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23 April 2016 2558 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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Owing to the handful of postponed fixtures, Saturday’s action culminates in a trio of mid-afternoon match-ups. With their double Gameweek 37 on the horizon, Liverpool will be under the closest scrutiny as they play host to Newcastle United.

The Reds have flourished as an attacking unit across their last four outings, ranking joint-top for goals (11), top for attempts (85), joint-second for shots inside the box (45) and top for shots on target (32). Moreover, they fashioned 10 more key passes (67) than the rest of the field. Ally this with the fact that the Magpies place top for goals conceded (39) in away clashes and Jurgen Klopp’s side could be set for another high-scoring performance.

Bournemouth look to avoid their third straight home loss as they welcome a Chelsea outfit that tasted defeat in their past two fixtures. The Cherries ranked joint-second-bottom for big chances (three) and third-bottom for shots on target (nine) across their last four outings, underlining their modest goal threat. Nonetheless, the Blues have conceded six goals and the joint-fourth-most big chances (seven) in their quartet of encounters, so they’re clearly susceptible at the back.

Southampton travel to face an Aston Villa unit that have lost their last nine fixtures. Those managers who who’ve recruited from Saints’ attack ahead of this favourable head-to-head will be slightly concerned that only four teams have recorded fewer goals on their travels (14) than the south-coast club. That being said, the Villains have been abysmal at home since the turn of the year, shipping 17 goals in five clashes at Villa Park.

  1. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    This is unreal. Put in Mitrovic!!!

  2. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A Moreno goal and 12 Darlow saves is all I ask for 2nd half

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

        You have Moreno? Nice

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

      Still no sign of Mitrovic. Benitez can fuuuucck off

    • SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      KDB and Fosu Mensah to Payet/ Creswell a no brainer?

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

        Solid moves indeed

    • Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wijnaldum.... no Mitro 🙁

    • Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      HAZARD IS BACK

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

        Ready to dismantle Spurs challenge to the throne next week

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

        Just in time for Chelsea to receive the minimum from Madrid.

      3. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Calm down. He only went away for 15 minutes...

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

          😀

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Is Couts on yet???????!??!!!!??????

    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Force yourself onto the pitch Mane. Just run on and see if anyone notices.

    • ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I never would think someone can be more trollish, Rafa o/ (i dont own Mitro but im shocked their best player is benched time after time lol)

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        original

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

          i want to bring him in ! no way Jose tho 🙂

    • Slam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Clyne annoys me so much

    • Foreside
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rafa put Mitrovic in ffs

    • Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sako: vast majority here have Sako or Moreno?

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

        i have Sakho and Clyne over Moreno yes.

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Does Coutinho ever come on off the bench?

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

        Not unless they need a goal....

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

      A Moreno red card and Wijnaldum brace is all I ask for - Clyne owner

    • Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      haha cisse

    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Cisse goal anita assist

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mugnolet

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

      FKKKKK

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

      YEEESSSS - Clyne owner

    • Jay_
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cisse goal
        Anita assist

        Gawd dammit

      • La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cisse goal

      • Slam
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        CLYNNEE

      • LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yesssss, Liv CS gone!

      • thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Moreno CS gone... Phew

      • SANTACLAUS
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Moreno CS nooooooo

      • tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cisse, of course.

      • Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Bring Mitrovic on they said 😉

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

        liverpool cs wiped out

        noice

      • Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Liverpool CS gone

      • Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Doubt we see mitro now that donkey has scored !