Drop
Rickie Lambert
The former Southampton man was
dropped from the starting lineup in Liverpool’s last two matches where Brendan
Rodgers had unexpectedly gone with a false nine strategy. Lambert who was
signed for a plan B option, has only scored a single goal in the Premier League
this season and unquestionably needs support from the wingers as well as
attacking midfielders to get the job done. The England international is likely
to feature on the bench once again as The Reds require to be more speedy
upfront against The Gunners. However, the Liverpool boss has made rambling team
selections this season, yet if he starts as Mario Balotelli serves a one match
ban, it’s reasonably tough for the veteran to break into a well-organized
Arsenal backline who has several key defenders back from injury. Gloomy and
never glorious, no place in the dream team!
Punt
Jose Pozo
A 18-year old wonder-kid who has
only played 137 minutes for his senior team under the punt category? Well, The
Citizens have star forward Sergio Aguero out with a long term medical concern,
whereas the boss has confirmed that remaining two strikers Jovetic as well as
Eden Dzeko is still short of fitness for this weekend. The Real Madrid youth
rank player almost opened his goal account against Leicester City but only to
be denied by the man in goal. On the other hand, Manchester City are never
short of qualities along the flanks and in midfield which just give him an
advantage to pounce in for goals. The Spaniard could be a tricky choice but may
benefit from the sublime services that the home side could provide.
Hot
Olivier Giroud
The Frenchman was on rampage mode
against Newcastle United last weekend with two classy goals where the match ended
4-1 favouring the home side. Giroud’s prowess in the air and physical strength
to outmuscle defenders in the box are strong advantages for his to continue his
goal tally. It’s quite clear The Gunners missed him a lot during his absence
due to injury. Arsene Wenger played two strikers in the previous match and is expected
to do so when they visit Anfield this weekend. Moreover, he has the ability to
smash in goals way out from the penalty box, remember that stunning rocket
against Manchester United, being his first touch after returning from a lengthy
medical treatment. He might add more woes for The Reds as he can constantly
press their backline, whereas if it’s Dejan Lovren marking him, he would be in
all smiles. A strong contender for the fantasy premier league team!
Star Picks
Diego Costa – The Spaniard finished from close range last weekend
to add his goal tally to a dozen this season.
Wilfried Bony – One of the best finishers in the league, scored his
eight goal of the campaign against Spurs.
Wayne Rooney – The versatile forward has been influential for
Manchester United since returning from the international break.
Romelu Lukaku - Six goals and two assists by the Belgian!
Danny Ings – The Clarets young hero has netted four goals and
contributed two assists this season.
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