Dugout Discussion
23 April 2016 2558 comments
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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

    Coutinho needs to strike that.

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

    Coutonho with a good chance to 3-2, NEW defender blocking.
    Of course...

  3. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Long only 1 bap now

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

      Coutinho almost

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

      Shelvey gets the ball in the middle, and darts ahead like a glacier.

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

        He's only got Morraineo to beat!

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

          ha, oh dear

    • Tansey
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ML rival had triple Southampton defense.

      Cheers Westwood

    • Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      FF N00bs of the World: Unite and Take Over

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Scenes when Moreno gets the winner

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

        *kolo

    • Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who did well in GW2? Get them for 36...

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

        I can't remember

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

        Oh yeah Vardy...

    • GK
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Jay Eggersdorff (HoF) is on 3 points from 5 😆

    • Jay_
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Come on Darlow get one more save

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

            classic

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

        Need Arsenal and Spurs to save the GW.

      • KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard again

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

          Wonderful

      • Jay_
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard goal
          Costa assist

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

            😯

          2. michudagawd
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Matic assist

        • Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard x2 too

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

          Who is this guy Hazard?

        • SANTACLAUS
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazards back baby

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

          FABREGASSSSSSSSSSSS

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

            wrong person

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

              I know m8

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

            (for his role in the goal)

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

            What?

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

          Hazard BANDWAGONNNN

        • Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard suddenly remembers he wants to move to Madrid in the summer...

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

          3 min added time at Anfield.

        • ralfb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazard tc it will be

        • KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ok so Chelsea assets are back on the table

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

            It's only 1 good game.

            Even Villa have scored 2 today.

        • Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hazards price has just gone up two million for fantasy footie next year 🙁

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

            Or 2 frogs....

        • Fowler23
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Chicks how much Hazard is

        • pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Chelsea mids coming into form just before the DGW.

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

            Burnnnnnnnn

        • Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Where's my Couthino goal ?

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

            had a great chance and hit it well but was well blocked

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

            On its way for dessert

        • Bubz
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Fair to say not much damage was done to anybodies rank today

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

            It's all about Harry Kane this week

        • Viper
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          KDB -> Hazard

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

          MANE GOAL
          4-2