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

    Bloody hell Sturridge

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

    Wow.

  3. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I can't believe I benched Mignolet, Milner, Townsend and Gabriel and played Robles, Payet, Lanzini and Fosu. 😐

    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Talking about last week?

      1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh now icwudt

  4. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge again!!

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

    Season over.

    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Join the party

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

    Yes Sturridge!

  7. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Haha this week is officially the worst I've had all year.

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

    Get Mitrovic on Rafa

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

      This^

  9. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    assist?

    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno

  10. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    When's he's fit. He scores!

  11. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Darlow CS gone. Fantastic

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

      Was never gonna stay!

    2. Nice1Cyrille
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      there's a surprise...

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

    Should have captained him 😀

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

    Probably should have captained Studge again! 😆

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

      Same....damnit...afraid of rotations...

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

    68 seconds and Sturridge scores. Wow ! TC 37 anybody????

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

      Defo an option.

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

      Probably

  15. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    another green arrow, yessss

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

      Nice one, Annie! 🙂

  16. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    captain studginio

  17. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    assist for stuggs?

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

      Moron

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

        cheers

  18. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Now come on Sakho, just keep it tight at the ba........ Oh 🙁

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

    Darlow you useless, useless man

    1. WINNING!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Give him some love I have him and Sturridge

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

    Get in Daniel!

  21. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moreno assist?!

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

      Yes

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

    *Puts in WC*

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

      Moreno essential

  23. Pacer.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge (C) coming to the rescue to save my week. C'mon son, few more!

  24. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moreno assist

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

    Hold on a sec. 1 or 2 for Sturridge? 😀

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

    Now Benitez bring on Mitrovic you useless feker

  27. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno assist 😀

    • Rake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      SuperDanny! Super form!

    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno assist! Troll!!

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

        Yeaaaaaaah

    • Sergeant Garcia
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      KdB > Alli
      Mitro > Sturridge

      on the cards now...