Sunday’s football roast is generously supplemented by a Wembley Final, as Arsenal and Birmingham bring the Carling Cup to a close. Before that, the Premier League takes priority, with West Ham hosting Liverpool in the early kick-off, before City take on Fulham at Eastlands.
Our Dugout Discussion Chatroom is now open for those looking to swap some views and emotions in real-time on these matches, and the fallout from yesterday’s goal glut.
Fantasy Managers will likely be running the rule of Liverpool’s defence at Upton Park, with one eye on the impact of Luis Suarez at the other end, against a back four that should afford him opportunities. At City meanwhile, it’s all about Carlos Tevez who will be carrying the hopes of many and the armband of a few, as he prepares to break down a Fulham defence, which, on current form, is amongst the best in the division.
In terms of team news, there’s a surprise in the Liverpool lineup with young Scot Danny Wilson keeping his starting role from the Europa League win over Sparta on Thursday to earn his Premier League debut. Wilson lines up at the back alongside Martin Skrtel and Jamie Carragher, in what looks like a 5-3-2 from Kenny Dalglish. Martin Kelly starts on the right with Glen Johnson set for the left wing-back role. Steven Gerrard is fit and makes his return to the Liverpool midfield.
As for West Ham, they have Matt Upson back in their defence, while Thomas Hitzlsperger also makes his second start for the Hammers in midfield. Freddie Piquionne earns a recall with Carlton Cole dropping to the bench as Avram Grant shifts to what looks like a 4-4-2.
