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

    Sold Olsson last night for Daniels.

    You can't make this sh*t up!

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

      Doh'llson

      I made that up

    2. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      If you bought him for his clean sheets then it was a bad decision anyway

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

        daniels is the shittest bandwagon of the season.

        worse than arnie.

  2. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Southampton playing 3-5-2 today?

    JWP at RWB?

  3. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Romelu plezzz

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

      Everton looking woeful so far.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Diouf yellow

  5. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Dann scores but ruled out.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Dann!

      Damn!

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

      Thank God

    3. Kitchen Sink
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Boooooo

    4. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I actually have him.

      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        *hate

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

      Gah.

    6. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      DAMN

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

      WHY did you tell me this 🙁 haha

  6. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hate watching games hoping for a 0-0.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Go outside ?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Where's that?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not sure

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

        Might go for a wank instead.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Outside?? :Ozil:

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

            Mmmm, that's some idea. Two birds, one stone, etc. Haha.

            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              🙂

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No those are the best.

      Especially when you have a defender from each team, its nail biting stufff all the way to the whistle.

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

        Yep, Forster vs Williams.

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

      go into the wouter

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

      But if it happens trust me it's the best feeling ever.

      Went into one Villa vs Sunderland game with Guzan, Hutton and Vergini (idk how). All 3 got CSs 😀

  7. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Antonio is built like a wrestler.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      *Lifeguard.

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

      antonio is not a bad wrestling name

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Machine!

  8. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    The bus is going to be firmly parked at Goodison

  9. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I hate to say this but a Lukaku blank would make me very very very happy

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

      lukaku blank aguero hatrick and target to get a shot on targett would be nice

    2. dark91
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I totally agree , I will be even happier than anyone else 😀

    3. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      i prefer Costa Blank

  10. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Deeney scores when I have him on bench
    Mind you I have him there every week

  11. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Shouldve played cech

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

    When I see Roberto Martinez on the touchline I think of Mr Burns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0UxTe76Vmk

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

        😛

  13. Whats the Huth
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Why hasn't Daniels scored yet.
    Why didn't Hennessey save the penalty.
    Why is the FPL Gods against me

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

      What's the Huth?!

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Collins yellow

  15. jam
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Aaargh I took a hit for Cedric.
    🙁
    Where is he?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bench.

  16. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Heskey goal

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

    Heskey goal, 12 year olds across the world rejoice.

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

    Heskey scored.

  19. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is arnie nailed when fit ? Bought him this week with wk 30 in mind!!! Raging !!!!

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

      Yes.

  20. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Does Granville still have Jerome?

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

    heskey moron essential

  22. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Lol @ Cabaye.

    WTF was that?! 😀

  23. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Triple captain Heskey decision vindicated

  24. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What's happened to deulofeu?

  25. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Chris Sutton is the least likley looking ex-footballer you will ever see...

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    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tell me he score

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        d

      2. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nope

      3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No fake goal shout

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      ?

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

        🙁

    3. SANTACLAUS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      ban

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

      🙄

  27. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    HESKEY1111111111111

  28. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Why did I play Hennessy over Butland?

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

      Maybe you're a bit dim?

    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I played henn and ward lol at me!!

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I played Elliot over Butland...

    4. Leeroy Jenkyns
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Drugs?

  29. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Stoke just don't read the script this season

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No one reads the script this season, infact its all 'Whose line is anyway?' and made up as it goes along...

  30. siweltrebor87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    HESKEY!!! 5-1