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| Carlos Tevez New hairstyle which symbolizes his determination? |
English clubs had a mix of fate in European action, but let's forget that and head into Premier League encounters this weekend - we have an England derby this Sunday! Here is my last gameweek's score - I'm satisfied with it.
PART I:PREVIEWS
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| Joe Cole Will his return provide the much needed creativity in Liverpool's extremely dull midfield? |
Manchester United v Liverpool
A little too early for such important encounter, but let's just focus on the game itself. Both have shabby starts in the Premier League this season, with Liverpool the worse as they failed to convince their fans of their performance both home and away.
For the home side, they had just lost Valencia for "a good portion of the season" but that doesn't account for much difference. The Ecuadorian suffered from a dip of form - alongside with Rooney - and Nani is on his highs. The Portuguese is definitely a bigger threat for newcomer Paul Konchesky with his superb speed.
Another man for United that worth mentioning is Dmitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian is too good for Liverpool's shaky defence to guard off and unless Reina gives a top-class performance again, I won't expect a clean sheet for the Merseysiders.
As for Liverpool, Joe Cole showed his importance to the club again as they overpowered Steaua - even the dull Lucas scored! Liverpool maintained a 100% record at Europa League with his presence. He'll finally have the chance to play his first full league game with Liverpool, but how much impact can he make? I'm on doubt with his teamwork with Gerrard and Torres as they have not really have a good pair up yet.
Meanwhile, his new teammate Raul Meireles, who also joined this summer, seems to have a good start in Liverpool. He's certainly better than Lucas and Poulsen in the CM post and should provide at least some threat from the middle as compared to the former two if he starts.
But let's take a look at David N'gog. His second goal last night was such a brilliance! He's getting more and more mature and threatening. Certainly one to watch if he managed to come out from the bench.
Still, I think Manchester United is too strong at home to not win. Berbatov on form, Nani on form, Scholes on form. No reason not to get this one.
Prediction: MANU 3-1 LIV
The Rest
- Stoke City v West Ham (0-0) - This game is hardly predictable.
- Aston Villa v Bolton (2-0) - Villa are yet to fail at home.
- Blackburn v Fulham (0-1) - Hughes' team works perfectly as a unit, which attracts my vote of confidence.
- Everton v Newcastle (3-0) - Everton should get their first victory. A good time to buy Arteta in my opinion.
- Tottenham v Wolves (1-0) - Tottenham is obviously stronger.
- West Brom v Birmingham (2-1) - West Brom should snatch the chance to win against Birmingham who's weak at away.
- Sunderland v Arsenal (1-3) - Gyan made an immediate impact, but Fabregas is just too strong for the Black Cats.
- Wigan v Man City (1-3) - It's time for City to escape from those ridiculous draw and defeat.
- Chelsea v Blackpool (5-0) - Another thrash in the making. Drogba is the obvious captain choice.
PART II: SQUAD SELECTIONS
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| Didier Drogba The monster is ready to get the captain armband again. |
- Drogba/Malouda - There are not much weaker oppositions than Blackpool.
- Tevez - Wigan's attacking football will doom itself in front of Mr Carlito.
Buy-Ins
- Arteta - It's only a matter of time for him to start scoring from set pieces.
- Dembele - Cost-effective striker with Zamora injured.
Sell-Outs
- Valencia - Out for this season.
Squad of XV
GK: Cudicini
DF: Luke Young, Faye, Kaboul
MF: Downing, Bale, Fabregas, Arteta, Dorrans
F: Drogba(C), Tevez
Subs (in order): Robinson, Jones, Dembele, Jara
Captain: Drogba
Emergency Captain: Value
Starting XI Value: £82.2m
Total Team Value: £100.8m
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