After an exciting return to league action last weekend, the 13th Matchday of the Premier League has much to live up to. To spice things up further, there’s Fantasy Football to think about. Who will be the stars of this weekend? It’s time to find out.
The Captaincy Debate
Stoke somewhat unexpectedly find themselves flirting with the relegation zone at the moment. There’s one man amongst Pulis ranks though who is maintaining some Fantasy form and that’s Jonathan Walters. A guaranteed starter, having not missed a minute of Premier League action thus far, he has four goals and two assists season and what’s more he’s listed as a midfielder. With Rovers shaky defence, it looks like an opportunity that should not to be missed.
However, maybe Carrow Road catches your eye for Fantasy action. At the start of the season, one player who you wouldn’t have tipped to be leading QPR’s charge up the table is Heidar Helguson. Nevertheless, the nomadic Icelandic striker, in his fourth spell with a Premier League club has been an unlikely hero for Rangers so far this season. Helguson could well continue his good run of form this weekend against the Canaries.
Then again, you might see Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez as a more reliable outlet. Since the 6-1 drubbing at the hands of rivals Manchester City, the Red Devils have not been as expansive in their play meaning goals have been in short supply. However, when they have come, the man they call Chicharito has been the one to nab the goal. He scored the winner in narrow 1-0 victories over Swansea and Everton. Now Newcastle visit Old Trafford and with another tight encounter expected, the little Mexican could well be the player to get that all important winner.
To be honest though, all of this pales into insignificance when you bring one player into the argument. Describing Robin van Persie as a player at the moment doesn’t really do his superhuman efforts justice. Somewhat singlehandedly, RVP is mercilessly dragging Arsenal into the race for the Top Four.
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Captain: Robin Van Persie – It goes without saying at the moment but just for the record, it’s 12 goals in eight games in all competitions.
Vice Captain: Heidar Helguson – The QPR Striker is on a terrific run of form and although Norwich are doing well so far this season, Helguson will be on hand to exploit any defensive weaknesses. His cheap price makes him worth considering for a berth in your side in the long term.
Time To Shift?
Fantasy Football is sometimes about knowing when to move on certain players. Perhaps it’s time to transfer Wayne Rooney out of your side. Very prominent at the beginning of the season, he has since been dropped back into midfield where his opportunities in front of goal have been understandably limited. What’s more United haven’t looked as dangerous going forward as they did at the beginning of the season. With no league goals for Rooney since September, it might be time to shift the England forward on.
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