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

    Everton are hopeless.

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

    Never saw 6 goals coming in nor wat game

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

      I had under 2.5 goals haha - not the best call

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

        I had on accy and even went safe with under 3.5 lol

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

    What is Defoe doing......

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

      Waiting for a pull back.

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

        He stopped

  4. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Everton lucky the season ends Sunday, another month they'd be gonners

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Need to sell Lukaku

    • Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Defoe will score.

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

      Everton are the ones that deserved to be relegated.

    • The_Socca_Philosopha
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      All these Norwhich goals when it's all for naught

    • Richd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Khazri assist given!

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

        Shouldn't be

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

      Sun cleanie please

    • Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The goals are FLYING IN!!!!!!

    • Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Martinez sacked yet?

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

        I think it would be merciful to sack him before the last home game

    • Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Agh. The scout cast and scout picks last week persuaded me to go with "goal threat" Russell Martin, over kone. Gutted.

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

      Please please, just one Everton goal...

    • davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is that a Robles save for that 3rd goal?

    • TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I said for years Newcastle should have signed Defoe. Little git has relegated us

    • Cov
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hope Kirchoff get subbed at 60... or maybe he can score as well? 🙂

    • Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You lads reckon Martinez will get sacked?

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

        yep

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

        Yes, unless they want more of the same next season

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

        For sure

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

        Everton do need to think about an alternative, but they need to be honest, they're not a top 6 team.

        Who's out there? Sanchez Flores?

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

          David Moyes says Hi

    • Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Come on Deeney.1 more please

    • Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Martinez is a goner

    • HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Someone needs to tell John Stones that sometimes it's okay to just get rid of the ball, such a shame he's not playing with an experienced partner or manager

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

      Surely Defoe has to bag one here?

    • The_Socca_Philosopha
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Apparently Everton are the new whipping boys

    • denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This is a nightmare

      Need Pool to turn up

    • Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Come on PVA. Brace incoming!

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

        Hattie!

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

      Odds on Sunderland for the title anyone?

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

        5000/1

        Oh no...

      2. Captain Blanks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Spooky

    • Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sunderland pl champs 2016/17? 😉

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

      Didnt Everton used to be a team that other teams mildly feared?

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

        Stones world class

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

      Own Redmond and Defoe

      No Hazard and PVA 🙄

      The season of swings and roundabouts ....

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

        Own Hazard and PVA

        No Redmond or Defoe ....

        Swings and roundabouts!

        1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Own Hazard and Defoe

          No Redmond and PVA

          Swings and roundabouts indeed!

    • The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Poor from Defoe, looked at Lino to see if he was offside instead of burying it and then looking