Fantasy Football picks - Dempsey on fire

27 November 2009 10:18

In a new weekly feature, football.co.uk gives you the low-down on the players you need in your fantasy football team this weekend.

- Premier League Fixtures

Goalkeeper - Mark Schwarzer

After a clean sheet at home to Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday evening, the Fulham stopper will be confident of another shut-out when his team host struggling Bolton this weekend.

Defender - John Terry

Carlo Ancelotti claimed that Chelsea have the best central defenders in the world last week and although JT faces free-scoring Arsenal this weekend, the prospect of extending their lead at the top of the league should ensure another vintage defensive display from the England skipper.

Defender - Micah Richards

Manchester City's defence has not been as tight as Mark Hughes would have liked this season but a home against Hull City should give Richards a good chance of a clean sheet and the chance to get forward.

Defender - Matthew Upson

Although Gianfranco Zola's West Ham are currently languishing near the foot of the table, they welcome a Burnley side whose away form has been poor all season to Upton Park on Saturday afternoon.

Defender - Jody Craddock

Wolves might have got thumped 4-0 last time out but veteran Craddock, who already has three goals to his name this season will be certain of an improved display when they take on Birmingham in a fiery midlands derby on Sunday.

Midfielder - Cesc Fabregas

In-form Fabregas already has six league goals this season and he will be looking to kick-start Arsenal's title bid in their London derby with Chelsea after a disappointing defeat to Sunderland last weekend.

Midfielder - Keiran Richardson

With Kenwynne Jones still suspended and Darren Bent an injury-doubt, Sunderland's Attack will rely heavily on support from Richardson when they visit downhearted Wigan.

Midfielder - Antonio Valencia

Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement on the right side of United’s midfield, Valencia has bagged four goals this season including one against Everton last weekend and is now starting to prove why Sir Alex Ferguson paid £17 million for his services last summer.

Midfielder - Clint Dempsey

Now a permanent fixture in Roy Hodgson's Fulham side, American international Dempsey scored a brace at home to Blackburn on Wednesday and he will be looking to continue his goal-scoring run when his side host underachieving Bolton.

Striker - Carlos Tevez

Although benched for last week's game at Anfield, the little Argentinean will be hungry for goals as he regains his starting berth against a Hull side incapable of keeping a clean sheet

Striker - Jermain Defoe

The England hit-man is undoubtedly a confidence player and after his five-goal haul at home to Wigan on Sunday, he will be confident of adding to his tally when Spurs visit Villa Park in Saturday's evening kick-off.

- Joe Strange

Source: DSG