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3 January 2017 5318 comments
Mark Mark
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Tuesday night treats us to three more matches as the festive schedule finally starts to wind up.

Bournemouth and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium in the 7.45pm kick-off, with Olivier Giroud looking to score for the third successive match – the Frenchman opened 2017 in style, thanks to his scorpion kick effort at home to Palace. He starts for the third successive outing this evening.

Second in our Gameweek 20 Captain Poll, Alexis Sanchez is looking for a fifth double-figure haul on his travels, yet faces a resilient Cherries rearguard that’s served up four clean sheets in front of their own supporters. Sanchez remains on the flank as a result of Giroud’s start but has fired in 17 attempts from that position in the last two Gameweeks – more than any other player.

Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha will look to take advantage of Swansea City’s dire defence in an 8pm kick-off at Selhurst Park.

The Belgian has the chance to play his way into consideration as the schedule turns in Palace’s favour, though Zaha owners will be searching for a way out after tonight’s fixture as he’s set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Finally, Stoke City entertain Watford in the other later match as Joe Allen and Etienne Capoue go head-to-head in the battle of the budget midfielders.

With the likes of Matt Phillips and Robert Snodgrass stepping up in form over Christmas, owners of both Allen (one goal since Gameweek 8) and Capoue (a single strike since Gameweek 5), will surely be considering their options over the FA Cup weekend break.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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

    Anyone getting Debuchy in?

  2. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bellerin is having a nightmare of a game

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Proud owner here

  3. MidasBoys XI
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Well don't score then Giroud

  4. Declan
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Wow

  5. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Fraser is DEADLY

  6. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Daniels assist - he is smashing it!

  7. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    What the hell are we doing ...

  8. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    daniels on his way to a 18 pointers!!

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      OMG?!? I own him (in USA and at work -- only way to know what is going on is via flashscore and here)

      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        well done!! i was so close to bringin him in

      2. Dougal McGuire
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        BBC football has live auto updating scores

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Cool, thanks. Now I have another option. Appreciated.

  9. FALCAO & MOU
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bellerin second mistake

  10. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    BOURNELONA

  11. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I think it is time to give Sanchez a rest this game is over

  12. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Assist on the 3rd bournemouth goal?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Daniels

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Unbelievable luck for me so far.

  13. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Why isnt Smith playing....cries

  14. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Cech - through his legs!

  15. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    HAHAHAHAHAH

    OH HOW I FOUND MY BOU PLAYER FOR HUL!

  16. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Alexis > Fraser for a hit?

  17. FAT PANDA
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Daniels is something else...

  18. Big Red Dog
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So Ryan Fraser can Howe nail him on pls

  19. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    never let a small child play with Arsenal.

    extreme choking hazard

  20. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So who still fancies an Arsenal defender for all their "easy" fixtures coming up ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      o/

  21. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    LOOLLL

  22. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    might need me some daniels

  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    May as well take Sanchez off now Wenger the game is over

  24. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez close. Get him up front!

  25. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Poor Jonty.

    Benched Daniels.

    1. Jay_
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ouch, never knew!!!

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Ouch indeed. He was such a big cheerleader for Daniels, too. I'm surprised.

    2. Jay_
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Well done Jonty 🙂

      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        For the love of God get giroud off now

      • Beatle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Daniels tearing it up

      • BrockLanders
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Sanchez blocked

      • drughi
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Jonty has daniels I believe