Cisse has to earn his shirt for me. Remy in a way, could be the best thing for Cisse - because he only had Shola and a kid for competition previously. I'm hoping he responds positively and knuckles down (although sadly, I don't think his recent malaise is because of a lack of application).
He needs to make the most of his substitute cameos and deliver in training to get back in because he hasn't been up to task for too long. He hasn't always got the right service etc, but when he has, he hasn't been good enough - and given his limited attribute set, if he isn't poaching and putting away chances he doesn't deserve pitch time if we've got Remy available to do the business. [/iMO]
Agree, he's been wild and sometimes downright stupid with his finishing lately. Like you say, hope he knuckles down and tries to force his way back in. Can see him moving in Jan however, the whole Wonga debacle is still lingering over him I feel.
Ronaldo; Ben Arfa's best performances have come at RW, of course, however it's worth exploring the idea of having him through the middle to free him of any defensive responsibilities, I believe he's good enough to be effective there it just needs to take a run of games imo. Beardsley he is indeed not, I was just making the comparison in terms of position.