Refresh your screen and you’ll reveal my picks for this weekend’s games in the right-hand menu. It was a surprisingly simple lineup this week, without the complication of the Champions League and a few key injuries offering clarity to make some of the more difficult calls that little bit easier. Read on for the beef on my lineup…

So, as I’ve mentioned, there are a few factors that help us out this week. The injury to Rooney for example, makes it clear that Tevez will start against West Ham in a game that United have to chase and win. That, for one thing, made my mind up on one of my striking positions.

Then there’s the Derby situation – their form of late has been so poor, it’s been almost too easy to make selections from teams facing them. Easy and obvious then, but very difficult to resist. So, while I see Derby putting up some resistance against Blackburn, there’s no denying that Bentley and Santa Cruz offer big return potential against the Premiership’s bottom club. That’s the forward line and one position in midfield sorted then.

To stick with tradition though, lets rewind to the defence and keeper. Imposing my own “two players per club rule”, it meant that I couldn’t turn to Friedal in goal in order to select both Bentley and Santa Cruz. That’s not a major problem because, coming from scoring two against Arsenal, and with the desire to claim points to avoid earning the label as the Premiership’s worst ever side, I can see Derby snatching a goal at Ewood. So instead I’ve gone for Reina who should start against an improved City side. Improved yes, but I see Liverpool seeing them off comfortably with a 2-0 scoreline.

Reina is probably the weakest member of my back five though – elsewhere I have more confidence with Toure looking good for a clean sheet against a shot shy and Arteta-less Everton at the Emirates. Cahill meanwhile, will be the rock in the Bolton defence that should keep Sunderland at bay at the Reebok in a low scoring and edgy affair. Elsewhere Laursen and Wheater both have home games – Laursen against a Wigan side who are struggling for goals away from home and Wheater against a Pompey side currently distracted by an FA Cup final. Both, as always, offer an additional goal threat.

I’ve already mentioned Bentley as one of my midfield picks. Ronaldo has to take his place alongside him. With Rooney likely to be on the bench at best, Ronaldo seems a certain starter and should be in the chief architect of West Ham’s downfall. Elsewhere I’ve taken a slight risk and turned back to Bullard – someone who has not notched up the goals or assists over the last few games but has managed to earn FPL bonus to counter that. Against Birmingham, in a game that Fulham must win, I can see Bullard profiting. At the very least a Fulham victory appears to guarantee some FPL bonus return for the midfielder.

The final place in midfield goes to Downing who is involved in another must win game as Boro face Portsmouth at home. As I’ve mentioned, Redknapp’s side have shown signs that they are badly distracted by the forthcoming FA Cup final and are also without James in goal. I can see Boro prevailing in this one, with Downing earning at least an assist and some FPL bonus.

Tevez and Santa Cruz make up my strikers as I’ve already mentioned – both have decent form and are up against weak defences. I expect both to emerge from the weekend with at least a goal to their name.

There are plenty of good alternatives to this lot around. Starting at the back, it’s likely that the Blackburn defence will be popular with many fantasy managers. Samba is often the best choice here with his goal threat from set-pieces. A slight injury doubt makes him a gamble so Warnock is perhaps the best second option. For another option, I can see Chelsea putting on a professional show at St James’ and coming away with a narrow win with a clean sheet. Terry and Carvalho are certain starters and always worth a look then. Then of course there is the United defence at home to West Ham – Ferdinand or Brown being the best options here with Vidic out and Evra a slight doubt.

In midfield Barry is a current popular choice and could profit from the Wigan game. He could be distracted by recent transfer speculation though so I’ve avoided him and indeed Villa in an attacking sense. I can just see Wigan frustrating O’Neill’s side a little in this one.

Blackburn’s Gamst-Pederesen has shown glimpses in recent weeks and is a decent alternative to Bentley. Similarly, Davies presents a good option if Bullard is out of your price range. If you’re looking for a real gamble then I like Hunt for Reading against Spurs and Nolan for Bolton against Sunderland. Then there’s always the in-form Pennant who should start for Liverpool once again as they face City and Ballack for Chelsea at Newcastle.

Moving on to the strikers then. The injury to Van Persie guarantees a start for Adebayor after he had to come off the bench to claim a hat-trick at Derby. He should offer value but Everton are likely to put up some decent resistance with a 4-5-1 expected at the Emirates. Walcott would also be worth a look if you need to gamble and fancy a strong Arsenal win.

Elsewhere the Villa triforce of Young, Agbonlahor and Carew are proving popular, although as I’ve mentioned, I can see Wigan frustrating them a little this weekend. There’s Alves for Boro against a Pompey without James in goal and, for a real long shot, you could always look at Kamara for Fulham who has form and should start alongside McBride in a must-win situation.

Crouch should get another start with Torres carrying a slight hamstring at Anfield and, although Berbatov’s mind could be elsewhere, here’s a little reminder that the Bulgarian put four past the Reading defence last time he faced them. It’s funny how that kind of lightening can strike twice- just look at Santa Cruz against Wigan and Adebayor against Derby this season. Food for thought perhaps.

As for the FPL captain – it’s hard to look beyond Ronaldo for me. United have to win this game and are up against a injury ravaged West Ham defence. The United man has had some muted performances of late but fresh from a Champions League semi-final win and half a dozen awards under his arm, I can see him putting the Hammers to the sword. Of course he’s no use to those managers looking to close a gap – Santa Cruz and Bentley will be the popular choices with them. Outside of this quartet you would be taking a big risk but the Villa attacking players probably represent the next best option.