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

    Lukaku has been abysmal...

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

      ...must be time to buy him.

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

      He's had a mare, I doubt he'd score an open goal

  2. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Commentator should have said "Lukaku AND Smalling in the middle"

  3. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any top 1K player want a pretty close rank estimate?
    Post your FPL ID.

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

      4483

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        780

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

          cheers 🙂 Kane(c) to the rescue.

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      83870

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        100

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Great 😀

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

      2039

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Total points?

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

          🙂 Just thought I'd give you a laugh.....

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Me please

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        4458

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        170

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers mate

  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    LVG has got to go after this, even if United get through, just not good enough. Roll over and tickle the belly stuff!!

  5. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lol 100 lukaku 0

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

    This game has got 2-1 United all over it....

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

    Can someone please explain to me how Cedric with one assist and no clean sheet got baps above Long with a goal & two assists?

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

      Good question
      Email the team

  8. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    In other news, Lukaku continues to underwhelm.

  9. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    That's just a horrendous miss from Trollkaku.

    He's just getting in the way now,

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

    Lukaku looking beastly. Going to troll sellers with another great end of season run.

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Questionable quality but very entertaining 🙂

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

    I could do with some cold water and a long walk

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

    End to end, loving it as a neutral.

  14. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Been a poor second half overall

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Your joking I take??

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Good entertainment, poor quality

  15. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    do your job Louis and make a sub!

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

    Fellaini SAVE

  17. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lukaku awful

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

    Well in Screech

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

    Omg Lukaku is sh!!te

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

    What is that?

  21. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Good old two-touch does it again

  22. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What a tackle by Fellani, doesn't deserve all the bad press

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Fellaini making up for losing the ball in midfield by blocking the shot...

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

      I think he does, tbf.

    3. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yea he gave away the ball that led to the attack in the first place.

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

      For the unrepentant elbowing? Of course he does.

  23. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What a tackle from Fellaini. Saying that Lukaku would of missed it anyway.

  24. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I was all set on keeping Lukaku for the DGW until I watched this match. He really is dire.

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I dumped him after 33. Just a waste of time owning him.

  25. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lukaku taking his epic FPL form into the FA Cup I see.

  26. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    lol back foot for 15 minutes and still hasn't made a sub...great tactical nous, Louis..

  27. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Surprisingly, thoroughly enjoyable watch, this is

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

        It really is!!

    • Fergietime
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Does this go to a replay if level?

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No ET and pens

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

          Great

      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ET

      3. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Regrettably no. Should do, after extra time, if needed

    • Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Gibson just out there to make up the numbers?

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

        It is a weird one. Stones seems to be playing both positions.

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

          That's what I'd noticed as well

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

      Rashfords movement is very poor. Should be anticipating balls back across the box.