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

    Lukaku has been abysmal...

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

      ...must be time to buy him.

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

      He's had a mare, I doubt he'd score an open goal

  2. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Commentator should have said "Lukaku AND Smalling in the middle"

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any top 1K player want a pretty close rank estimate?
    Post your FPL ID.

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

      4483

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        780

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

          cheers 🙂 Kane(c) to the rescue.

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      83870

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        100

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Great 😀

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

      2039

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Total points?

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

          🙂 Just thought I'd give you a laugh.....

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Me please

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        4458

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        170

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers mate

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

    LVG has got to go after this, even if United get through, just not good enough. Roll over and tickle the belly stuff!!

  5. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol 100 lukaku 0

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

    This game has got 2-1 United all over it....

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

    Can someone please explain to me how Cedric with one assist and no clean sheet got baps above Long with a goal & two assists?

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

      Good question
      Email the team

  8. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    In other news, Lukaku continues to underwhelm.

  9. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    That's just a horrendous miss from Trollkaku.

    He's just getting in the way now,

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

    Lukaku looking beastly. Going to troll sellers with another great end of season run.

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Questionable quality but very entertaining 🙂

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

    I could do with some cold water and a long walk

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

    End to end, loving it as a neutral.

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

    Been a poor second half overall

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Your joking I take??

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

        Good entertainment, poor quality

  15. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    do your job Louis and make a sub!

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

    Fellaini SAVE

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

    Lukaku awful

  18. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Well in Screech

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

    Omg Lukaku is sh!!te

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

    What is that?

  21. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Good old two-touch does it again

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

    What a tackle by Fellani, doesn't deserve all the bad press

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

      Fellaini making up for losing the ball in midfield by blocking the shot...

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

      I think he does, tbf.

    3. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yea he gave away the ball that led to the attack in the first place.

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

      For the unrepentant elbowing? Of course he does.

  23. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What a tackle from Fellaini. Saying that Lukaku would of missed it anyway.

  24. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I was all set on keeping Lukaku for the DGW until I watched this match. He really is dire.

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I dumped him after 33. Just a waste of time owning him.

  25. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku taking his epic FPL form into the FA Cup I see.

  26. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    lol back foot for 15 minutes and still hasn't made a sub...great tactical nous, Louis..

  27. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Surprisingly, thoroughly enjoyable watch, this is

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

        It really is!!

    • Fergietime
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Does this go to a replay if level?

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

        No ET and pens

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

          Great

      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        ET

      3. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Regrettably no. Should do, after extra time, if needed

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is Gibson just out there to make up the numbers?

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

        It is a weird one. Stones seems to be playing both positions.

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

          That's what I'd noticed as well

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

      Rashfords movement is very poor. Should be anticipating balls back across the box.