Strikers

10 April 2011 13:28
They arrived at their clubs in January to a huge fanfare and at a combined total cost of ?62million. [LNB]But more than two months later, Monday night's expensive strike rivals, Andy Carroll and Edin Dzeko, are still looking for their first Barclays Premier League goals at their new clubs.[LNB]Carroll will cite his recovery from a long-term thigh injury as a mitigating circumstance behind his slow start, which has seen him fail to score in five Liverpool games. [LNB] Enlarge Enlarge  Worth the wait? After 10 hours, 58 minutes, Carroll and Dzeko (R) have not scored in the Premier League yet[LNB]Bosnian Dzeko has yet to register in eight league games and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said: 'I am 100 per cent sure we will see him at his best next season because we can build a team for him. [LNB]'I think Dzeko maybe needs wingers, some crosses. It is normal for new players to experience problems.'[LNB]  Wilshere wanted by Man City: Arsenal star targeted in ?40m summer swoopMancini: Watch out United, it's time for Manchester City to step upAll Manchester City news, features and opinionAll Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini Places: Liverpool

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