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

    Coutinho needs to strike that.

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

    Coutonho with a good chance to 3-2, NEW defender blocking.
    Of course...

  3. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Long only 1 bap now

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

      Coutinho almost

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

      Shelvey gets the ball in the middle, and darts ahead like a glacier.

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

        He's only got Morraineo to beat!

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

          ha, oh dear

    • Tansey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ML rival had triple Southampton defense.

      Cheers Westwood

    • Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      FF N00bs of the World: Unite and Take Over

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Scenes when Moreno gets the winner

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

        *kolo

    • Fred54
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who did well in GW2? Get them for 36...

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

        I can't remember

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

        Oh yeah Vardy...

    • GK
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Jay Eggersdorff (HoF) is on 3 points from 5 😆

    • Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Come on Darlow get one more save

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

            classic

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

        Need Arsenal and Spurs to save the GW.

      • KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hazard again

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

          Wonderful

      • Jay_
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazard goal
          Costa assist

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

            😯

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

            Matic assist

        • Reedy
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazard x2 too

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

          Who is this guy Hazard?

        • SANTACLAUS
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazards back baby

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

          FABREGASSSSSSSSSSSS

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

            wrong person

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

              I know m8

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

            (for his role in the goal)

          3. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            What?

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

          Hazard BANDWAGONNNN

        • Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazard suddenly remembers he wants to move to Madrid in the summer...

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

          3 min added time at Anfield.

        • ralfb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazard tc it will be

        • KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ok so Chelsea assets are back on the table

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

            It's only 1 good game.

            Even Villa have scored 2 today.

        • Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hazards price has just gone up two million for fantasy footie next year 🙁

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

            Or 2 frogs....

        • Fowler23
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Chicks how much Hazard is

        • pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Chelsea mids coming into form just before the DGW.

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

            Burnnnnnnnn

        • Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Where's my Couthino goal ?

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

            had a great chance and hit it well but was well blocked

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

            On its way for dessert

        • Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Fair to say not much damage was done to anybodies rank today

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

            It's all about Harry Kane this week

        • Viper
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          KDB -> Hazard

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

          MANE GOAL
          4-2