Scoring goals is often cited as the most difficult task for promoted teams to achieve in their first season in the Premier League. Norwich City have had little trouble however, with striker Steve Morison one of the key factors behind their success.
Paul Lambert’s side have netted in all but two of their Premier League games so far this season, including their last ten matches – an amazing feat, that betters many of the established sides. The calibre of opponent during this time is also impressive; the Canaries have notched goals at Anfield, the Etihad Stadium and Stamford Bridge, as well as scoring against Newcastle and Arsenal.
Morison’s consistency during his first season in the top flight has been extraordinary, and with home games against Spurs and Fulham, and an away trip to QPR to come over the festive period, the former Millwall striker is undoubtedly worthy of his high Watchlist ranking.
Currently toiling alongside club skipper Grant Holt in a 4-4-2, when Lambert does tinker, he seems to favour the mobility of Morison over skipper Holt when adopting the 4-5-1 formation. Morison began the season playing a bit part role, but since Liverpool away at the end of October, he has failed to complete 90 minutes only once – he looks the more secure option of the two Norwich marksmen.
Morison has recorded five goals and two assists in his last eight games, with the gameweek 13 win over QPR his only blank. That’s a record that belies his price tag. Indeed, as well as his impressive form, Morison’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) price of only 5.0 means that he can most definitely be classed as exceptional value for money. Morison is currently second only to Demba Ba in the FPL “Value” stakes amongst the forwards, but Ba will set you back 2.5 more than the Norwich man.
With the inevitable team rotation from the top teams over the Christmas period, Morison offers a cheap, secure third striker option that’s seems almost guaranteed to deliver points each gameweek – a precious commodity during this uncertain festive spell.
