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Can't remember the last time we had a normal Saturday KO? Allen could be out for 3 months if he's had his surgery so we might see someone like Suso feature on the bench.

I would go with exactly the same squad I predicted and which was the line up for the Spurs game bar Riena missing out. Hopefully he'll return this weekend though.

Riena

Johnson Carra Agger Enrique

Gerrard Lucas

Downing Suarez Coutinho

Sturridge

Subs

Jones, Wisdom, Skrtel, Henderson, Suso, Sterling, Assaidi

Not sure if all 3 of Assaidi, Suso and Sterling will feature we'll prob have Shelvey in place of Assaidi involved but even for the reserves Shelvey hasn't been great.

Suso had a MOTM performance in the week and has technical ability far above Sterling's one dimensional play. Much better player IMO. But Sterling gets the nod simply because he has pace something which can be used to penetrate in the last few mins of a game.

Who would you play? Predictions?

I'm going for a 1-4 victory. We'll concede an early goal from a a set piece, The fans on here will be coming out in drives saying we're sh1t, Then Sturridge grabs a quick brace and Coutinho gets an assist and a goal then someone like Suso comes on a scores a goal of the season contender!

Thats a pretty detailed prediction! take it to the bookies and see what odds they give you.

I'd have picked the same team, need to go with our strongest team until the end of the season now, with maybe giving youngsters some time towards the end of matched if we're winning comfortably

Personally, I think the team picks itself at the moment and it's exactly how you've set up Jay, though I'm not sure about the formation.

Yeah I'd go with same setup as last Sunday, it was a very attacking set up and I think this is the best way to go about the weaker teams in the league

I'd be tempted to bench Lucas and give Henderson the start instead. He more attacking minded and Lucas didn't have the best of games last Sunday. Bring him on at 3-0 to hold things down!

Also think if it weren't for Downing having a good game last Sunday, Suso would get the nod. 2 great goals for the U21s midweek, Sterling as well. They seem to be in between the 2 levels, very good at U21 level, but not quite good enough for the PL yet.

I thought Sterling was too knackered to play football?! He won't recouperate by playing in the U21s. Or maybe Rodgson wasn't being honest....

Riena

Johnson Carra Agger Enrique

Gerrard Lucas

Downing Suarez Coutinho

Sturridge

Subs

Jones, Wisdom, Skrtel, Henderson, Suso, Sterling, Assaidi


Hendo on for Coutinho at the 60th or 70th minute when he gets tired, and Sterling and Suso/Assaidi to come on if we're far enough ahead.

Just why did we buy Assaidi now again?

Can someone enlighten me, because I can neither remember nor understand the dynamics around that piece of shrewd business.

He's not a bad player in my eyes, but he hasn't really gotten a look in. I'd like to see him be given some minutes.

Good shout, this. I have wondered about turning hendo into a DM for a while. He's really athletic, and his tackling has gotten much better. Soton don't have too much of an attacking threat to worry about, and Hendo would add some real energy to the midfield. Lucas could probably use a rest. Maybe Sterling, Suso, and Assaidi could make cameo appearances?