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. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My hearth literally stopped when Kaku hit the post

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *bar

      Put more wood on

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

      Add more coal.

  2. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lolkaku, thinks he's Kone 😀

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

    mirallas chips keeper inches wide of the goal

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

    Sunderland suddenly can't be bothered to defend

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not many teams bother playing after the final whistle. 😉

  5. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      And Mirralas lob just wide

      PHHEEWWWW

    • KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      HUHHH

    • Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well well. Congratulations Sunderland!

    • TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe could have had 10 tonight.... 🙁

    • sillyhilly69
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe could have had 8 tonight

      1. Fi_fpl addict
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So unlucky not to , oh well

    • Fi_fpl addict
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mannone to get bonus over PVA

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe could have had it allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

      Rolling in the deeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-e-eeeeeeeeeeeep

    • FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mirralas too. Damn this Kevin

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        We need to talk about him.

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

      How did Luk miss that!!???

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku could have had 1 tonight

    • KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So we're going down. At least I'm doing well in FPL because of this. Good night peeps.

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

      Congrats Sunderland!

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

      PVA to get winning goal bonus points added.

    • Fred54
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      PVA a GW 33 WC purchase. Wa-hey!

    • Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If ever you had the impression that Lukaku was a) overpriced b) out of confidence c) out of luck then that miss shows it all

    • Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      well done PVA

    • BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at 128 post BAPS. With Defoe as TC this could have been an all-timer of a week.

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

        Amazing. Well done

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks. But this was SO close to being amazing. Still, with PVA, Hazard, Deeney, and Defoe as my four players tonight, it's hard to complain 🙂

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

        What on earth

    • FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Double cs get innnn!! PVA and Don Vitto you are my heroes!!!

    • RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fantasy football really doesn't want me to beat my rival :') :') . Needed that CS to go, htf did Lukaku miss that. Screw FPL, screw Everton. I'm off to cry in the corner. By all :'(

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

        Feel your pain. In the exact same position.

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

      Instead of a 1-pointer injury, PVA owners get a 12/13 pointer from PVA 🙄

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Long time PVA owner. I triple captained Carroll. Take your rolly eyes elsewhere.

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

      Pva is a beast

    • DaveZubie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Final whistle thankfully, those points for PvA allow me to lead my mini-league.

    • TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku could have..... Nevermind

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

      God, how many goals do you think Defoe could have had tonight?

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

        17

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        None

      3. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        18

    • Jay_
        10 years, 1 month ago

        PVA a doubt for Sunday, was playing on painkillers

      • Ten Season Wonder
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Any of these boys in the bonus? if so how many? (I know first two have)

        PvA
        Hazard
        Defoe
        Sturridge
        Firmino

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

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