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

    Defoe could have had at least 2 tonight.

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

    Odija-Ofoe wide

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

    fgs defoe

  4. Big Sum
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Defoe could have had 2 tonight

  5. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are lukaku owners keeping for the norwich match?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Might buy him 🙂

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

        really?

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    PVA winning goal baps to be added?

    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      its odd if his is considered the winning goal

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's the way it works though the decisive goal is the one that counts

  7. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe coulda had 6 tonight 😉

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe couldn't have had anything tonight.

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

      100 points and not a single player in the dream team 😎

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        well done

    • Ryan Naysmith
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Come on hazard morrrereewwww

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Stroke?

    • RÏɠBY
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      scoutcast tonight?

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        10 mins

    • Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe isn't even on pitch guys

    • Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      mannone world class save

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

        Not what I want to hear

    • TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe could have had 7 tonight

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

      Defoe could have scored a million goals tonight

    • TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mannone is a gun

    • Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Great save Manone from Mirallas

    • Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      lukaku smashes bar

    • FudgyBadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wtffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

    • Jay_
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lukaku bar 😀 phewwwwwww

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh fantastic Lukaku.

      • Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lukaku bar

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

        Ha.

      • TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lukaku off bar.

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

        Lukaku lol

      • Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I hate Lukaku so so so so so much. I will never own him again. Mark my words. Never. Again.

      • Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Defoe could had 9 tonight.

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

        Jesus

      • TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lukaku -_-

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

        Should just call him Bukaku, makes a mess of everything.

        1. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          HA!