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6 November 2016 1059 comments
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We have five matches still to savour this Sunday before the third international break of the season is upon us.

First up, there’s the small matter of a north London derby at the Emirates as Arsenal take on goal-shy Tottenham Hotspur.

Alexis Sanchez looks for a fourth double-figure haul of the season after last week’s brace at Sunderland, whilst the Gunners are boosted by the return of Theo Walcott.

Subject to more transfers out than any player last week, Walcott has netted four of his five goals at the Emirates this season.

Spurs, meanwhile, wasted no time in recalling the fit-again Harry Kane to the first XI as they look to improve a recent that’s harvested a mere three goals in their last six in all competitions.

Arsenal have been solid at the back in front of their own fans, though, chalking up five clean sheets in the previous six Emirates fixtures.

Their prospects are boosted further by the return of first-choice full-backs Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal, who, like Walcott, have shrugged off minor injuries in times for today’s derby.

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

    Jose has absolutely lost his mind. Seriously these random lineups are getting embarrassing

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

      Agree. He still doesn't know his best XI.

      The weird thing is that if United do win, Jose will look like a genius 😛

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

        Look like a genius for beating Swansea? 😆

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

          😉

          United have lost the last 2 at the Liberty if memory serves me right

      2. GinjaWhinja
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No he won't. Not sure he'll look like a genius for a long while now. He is expected to win with that much talent at his disposal and fielding a makeshift 11 like that will not do him any favours. I'm a CFC man and I love the guy but he is losing the plot.

        That team looks horribly imbalanced and has no width.

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

          Agree. Seems like a roulette formation everytime United plays.

    2. OLEgend
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think all those what happened was a planned move by him and Roman to knock United of our perch

    3. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's very dodgy. Same with LVG, the lineup is changing every week.

  2. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it mad to go without Arsenal cover?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard or KdB are the only ones who can keep up with Sanchez if that's what you're wondering. But with Pep you never know who'll get benched.

    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures look good, they scored 4 goals last week.

  3. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Martial must be counting the days until he can leave that madhouse. What a waste of a decent talent.

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty good fixtures, esp 13-15.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Reply fail to Dusan, wow.

      2. Ziro
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So he changed mind and staying for those fixtures then?

        1. Ziro
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Replied to a reply-fail. 🙁

          1. tm245
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Our replies are mirroring his United career.

    2. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Martial is his own worst enemy at the moment. The crap that went down with his ex and this new chick aren't doing him any good.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        What happened? No idea about his personal issues.

      2. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Jeezus! How well do you know the kid?!

  4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane and Costa up front in 3-5-2 WC?

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

      What about that Argentinian guy?

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Marcus rojo hasn't convinced me enough for that to be honest

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Costa and Kun?

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

          Prefer that

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me.

    3. GinjaWhinja
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs haven't scored from open play in 6 matches now.

      1. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The Kane theory.

  5. KJT123
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chances of Johnny Evans not starting for WBA?

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      0%

  6. Ziro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What is the average age of this United side? 😆

    1. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      76

    2. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jose likes his players like he likes his woman.

      Old, sweaty and loose.

  7. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This Sanchez firesale is a bit ridiculous if you ask me.

    1. talarfon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal had a fantastic run of fixtures where Sanchez was a prime captiancy candidate most weeks. That run is now over and with Liverpool still firing there aren't many alternatives to move on to Chelsea assets, who can't really be ignored.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure the nice run of fixtures is over.

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Let them sell I say. Walcott owners actually think he is nailed and will cover Sanchez.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Wally covering Sanchez is just deluded. Sorry Mark 😉

        2. talarfon
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Think Walcott has had his day - will be very prone to rotation now. Ozil and Sanchez the two options for Arsenal IMO. Personally going without either though at present

      • tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Let them chase. He got a brace a week ago.

      • Xenq
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Why? Has international break now which won't be easy, then travels to United. Costs a fortune. You could have Sanchez or Hazard+1.x mill to upgrade your 4th mid.

        1. Kroosin'
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He doesn't have international break every week. After United, Arsenal's fixtures are actually great.

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would like Mane, Coutinho and Holebas to score with a Firmino and Deeney blank. Too much to ask?

      1. GinjaWhinja
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Firmino won't score, he's playing no9.

        Deeney to not score against United? I actually think that's impossible when I look at United's line-up.

        1. Somalion
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I guarantee you Deeney won't be scoring against United today

        2. abk
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Siggy will score vs Manchester Utd. 🙂

        3. GinjaWhinja
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Oops. Watford playing Pool, d'oh! Yes too much from one game haha.

    4. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      GW has headed south since the Kun yellow and City conceding

    5. andymck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would it be stupid to go Sanchez and Williams > Hazard and Alonso for a -4?

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Keep Williams for Swansea then do that move next week

        1. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Fair shout tbh

      2. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Like it

      3. GinjaWhinja
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hard to argue with it. But you should have done it last night and you would have saved 0.2

        1. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Eh, not a fan of mid GW transfers when they havent even played yet.

        2. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          You'll look silly even with Hazard in your team if your team guys suffer injuries during the international break.

      4. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        yes

      5. twoplustwo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah man, you need both

      6. talarfon
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        seems OK to me. Though I'd be tempted to wait out the international fixtures as it seems you could afford even with price swings

    6. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I have hazard

      A) Pedro and Austin
      B) wally and gray

      1. GinjaWhinja
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

        1. Jonny Sutt
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Pedro hazard payet firminho Allen
          Aguero Austin lukaku

          How will that midfield and striker force look?

      2. talarfon
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A by a fair distance.

    7. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      At least Swansea don't have to worry about pace. From that line-up I can tell you exactly what Mourinho is thinking - let's play crosses into our mishitting striker and hope he puts them in.

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't hold your breath

    8. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wouldn't mind a nice parting gift from Firmino this GW.

        1. talarfon
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          good form. good fixtures. good price. I'd say he's in the top 5 mids right now and a good bet to start after IB

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Well he has gone for Hazard so I will only get this weeks points. Out better option in Pool attack and I have him also.

              1. Worzel Gummidge
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  *Cout

          2. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Mane(c)...here we go..

          3. Sandy Ravage
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            38 so far with Foster, Clyne, Lallana, Coutinho & Austin to come. I might finally break the 50 point barrier for the 1st time since GW 6.

          4. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            The way this gameweek is going, Watford are going to win to nil here

            1. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 1 month ago

                As long as Holebas scores and keeps a CS

            2. Old Guy
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              why lovren didnt play?

            3. Kitman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              And just where the hell is lovren!!

              1. Worzel Gummidge
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Trying to find the hotel room his wife is getting drilled by the landscape gardener.

              2. makaveli123
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Need three goals from Fletcher to keep the lead in my ML.

                1. Worzel Gummidge
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    Wouldn't mind a goal from him either. Coming in for Sterling.

                2. devils advocate
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Austin!!!!

                  Just took me above the average, lol.

                3. Jonny Sutt
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Why has Austin been dropping?

                4. Viprin
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Oh me cappo scored

                5. Total Foot 5
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Ffs..cout goal.. wanted to do the -4 dterling. For cout...didn't due to the MID fixture. Only to see the sterling not play. Sure lots here in same boat

                6. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  The return of Panti!

                7. GREENDREAMS11
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Where are the people who were moaning about Firmino 5 mins ago ?

                8. Total Foot 5
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Firmino. Naysayers...need a brace from him. T compensate for sterlings no show

                9. Chucky
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Went out at half time with my friends.Just came back to see that mane and Firmino have scored again 😀 JUhuuuuuuuuuuuuuu