Dugout Discussion
11 May 2016 1693 comments
Paul Paul
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Fantasy managers are treated to three more fixtures this evening as double Gameweek 37 comes to a potentially dramatic conclusion. First up in the earlier kick-offs, Norwich entertain Watford and Sunderland go head-to-head with Everton at the Stadium of Light as the battle to beat the drop intensifies.

After seeing off Chelsea on Saturday, Sam Allardyce’s men are in the driving seat as they look to seal top-flight survival for another season. The Black Cats have scored seven times in their previous four but, like their visitors, sit inside the bottom five for attempts inside the box over that period, with 24 to the Toffees’ mere 16, which is joint-bottom along with Palace.

In terms of defensive data, though, Sunderland have every reason for optimism tonight. Everton have allowed their opponents a massive 63 shots inside the box in the previous four – that’s at least 19 more than any side and almost double their hosts’ 32.

Four points behind the Black Cats with two matches remaining, Norwich are in need of a miracle. The Canaries are the only side that have failed to find the net in their last quartet of league fixtures, though the defensive numbers on offer from visitors Watford afford Alex Neil’s side a degree of hope – the Hornets sit second-bottom for shots conceded inside the box (44).

In the later kick-off, Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head at Anfield. Despite making numerous alterations to his recent team sheets as a result of Europa League exertions, Jurgen Klopp’s side still lead the way for attempts on goal over their last four – a total of 80 is some distance ahead of their visitors’ 49. Furthermore, the Merseysiders also better the Blues for efforts in the box (41 to 33) as they look to clinch victory in their final Anfield fixture of the season.

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  1. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard running the baps show too.

  2. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Watching replay of kone goal. Can't tell who the assister is

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      M'Villa

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      So I guess fpl is right !

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

      Wishful thinking for PVA then

  3. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would love a PVA 15 pointer this evening

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

      Yeah!! And a firmino goal would be nice

  4. Pards Against Humanity
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Having one of those "Midas touch" weeks. Defoe such good value, and great for Sunderland!

  5. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    who to start at the weekend?

    Hazard or Mahrez

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Both. Should be goals.

  6. ChameLeon Best
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    If things stay like this it'll be a 120+ week and into the top 10 OR.
    Shame I'm a Liverpool fan but it's for the greater good

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

      Wow well done. Hoping for top 1k here

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I have Hazard triple captain and prefer him to do nothing because real life > fantasy.

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

        At this stage of the season with tight cash MLs. Fantasy over reality for me at the moment 🙂

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

          Also everton fan so given up on reality for this season. Come on FPL!

      2. ChameLeon Best
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        From Liverpool point of view I'm just hoping for no injuries.
        Prem league season is over me, so focusing on my own league position.

  7. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    The right players scoring just before the Scoutcast.

    1. Fi_fpl addict
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Choices vindicated alround I expect

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What do you have so far ?

    3. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Good, it always sounds better when you aren't miserable 🙂

  8. La Roja
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Klopp is fuming

  9. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool are a good team, so migs looks out of place

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

    Everton have to score. They just have to. I can't take a Sunderland clean sheet 😕

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

      ^^

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Request denied

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I backed BTTS in all 3 games tonight so want a Everton goal too

    4. The_Socca_Philosopha
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This, pleeeaasssee

    5. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Only if is's Baines please (PVA, Defoe and Baines here)

  11. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Much better from my lot: PVA, Haz (c) and I'm sure Migs can pick up a save or four in the second half...

  12. Mr. Blonde
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard 15 pointer minimum incoming!

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

      please (TC)

      1. Mr. Blonde
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Me too - looking like a good call atm!

  13. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    One more each from Deeney and Haz. Maybe an assist from Fab.
    CS from PvA.

    Big ask?

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      too much

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I excluded Lukaku, didn't want to be greedy.

    2. Shultan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      & firminho

  14. Tiamani Warrior
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    PVA is a boss! straight into my team for next season

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe wait till Sunderland start winning in March/April againas they battle to avoid the drop

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Started with double Sunderland defence this season. Lolled at myself and shipped both by GW3

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

        Seems so long ago!

        1. Tiamani Warrior
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          hah yea old sebby Coates didnt serve me too well

  15. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Cmon Deeney,Kaku and Hazard

  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Top 10K average up 11 so far with baps.

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Good, Thanks, am about 20 ahead of that so far tonight then 🙂

  17. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Can YC

  18. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard is on fire

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

      looking good for euros fantasy, and next year!

  19. BullDogTevez
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So 30+ points sitting on my bench. The joy of planning for the DGW and not activating BB.

  20. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Emre Can't

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

      Soo hot-headed

  21. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I need: more deeney, more firmino, more lukaku and barkley, less hazard

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Your own fault for drafting Barkley

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

      How on earth did you end up with double Everton?

  22. The_Socca_Philosopha
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would appreciate a couple Everton goals just to make GW 38 more interesting. Can't see that happening tho

  23. wormface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Redmond captain!!!! Come on,

  24. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Projected rank...4 lol

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

      mother of god

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

    hazard essential next year?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lets see how he does in Euro first 🙂

    2. Fi_fpl addict
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Could be good value 9mil maybe

  26. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Getting fouled counts for bps right? In that case Hazard must have 500 bps

  27. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku hat trick please 🙁 bye bye Newcastle

  28. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Cant believe top 10k average atm is only 10.6 today

  29. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Barkely off Lennon on