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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. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ugh.

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

    Hahahaha yes firmino offside goal

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

      Disallowed ofc

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

      hahaha!

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

    Thank God

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

    Firmino goal disallowed

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

    Firmino offside

  6. Ally - Killie Til I Die
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Firmino 🙁

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

    PHEW!

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

    What does Klopp have against Coutinho

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

      It's CL or nothing for Klopp

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

      The opposite. He wants to wrap him in cotton wool for Europa

    3. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Coutinho has not played a single game thus season where a midweek game follows. He was never going to start this game, ever.

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

        You are very knowledgeable arent you

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Don't be so grumpy, here have a bacon cheese on me 😎

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

    Damn it

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

    Defo offside.

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

      Jermain often is.

  11. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Good to see after last week's anomaly normally order has resumed 😀

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

    Joe Allen ruining Milner assist

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

    Is Mitro even warming up, does anyone know?

  14. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Since Firmino's offside position only became active AFTER Barlow's save, it should count as a save.

    Discuss.

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

      Hmmmmmmm

      Yes save , I own Darlow...

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

      You want two saves for the one save? I think people wouldn't like that.

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

    2 more studge!

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

    MILNER SUCKSSSS GET OUT MY TEAM YOU ASSIST MERCHANT

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

      What does this even mean?

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

      He just got 11 points last week. Great cross for Allen too

  17. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Damn 🙁

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

    Hey, Waiter! I ordered one Mitrovic ages ago.

      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😀

      I'm sorry sir we're out of Mitrovic, would you like anything of the bench?

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

        No, I want my Mitrovic with a Coutinho on the side.

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

      Service is terrible around here.

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      They've just ran out. You get a Cisse on the house to make up for it.

    3. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hulked 😆

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

      😆

      I am sorry Sir - the last bottle was corked. Sadly.

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

        😀

    5. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      🙂

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

      Does a boxed Franzia tickle your fancy instead?

    7. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Would you care to view the Wijn menu?

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

        You win.

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

    Newcastle punished by Moreno - dont they have any honor?

  20. Vedas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey Les Blues, please transfer Mitrovic out and spare us from your daily moaning.

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

      You must be new here.

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

        Oh and I forgot: you can bugger off 🙂

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

          Ooh la la 😆

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

    My dad went to school with Benitez and told me they all called him fatty

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

      I wonder why?

    2. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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

      Did he work in a restaurant ?

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

        Apparently so, a waiter I hear, a porky one at that

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

      Has your Dad won the Champions' League?

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

    Villa looking like snatching a draw?

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

      I support Villa and even I'm not watching that game.

      1. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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

    Sounds like Pedro is having ba good game, might be worth a punt GW37

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

      Yup if you're punting on Chelsea, he's the man for el job

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

        But it is Chelsea...

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

          Eh?

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

      It's Chelsea.

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

        Yeah...

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

    Any sign of Southampton subs?

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

      I'll put on my goggles and check, keep my oxygen flowing

  25. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Moreno 35
      Lallana 31
      Cisse 30
      Sturridge 29

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

        Not even a bap for Danny. My goddd

      2. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Get Moreno out of here 🙁

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

      As an Aguero captainer, he's tasting mine http://i.imgur.com/g1sRhu1.jpg

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

        I have 20 quid on Aguero top scorer so every week I try to find a way to convince myself to (c) Kun

        With 1200e up for grabs in my ML I now have to be rational... 🙁

          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I have the same bet 🙂 Paddy Power's pre-season offer?

    • FudgyBadger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Omg rafa is a genius #halftimetalk

    • KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      LOOOOOL

    • Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2-2

        Colback

      • Shultan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Colback goal