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3 January 2017 5318 comments
Mark Mark
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Tuesday night treats us to three more matches as the festive schedule finally starts to wind up.

Bournemouth and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium in the 7.45pm kick-off, with Olivier Giroud looking to score for the third successive match – the Frenchman opened 2017 in style, thanks to his scorpion kick effort at home to Palace. He starts for the third successive outing this evening.

Second in our Gameweek 20 Captain Poll, Alexis Sanchez is looking for a fifth double-figure haul on his travels, yet faces a resilient Cherries rearguard that’s served up four clean sheets in front of their own supporters. Sanchez remains on the flank as a result of Giroud’s start but has fired in 17 attempts from that position in the last two Gameweeks – more than any other player.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha will look to take advantage of Swansea City’s dire defence in an 8pm kick-off at Selhurst Park.

The Belgian has the chance to play his way into consideration as the schedule turns in Palace’s favour, though Zaha owners will be searching for a way out after tonight’s fixture as he’s set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Finally, Stoke City entertain Watford in the other later match as Joe Allen and Etienne Capoue go head-to-head in the battle of the budget midfielders.

With the likes of Matt Phillips and Robert Snodgrass stepping up in form over Christmas, owners of both Allen (one goal since Gameweek 8) and Capoue (a single strike since Gameweek 5), will surely be considering their options over the FA Cup weekend break.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ake bossing Giroud. Chelsea fans must be loving it.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ake looks destined for the top, tidy tidy player

  2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Imagine Sanchez in a decent team. Shame

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      -----------------Ibra------------
      -Martial-----Mkhi-----Alexis
      ------Pogba------Modric------

      Utd attack next season 🙂

  3. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is Alonso set to start tomorrow or has there been no more news on it?

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you!

    1. FAT PANDA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He is starting sadly.

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        At least Phil didn't get any bonus 🙁

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Flag removed - all set

    3. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He'll start.

  4. Yome
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So Ramsey should move to the double pivot, Ox on the left with Sanchez behind Giroud?

  5. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hows Palace and stoke doing? This is dominated by arsenal chat

  6. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Well played Arsene , lull them in , time for a sting , oh yeah Scorpions

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

  7. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez body language: "why the heck am I playing for an average team vs Bournemouth?"

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      "Why aren't I playing for Bournemouth?"

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        😀

      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        His wage demands would mean he'd own the entire club after one season 🙂

    2. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      "Why am I being wasted way over here near the sideline"

  8. Jay_
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin YC

  9. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin on 0 points.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      now -1

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If his owners are lucky

  10. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellers yellow

    He is having a mare

  11. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin idiotic YC

  12. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin -1

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Unlucky Bellerin owners

  14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin booked... He's being eviscerated by fraser & daniels... Risk of red card

  15. Evasivo
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Off off off!

  16. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bulletin so bad today. Cue an assist.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      *Bellerin, obvs

  17. Crow
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    alexis C will hurt bad this gw.

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Oh brother.

  18. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    was between bellerin and baines, picked baines phew

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Me too

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      snap 🙂

  19. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Glad I didn't take an extra hit for Bellerin this GW.
    Thought their defence had turned a corner with 2 CS but I guess not.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Gabriel leaves and Mustafi comes in....

  20. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    That Bellerin wagon derailed quickly...

  21. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Amat more points than Bellerin atm.

  22. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Get Gabriel back in.

  23. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bournemouth look like they have 2x extra men

  24. Point-one short
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin yc

  25. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So Rose for Alonso in 2 gws bye Bellerin dream

  26. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    If I get another captain blank I'll be soooooo annoyed.

  27. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Coq better thanks...

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good to here.

      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Hear* Oh Dear

        1. Teahupo'o
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Oh dear, here.

  28. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I'm very close to doing a rage quit tonight!

  29. Red or Dead
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Holebas to...
    Baines
    Brunt
    McAuley
    Rose??

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rose

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chucky D

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Baines

    4. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Brunt

  30. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bellerin with -1 point.