I knew I was going to come on but I was itching to come on earlier. elebrates another Real Madrid goalAnd the £40m figure quoted by Merca Football for a proven international goalscorer would seem reasonable should he feel the need to replace Olivier Giroud at the end of the season. this weekend: Will Rooney be dropped, are Liverpool title contenders, and is Mark Hughes about to be axedTHE AXE SWINGSSeven stars who face the axe in the Prem this weekend including Wayne Rooney, David Luiz and Ross BarkleyWAYNE'S WOEWayne Rooney misses open goal in early stages against Northampton and Twitter users aren't happyWayne's WorldWayne Rooney set to lead the line at Northampton, but Jose Mourinho set to axe him for Leicester clashNEW ROO ROLEWayne Rooney has been given a new job at Manchester United. mages5Patrick Van Aanolt was pulled out of Sunderland’s starting XI just minutes before Sunday’s game at Spurs due to medical adviceSky Sports5Patrick van Aanholt was left stumped when he was told by Jason Denayer he was being pulled out of the Sunderland side to face TottenhamThe Dutch defender made the headlines on Sunday when he was pulled out of the Black Cats starting line-up at White Hart Lane. There was still time for Tony Adams to head wide with the final act of the game as United prevailed in an absolute classic. Dangote also said at the time that he would sack boss Arsene Wenger if he owned the Gunners. Why should it be easier Why should a team who people think is weaker than us not have the opportunity to win I can guarantee its not about the attitude of the players. Reuters11Leicester are showing signs they are rediscovering their best form this seasonBut there hav. ably, Arsenals best right-back since Lee DixonLaurent KoscielnyDespite Arsenal fans grumblings over recent years that the side have become the nearly men in the Premier League, Laurent Koscielny has established himself as the bedrock of the Arsenal defence. signings take a while to settleCases in point: Luka Modric, Didier Drogba and Mesut Ozil.