Fantasy Football Hot Picks For The Weekend
The Captain
There is no doubt about it. Wayne Rooney is in scintillating form with eight goals from just four games. Chelsea won’t roll over like Bolton and Arsenal did for the Champions. However, everything the Manchester United forward touches at the moment turns to goals. If United win at the weekend, you’d think he’ll be in the thick of the action.
Honourable Mentions: Darren Bent, Nani, Luiz Suarez, Sergio Aguero
The Vice Captain
Pulling the strings of the Manchester City attack is the mesmeric David Silva. The Spaniard has two goals and two assists to date and his side travel to Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Cottagers are yet to win this season and Silva is sure to take advantage of any nervousness in the Fulham ranks. With Dzeko and Aguero looking so deadly in front of goal, the likelihood of assists only increases for the ex-Valencia playmaker.
The Outside Bet
He was missed against Spurs last week as Wolves struggled to create enough clear cut chances. However, Matt Jarvis should return from injury at Molineux this weekend against QPR. The man with an England cap to his name could well mark his return with a performance. He is certainly one of the main, if not the main creative outlets for Mick McCarthy’s side.
Honourable Mentions: Ivan Klasnic, Tim Cahill, Nicklas Bendtner
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Spot the Clean Sheet
Even though they’ve failed to score yet, Swansea’s defence has looked good at home. Barring any silly mistakes from keeper Michel Vorm, West Brom might find Swansea a harder side to break down than Norwich. Hodgson has never been famed for his record on the road in the Premier League either. With two clean sheets to their name at home already, it’s not a bad bet they can secure a third against the Baggies.
Avoid for the Weekend
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Although he showed signs of his former self against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek, Fernando Torres doesn’t look nearly prolific enough to make any fantasy team. He still only has one Premier League goal to his name in 18 appearances since his £50 million move in January. Sunday’s game against Manchester United is unlikely to be the game where he breaks his duck for the new season.
A Forgotten Man
Emmanuel Adebayor’s debut somewhat overshadowed Jermain Defoe’s performance against Wolves. If you still give Defoe a chance, he will put it away and it is something Liverpool need to be wary of going into their clash at White Hart Lane this weekend. He’ll be hoping last season was an anomaly in his career.
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