Fantasy Friday 3

It's that time of the week again - last minute scrambles to make transfers, pick your team and select the captain. Yet again, I will give my opinion on must have players you are unlikely to have in your team (so not the big name players) and 'no ways'. However, this week is also one of the biggest for the premier league table as Man U and Liverpool clash, not to mention the north london derby (COYG!!!). So, here goes;

Possible Successes:

1. Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham V Newcastle):
Berbatov provided the assist for Bent's goal last week and will be looking to follow it up with another good points score this week. Meanwhile, Newcastle's defense has seemed weak and were lucky not to concede against Morecambe in midweek. Therefore, this could be a great chance for the Bulgarian to notch some goals as he is partnered by Bent upfront, which should take some pressure off him.

2. Emanuele Giaccherini (Sunderland V Crystal Palace):
Fresh from his debut goal for Sunderland last week, the little Italian maestro could end up with two in two as his side face promoted Palace. This could be a great chance for him to strut his stuff and show the gap in class between internationals and championship players as many of Holloway's side will be. Expect Giaccherini to at least boss the midfield - and probably end up with something to show for it.

3. Ricky Van Wolfswinkel (Norwich V Southampton):
Van Wolfswinkel has settled in to English football nicely and the tall Dutch striker will have a great chance to add to his goal two weeks ago. He faces a Saints side who do not have the greatest centre backs in the world, particularly when up against a tall player notorious for his headed goals (as already demonstrated). He also holds the ball up well and could provide chances for his teammates to score, allowing him to generate an assist. In addition, it should be even better for him as expert crosser, Robert Snodgrass returns from injury to whip in those killer balls, right onto his forehead. Be very expectant if he is in your team.

Possible Failures:

1. Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool V Man Utd):
Yet again Sturridge makes this part of the feature as he faces a side who managed to keep a rampant Chelsea attack at bay last week. Also, his side will not have as much possession as usual resulting in less chances coming his way, meaning that even though Sturridge is one of the more clinical strikers in the league, he would have to do very well to come away from this clash with a goal or an assist.

2. Hugo Lloris (Spurs V Arsenal):
Lloris is one of the few goalies to have not conceded this term as of yet, even though he has played two extra games in the Europa league. That is an exceptional feat, but all things must come to an end and as we know from past experiences, there are always plenty of goals between these two bitter rivals. Plus, this time he will have to confront an in form French man by the name of Olivier.

3. Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal V Spurs):
If you were one of the poor people who, like me, bought into the performances of Koscielny last year and put him in your team for the start of the season - I pity you. He has been red carded, missed a game and now comes back in to the side for the derby where, as i have already mentioned, there are sure to be goals for both sides. In addition, Spurs have their own in-form striker in Soldado and mixed with their new signings are a forced to be reckoned with this year (however, hopefully they'll take time to gel).

Those are my picks for this week, yet again good luck and this week (more importantly than other weeks) COYG!!!