I thought he was categorically shown NOT to be a striker or 'in the hole' player back in sept/oct - CM is by far and away his msot effective position as it allows him to have a much greater influence on the game and on the team.
You mean he's more difficult to mark when there are two other strikers on the pitch.
Not that i don't appreciate his goals, but it's misleading to say he deserves more credit simply because of his position in the lineup. He plays essentially as a third striker.
David Villa?
He's 29.
He's also the best striker in the world.
I wouldn't swap him for Carroll. Would make little sense considering the difference in age.