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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. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ugh.

  2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hahahaha yes firmino offside goal

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Disallowed ofc

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

      hahaha!

  3. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thank God

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

    Firmino goal disallowed

  5. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino offside

  6. Ally - Killie Til I Die
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino 🙁

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

    PHEW!

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

    What does Klopp have against Coutinho

    1. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's CL or nothing for Klopp

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

      The opposite. He wants to wrap him in cotton wool for Europa

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

      Coutinho has not played a single game thus season where a midweek game follows. He was never going to start this game, ever.

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

        You are very knowledgeable arent you

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

          Don't be so grumpy, here have a bacon cheese on me 😎

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

    Damn it

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

    Defo offside.

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

      Jermain often is.

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

    Good to see after last week's anomaly normally order has resumed 😀

  12. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Joe Allen ruining Milner assist

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

    Is Mitro even warming up, does anyone know?

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

    Since Firmino's offside position only became active AFTER Barlow's save, it should count as a save.

    Discuss.

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

      Hmmmmmmm

      Yes save , I own Darlow...

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

      You want two saves for the one save? I think people wouldn't like that.

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

    2 more studge!

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

    MILNER SUCKSSSS GET OUT MY TEAM YOU ASSIST MERCHANT

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

      What does this even mean?

    2. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He just got 11 points last week. Great cross for Allen too

  17. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Damn 🙁

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

    Hey, Waiter! I ordered one Mitrovic ages ago.

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😀

      I'm sorry sir we're out of Mitrovic, would you like anything of the bench?

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

        No, I want my Mitrovic with a Coutinho on the side.

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

      Service is terrible around here.

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They've just ran out. You get a Cisse on the house to make up for it.

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hulked 😆

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

      😆

      I am sorry Sir - the last bottle was corked. Sadly.

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

        😀

    5. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      🙂

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

      Does a boxed Franzia tickle your fancy instead?

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

      Would you care to view the Wijn menu?

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

        You win.

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

    Newcastle punished by Moreno - dont they have any honor?

  20. Vedas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hey Les Blues, please transfer Mitrovic out and spare us from your daily moaning.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You must be new here.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh and I forgot: you can bugger off 🙂

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

          Ooh la la 😆

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

    My dad went to school with Benitez and told me they all called him fatty

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

      I wonder why?

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

    3. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Did he work in a restaurant ?

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

        Apparently so, a waiter I hear, a porky one at that

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

      Has your Dad won the Champions' League?

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

    Villa looking like snatching a draw?

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

      I support Villa and even I'm not watching that game.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😆

  23. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sounds like Pedro is having ba good game, might be worth a punt GW37

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

      Yup if you're punting on Chelsea, he's the man for el job

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

        But it is Chelsea...

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

          Eh?

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

      It's Chelsea.

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

        Yeah...

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

    Any sign of Southampton subs?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'll put on my goggles and check, keep my oxygen flowing

  25. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno 35
      Lallana 31
      Cisse 30
      Sturridge 29

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

        Not even a bap for Danny. My goddd

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Get Moreno out of here 🙁

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

      As an Aguero captainer, he's tasting mine http://i.imgur.com/g1sRhu1.jpg

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

        I have 20 quid on Aguero top scorer so every week I try to find a way to convince myself to (c) Kun

        With 1200e up for grabs in my ML I now have to be rational... 🙁

          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I have the same bet 🙂 Paddy Power's pre-season offer?

    • FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Omg rafa is a genius #halftimetalk

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      LOOOOOL

    • Jay_
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2-2

        Colback

      • Shultan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Colback goal