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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
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Everton are hopeless.

  2. Fi_fpl addict
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Never saw 6 goals coming in nor wat game

    1. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I had under 2.5 goals haha - not the best call

      1. Fi_fpl addict
        10 years, 6 months ago

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

  3. TheTinman
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What is Defoe doing......

    1. FPLEL
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Waiting for a pull back.

      1. TheTinman
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He stopped

  4. Jay_
    10 years, 6 months ago

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

  5. Bubz
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Need to sell Lukaku

  6. Red Devil Swede
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Defoe will score.

  7. Les Bleus
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Everton are the ones that deserved to be relegated.

  8. The_Socca_Philosopha
    10 years, 6 months ago

    All these Norwhich goals when it's all for naught

  9. Richd
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Khazri assist given!

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Shouldn't be

  10. Fi_fpl addict
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sun cleanie please

  11. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    The goals are FLYING IN!!!!!!

  12. Bellerinmondo
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez sacked yet?

    1. Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 6 months ago

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

  13. Celt Abroad
    10 years, 6 months ago

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

  14. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please please, just one Everton goal...

  15. davies
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is that a Robles save for that 3rd goal?

  16. TheTinman
    10 years, 6 months ago

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

  17. Cov
    10 years, 6 months ago

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

  18. Every Dog Has Its Day
    10 years, 6 months ago

    You lads reckon Martinez will get sacked?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      yep

    2. The_Socca_Philosopha
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, unless they want more of the same next season

    3. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 6 months ago

      For sure

    4. HamezMace
      10 years, 6 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
        10 years, 6 months ago

        David Moyes says Hi

  19. Chucky
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Come on Deeney.1 more please

  20. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez is a goner

  21. HamezMace
    10 years, 6 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

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Surely Defoe has to bag one here?

  23. The_Socca_Philosopha
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Apparently Everton are the new whipping boys

  24. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This is a nightmare

    Need Pool to turn up

  25. Bellerinmondo
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Come on PVA. Brace incoming!

    1. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hattie!

  26. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Odds on Sunderland for the title anyone?

    1. davies
      10 years, 6 months ago

      5000/1

      Oh no...

    2. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Spooky

  27. Captain Blanks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sunderland pl champs 2016/17? 😉

  28. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

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

    1. Royal5
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Stones world class

  29. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Own Redmond and Defoe

    No Hazard and PVA 🙄

    The season of swings and roundabouts ....

    1. Essan
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Own Hazard and PVA

      No Redmond or Defoe ....

      Swings and roundabouts!

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Own Hazard and Defoe

        No Redmond and PVA

        Swings and roundabouts indeed!

  30. THE Wild Rover
    10 years, 6 months ago

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