Apart from the fact he has the best player on the pitch vs Liverpool and in the side for Man City. Noble should start.

Amalfitano summed himself up. Nice pass for Cresswell, tidy on the ball, anonymous for huge chunks of the game. In a 4 man midfield he is a luxury you can't afford. 100% Noble Song Kouyate and Downing is first choice midfield. Noble would provide a base for Kouyate to burst forward and crucially he is another option for the CB's rather than Song. Plus Song then has a short pass available rather than having to attempt those Hollywood balls.

Balance is all out of kilter without Noble. Sooner he is back the better.

Carroll was a pile of shit, he needs a massive kick up the arse. As Sam said after the two goals vs Swansea. He needs to do it consistently. Sakho was the one making himself available, Carroll did nothing offer an outlet. Lazy.