Eurosport - Sat, 12 Jan 13:58:00 2008
Problems and pitfalls galore crop up this week in Fantasyland.
If it isn't the fact that your nice little earner at right back being shipped off to Stoke on loan has slipped under your radar, then it's forgetting that one of your star midfielders is on a plane to Ghana as we speak.
So before you read on any further double-check which players have moved where with our club-by-club rundown of done deals, then look up which players you can watch LIVE on Eurosport over the next month.
Strikers
Choose: One man who is not part of the mass exodus to Ghana is Portsmouth's Benjani, as Zimbabwe failed to qualify. It's good news for Harry Redknapp and it could be good news for you as a price of 10.92 gets you one of the league's top scorers on a trip to Sunderland. If you're feeling extra fruity, then David Nugent (4.37) could be good for a laugh.
With the underwhelming Andriy Shevchenko (13.16) out injured, the downright disappointing Claudio Pizarro can kickstart his Chelsea career when he goes up against a Tottenham side that wouldn't know a clean sheet if it slapped them in the face. Also at the bargain end, Emile Heskey (4.72) will head up the Wigan attack against a Derby side with no left-footed left back and, even worse, Danny Mills at right back.
Lose: Don't expect Nicolas Anelka (16.09) to be handed his Chelsea debut from the start at Stamford Bridge.
Bolton's Kevin Davies (6.29) will be restored to the role of target man, but don't be tempted by the price, as he won't be able to bully the Blackburn defenders into submission.
Midfielders
Choose: Portsmouth's Niko Kranjcar (9.32) may be low on goals and assists, but is one of the most consistent midfielders for shots on target, and much cheaper than the other top guys in that department.
Charles N'Zogbia (8.99) has the ability to produce a big-game performance against Manchester United form left back, but won't be penalised for goals conceded as he is listed as a midfielder.
Lose: As always the classic Cristiano Ronaldo (26.46) conundrum rears its head: Virtually guaranteed goals and points, but so much cash! David Bentley (17.91) is the next highest scorer, at a third less.
Tim Cahill (13.77) will find his well-timed runs blocked by Vedran Corluka (7.35), who will be employed in a defensive midfield role will remaining listed as a defender.
Defenders
Choose: Aaron Mokoena (2.95) has been dubbed 'The Enabler' here at Eurosport, due to his ridiculously low price allowing players to splash out on the big guns. Hard to believe that his price has almost doubled following his recent assist, but he can still be useful - even when he is in Africa.
Nicky Shorey (11.64) may seem a bit pricey, especially for a trip to Villa Park, but his eight assists so far this season tells you all you need to know.
Nuno Valente (6.84) can rest assured that a) Manchester City's away record is abysmal and b) Martin Petrov (13.99) is on the other wing.
Lose: Liverpool's Daniel Agger (7.04) may be fit again, but it's not quite the tIme to pick him up at a low price quite yet as Sami Hyypia (9.21) continues in defence.
Goalkeepers
Choose: Despite the injury problems of Petr Cech (14.17), his price has not gone down much, but Berbatov and Keane have racked up almost 50 shots on target between them, so there will be plenty of opportunity for him to make some saves.
Scott Carson (8.06) has been a safe pair of hands all season (in a Villa shirt), and he will no doubt impress Tom Hanks against Reading tomorrow.
Lose: Juande Ramos is keeping schtum over whether he will keep faith with the impressive Radek Cerny (6.43) or reinstate Paul Robinson (3.88), but then you probably weren't going to pick either of them anyway.
Shay Given (3.17) and Craig Gordon (1.93) are both in negative points for the season and are not worth the gamble at any price.
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