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27 February 2016 1889 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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The truncated nature of Gameweek 30 means there are just four three o’clock kick-offs for Fantasy managers to consider this afternoon. Given their conflicting form heading into the Gameweek, Leicester City’s home tie against Norwich City looks like a one-sided affair and potentially our main source of returns on offer.

The Foxes thrived in the final third over the last four Gameweeks, placing joint-second for goals (nine) and joint-top for big chances (11). Furthermore, they ranked top in terms of shot accuracy (42.9%) and second for shot-conversion rate (18.4%). As for the Canaries, they shipped two more goals (12) than any side around the league. Nonetheless, they posted the third-best shot-conversion rate (14%), which hints that the hosts won’t have it all their own way – all the more so, given that Leicester have conceded more shots inside the box (44) than any side from Gameweek 23 onwards.

Southampton seek a seventh clean sheet on the bounce when Chelsea visit St Mary’s Stadium. Although the Saints’ rearguard wasn’t breached across the previous four Gameweeks, the Blues will draw encouragement from the fact that Ronald Koeman’s men ranked sixth for shots inside the box conceded (39) and joint-seventh for big chances conceded (seven). Allied to that, Chelsea charted joint-fourth for goals (seven) and shots on target (21) during that period.

Having arrested their losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, Stoke City search for consecutive wins when Aston Villa roll up at Britannia Stadium. Considering that they placed joint-second-bottom for attempts (36) and bottom for shots inside the box (15) over the last four Gameweeks, the Potters clearly need to establish some consistency on the attacking front. The Villains, meanwhile, bagged just two goals and the joint-least big chances (two) – pointing towards a possible stalemate.

Fresh from a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, Watford lock horns with a Bournemouth outfit that’s suffered successive defeats. Although the Hornets notched just four goals across the past four Gameweeks, their regimented defence was bested on only three occasions. Even though the Cherries allowed 20 fewer shots inside the box (23 compared to 43) than Watford, Eddie Howe’s charges saw their net ripple seven times.

  1. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Schmeichel on for 1 bonus, he made one save. I'll take it but..

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      He won't be after winning goal BAPS

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        ah, ok

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Not sure if Ulloa has winning goal bps yet.

    3. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Any chance Fuchs loses the 3?

      1. edison
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        i hope he does, helps me go up more..

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Very low

  2. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Bunn caught like a fish in the net on that second goal.

  3. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    GW 28 starts on Tuesday... closing FFS and not logging on until then sounds nice.

    1. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      nice, if you already plan to roll over the FT.

  4. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Merseyside red have you seen it now?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      dont think that dude has eyes

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Too many times.

      No touch.

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Really ,??you need your eyes checked

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Out of interest do you wear glasses?

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I wish I could show you what I'm watching on my tv

  5. Deadly97
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Cant remember who adviced me not to use wildcard but if you ever read this just know that i love you
    - got 48 points with no bench and 5 players left to play

  6. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Unless u had arnie ur gonna have an average saturday score

  7. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    https://vine.co/v/i6xn3pMaUBl

    100% vardy touch , try watching it multiple times and predict the path of albtons ball.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      If Vardy hadn't been there and got the touch, the Norwich defender behind him would've cleared it. You can see him not go for the ball as Vardy attempts his shot. So it is even a 'genuine' assist and not a flukey touch.

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Yup , instead of looking for touch just look at the spin and direction of ball

    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      how can anybody tell if Vardy gets a touch on that?

      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        The path of the ball and the spin on it changes.

      2. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Watch it multiple times , see where the ball is going see where I ends up

        1. Del Griffith
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          yep, see it now, defo a Vardy assist, I'll take that as a capper

  8. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    I've got Vardy (C) but that assists is as jammy as it can be

    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      we got really lucky dude

    2. edison
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      just take it and move on..

  9. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    First time this season Chelsea have won back to back matches. 😀

    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Blue is the color 🙂

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Juhuuu 🙂

  10. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    50 from 6 players after BPs

    Any good? (Disclaimer: sneaky attempt to brag)

    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Terrible.

      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Only joking, cracking score - well done!

    2. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Noob

    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Arnie capt paid off for ya 🙂 .i bottled it n captained payet in the end.arghh

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Well done 🙂

    5. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Fellow arnie owner we have bragging rights tonight

    6. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Nice one mate!

  11. Takamba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Seriously, no Ivanovic bonus?

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Keep calm. He'll get.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Only with luck.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Defender goals are worth 12 bps

    3. fickle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      i think with the winning goal bonus he could be in with a shout for 1, possibly 2 if willians bps drops

  12. edfiasco
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Gah, planned transfer for this week was Payet - Arnie

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Dumb considering Payet had SUN and form.

  13. fickle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    annoying to lose 2 clean sheets to villa's late goal, but hey. still a decent week

  14. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    People claiming no touch from Vardy are surely trolling.

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      People claiming a tough have actually intertwined their reality with fantasy.

      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Especially you.

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 days ago

          I have Vardy(c). I'm taking the points and running

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 16 Years
            10 years, 4 days ago

            Non owners call it an assist. At 4.15am, your eyes aren't great.

      2. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Well I don't own Vardy, so it's hardly my fantasy; quite the opposite, actually.

      3. chinmusic
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        You don't think that everyone else might be right and your lone voice wrong?

  15. Viper
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    33 points with 4 to play.

    Meh.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      I'm happy with 32 and 4 to play

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Ah its fine. Not brilliant. Not bad.

  16. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Not only is it a Vardy assist, but his touch was essential in the goal....

  17. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Wow I'm on almost 60 with my cap plus 3 others still to play. Finally a week for the mavericks

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      A Rhino on momentum 😉

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Did you captain Arnie?

      1. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        And great score, well done!

      2. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        No, Sanchez. Played 541 and Ivan tge only defender to concede 😯

    3. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      49 with Sanchez - Ali to go ................... not bad at all that i hving Mahrez captain

    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Great score.

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks. Fuchs in for a hit has been a real winner

  18. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Silly to bring in a Chelsea player for GW28?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Depends on GW30.

    2. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Nope I am thinking about it. I just don't know who.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Not if you can afford to bench him gw 30

  19. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    waiting for the day where chelsea overtaking manu..5 more points

  20. MagicMessi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    feckn useless community here asked Arnie captain ? and nobody bothered to say yes 😀

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      It's your fault for not asking Bows tbf

    2. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      and you'd jump off a bridge if we told you too ? Your choice at the end of the day and Vardy/Mahrez were more obvious (c) so a no comment probably means no....

    3. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      that's usually how it goes. captains have been hard to predict this season

  21. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    just a shame he didn't get a better touch in it as he would have scored, definite change of direction on the ball though

  22. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    49 after bonus with 4 to go. Hennessey, please, get damned CS.

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Im hoping for a 0-0

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        I would like WBA to concede. But not from Dann.

  23. Deadly97
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Evrey other players in my my leagues have got below 20 points LMFAO

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      what have u got?

  24. Sergeant Garcia
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Will Simpson get his place back or should I go for Fuchs instead?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      He should, riot otherwise

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Cheers, I'll roll over the FT then.

  25. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    what the heck happened to Ake?
    he went from 3baps to 0baps in the last 10mins of the game

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Took a jump down the pitch. -30 bps

      1. Dempsey
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        lol

  26. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Double soton defense failed. I knew rmthe risks

    1. Dempsey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      it was the right risk to take

  27. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Anybody else still struggling to field 11 for GW30? Stanislas injury very annoying

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      Struggling but got Arnie for Stan anyway.

    2. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      yes, and I also have 3 Arsenal out if they beat Hull, also have a a wc tho if need be

  28. fickle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    butland again concedes without making a save

  29. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    Kind of glad I didn't sell Lukaku for Vardy now.

    A rested Luka against that pathetic Villa defence. Nice!

    1. threeputt
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 days ago

      ok but you probably still got that transfer to make gw30

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 days ago

        Quite happy to make it on Friday to be honest with you. Just wanted Lukaku for the Villa game.

        Villa have surely given up now.

  30. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 days ago

    On 28 points, hopefully still survive LMS. 🙁