Overview
- The 4-2-3-1 includes Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs, praised for second-best xG prevention, with Daniel Muñoz, Marc Guéhi, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori in defense.
- Declan Rice partners Granit Xhaka in midfield, with Carragher calling Xhaka the season’s biggest-impact signing and selecting him ahead of Moisés Caicedo.
- Carragher apologized to Chelsea supporters for leaving out Caicedo, saying Rice had the edge and that creative balance required Bruno Fernandes in the side.
- Erling Haaland starts up front on 19 goals in 17 league games, supported by Antoine Semenyo and Morgan Rogers on the flanks.
- Arsenal provide multiple picks, Liverpool have none, and seven clubs are represented overall, highlighting strong first halves for leaders Arsenal and promoted Sunderland.