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

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

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

    Take a bow Lukaku

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

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

      😆

      His confidence has completely vanished

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mikes Madar or Ibrahima Bakayoko come to mind.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Mikel Madar

  3. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cracking game this.

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

      Which is surprising as Utd are playing

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hahaha. United man here but I agree actually. 😀

  4. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Deulofeu sounds like an air refreshener

    a breath of fresh air

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ban..

    2. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Be gone.

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

    Is that Big Ron At, back as the summariser?

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

    finally..

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

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

  9. v12w12
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think this is worth a -8?

    Pelle - Aguero
    Martial - Defoe
    KDB- payet

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

    MOTM taken off four minutes from extra time? 😕

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

      Man Utds MOTM is still on 🙂

      Lukaku

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

        Good point

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

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

    1. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      LVG would agree

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

    Herrera, absurd.

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

      Great tactical foul.

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

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

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

          Oh, I agree. He should be shot.

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

    Smart foul Ander son

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

      Anderson went years ago 😉

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

        🙂

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

    I would give a red card for that

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      For what?

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

      that's why you're not a ref 😉

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

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

  16. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    herrera lol

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

    Doosra, would u carry Herrera off the pitch please?

  18. DLL18
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Barkley should've been off there

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

      No

      1. DLL18
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

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

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

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

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

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

    Herrera you little rat

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

    How does Barkley get the same punishment for Herrera there?

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

    Herrera acting like an idiot.

    1. Psychos got ya number
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

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

        Indeed. Very embarrasing for him though.

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

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

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

      Eh what?

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

    Easy Dave

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

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

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

    Great defensive work by Herrera. Obviously worth the YC

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

    MARTIAL GOAAAAAAALLL!!!!!!

  27. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month 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
      10 years, 1 month ago

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

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

    Probably gonna keep Martial for the DGW

  29. Slam
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So maybe I should get rid of this Lukaku lad

  30. Psychos got ya number
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Extraordinary finish to this game!