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
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    ANDYYYYY O MD GG

  2. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Here we go 😎

  3. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Free kick for Payet. COME ON!

  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

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

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

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

  6. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

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

  7. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Payet FK

      Danger zone

    • Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This game sums up this season perfectly

      1. Monklane
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        It does.

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Carroll booked.

      Just gets better.

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Payet, you need to score this. Thanks.

    • Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      truly comical now

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Payet goal incoming

    • Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

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

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ineffective ownership more like

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Well there is that!

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Come on Payet free kick

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Nothing to see here

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

      Carroll looking tired now

    • The_Socca_Philosopha
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      LVG, please take Herrera off!

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Looks for delete button

    • FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Feccckkking Martial saving Andy's goal 🙁

    • Tangerine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      PLEASE PAYET

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Payet with a conversion

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Conversion!!!!

    • Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      🙁

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Take him off!!!

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not gonna happen for Payet tonight.

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nice one Dimi. 🙁

    • Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      hows Herrera not been booked yet

    • The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What was I thinking when I TC Carroll

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        You'd been sipping the looney juice

    • FudgyBadger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Great effort from Payet

    • Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Phrw

    • Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Payet overrated