Dugout Discussion
10 May 2016 2270 comments
Paul Paul
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Tuesday evening treats us to just a single head-to-head as West Ham host Man United in the final league fixture to take place at the Boleyn Ground. The outcome of this evening’s match could have significant repercussions in the race for European places, with the visitors requiring a win to leapfrog neighbours City in the race for fourth spot and Champions League football.

Delving into the attacking data, the numbers bode well for both teams tonight. In terms of overall attempts across their respective last four, both West Ham (70) and United (65) sit amongst the top five, with the Hammers bettering their visitors by 42 shots inside the box to 35. Indeed, Slaven Bilic’s side have produced more than double the number of big chances (13 to six) than the Red Devils, which bodes well for their chances of bouncing back from Saturday’s disastrous home defeat at the hands of Swansea.

Looking at the defensive numbers, though, United’s defence have conceded just 24 shots inside the box over the same time frame – only Newcastle (17) have managed less. Whilst the Red Devils’ recent resilience is summed up by just one goal against – compared to their hosts’ seven strikes conceded – it’s somewhat surprising to see that Bilic’s side have allowed the opposition only four more efforts (28) from close-range than their visitors ahead of tonight’s encounter.

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  1. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Randolf set to get an assist for Carroll goal today.

  2. England's Number 1
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Antonio to be Martialled out of the game. Sorry.

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      10min more for Martial to limp out

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

    Take some excedrine and call in your birth control

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

      Lmfao. That was supposed to be to my girlfriend on text. Incredible.

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

    Hope this game isn't all fart and no poo

  5. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    As a united fan ---- come on UNITED!!!! need to grind out a win

    As a reigning champion of ML, i am currently 17 points behind ML leader (after being behind 100 most of season)....rival has hazard (c), i have carroll (c)....

    #whattodo

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      too late man

  6. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lanzini to Sakho 1-0

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

    OMG sakho

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

    Oh bollocks

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

    Lanzini assist!

  10. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Goal

  11. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sakhpooo
      Lanzini assist

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wow

    • El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      SAKHOOOOOOO

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      LANZINIIIII YEEEEEEE

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Brilliant. We want 5.

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

      Lanzini finally. Now your turn Payet

    • Mr. Blonde
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      At least I have Lanzini 🙁

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

      3 West Ham

      0 points 😎

    • Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      come on west ham...... carroll brace at least please

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      OG?

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lanzini assist?

    • Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      lanzini pops up with an assist

    • HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    • Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lanzini has done something, am I dreaming

    • Mickey Tyrion™
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lanziniiiiiiii

    • Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      damn, de gea and smalling cs gone. smalling needs a goal now.

    • The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      De Gea for golden glove?

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lanzini the new Lanzini 😎

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

      Got rid of Lanzini to get Carroll for a hit. Couldn't get any worse.

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      West Ham goal.

      No Carroll or Payet involvement....oh well.