 or 22 had I done Ward to VVD, but the margins are so fine, Ward nearly scored right at the end and it'd be a different picture

  26. kijsberg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cresswell and Williams --> VVD and Fuchs?

    VVD and Fuchs do not have blanks GW30.

    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I like the players you want to bring in, but I would wait for the FA Cup games to be played before selecting which players to remove.

  27. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Everton - WBA

    Shots: 34-5
    SoT: 6-1
    SiB: 17-4
    Goals: 0-1

    Yeah, right, that's just what I thought would happen. 🙄

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      *SiB: 18-4, sorry for that.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Remember United Vs Fulham game a few years back?

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nope.

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Everton least sexy side in premiership..... 😉

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No, that would be ManU.

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          🙂

          Seriously though, why don't they start del boy that can do that somthing extra special....

          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Because he's too extra special to that team, I guess. Martinez seems to like midfielders who shoot from distance rather than ones who create quality chances for Lukaku. Why, I don't know.

  28. janowsc
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Just happy trollkaku blanked! Congrats payet owners! Nevertheless I've been enjoying antonio's form...can't have them all!

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      very gracious calvin, or is it hobbs

  29. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku to Vardy obvious choice ?

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      i think it is, toffs