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1 March 2016 3321 comments
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Fresh from a low-scoring Gameweek, we delve right back into the thick of it as the Premier League serves up a full set of fixtures prior to the weekend. In the opening wave of five match-ups, Leicester City’s home tie against West Bromwich Albion could be the most impactful from a Fantasy perspective, with many managers tripling up on the league leaders.

Despite mustering seven goals over the previous four Gameweeks, the Foxes rank in the bottom half for attempts (47) and shots inside the box (26). Given that they chart in the top three for shot accuracy (40%) and shot-conversion rate (15%), it’s clear that they’re profiting from clinical finishing in the final third. As for the Baggies, they’ve displayed signs of improvement on the attacking front, placing in the top 10 with regards to shots inside the box (28).

Chelsea will attempt to extend their unbeaten streak to 12 matches when they pay a visit to Norwich City. The Blues were one of the league’s premier attacking units across the last four Gameweeks, ranking joint-top for goals (eight) and fourth for shots on target (20). In addition, they conceded just three goals during that period and surrendered the joint-fewest big chances (two). They’ll draw encouragement from the fact that the Canaries’ rearguard charted joint-second for goals conceded (eight) and has managed only three clean sheets at home.

Revitalised following their blank last Gameweek, Everton travel to face an Aston Villa outfit that shipped six goals in their last home match-up. The Toffees have impressed on their travels this term, losing just one head-to-head while tallying the third-most big chances (28). On the other hand, only three teams have conceded more goals on home turf than Villa (20), who also placed top for goals allowed across the previous four Gameweeks (10).

Training our focus on the south coast, Bournemouth and Southampton do battle at the Vitality Stadium. The Cherries tasted defeat in three of their last four home clashes, while Saints’ recent defeat to Chelsea marked the first time in seven outings that their back line was breached. In the North East, Sunderland entertain a Crystal Palace squad that’s without a win in 10 matches and allowed the joint-third-most big chances (nine) over the last four Gameweeks.

  1. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Double Chelsea CS intact,(C)osta goal and mahrez assist. 🙂
    Vardy and Simpson letting me down big time 🙁

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy isn't letting you down. His effective ownership is over 100%...a blank is in your favour.

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        oh didn't consider the EO.cheers 🙂

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tbh, it might be better if Vardy doesn't perform well for you. High ownership and captaincy.

  2. Bazzalona
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Before the matches kick off i always think what an acceptable score for my team would be.....this week i thought between 40-45.
    Obviously a big scorer could change that but 45 looks a half decent target at the mo

  3. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who's the young chap next to Redknapp?

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

      Tyrone Mings

  4. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hope ref Kevin Friend is okay. Passed out and hit his head at half time.

    1. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Think he fell?

  5. fickle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Courtois picks up the ball after Cahill's backpass, ref doesn't call anything lol

    https://streamable.com/07ik

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That and the offside goal, refs having a shocker

    2. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Poor innit

    3. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably thought it touched Jerome

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Or hes just bad

      2. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        It did

    4. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wow...

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty terrible.

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

      I own Courtois so i don't mind

    7. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *Norwich pk imminent*

    8. kingozil-The Germans once a…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You didn't see the Jerome touch? Stop being anti-Chelsea

  6. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    just seen the leicester.....awesome.....mahrez you beauty!!!

  7. UKG
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Assume Lukaku looks awful? no fpl involvement and yellow card so far on (c) 🙁 Hope he has a big second half!

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Needs Deulofeu to come on. Too many selfish mids in Everton

  8. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone got stats on this Conference ref and how often he gives pens? 😆

  9. fickle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clear OG from Dann !!

    https://streamable.com/sr9x

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like it, but FPL usually gives it to the attacker in these situations.

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get the emails in!

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Banana

    4. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good effort. They're going to OG that

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably - but certainly not clear cut

    6. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough one to call. How much was it bending?

      1. fickle
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        n'doye is no roberto carlos 🙂

    7. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The refs could argue that the curve would've put it on net. Can the FPL officials change this later if they change their mind?

    8. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      As an impartial dann owner, the attacker must be given some credit

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

    Would love Van Aanholt and Ivanovic goals

  11. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Guy at the top of my MLs transfer this week...

    29 Feb 14:18 Willian Sánchez 28

    Ballsy

    1. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Meaning her brought in Sanchez?

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah for Willian, yesterday!

  12. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    how is vardy looking, have him as capt

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

      Hit the bar

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 good chances with headers

  13. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is the kind of game Lukaku should be looking to win the golden boot with.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The guy's out of form. Like Sanchez.

  14. DGWjegy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    this could be vardy c fail 🙁

    1. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      W Brom mostly shutting him down, but they can't handle Mahrez, so always hope of crosses

  15. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku blanking/ Kane hauling looks essential to my ML this week

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Both blanking IMO spurs will lose to whm imo

  16. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hoping hard for Fuchs to get an assist or a goal.....

    1. BadgersBoys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Certainly now after that.

  17. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    oh dear

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WoW 2-2 Gardner

    1. Mario Balofail
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      LEI is getting spanked...

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Jerome keeping the Chelsea CS for now

  20. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    HOLY SH!T WHAAT A GOAL

    Gardner goal.
    Mahrez assist.

  21. BadgersBoys
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WB Goal!!!!

  22. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gardener is approaching essential status

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Go easy now!

    2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would be a dirty ownership though

    3. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Perfect for a DGW

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol Leicester

  24. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    2-2

  25. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WHAT A SHOT

  26. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gardner essential 🙁

  27. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    It's gonna be a goalfest! 🙂

    Come on Mahrez!

  28. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Oh my

  29. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    West Brom are actually scoring!?!?

  30. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Azpi in pain. His stomach