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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. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    looks like a witch's hat is warming up to replace mignolet

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

    Mane on... not Pelle 🙁

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

      Noice

    2. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Come on then Sadio.

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

      He came on?

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

    All you guys mocking Rafa for bad managerial skills and obesity, who's laughing now???

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not his doctors I guess.

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

      You cheecky boy fudgybadger 😛

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

      and obesity?

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

      No Mitrovic owner, that is for sure

  4. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This fixture at Anfield has history with 2 of the best ever premier league games ever. Could be another

    • niloh1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sturridge for the win

    • Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What does Benitez write anyway? that Colback scored ?

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

        Cheeseburger, large fries, coke for the lady.

        1. Del Griffith
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😆

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

        Don't bu Mignolet

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Lest we forget...

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCDYc-r3iI

      1. Jay_
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ha, see above 🙂

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

        Sub coutinho on for mignolet.

        He's crap

      3. FPL Puppy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Lucas coming on.

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

        Willian goal Cesc assist

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

        How much would I like to be Rafa's assistant - and then suddenly morph into John Cleese ...

        https://thiswastv.com/2012/08/01/review-fawlty-towers-a-touch-of-class-and-the-builders/

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

          Comedy gold 🙂

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

        3rd Fabregas assist

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😎

          Owner here

        2. Andy1
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Get in my dgw team

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

          He said he was on form!

      7. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        3-1

        3-1

        Goals flying in

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

        Coutinho coming on!!! Let's go Brazilian wizard

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

        HES COMING ON BOYS!

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

          finally!

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

        Tadic goal Long assist

      11. Duke Silver ☑
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Lucas + Coutinho on soon.

      12. wagwan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Another Tadic goal, Long assist.

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

        Tadic goal, long assist

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

        long assist

      15. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Coutinho coming on.

      16. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Gimme that Coutinho winning goal!

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

        Anyone took a punt on Long? A goal and 2 assists so far.

        1. Marcin the Pole
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Was going to. Chose Mané instead. Ffs.

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

          Did -8 sk I could get Pelle over long...

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

        Wow. Long with a haul.

      19. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Shod have got Long 🙁

      20. FPL Puppy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        COUTINHO ON!!

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

        Advised a few to replace Nasri with Tadic wonder if they listened

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

        anybody still think liverpool will win this?

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

        Anyone go Tadic and Long instead of Mane and Pelle?

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

        Did that guy go with Tadic that was on here earlier?

        Said he couldn't afford Mané. Would've been a great move if he did it.