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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. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      If that was FPL

      3 saves including pen save, clean sheet point after 60 and 3 bonus

      All in 2 minutes

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        In my WC team for sure.

      2. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        90' ......2
        Clean sheet......4
        Saves.......1
        Pen saved......6
        Bonus......3
        Total......16

    • Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Batkley has been great last 5 minutes

    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      TFM off, he's been good. Valencia experience?

    • Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      DDG saving Man Utd like a God omg

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Their season be over without him..hope he goes Madrid I really do

    • La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      FM cs banked

    • SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      And TMH was never seen or heard of again. Darmian a safer pick now.

        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        He will be. But for now, LVG does the right thing to put Valencia on, much more experience.

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

        TFM will be back and score an assist just like Darmian.
        And the conundrum continues

    • Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I take it the points are finalised for today (over 1 hour after last final whistle)?

      1. Namtab Nomolos
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Are you sure the plural is necessary this week?

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Lol, just checking cos I've got a dubious assist!

          1. Namtab Nomolos
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            You should be safe with it. Well done!

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Bonus added.

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I wouldn't know! :-p cheers

    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku transfer out justified, Everton are terrible and Lukaku low on confidence.

      1. Davidinho
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm still getting him this week. Fixtures are just too good. It is a risk though

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Everton coming strong need to take the sting out of this

    • Sasquatch Slayer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      How does Fellaini not score there

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Two keepers.

    • SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Besic guy is pretty poor.

    • Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fellaini is like the Belgian Lukaku with that finish 😉

    • Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Talk about a game of two halves.

    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That'll be handball then!!

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Replay would have helped there.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        There are no replays. Extra time and pens 😉

    • La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Great save by Jags

    • Jay_
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Screech from saved by the bell aggrieved that should have been a pen

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          loooooooooooooool

        2. tm245
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Plus one.

      • Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        United v Palace final you reckon?

        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Watford

      • Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        KDB > Haz?

      • For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Martial has recovered from his broken leg!!

      • Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I bet Man U regret selling Cleverly.

      • Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Great save from Jagielka, strong hand.

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Everton are having a mare. How have they not scored

        1. SweeSwee
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Lukaku

      • Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        DDG is much more busier than Robles.

        Oh God.

      • cyclopropane
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        KDB to Fabregas, Oscar, Willian, or Hazard? Worth a hit to do Lukaku > Kane?

        Given Rom has BOU and is due to troll some goals

      • tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        If United win the FA Cup and qualify for CL then holding out on the DDG transfer is some very good business.

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Broken fax machine for manager.

        2. Studgie G
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          they can thank the fax machine runs the club better than its directors

      • For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Better GK, DDG or Jags?

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        As my old man would say

        "2 bad lots"

      • Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fellaini headers won: 234/234

      • For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fellani been good today

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Lovely touch right there 🙂