ashburtonSong stays deep, and when full-backs run forward for overlapping, he can work as a sweeper in front of the central defense during the counter-attack and inward run from either flank. Wilshere plays the link-up role between Song and Fabregas, and intermittent forward run in the box. Diaby can play in the Wilshere role. Rosicky gets a nod ahead of Arshavin for better counter-attacking teams due to his better work-rate and defensive willingness. RVP, along with Fabreags has to do some defensive duties when Chamakh is playing upfront, in order to cover for Sagna. When RVP plays in the middle in place of Chamakh, Walcott or Nasri plays in the right flank and has to perform more defensive role in order to allow Cesc to more linking-up opportunities with RVP.

04.10.2010