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Hey football fans!
The winter transfer window madness is over and it is time to see if the Premier League teams are ready to face the second half of the season.
Squad changes are no longer allowed so all teams will have to manage, and for a lot of the teams there are different things at stake.
In true fashion, the Kickstox team has done some digging and found 3 players which might be interesting to put in your portfolio for game week 23.
Southampton had to endure an absolute nightmare in their match against Manchester United earlier this week, losing 9-0 for the second time in 2 seasons (last season Southampton lost at home with 0-9 against Leicester).
A disaster for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad and they will be eager to redeem themselves in their match against Newcastle United. On the frontline in their path to redemption will be captain James Ward-Prowse.
The midfielder, who is famous for his set pieces, is the true leader for The Saints and seeing as he has yet to score a Premier League goal in 2021, we believe he is a great choice for your portfolio this weekend. Costing a mere €6.585 with an expected match rating of 6.2 to beat, he is due to score a goal or at least give an assist to help your portfolio increase.
Even though Manchester United are coming off a huge win, there is never a guarantee that the next match automatically means a victory.
This is especially the case against a determined Everton side.
Currently 7th on the table, Everton will be trying to find their way back to the top and they could really use a Lucas Digne in form to do that.
The left-back is known for his rushes on the left-side and often contributes to the team with dangerous crosses and assists, having set up a goal already 6 times this season. At €6.379 you won’t have to dig too deep in your Kickstox wallets and with an expected match rating of only 5.4, he is a near guarantee for some serious percentage increase.
Finally there is of course 1 match which sticks out this weekend.
A match between the Premier League champions in the last 2 seasons, Liverpool and Manchester City.
A clash of titans and we at Kickstox are expecting fireworks.
Watch out with putting a goalkeeper from either side in your portfolio because if there is one thing we know, it’s that goals will occur. It’s tough to choose 1 player from so many greats, but if we had to pick 1, we would advise you to purchase some shares in Gabriel Jesus.
Manchester City have been on an absolute rampage, winning their last 13 matches, and even though Liverpool is a squad of a different calibre, they won’t be wanting to end that streak anytime soon.
Gabriel Jesus knows where to find the net lately with 2 goals in his last 2 matches and just like Manchester City, he will be looking to continue that streak. At €11.181 he is pricey, but a surprisingly low expected match rating of 6.3, makes him a promising player for your portfolio.
There you have it, our top 3 picks for this game week!! Don’t forget to join “The Vibes” battle on Kickstox to prove you know the most about football and we will see you next time!
Team Kickstox
