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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. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud is so freaking clutch it's amazing

  2. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Just seen Siggy got assist. Got him out for Lallana. Standard.

  3. Paul
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    And Sanchez score now!!!!

    1. Paul
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Well almost 😛

  4. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud, Giroud, Giroud is on fire!!!

  5. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    How about that !!

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

    What did I tell ya - Giroud!

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

    SCENES!

  8. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Stop posing you French plonker and go and try and get a winner - selfish hipster bearded twonk

  9. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    The Scorp! 😆

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

    Why didnt Giroud do this when I bought him

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

    Xhaka assist

  12. Martial Law
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Argh c'mon Sanchez

  13. Kroosin'
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud is the Sergio Ramos of Arsenal these days. CLUTCH !

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

    LOL at Eddie Howe

  15. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Argh, the big donkey stealing the bonus points..

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

    Shame BOU aren't City to win with 10 against 12

  17. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Epic. Giroud punt over bentekkers 🙂

  18. Yome
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Damn, Sanchez loosing the bonus and not involved

  19. Transfer Window
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    What happened to Kos ?

  20. Kane Train
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud is ESSENTIAL

  21. MidTableFantasy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Zaha, where's my hat trick!!??

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

    Giroud Get in there!!!!!!

  23. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bellerin matchwinner would be okay.

  24. Paul
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Now Sanchez for the winner!!!!..... Game complete c'mon!!!!

  25. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    GIROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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

    Swansea clean sheet and no Amat near the squad - hahahahaha!

  27. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Congratz to those who bought Giroud. It was a bold move but paid off so far it seems

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I am getting him for Origi

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        If Walcott isn't fit that might be a good move. Still think Giroud is plan B

  28. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    If only giroud was nailed on when Walcott and ozil are fit....

  29. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud = trollkaku to the power of infinity

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

    Howe will feel hard done by with that red