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Southampton vs Arsenal – Match Preview

Southampton keeper Maarten Stekelenburg hopes to be fit after a toe injury. Manager Ronald Koeman is yet to decide whether to restore the Dutchman to the starting line-up or stick with his deputy, Paulo Gazzaniga. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez could be out until mid-January after a setback in his recovery from …

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Newcastle vs Everton – Match Preview

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is a major doubt after limping off with a groin problem against Aston Villa last weekend. Jamaal Lascelles is back in training after a hamstring injury but Saturday’s game could come too soon for him. Everton’s James McCarthy, Bryan Oviedo, Phil Jagielka and Steven Pienaar will …

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Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

Bournemouth pair Junior Stanislas and Josh King will miss Saturday’s game because of hamstring injuries. Lee Tomlin has been nursing groin and pelvis injuries but could be fit. Alan Pardew says Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye is 50-50 but skipper Mile Jedinak is fit to return. Dwight Gayle and Bakary …

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Swansea vs West Brom – Match Preview

Swansea winger Wayne Routledge has overcome the minor knee problem that sidelined him last week. Defender Angel Rangel sprained his ankle against West Ham but is fit to play on Saturday. West Brom will be without suspended pair James McClean and Salomon Rondon, who both begin three-match bans. Saido Berahino …

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Aston Villa vs West Ham – Match Preview

Aston Villa captain Micah Richards is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game because of a knee injury. Full-backs Joe Bennett and Aly Cissokho have both been recalled from loan spells but will not be eligible to play until January. West Ham’s Andy Carroll could return from a thigh problem …

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Manchester City vs Sunderland – Match Preview

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is expected to return against Sunderland after eight games out with a calf injury. Pablo Zabaleta and Fernando are also available, leaving midfielder Samir Nasri as the only major absentee. Sunderland defender Younes Kaboul is likely to be sidelined for several weeks because of a …

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Liverpool vs Leicester – Match Preview

Liverpool be without defender Martin Skrtel for the first time this season in the league as he faces a six-week absence because of a torn hamstring. Dejan Lovren and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet could miss out again with respective knee and hamstring injuries. Leicester defender Robert Huth is back after suspension …

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Chelsea vs Watford – Match Preview

Eden Hazard could return from a hip injury against Watford in Chelsea’s first outing under new interim manager Guus Hiddink. The Blues midfielder missed last weekend’s 3-1 win over Sunderland. Nathan Ake, on loan at Watford from Chelsea, is ineligible against his parent club so Ikechi Anya may return. The …

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Tottenham vs Norwich – Match Preview

Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason is available to face Norwich after a four-week absence with an ankle injury. Danny Rose has overcome the illness that ruled him out last week but Clinton N’Jie will be sidelined for up to three months following knee surgery. Norwich defender Andre Wisdom remains a doubt …

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