Dugout Discussion
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. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mignolet is a mess.

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

    STUDGE HAS BEEN ROBBED CLEAR PENALTY

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

      Not a chance

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Phew 😉

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dive as fkkkk

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

      More like avoided a yc for diving

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

    MILNER 🙁

  4. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Townsend 😆

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Milner YC instead of a PK on the other end.

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

    Milner yc

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    milner yellow

  8. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Milner yellow

  9. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any sign of Pelle coming on? Koeman already used one sub...

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

      Mane sub?

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

    C'mon Milner one more YC

  11. Slam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Well... my only player just got booked

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

    You lot are f**king useless reporters! 😡

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

      Lollll

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hahaha, nice!

    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      can I haz +1?

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

      #biases4sure

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

      *mutter, grumble* 🙂

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

        What is your grav?

  13. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Kone and Pienaar at CB for Everton

    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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

      That is just the best photo

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    j rod looking good

    1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He was my diferential in week 1! Didnt work out so well....

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

    Ok this week is now going terribly

  16. Red Wasabi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    MIGNOLET GET LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

      brutal insult

  17. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Most nailed Watford defender that's not Cathcart?

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

        Ake. Holebas was dreadful midweek.

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

          Agreed

        2. Jay_
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks

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

            Oh - you're here. Sorry.

        3. Mickey Tyrion™
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          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nyom. Assuming they stop rotating as much

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

            Ignore that. it's a tossup

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

          Ask Todd.

      2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Come on Newcastle! Score so Coutinho comes on.

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

          It is written

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Just said this to my friend.

      3. COW
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        Just noticed that this gameweek goes in to Monday...:

      4. BENOIT
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        A.) Keep Welbeck for NOR?

        Or

        B.) Shift for Defoe for the rest of season

        ???

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

          This season + Welbeck was rested + this season + dat guy = keep 🙂

        2. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Decide tomorrow.

      5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        good save guzan from long shot

      6. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        C'mon you villains!

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

          *Villans

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            autocorrect.

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

          Ayew serious

      7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ayew off
        gestede on

      8. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Fosu-mensah starts today, LVG you ****

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          4 stars for LVG?

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

        Southampton winning?

      10. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Firmino looks lazy and uninterested

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

          Just unfit I think... Same as earlier in the season, he took AGES to get sharp and match fit

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            So wtf is on the pitch for?

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

              To get match fitness back for Europa league

      11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        get coutinho on you nutter

      12. Yankee Toffee
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        "Now Eric Black is the focus of the 'You don't know what you're doing' chants."

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

        Another fine mess!