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

    Assist?

    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 14 Years
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      eriksen? from the corner

  2. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rose..

  3. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Danny roseeee

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

    Enjoy Rose owners

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

    Assist?

  6. Rambo The XVIth
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What Lvg did, was awesome...

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

    Spuds !

  8. Slam
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Benched Rose 😕

    1. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      For who?!

  9. Huddersfield
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    LVG what a disgrace for career ending

  10. Jay_
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who called the Spurs full back owners idiots earlier ? 😀

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That was me . They are being rotated like mad it's highly annoying . I own Walker btw

      1. Jay_
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I know mate 🙂 I make you right, just a freak day lol

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Don't get me wrong I am delighted with my assist but I think it was an awful decision in hindsight

  11. Acquafresca
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    I thought Januzaj was on loan?

    1. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
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      10 years, 5 months ago

      Recalled. Couldn't get a game

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 15 Years
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      Recalled

    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
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      He was, before both clubs agreed termination.

  12. fancy111
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Roooooooossssseeeee!!!! @Andy you happy you held on to him?

  13. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
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    Scenes everywhere

  14. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Which muppet assisted?

  15. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Someone give the ball to Kane!

  16. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Alli assist?

  17. Royal5
    • 14 Years
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    Coys!

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

    Lvg pretending to be arsenal players . lmao

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

      Just diving the United way

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

      Watching on sky?

    3. Nascimento
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      You wanted him sacked last week. Pipe down you fickle little toad

  19. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Augsburg, 2-1

    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not a competitive league though. 😉

  20. The Algerian Dream
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Goddamnit Kane

  21. fancy111
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Would I be correct in saying no assist? Wasn't a deflection, it was a clearance

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 17 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks liKe It

  22. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Dier Assist

  23. Lizard Lips
    • 14 Years
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    Was that Toby A with the inital header?

  24. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Fabianski 12 saves! ZOMG!

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

      Absolute beast. Worst thing is my rival has him 🙁

  25. andy85wsm
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    • 16 Years
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    Danny Rose 😎

  26. fusen
    • 14 Years
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    No assist for Rose on the FPL site - http://anewpla.net/fpl/live/267/

  27. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
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    LVG showing the dive move https://streamable.com/lesw?t=4.6

  28. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
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    I give up 🙁

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

      Boson is looking for you 😀

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Take Daniel with you.

  29. The Algerian Dream
    • 10 Years
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    I would be fine with Man United - Arsenal ending the way it is now

  30. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
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    LvG yellow flagged on FPL