After a slight detour in the Birmingham game, normal service has been resumed and I can safely say DO NOT PICK ANY STOKE PLAYERS. Well almost. Begovic, the Stoke keeper, may be worth a look. He made 6 saves against the Brummies, contributing to a respectable score of 57. However Liverpool have only managed 4 shots on target in each of their last couple of Picklive games so Begovic may struggle to replicate those heights.
So, I'd advise picking solely from the Liverpool starting XI. Johnson is likely to be out so Kelly may start and is worth considering. Konchesky is consistently a good scorer and I would probably pick him if you're not taking both full-backs. A centre back is essential against Stoke as Johnson, Vidic and Coloccini have proved recently so it will be worth waiting to see what the pairing at the back is. Carragher has seemed to have the edge over his partner recently.
In the middle the much maligned Lucas is first on the teamsheet for me - if there are few or no goals then he's likely to be the top points scorer. Gerrard is usually next but he doesn't always make the top 5 e.g. against Chelsea. Meireles is a steady choice and seems to be steadily improving. Rodriguez, Kuyt and Torres would need at least a goal, assist or a few shots on target to trouble the top 5 and so should be used sparingly.
Tips: Lucas, Carragher and Konchesky. Then 2 from Kelly, Gerrard, Meireles or the second centre back. Avoid Stoke players.
Good luck!
by BensBulls
(Ben Wraith)
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