Matchday Insight: Week 20

Outnumbered?.....I doesn't think so.

A well below par week for most of us the last time out as we all felt the pinch of rotation during the festive period by managers, or for that matter no rotation for Dzeko owners. These write ups are coming thick and fast, which is generally the case this time of year. Hopefully this weekend will fill a bit more in control with things clearer than the midweek matches. The matches after the jump.



Manchester United host Westbrom which could be another goal fest, well rested Arsenal face a patched up Newcastle, Sturdy Stoke face shaky Southampton and lastly Villa have redemption on the cards as they host Wigan.

The Starting XI

Keeper
1. Lindegaard: With DeGea having another shaky performance I feel SAF will give his other "No.1" a go between the posts.
Options: Lloris with his customary mention as a discount. Look for Guzan to bounce back with Wigan coming to town.

Defenders
2. Vidic: Should be restored to the starting XI just like we are doing here.
3. Wilkinson: He is cheap and a part of a strong outfit.
4. Clark: The Aston Villa captain should be amongst the points as he generally is w/o cs also.
Options: Vertonghen/Luiz are held on discount and very viable option to hold. Jones is cheap is dirt and can be an excellent enabler.

Midfielders
5. Bale: If barndoored at 23 or below is well worth holding.
6. Walcott/Cazorla: If the above one was missed out on, then Walcott holds in him alot of upside and is worth the money. Cazorla on discount is excellent.
7. Nolan: Going up against the worst defence in the league is always an option to consider.
8. Sterling: A economical way to be involved in Liverpool and they will surely deploy him after last weeks rest.
Options: Adam should start the match against Southampton is very affordable. Cleverley is a good cheap midfielder with high chances to start.

Forwards
9. Benteke: After two tough outings this one should provide better returns.
10. Walters/Jones: Both were great barndoor options and worth a spot against the Saints.
11. RVP: Leading the United line with utmost confidence and ability not many can match.
Options: Giroud/Podolski are affordable options with a good home matchup. Chicarito is bound to start and good option instead of RVP. Pogre is below 6 and playing home if funds are needed elsewhere.

Alright then, looks like we are set for the weekend.
Its NMA blog cup week also as a heads up so don't take any chances. Go all out.
Good Luck.
Rohit.