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23 April 2016 2558 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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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. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard pile driver from outside the box.

    Another Fab assist.

  2. Clumsy Sakho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Forza must have broken, claiming Eden hazard scored a goal???

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

      I'm OK, but thanks for your concern.

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

    Anybody bringing in Hazard now didnt the manager say he was going to play youngsters from now till the end?

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

      Hazard is young.

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

        🙂

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He did and in true Chelsea style... he played 0.

  4. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    HAZAAAAAARD (TC)

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      For real?

  5. Hyperion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    HAZARD DGW BANDWAGON

  6. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea CS wipeout.

  7. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yesss Chelsea CS gone

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea CS gone

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard tuning up for Euros this summer?

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Long again

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

        Nevermind

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

        Disallowed

    • Fowler23
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Eden Bandwagon incoming

    • SANTACLAUS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      BALE! YES

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

      Well done Elphick owners.

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

      If thats a francis assist im gonna lose it

    • Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard finally scores

    • ARKANOIIDE
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hats down to the people who had the patience to stick with Moreno 🙂

    • SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Fabrezard in contention for a GW37 spot now?

    • Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Come on Ivanovic!

    • HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who is this Eden you speak of?

    • boredjames
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just know that if iget Moreno in then Klopp will start Flannagan

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Or else he will start taking drugs....

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

          lol. He is looking kind of fat of late.

    • Eskimooo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Bring mitro and shelvey on Rafa you absolute numpty

    • ralfb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Kdb to haz tc in gw 37 looks like an option now

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

      Monkey goal.

    • SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard essential

    • AlCapwnUK
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      All joking aside...Hazard is currently in my WC team

      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Eden Hazard becomes the 251st player to score a Premier League goal this season.

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

        #crassispermanent

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

        How is he on 2 goals in FPL?

        Scored against Arsenal apparently.

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

          That goal was rescinded

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

            Ah yes! I remember

          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Awarded an own goal to Chambers by the dubious goals panel

    • Relaxing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Elphick goal

    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I literally changed channel a minute ago from Chelsea to Liverpool and there's been 2 goals... Unbelievable

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Do I get half of Hazard's points for bringing in RLC? Is that how auto subs work?

        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Only if RLC comes on for Hazard later in the game.