Dugout Discussion
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. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet is a mess.

  2. FudgyBadger
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    STUDGE HAS BEEN ROBBED CLEAR PENALTY

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not a chance

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Phew 😉

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dive as fkkkk

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

      More like avoided a yc for diving

  3. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    MILNER 🙁

  4. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Townsend 😆

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Milner YC instead of a PK on the other end.

  6. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Milner yc

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    milner yellow

  8. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Milner yellow

  9. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any sign of Pelle coming on? Koeman already used one sub...

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

      Mane sub?

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

    C'mon Milner one more YC

  11. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Well... my only player just got booked

  12. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    You lot are f**king useless reporters! 😡

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

      Lollll

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      hahaha, nice!

    3. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      can I haz +1?

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

      #biases4sure

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *mutter, grumble* 🙂

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

        What is your grav?

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

    Kone and Pienaar at CB for Everton

    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

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

      That is just the best photo

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    j rod looking good

    1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He was my diferential in week 1! Didnt work out so well....

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

    Ok this week is now going terribly

  16. Red Wasabi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    MIGNOLET GET LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

      brutal insult

  17. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Most nailed Watford defender that's not Cathcart?

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

        Ake. Holebas was dreadful midweek.

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

          Agreed

        2. Jay_
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

          • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Oh - you're here. Sorry.

        3. Mickey Tyrion™
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Nyom. Assuming they stop rotating as much

          1. Mickey Tyrion™
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Ignore that. it's a tossup

        4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ask Todd.

      2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Come on Newcastle! Score so Coutinho comes on.

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

          It is written

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Just said this to my friend.

      3. COW
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just noticed that this gameweek goes in to Monday...:

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

        A.) Keep Welbeck for NOR?

        Or

        B.) Shift for Defoe for the rest of season

        ???

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

          This season + Welbeck was rested + this season + dat guy = keep 🙂

        2. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Decide tomorrow.

      5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        good save guzan from long shot

      6. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        C'mon you villains!

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          *Villans

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            autocorrect.

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

          Ayew serious

      7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        ayew off
        gestede on

      8. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Fosu-mensah starts today, LVG you ****

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          4 stars for LVG?

      9. Weeb Kakashi
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Southampton winning?

      10. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Firmino looks lazy and uninterested

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

          Just unfit I think... Same as earlier in the season, he took AGES to get sharp and match fit

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            So wtf is on the pitch for?

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

              To get match fitness back for Europa league

      11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        get coutinho on you nutter

      12. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        "Now Eric Black is the focus of the 'You don't know what you're doing' chants."

      13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Another fine mess!