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13 December 2016 3630 comments
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The December schedule now picks up pace as Tuesday evening treats Fantasy managers to the first two matches of Gameweek 16.

All eyes will be on Alexis Sanchez as Arsenal make their way to Goodison.

The Chilean has already delivered 10+ points hauls on four occasions away from the Emirates and faces a defence that’s managed a single clean sheet in 11.

Both Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil were in the goals at home to Stoke and Saturday and have the chance to stake a claim as a double-up option alongside their more explosive team-mate.

For the Toffees, Romelu Lukaku returned to form with a brace away to Watford last weekend and looks the man most likely to break down a Gunners rearguard that’s kept out their opponents in only one of the last eight Gameweeks.

Bournemouth entertain a resurgent Leicester in the other 7.45pm kick-off.

Fantasy interest in Jamie Vardy is on the rise after his stunning hat-trick at home to Man City ended a 10-Gameweek goalless drought.

If Claudio Ranieri’s men can take advantage of a Cherries defence that’s conceded three times in each of the last three Gameweeks, more investment could come their way ahead of some decent upcoming fixtures.

The home side will be buoyed by the numbers too, though.

Having conceded 18 times in seven road trips, Leicester’s defence has been anything but resilient – only Crystal Palace (19) have shipped more away goals.

Callum Wilson drops to the bench despite netting against Arsenal and Liverpool over the last three Gameweeks. Steve Cook, Nathan Ake and Charlie Daniels boast plenty of goal threat from the back, though – all three have netted twice already this season.

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  1. Team Cruel
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Everton 2-1 Arsenal

    2x Sanchez OG
    Walcott

    1. French Gooner
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      u 'avin a laugh m8 ?

      1. Team Cruel
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Forgot to mention Sanchez RC

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      someones desperate for the first post

      1. Team Cruel
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        OMG Bemba

    3. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Take it you didn't pass maths at school?

        1. Team Cruel
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          Take it you don't know what OG stands for?

        2. Coaly
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          You not pass English?

        3. The Bandit
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          9 years, 2 months ago

          Awkward 🙂

    4. French Gooner
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      COYG

    5. dhamphiir
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      Sanchez scoring brace will be lovely

      1. Paul
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Absolutely

    6. PvA
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      KABOUL FLAGGED AGAIN WTF HE HASN'T EVEN PLAYED

    7. bojack
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio Conte settles down with a glass of red and Lukaku (c).

      1. Olivier Bernards watch
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        I love this image

      2. Sharpe Shuffle
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        I picture him with a few cans of strong white cider

    8. Atimis
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Saw prices rises on fix - the movement is crazy !!

      1. Djerbil
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        people panicking as they have forgot deadline

    9. Arteta
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      COYG!

      1. El-Kloppico
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        With a CS hopefully 🙂

    10. PvA
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      That flag is a joke, why the hell did I get Kaboul?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        yeah, why did you get kaboul?

      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        The joke was getting Kaboul

      3. Sharpe Shuffle
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Don't worry, everyone's in the same boat. We all got Kaboul too

    11. sminkypinky
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking limited minutes on Sanch this week. Theo too probably.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe after they've both scored and the game is wrapped up.

        Sanchez gets upset if he gets subbed though

    12. MrMaverick
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      in b4 the theo hatty

      1. Paul
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        this

    13. Paul
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      COYG!!

    14. Syd.
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Midweek PL Football

      🙂 🙂 🙂

      1. L'Aeroplanino
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        happy days

    15. Knowledgeable meerkat
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ridiculous that Arsenal aren't allowed to play in red

    16. Jake Donahue
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Might even avoid the games tomorrow and enjoy MOTD

      1. Syd.
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        I usually fall asleep during MOTD

        1. Jake Donahue
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          But have you ever watched it without knowing the scores?

      2. TOPCAT1960
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        Watched MOTD back in 2011 without knowing the scores, when my team Birmingham were relegated to a Spurs Pavlyuchenko goal in the final seconds. Absolutley gutted at the time and vowed never again. But the blues never had that situation since so hey ho !

    17. El-Kloppico
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      McCarthy saying Hi to Xhaka

    18. PvA
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      Squawka Football ‏@Squawka 4m4 minutes ago
      Alexis Sanchez has created more chances away from home (21) than any other player in the Premier League this season.

      Danger man.

      I predict a Sanchez goal and assist + 3 bonus points

      1. Bubz
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        I predict him creating 3 chances for Walcott's hat trick

    19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      What a dreadful corner from Barkley

    20. KUNingas
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino + Lovren -> Valencia + 8.8?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe in 26 hours.

      2. Paul
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just watch the game first!!!

    21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez loves an away game

      1. Grand Thibauto
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wow the sheer optimism coming from you

    22. the Penman
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      There's something about a game of football between The Red Team and The Blue Team. Almost like a Platonic Ideal of a football match.

      Why, why, why deny us that, ridiculous shirt combinations of the PL?

    23. Hurricane Gilbert
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley is so ugly, looking like Rooney when he was a newborn

      1. greghammer95
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        He's got that scouse look.

      2. DF
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Nice.
        Funny.

      3. George Sillett
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        But he may grow up to look as good as Rooney now.

    24. Bubz
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why do pundits always talk about the Everton crowd getting behind them and being a hard place to go? They are always near silent whenever I watch Everton

    25. Bleach †
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      Should I ditch Firmino today before the price fall?

      1. Grand Thibauto
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        For? Eriksen/Payet has already lost half of their appeal for you as they will be missing out one of their good fixtures if you get rid now.

        1. Bleach †
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          True, was thinking to Lallana to allow funds elsewhere, but I dont know..

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      1. Bubz
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        ?

        1. The Bandit
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          Lol, I wasn't going near that link 😀

          1. Bleach †
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            What did I miss? 😀 😀

    27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      Ozil over

      1. Syd.
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        The BBC is looking somebody to take over the live text updates

    28. Shultan
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is this going to be the match arsenal finaly keep a clean sheet?
      I sold koscielny so I fully expect them to

    29. Syd.
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      1 point from 1 🙂

      1. Grand Thibauto
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Pre Baps?

    30. Jake Donahue
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sitting third in my ML and everyone apart from me in the top 13 has the armband on Kane.......I don't even own him

    31. Hybrid.power
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think this is the first game I've watched all season

      1. Dr Dream
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        9 years, 2 months ago

        Crikey It's not even the first game I've watched today.

    32. Bruno Bruno!!
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      9 years, 2 months ago

      really worried the way everton have started, hoping they can find their composure