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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. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    sanchez not happy with a draw

    thats the sign of a winner

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Giroud on the other hand scores a draw and he wants to waste time celebrating. No winning mentality

      1. Ryan Naysmith
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        He was upset at the end and told people to get the ball?...

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

        surprised he didn't finish himself off before Bournemouth kicked-off again

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

        That's BS. He was beckoning the ball back upfield ASAP.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Giroud looks pretty upset too

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      *drawer

    4. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      he's thinking of leaving mate as his team could only draw with bournemouth.

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He's too good for them. He should go at end of season where he will win somthing

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

    I think the highlight was Perez sub.

  3. Mike2795647
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Damn, no baps for Sanchez now with that Giroud goal

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

      Good I have both including Sanchez C but Giroud is a differential

  4. Bleach †
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Firmino → Giroud FT?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      You can't do that

      1. Bleach †
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        What? Why?

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

          zato sto igraju na razlicitim pozicijama

          1. Bleach †
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Interesting..

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

              it is

          2. mcrayeps
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            ....

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

    Great comeback, awesome last 30 minutes.

  6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Will Adam Smith play both games that Francis misses?

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

      This

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

        does that mean yes you think so or that you're also wondering?

  7. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Captain Grioud.....one of the only highlights of my awful season!

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

      Well played!

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

      Nice, almost did the same

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Whenever I bring him in he gets nothing and then benched for the next game!

    4. JJO
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Congrats man thats how you play this game
      That was my plan too but was afraid of not owning Aguero and didnt do Origi to Giroud

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Playing catch up so every captain is going to be a punt 2nd half of the season. BTW watched Jay Jay play for Hull.

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

    Gru is one of the first things to go right this season for me

    The irony

  9. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha screamer

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

    Zaha with a golazo!!!

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

    Oh my worddddd Zahaaaaa

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

    Wow Zaha

  13. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Rondon Lallana ➡ Gru Phillips -4

    Yay or nay? Obviously won't do it now

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I was thinking about Lukaku but yeah maybe Donkey is better...

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

    Sanchez c, Lukaku vc. I just can't get it right 🙄

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

      Still pretty good returns, well done.

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

    Wow - Mike Phelan sacked already !

  16. My Name Is Prince
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Donkey, anyone?

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

    Phelan sacked

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

      That is nonsense.

      Hull confirmed relegated

  18. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha

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

    Ahhhh Wenger u donkey!!! why couldn't the subs have been made earlier!!!
    Whay do u always gotta wait till the match is over to do this!!!

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

      Just be happy you didnt lose after that joke of a performance

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I do agree Wenger is a hopeless manager but they were helped greatly with that sending off

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

      Everyone on here wanted Giroud off

  20. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Mike Phelan sacked

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

      Really hope they get relegated - treated him abominably

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

      Good news - dropping Jaku for Marshall and not playing Mason are poor decisions IMO.

  21. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha

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

    NBCSN switched over 10 seconds before that goal, perfect timing.

  23. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Wonderful zaha goodbye present

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

    Zaha gol

  25. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    ZAHA goal!

  26. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hull, what terrible club. Worst owners in the prem

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

    Zahaahahahaha yes

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

    Phelan getting sacked is a joke!

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

      Horrible club

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

      Disagree - Dropping Jaku for Marshall and not playing Mason are poor decisions IMO. Mbokani been very average.

  29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    bou gotta be gutted

  30. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Need this Grant CS. Would make me well happy