Strikers

They arrived at their clubs in January to a huge fanfare and at a combined total cost of ?62million. 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.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. Enlarge Enlarge  Worth the wait? After 10 hours, 58 minutes, Carroll and Dzeko (R) have not scored in the Premier League yetBosnian 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. 'I think Dzeko maybe needs wingers, some crosses. It is normal for new players to experience problems.'  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  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini Places: Liverpool

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