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23 April 2016 2558 comments
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Owing to the handful of postponed fixtures, Saturday’s action culminates in a trio of mid-afternoon match-ups. With their double Gameweek 37 on the horizon, Liverpool will be under the closest scrutiny as they play host to Newcastle United.

The Reds have flourished as an attacking unit across their last four outings, ranking joint-top for goals (11), top for attempts (85), joint-second for shots inside the box (45) and top for shots on target (32). Moreover, they fashioned 10 more key passes (67) than the rest of the field. Ally this with the fact that the Magpies place top for goals conceded (39) in away clashes and Jurgen Klopp’s side could be set for another high-scoring performance.

Bournemouth look to avoid their third straight home loss as they welcome a Chelsea outfit that tasted defeat in their past two fixtures. The Cherries ranked joint-second-bottom for big chances (three) and third-bottom for shots on target (nine) across their last four outings, underlining their modest goal threat. Nonetheless, the Blues have conceded six goals and the joint-fourth-most big chances (seven) in their quartet of encounters, so they’re clearly susceptible at the back.

Southampton travel to face an Aston Villa unit that have lost their last nine fixtures. Those managers who who’ve recruited from Saints’ attack ahead of this favourable head-to-head will be slightly concerned that only four teams have recorded fewer goals on their travels (14) than the south-coast club. That being said, the Villains have been abysmal at home since the turn of the year, shipping 17 goals in five clashes at Villa Park.

  1. fab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    HELP!

    KDB --> Firmino or Payet or....? (got Sturridge)
    Sakho --> Smalling or Cresswell or...?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      See what happens in this week's games.

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wrong time

  2. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lovren injured would be the icing on the cake. Only player playing for me.

  3. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rayo 2-0 up!!!

  4. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Real Madrid 2-0 down...

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      They won 10-2 after being 2-1 down against Rayo at home. Still funny though.

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Surely he wont go off from a throat injury

  6. FudgyBadger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Sakho > Pva done

    1. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      why the rush? could break his leg tomorrow.

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's going to be a very popular transfer this week.

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lying?

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Sakho has been banned for sniffing coke or whatever and Pva dgw, no lie!!

  7. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Skrtel has hair.

  8. Fowler23
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Cisse doing his impression of Jet Li

  9. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ah p!ss off you baldy cretin

  10. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lovren coming back on.

  11. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Really need Gabriel to play and an Arsenal CS to save my GW.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Same. Dont think he will though

  12. Weeb Kakashi
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Do Southampton look like scoring?

    1. AlCapwnUK
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes

  13. AlCapwnUK
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Missed the line-ups.
    Is Pelle on the bench for Soton? Got Moreno first sub

    1. Relaxing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

      1. AlCapwnUK
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        cheers. not sure if I want him to come on

    2. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He will probably come on.

  14. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Long goal

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Assist?

      1. Sylas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Mane

    2. AlCapwnUK
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      J Rod?

    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      bruh

    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Short assist

      1. ARKANOIIDE
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        long goal short assist aaaaa i get it 🙂

      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

  15. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Madrid have scored 10 here previously, game on!

  16. boredjames
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Brighton heading to the Prem. The Palace games will be fun.

  17. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Why didn't I take that hit for long...

  18. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Captained the wrong Saint 🙂

  19. Shrimpy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle (c) 🙁

    1. ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Good, you trolled yourself for once Rom.

      1. Cake by the pound
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Indeed lol

  20. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mitro >
    a) Defoe
    b) Sturridge (-8 will need to get rid of KDB and I have Sakho)

  21. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Shane Long yes! 🙂

  22. Ziro Becomes One
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who was it before lineups saying he had both Long and Pellè

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Probably me

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nice punt

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks mate

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have both in draft league. Only Pelle in FPL

  23. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Should have got Long over Mane. Seems so obvious now 😀

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Got both. Captained Mane

  24. TheShinKicker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Oh yes Long!!!!

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Disgusting

  25. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    As the community champion, I have Bertrand and Long

    Scout Picks 😆

  26. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Long TC common score more..

    1. TheShinKicker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wow that was a ballsy move

    2. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Good luck!

  27. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Danny Graham goal machine 😎

  28. Trovsmash
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Praying for Pelle to get 30 mins in the second half..

  29. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Bertrand assist.

  30. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Already had Fabregas this season, might take a punt on Pedro.