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28 February 2016 2148 comments
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Gameweek 27 reaches a climax with a pair of match-ups that will shape the landscape at the top of the table.

Manchester United invite Arsenal to Old Trafford as they look to rebound from defeat at Sunderland, while Swansea City visit a Tottenham Hotspur team that’s on a five-match winning streak.

Although only three teams registered fewer big chances (four) than Louis van Gaal’s side over the last four Gameweeks, they still managed a respectable haul of five goals. Over the season, that lack of creativity in front of their home fans has proved hugely frustrating, with just 15 goals scored over their 12 Old Trafford matches. However, that has been balanced by a robust defence that has allowed just five goals on home turf.

Visitors Arsenal arrive having suffered an inconsistent run of form on the road. Their last six away trips have delivered just two victories and includes the dramatic 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Southampton. Indeed, the Gunners have disappointed in attacking areas of late, scoring just seven goals in their last six league outings.

However, with Leicester claiming a late victory against Norwich City on Saturday, Arsene Wenger’s men will surely be seeking out three points against a United side disrupted by key injuries throughout the squad – not least at the back.

At White Hart Lane, Tottenham’s title challenge will be tested by a Swansea City side desperate to drag themselves clear of the threat of relegation.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men go into this game in superb form having claimed five straight wins, conceding just three goals in the process.

That will serve as a daunting prospect for the visitors who will be seeking to recover from their first defeat under Francesco Guidolin, having been edged out by Southampton in Gameweek 26.

They arrive at the Lane with just that one defeat in their last five, then, although goals have remained scarce, with just four registered over that spell.

Indeed the statistics suggest a comfortable afternoon for Spurs. Only Aston Villa have notched fewer goals than Swansea so far this campaign. The Swans have also earned just a single shut-out on their travels – only Norwich have a worse clean sheet record on the road this term.

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  1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Nice goal

  2. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Are you kidding me ...

  3. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford assist

  4. Jay_
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Herrara goal Rashford assist

  5. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Peach!

  6. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Gabriel letting Rashford turn on the ball it utterly pathetic. Amateur defending.

  7. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Selbst goal

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      So lucky

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Leeiiiicesteeeeerrrrrr!!!!!

  9. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    WHAT. A. GOAL.

    SEASON RUINED 🙁

  10. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Good night arsenal

  11. Sasquatch Slayer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Herrera ! Rashford assist

  12. Cebolinha
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rasher bap magnet,

  13. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Geeett inn

  14. The Algerian Dream
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford 15 pointer

  15. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    3 shots 3 goals 🙁

  16. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford assist, lucky owners

  17. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Loooooooool

  18. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kosc OG

  19. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    This is amazing.

    Herrera goal, Rashford assist

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

  20. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Koscielny OG?

    1. Sly Fly
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't believe so. Looks as though the original shot was just about on target.

  21. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    This is the weekend Leicester won the title.

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Think that was more when they beat City

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kosc og

  23. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm it appears that my stream is behind

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Still 2-1 and Arsenal attacking

  24. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rashford essentiial!!!!!!!!

  25. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kosc clear own goal imo

  26. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is that an own goal off Kosc?

  27. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kos own goal

  28. mojoindojo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Thats an OG

  29. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kos OG?

  30. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Kos OG?