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13 February 2016 2396 comments
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The bulk of Saturday’s Premier League action comprises of five three o’clock kick-offs. Among that quintet of match-ups, Swansea’s home tie against Southampton is likely to be a competitive affair.

The Swans are unbeaten since Francesco Guidolin took the reins at the Liberty Stadium, bagging a win against Everton and two 1-1 draws. Although they recorded a solid tally of five goals across the previous four Gameweeks, the Welsh outfit ranked joint-second-bottom for big chances (two), so there is big scope for improvement in attacking areas. As for the Saints, they have registered clean sheets in their last five fixtures, which – when allied with their opponent’s underwhelming attack – suggests this could be a low-scoring contest.

Having secured back-to-back wins for the first time this term last Gameweek, Everton lock horns with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park. Only Tottenham Hotspur (11) have outscored the Toffees (10) since Gameweek 22, but no team mustered more big chances (13) during that window. Their chances of three successive shut-outs are bolstered by the fact that the Baggies have notched three blanks in their last four matches, ranking rock-bottom for shots on target (six).

Norwich City will look to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat when West Ham United make the trip to Carrow Road. The Canaries have flattered to deceive in all areas of the game of late, posting three blanks and conceding 13 goals (three more than any other side) over the last four Gameweeks. They’re pitted against a Hammers outfit that charted second for attempts (63) across that stretch and ranks fifth with regards to goals scored in away matches (18).

Bournemouth welcome a Stoke City outfit that’s been on the end of three straight 3-0 defeats. The Cherries emerged victorious in just one of their last four showdowns at the Vitality Stadium but will draw encouragement from the fact that the Potters have surrendered the most big chances (13) since Gameweek 22. Crystal Palace have suffered a similar spell to Mark Hughes’ men and will be desperate to dispel a dreadful run of form (winless in eight) when Watford pay a visit. The Eagles have just three goals to their name since Gameweek 18, yet the Hornets haven’t failed too much better having scored six over the same period.

  1. Kered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone know how I lost value on Ighalo when he was 6.3, SV was 6.2 before he dropped. After the drop his SV is now 6.1?

    Should he not be even at 6.2?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      You only make 0.1 for every 0.2. Since you bought him at 6.1, and now he's at 6.2, you can sell him for 6.1 because you haven't made 0.2 profit.

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Your Selling Price dropped from 6.2 to 6.1 when his Current Price dropped from 6.3 to 6.2

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I see, figured he wouldn't drop considering I lost value on him last time he dropped also

  2. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Lukaku's price will plummet given the blank, it's in two weeks, and his inevitable blank today.

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I hope so

  3. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I ask again.

    When will Fraser Forester next concede? He hasn't conceded since bloody March!

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Gonna get him for DeGea

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ayew sure?

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Ey

    3. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Slightly misleading stat, that.

    4. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      In August after he signs for us

      1. Studgie G
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        haha

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        lol

    5. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      U can't say since March because he didn't play the whole time it's like saying Edwin Van de sar is still such an amazing goalie he has not conceded in like 4 years

  4. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Not touching West Ham players again.They are full of shitee.Thank you Payet for nothing...

    1. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Keep calm. I've doubled up with Antonio

      1. Eden Azzzar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Snap

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Still 2nd half to go.

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I have to keep because of the blank next week. But he's probably gonzo after that. Probably for Firminho.

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      45 minutes to go.

  5. adidasOriginals
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Dullest 1st half of the season?

  6. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I mentioned Ade as a 2-3 gwk punt before and they said no thanks

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Stay away from they.

  7. Latchmere Wave Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Adnams Ghost ship

    Does ipa get any better?

  8. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Dionatan Teixeira is coming on for Muniesa ... and Josh King and Matt Ritchie are on for Bournemouth

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Butland gonna rack up some save points because King and Ritchie are poor at shooting

      Fine by me 😀

  9. Butthead
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    These gambling ads make out they're your mate doing you a favour. #mugsgame

  10. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Lee CY also on for Palace

    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Louie CK is better imo

  11. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    WBA should start to feel some tiredness from their 120min game midweek. Everton to score 2+

    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nah they did F all at midweek, I was there

  12. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Teixeira making his debut in the epl

  13. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    You just know Ighalo will score a lucky goal today

  14. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Luk to Vardy it is regardless of today

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Definitely.

  15. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Need a Barkley captain fail for my rival after his late brace the other week. Sorry for any FFS'ers who went with him!

    1. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'm not

  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Should have sold DDG for Butland/Forster 😕

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Shoulda coulda woulda

    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Captain Hindsight!!

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Defo.

      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nah 2 FTs are invaluable this week

      1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        A transfer is worth max 4 points by definition.

        So valuable = 4 points

  17. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Start of second half - Time for Ighalo to score an own goal 😎

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Who did you pick for your community picks

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I bet you didn't take my advice on Adebayor

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      How are your Scout Picks going?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        kak lol

        No goals/assists/CS

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Only 2 players done tho and one (Ayew) is playing

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          And Daniels

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            7 players left including triple Chelsea and double Liverpool

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Johnson injured

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Stoke defence in Crisis, Butland save points galore

  19. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    GJ injured

  20. ARKANOIIDE
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Talk about boring saturday - im watching SWA-SOU hoping for a 0-0 😀

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

      All about your outlook.

    2. Rake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      If you have both their defenders, it could be a good match for you. 😉

      1. ARKANOIIDE
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Forster and Williams.

  21. Diva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Glen Johnson receiving treatment.

  22. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Antonio owners: he's ok and playing. Let's keep on hoping for goal/assist!

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      WHU look crap

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Norwich playing really good today.

        1. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Mind your adverb.

    2. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      That's the spirit

  23. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Lukaku doing his best for West Brom defender owners, blocks shot that was heading on target

  24. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Lukaku not gonna score is he? Bloody Pulis defence

  25. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    France Try 🙁
    10-9

  26. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Not sure why some (c) Payet, played 120mins early this week and the guy is out of form also

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      fixture over form being the logic. Him being played out wide on the left restricting him, as well.

    2. FPL Mentor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Payet double figures now iminent.

    3. Carcetti
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He's playing Norwich lol

    4. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Some people on this site are regarded as authorities in this matter

  27. Diva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Looks like Bojan could come on for Johnson.

  28. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Trrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyy

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

      Wrong foruuuuuum

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Dial up af

  29. 420king
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Stoke 0-2

  30. Diva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Affelay scores

    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Walters assist.