Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba is back in training and could feature but captain Fabricio Coloccini remains very doubtful with a calf injury. Striker Papiss Cisse might be involved for the first time since December after overcoming a groin problem. Sunderland have a near full-strength squad, with Jeremain Lens and Lee …
Read More »Sporting Gijon vs Atletico Madrid in less than 3 minutes
Atletico Madrid’s faint hopes of winning a second title in three seasons may have all but disappeared with defeat in Gijon last night. If Barcelona win Today they will go 11 points clear with 8 games and would then have to lose 4 times between now and the end of …
Read More »Everton vs Arsenal a few quick thoughts
Arsenal keep their title hopes alive with a comfortable win over Everton this Lunchtime Much was made before the game that it was a must win scenario for Arsenal if they had any hopes of still being in the title race and they manage to clear this hurdle with ease …
Read More »Swansea vs Aston Villa – Match Preview
Andre Ayew has an ankle injury and will miss Swansea’s home game against Aston Villa and his brother Jordan. Jefferson Montero is available after illness, while head coach Francesco Guidolin returns to the dugout following a three-game absence with a chest infection. Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez is fit after …
Read More »Chelsea vs West Ham – Match Preview
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard will be out for up to four weeks with a hip problem, according to his national coach Marc Wilmots. Diego Costa is suspended after his red card in the FA Cup defeat last weekend. West Ham remain without James Tomkins and James Collins because of calf …
Read More »Crystal Palace vs Leicester – Match Preview
Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak is nursing a sore back and his fitness will be assessed ahead of the visit of leaders Leicester. Connor Wickham, James McArthur and Marouane Chamakh all remain sidelined by injuries. Leicester’s Andy King is a doubt with the sickness bug that caused him to miss …
Read More »Watford vs Stoke – Match Preview
Watford will assess striker Odion Ighalo, who has been troubled by a muscular problem in training this week. Boss Quique Sanchez Flores says Ighalo is one of “three of four” players set for late fitness tests, while Miguel Britos and Joel Ekstrand are ruled out. Stoke pair Ryan Shawcross and …
Read More »West Brom vs Norwich – Match Preview
West Brom midfielder James Morrison remains sidelined with a ruptured hamstring. Jonny Evans could return from a hamstring problem and Craig Dawson may feature after a foot injury. Norwich forward Nathan Redmond will be out for a few weeks with the ankle injury he suffered against Manchester City last weekend. …
Read More »Everton vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Bryan Oviedo could miss out again for Everton, although he has returned to training following a chest infection. Kevin Mirallas and Gareth Barry are both suspended but Muhamed Besic could make his first start since January after returning from injury. Arsenal will be without midfielder Mathieu Flamini, who suffered a …
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