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17 May 2015 2523 comments
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All eyes will be on Arsenal this afternoon, with the Gunners travelling to Old Trafford in the first of their double Gameweek fixtures. Meanwhile, Man City look to strengthen their hold on second place when they lock horns with Swansea at the Liberty in the earlier lunchtime kick off.

Swansea face a tough task trying to contain the league’s form forward, Sergio Aguero, when the Sky Blues pay a visit. The Argentinian marksman boasts eight goals in five starts for City, having registered a hat-trick and two assists last time out. David Silva has also delivered strong Fantasy returns in recent weeks, notching one goal and three assists in his last two starts. However, Garry Monk’s may just have an ace of their own up their sleeves, with leading striker Bafetimbi Gomis scoring a dramatic late winner on his return from injury against Arsenal. The former Lyon marksman tallied four goals in as many appearances and will threaten a City defence seeking their fourth shut-out in five Gameweeks.

Manchester United recovered from a three-match losing streak last weekend, recording a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Juan Mata (four goals in seven) and Marouane Fellaini (three goals in eight) account for the Red Devils’ only two goals in the past four Gameweeks, in light of Wayne Rooney failing to net in five. Olivier Giroud is experiencing a similar downturn in form for visitors Arsenal – having drawn blanks in four consecutive matches; Alexis Sanchez has partly compensated for Giroud’s demise, with three goals in five starts. Meanwhile, Aaron Ramsey has been the North Londoners’ most consistent player of late, delivering attacking returns in four of his previous seven outings. The Welshman is a slight injury doubt going into today’s encounter, with Fantasy managers eagerly anticipating Arsene Wenger’s teatime teamsheet.

  1. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Fergie time

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fergie time likely to go against United today though, only one team look like scoring

  2. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Flamini starts off with his usual awful pass

  3. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud on -1 in UFPL 😀

  4. Numb
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A draw is enough for Arse

    1. Nobodinho
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yup

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Will still finish 3rd ifnthey lose

  5. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez confirmed for a Sunderland start then.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not if hes injured

    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Probably dropped.

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I could have confirmed that on Friday.

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        :=)

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Is that a hitler smiley?

    4. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Just because he is subbed off on 89 mins doesn't mean he is guaranteed to start the next game 😀

  6. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Come on, Kos

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      CS gone.

      1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Was desperately hoping for a headed goal from that free kick.

  7. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How much injury time?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      5

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez got injured?

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        no

  8. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya to Chelsea? Would be good signing for them.

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      umm no

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Well there has been some serious rumors lately

        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          *stupid rumours.

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Too lazy

    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner to Madrid.

    4. Kerz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Matic is better

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        agree but would probably be sub player

    5. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Too high maintenance. Only turns it on when he feels like it and gets the cigar out after any kind of success.

  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I wonder whether Sanchez will start against Sunderland.

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No need to wonder.

  10. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid 8.1 or less for GW38? Need to ditch Eriksen who looks disinterested.

    Adam, Puncheon or someone else?

    1. bacary lasagna
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez

  11. Debauchy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Will take this draw and run. Cmon Arsenal , nothing silly now pse

  12. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    @ Numb

    wasn't ballsy

    just bored

    had the armband on Sanchez until I found out I wasn't in the starting lineup for Australia in the cricket thingie and then just through caution to the wind for fun... much like my chances of avoiding relegation in Fantrax (in the wind)

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fair enough!

  13. Jay_
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Was the average before today's games and how many points do you reckon it went up to tonight ?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It was 16.

    • Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Over?

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        30 ticks

      2. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Christ.

    • Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like Arsenal have a 3rd place trophy this season then.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        O . O

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        FA Cup

    • ralfb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fellaine or jones for henderson?

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Entertaining 1-1

      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Great for my bets Arse above MU

    • Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud could of played Theo in there but was slowboating.

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What?

    • RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      well that sucked balls... in more ways than one

    • Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yessssssssss thank you Wally

    • Bod
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez captain fail (so far...)

      1. Exeter Gently
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        its not a fail if you can write 'so far'

    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      That was boring

      1. Delhidynamo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Don't worry. Barca about to go on and take care of entertainment

      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Was as a game yes, But with some big bets on finishing position , delighted

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          This is true. Arsenal happy with 3rd

    • Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud on -1 in UFPL with 3 big chances missed 🙂

    • Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Baps (old style)

      Young 3
      Ramsey 2
      Herrera 1

    • icywrists23
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      boring match ...now lets watch some barca vs madrid

    • the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This was always the bonus game. It's two free points for most Arsenal players, before they play Sunderland. Quit your complaining.

      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yep

      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Arse will break free , needed that point

        1. Exeter Gently
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          +1

    • Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      For the optimists...

      The Arsenal players you don't own failed!

      1. Bod
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What about Walcott?

    • Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pva more pts than sanchez (c) kosc giroud combined so far...

    • Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsey best Arsenal player my arse!

      Koscielny by a million miles!

      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Kos , very special boy , agree

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Settle down

        It was only Gary Nevilles opinion

        1. Robben Mee Blind
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks Gary- that'll be 5 bonus points for Ramsey in the Sky game then 🙂

      3. Exeter Gently
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        wilshere looking lively too, good to see. if only his ankles weren't made of glass

    • JayBomb
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Will Caz start next game or is he under threat from Wilshere?

      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Will start . Sun at home , a little different