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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. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I know Deeney scored twice but 66 BPS is massive

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

      2 goals = 48 BPS
      60 min. = 9 BPS

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Most strikers get minus bps

    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Clear pen not given for Swansea.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Good

        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not for me. Played Siggy, benched Targett.

        1. Huddersfield
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Benched Siggy , played Forster

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        This

  2. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    PLEEEAASSEEE LUKAKUUUU

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Never bench, never captain.

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Lol

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Should have banched him.

  3. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What just happened?!

    https://vine.co/v/inugeYYQapa

    1. Takun
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      its like me play fifa on legendary and the keeper saves everything

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bruce Almighty. 🙁

      The AntiClough ...

  4. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Sold Payet for Alexis last week instead of doing Gosling to Firmino. Not good. 🙁

  5. Viper
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku captainers (like myself) are going to be destroyed by Aguero tomorrow..

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      no you wont, Spurs are tight

      1. Alittude
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        they will concede though

        1. Arctic monkeys
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Not a sure thing.

    2. KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lets hope that finally teaches us a lesson.

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      True

    4. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      im pretty upset about that. the plan was always lukaku out after this week but the captain this week was his last hoorah and he let me down hard. on another day it could have been great, barkley missed a pretty easy lukaku assist and then stole (and missed) a header from lukaku in the 6 yard box.

  6. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Moses is so starting next game. Would it be for Antonio though ?

  7. Alittude
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    wish i knew dawson was fit would have played him

    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      you were scared he would only play 10 min or something?

      1. Alittude
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        just wasn't sure of his situation

    2. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I sold him for Azpi

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Need goals from Hennessy and Francis asap.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      They are due tbf

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      🙂

      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        guess you were right about Forster. Ugh 🙁

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Have him and VvD today 🙂
          Ivan and Azpi to come

          1. 420king
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            wow, just your defenders will beat my total score 😀

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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              9 years, 11 months ago

              We'll see, I don't want to jinx it... 🙂

              1. 420king
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                well good luck! 🙂

                atleast my team will be better next week when you have 4 guys playing eachother in a 1-1 game 😛

  9. Syd.
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Crystal Palace wheels have truly fallen off

  10. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hopefully Kun can return something decent tomorrow!

  11. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cabaye post

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

    Arter yellow card

  13. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Moved the armband from Payet to Mahrez yesterday, still happy! 🙂

    1. AlvaroS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't be

    2. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      lol i dont know if happy is the right word. i had payet vice and lukaku captain, definitely not happy

  14. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Emenike fail

  15. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Awful awful miss by Emenike at West Ham. Terrible striker.

  16. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    remember last gw where lukaku sellers were lolled.

  17. AlvaroS
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    25 from 3, Sanchez (c) to come... Looking good, kiss me

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      F off

  18. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gutted about Cedric

    • Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Evans sat last on my bench laughing at me. 🙁

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        ?

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh he played 😮

      3. JayBomb
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Me too

    • TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You were meant to wait a week, Payet...

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Norwich...

    • Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Despite Lingard fail, I did captain Payet, so not all bad

    • 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      5 minutes of added time at Everton

      1. faver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        ANY chance of goal? At least Everton is trying?

    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why didn't I buy VVD?

    • Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Payet FK

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So annoyed at Lukaku. Haven't got a captaincy right in ages

    • Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Were Man United really bad today?

    • siweltrebor87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      15 points from 4 players as it stands

    • Chucky
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing for Ighalo WTH

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Good