Best starting lineup

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I could be wrong but I don't think we have started with the same eleven for two matches running. Injuries have hit us hard again this season, but unlike other seasons we have had the strength in depth to carry us thru. So I got to thinking if it ever came to pass that the physio room was empty what would be your ideal starting 11?
Here's mine for what it's worth
Adrian; Cresswell, Reid,Collins, Byram; Payet, Noble, Kouyate, Antonio; Valencia, Sacko.

Comments,suggestions,abuse welcome.

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ogbonna or lanzini wow but its your choice mate and everyones different but again wow

Agree with all

But I'd have Lanzini for Valencia ( what a waste of 12 mill ! ) and Carroll over Sakho. Reid, Collins deffo best CB pairing. Still not 100% on Adrian myself so would consider Randolph to start.

Now not trying to be

Now not trying to be disrespectful but how on earth anyone can prefer Randolph to Adrian I dont know

Adrian, Tomkins, Collins,

Adrian, Tomkins, Collins, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Noble, Obiang, Lanzini, Payet, Antonio, Sakho - Byrami rate and thing hes got a lot of potential but I think he still needs a bit more time to develop defensively. Reid ive never really understood the hype, good defender on his day but no better than Collins or Tomkins. Ogbonna is far and away our best CB

Based on balance and formid

Based on balance and formid say Adrian, Tomkins (ditto Fred 149) ogbonna, Collins, cresswell, noble, Lanzini, Payet, obiang, Antonio and sakho.

Collins has the current form, byram not quite ready yet. Lanzini better fit and more effective and obiang proper defensive mid fielder so balances the team better. Of course that's if we play 4 at the back if we play three then the same team but Reid in for Tomkins.