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
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Heat map for this match will be interesting, bright red around the six yard boxes, I'd imagine.

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

    Take a bow Lukaku

    I don't think I've ever seen a worse performance from a centre forward

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

      😆

      His confidence has completely vanished

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mikes Madar or Ibrahima Bakayoko come to mind.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Mikel Madar

  3. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cracking game this.

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Which is surprising as Utd are playing

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Hahaha. United man here but I agree actually. 😀

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

    Deulofeu sounds like an air refreshener

    a breath of fresh air

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ban..

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

      Be gone.

  6. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is that Big Ron At, back as the summariser?

  7. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    finally..

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

    United being overrun in MF and he takes Fellani off!! Only physical presence United have!

  9. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think this is worth a -8?

    Pelle - Aguero
    Martial - Defoe
    KDB- payet

  10. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    MOTM taken off four minutes from extra time? 😕

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

      Man Utds MOTM is still on 🙂

      Lukaku

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Good point

  11. TheShinKicker
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Commentator: 'You would think that by sheer law of averages lukaku will score' hahahaha

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

      LVG would agree

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

    Herrera, absurd.

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

      Great tactical foul.

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

        I'm talking about the hip grab on the way down.

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

          Oh, I agree. He should be shot.

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

    Smart foul Ander son

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

      Anderson went years ago 😉

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

        🙂

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

    I would give a red card for that

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      For what?

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      that's why you're not a ref 😉

  15. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Deserved a red. Football rules should catch up with rugby rules

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

    herrera lol

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

    Doosra, would u carry Herrera off the pitch please?

  18. DLL18
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Barkley should've been off there

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

      No

      1. DLL18
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        It was just a cynical foul that happens every game. No need to kick out at him like a k**bhead.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

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

      Herrera play acting like he's in La Liga or something. Embarrassing.

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

    Well my opinion of Herrera just went down a few notches.

  20. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Herrera you little rat

  21. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How does Barkley get the same punishment for Herrera there?

  22. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Herrera acting like an idiot.

    1. Psychos got ya number
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Worked though. Stopped an attack and wound Barkley up so much he got booked as well

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Indeed. Very embarrasing for him though.

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I thought Barley was was gonna kick him while he was on the floor 😀

    3. okiwatevs
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Eh what?

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

    Easy Dave

  24. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    To be fair to Lukaku, he puts in a hell of a shift even when his finishing is lacking

  25. okiwatevs
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Great defensive work by Herrera. Obviously worth the YC

  26. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    MARTIAL GOAAAAAAALLL!!!!!!

  27. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Herrera's tackle no worse than your average tactical foul, just employed by a smaller man who needed to hold on a bit longer to make it effective.

    Had Rooney done that, it would be heralded as smart play by the captain.

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

      It's not the foul, it's the cringeworthy play acting afterwards.

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

    Probably gonna keep Martial for the DGW

  29. Slam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So maybe I should get rid of this Lukaku lad

  30. Psychos got ya number
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Extraordinary finish to this game!