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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
    9 years, 25 days ago

    sanchez not happy with a draw

    thats the sign of a winner

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

      1. Ryan Naysmith
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 25 days ago

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

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 25 days ago

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

      3. HazardAGuess
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 25 days ago

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

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Giroud looks pretty upset too

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      *drawer

    4. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

  2. FALCAO & MOU
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    I think the highlight was Perez sub.

  3. Mike2795647
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Damn, no baps for Sanchez now with that Giroud goal

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

  4. Bleach †
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Firmino → Giroud FT?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      You can't do that

      1. Bleach †
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 25 days ago

        What? Why?

        1. Pino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 25 days ago

          zato sto igraju na razlicitim pozicijama

          1. Bleach †
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 25 days ago

            Interesting..

            1. Pino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 25 days ago

              it is

          2. mcrayeps
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 25 days ago

            ....

  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Great comeback, awesome last 30 minutes.

  6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Will Adam Smith play both games that Francis misses?

    1. fijuhmon
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      This

      1. Slippy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 25 days ago

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

  7. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

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

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Well played!

    2. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Nice, almost did the same

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

    4. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 25 days 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
        9 years, 25 days 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
    9 years, 25 days 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
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zaha screamer

  10. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zaha with a golazo!!!

  11. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Oh my worddddd Zahaaaaa

  12. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Wow Zaha

  13. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Rondon Lallana ➡ Gru Phillips -4

    Yay or nay? Obviously won't do it now

    1. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

  14. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

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

    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Still pretty good returns, well done.

  15. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Wow - Mike Phelan sacked already !

  16. My Name Is Prince
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Donkey, anyone?

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Phelan sacked

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      That is nonsense.

      Hull confirmed relegated

  18. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zaha

  19. Paul
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 25 days 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
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 25 days 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
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Everyone on here wanted Giroud off

  20. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Mike Phelan sacked

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Really hope they get relegated - treated him abominably

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

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

  21. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zaha

  22. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

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

  23. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Wonderful zaha goodbye present

  24. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zaha gol

  25. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    ZAHA goal!

  26. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Hull, what terrible club. Worst owners in the prem

  27. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Zahaahahahaha yes

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Phelan getting sacked is a joke!

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 25 days ago

      Horrible club

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 25 days 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
    9 years, 25 days ago

    bou gotta be gutted

  30. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 25 days ago

    Need this Grant CS. Would make me well happy