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. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Coutinho coming on!

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

    Well done to those who brought in Long

  3. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool, first buy of the new season: Bernd Leno.

    Second one: Marquinhos/Subotic.

  4. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moreno BAPS down after that second goal?

  5. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is that a Large haul or Long haul?

  6. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Milner at right back 😆

    Screw this game

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

    Thank f**k Cout is on, might get 9 players out

  8. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fabregas (C) and Tadic. 😎

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

      Real life?

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

          Dayamm well played.. If it weren't for the 48 point hit lol. What's that about?

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            😆

            I've been playing GW rank for a while. It still counts! 😉

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

          -48 points 😀

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

    Whos going off then?

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

      Allen and Randall

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

      Alen and Robertson or something ha

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

        Randall. of course

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

    12 goals today and I own Lovren as my only player 😀

  11. Licky
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Very disappointing from Liverpool, these pedestrian performances at times shouldn't be tolerated, its clear the players felt it was already won and it was all easy going, the vast majority seem to have forgotten that they are fighting not just for 3 points or a place in the squad for the EL but for their futures.

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

    I was bigging up Tadic over Mane on here a few days ago. So I buy Mane. Moron.

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

      I did that with Moreno and I bought Clyne 😆

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

      This. Always feels worse when you ignore your own counsel

    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      'Mané is more explosive' was my justification. Brilliant.

    4. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      All fart and no poo then?

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

        Steady, Balders. Sailing close to the wind, there ... 😆

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

          Sorry Doos, I hope its more than just wind for you!

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

            😀

            It is going quite well, actually!

            A much better day!

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

    Coutinho on - give him 10 shots out the box

  14. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino and Sturridge both getting 90 it seems?

  15. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    MITROVIC COMING ON!!

  16. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Damn should have doubled up on my punt and captained Long...

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

    Mitro coming on howay son!

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

    Mitro on

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

    If young Mitro don't trust you..

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

    Even a point will be the difference between thousand of places.

  21. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno Lalllana 36
      Cisse Sturridge 29
      Colback 22

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

        Get another cisse

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

          timing 🙂

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

      Tadic 😎

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mitro finally 🙂

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

        We're sorry for your wait sir, have this one on the house. 🙂

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Brilliant

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

      Noooooo cooties please

    • ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Goal! Bournemouth 1, Chelsea 3. Willian (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cesc Fàbregas.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I love you Fabregas. 14 points today!!

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Studge still out there?

    • ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rafa had a brainfart there if he brings on Mitrovic 🙂

    • FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mitrovic on
      Cisse off

    • Shultan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So many goals being scored but only 1 attacking player in my team!

    • Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Annoyed that I got Pelle instead of Long. I should have went with my gut and trusted the pace of Long v Villa.

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

        I bought Pelle and after that went to Soton forums to read that they all wanted Pelle to be dropped, stupid mistake.

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

          Fan forums can be very useful

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I heard someone mention that on here. Then I thought maybe the Villa game will be used as a confidence booster for Pelle? How wrong I was.