Dugout Discussion
10 May 2016 2270 comments
Paul Paul
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Tuesday evening treats us to just a single head-to-head as West Ham host Man United in the final league fixture to take place at the Boleyn Ground. The outcome of this evening’s match could have significant repercussions in the race for European places, with the visitors requiring a win to leapfrog neighbours City in the race for fourth spot and Champions League football.

Delving into the attacking data, the numbers bode well for both teams tonight. In terms of overall attempts across their respective last four, both West Ham (70) and United (65) sit amongst the top five, with the Hammers bettering their visitors by 42 shots inside the box to 35. Indeed, Slaven Bilic’s side have produced more than double the number of big chances (13 to six) than the Red Devils, which bodes well for their chances of bouncing back from Saturday’s disastrous home defeat at the hands of Swansea.

Looking at the defensive numbers, though, United’s defence have conceded just 24 shots inside the box over the same time frame – only Newcastle (17) have managed less. Whilst the Red Devils’ recent resilience is summed up by just one goal against – compared to their hosts’ seven strikes conceded – it’s somewhat surprising to see that Bilic’s side have allowed the opposition only four more efforts (28) from close-range than their visitors ahead of tonight’s encounter.

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

    ANDYYYYY O MD GG

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

    Here we go 😎

  3. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Free kick for Payet. COME ON!

  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    and so it continues................the torrent of crap that is this season 🙁

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

    I don't normally mind yellow cards but that Carroll tackle really annoyed me.

  6. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A Carroll red would round the gw off nicely wouldn't it?

  7. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet FK

      Danger zone

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

      This game sums up this season perfectly

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

        It does.

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Carroll booked.

      Just gets better.

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet, you need to score this. Thanks.

    • Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      truly comical now

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet goal incoming

    • Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What are the effective ownerships for Payet and Carroll this week? Either over 100%

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

        Ineffective ownership more like

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

          Well there is that!

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Come on Payet free kick

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

        Nothing to see here

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

      Carroll looking tired now

    • The_Socca_Philosopha
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      LVG, please take Herrera off!

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks for delete button

    • FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Feccckkking Martial saving Andy's goal 🙁

    • Tangerine
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      PLEASE PAYET

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet with a conversion

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

      Conversion!!!!

    • Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      🙁

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Take him off!!!

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not gonna happen for Payet tonight.

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nice one Dimi. 🙁

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

      hows Herrera not been booked yet

    • The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What was I thinking when I TC Carroll

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

        You'd been sipping the looney juice

    • FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great effort from Payet

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Phrw

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

      Payet overrated