Mathieu Flamini – Arsenal
A poor season so far for the Frenchman who seems to have become a master of shouting and pointing at his team-mates rather than providing a solid defensive shield to the back four. With Arteta presumed out for several weeks Arsenal are going to have to hope the 30 year old puts in a better shift against West Brom than he did against Swansea in his last league outing.
Simon Mignolet – Liverpool
A clanger midweek against Ludogorets adds even more pressure on the shoulders of Liverpool’s beleaguered goalkeeper. Ordered by manager Brendan Rodgers to give an immediate response at the weekend, Mignolet will be hoping for a redeeming performance against Stoke lest the rumours of the Reds’ growing interest in Iker Casillas become even louder.