Week 9 - Update

All eyes on Carlo Ancelotti as we await his press conference at around noon today - praying he names his team as he has done on multiple occasions during his Chelsea career. This post will be updated as soon as I hear more.

UPDATE: Bosingwa to start at right-back, Drogba also starts, while Alex, Lampard & Ramires are out...waiting on more news but this could mean a start for Zhirkov alongside Essien & Mikel in midfield.

Wayne Rooney has done a giant U-turn and has signed a new 5 years deal at Old Trafford days after saying he wanted to leave. I honestly didn't think it was all about money but it turned out I was wrong, as he bluffed his way to an even bigger salary. I'll be interested to know what the Man Utd fans make of all this. He's out for 3 weeks with an ankle injury by the way.

Redknapp has revealed Sandro and Van Der Vaart will come back in but has suggested Bale is "running on empty", which could point to him being rested. My personal opinion is Bale will start, he's in the form of his life and he's a young lad who should be raring to go after 48 hours rest.

In other news I feel I must reiterate this point - Chris Kirkland WILL PLAY this weekend as Al-Habsi cannot play against his parent club Bolton, so if you are picking him @ 1.00 with the plan to take zero you'll need to think again. I'm taking the risk with him as are many others, but some of the comments in my player picks post suggested some people hadn't yet realised the Kirk will be back in the Wigan team...no harm in clarifying!

Peter Odemwingie was one of the most interesting Week 9 picks, but apparently he's still struggling with injury so it's unlikely he'll be ready to face Fulham.

Adebayor scored a hat-trick for Man City last night and Mancini has suggested he may go 4-4-2 vs Arsenal giving K2 the chance to be paired with Tevez against his old club. We all remember how that ended last season. To add to the confusion, both Silva and AJ played last night, so we really don't know which one starts. Silva's form has been good so he could get the nod (I'm assuming Milner gets one of the winger spots after he was rested).

Cameron Jerome could return for Birmingham, and if he does it's possible Zigic drops to the bench despite his first goal last weekend.

Arteta is doubtful, while Osman joins Louis Saha, Victor Anichebe, Marouane Fellaini, Jack Rodwell and Steven Pienaar on the sidelines. This means Bily could get a rare start.

That's it for now - please keep checking back throughout the day as I'll be adding any important team/injury news to this post. If you read/hear anything you feel may be of use please add it to the comments section below.

How's your team coming along? What news are you waiting on? Please remember you still have time to vote, poll closes at 4pm UK time: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/505502

Cheers,
AM