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Chelsea vs Manchester United – Match Preview

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard could return to the starting line-up after beginning on the bench against Watford. Pedro is doubtful with a minor groin problem, while Loic Remy and Radamel Falcao remain injured and recent signings Alexandre Pato and Matt Miazga lack match fitness. Manchester United could name the same …

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Bournemouth vs Arsenal – Match Preview

Bournemouth will make a late decision on whether Junior Stanislas is ready to return from a knee injury. Long-term absentees Max Gradel and Callum Wilson remain out but could return in March and April respectively. Arsenal have no fresh fitness concerns but Tomas Rosicky, who was injured against Burnley last …

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Southampton vs West Ham – Match Preview

Southampton forward Charlie Austin has shaken off a knock and is set to make his home debut for the club. Steven Davis is doubtful with a hamstring injury while Matt Targett is out with an ankle injury. West Ham’s Andy Carroll is fit after a hamstring problem and January signing …

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Swansea vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng is sidelined after suffering concussion in Tuesday’s draw with West Brom. Italian striker Alberto Paloschi stands by to start after making his debut as a substitute, while loan signing Leroy Fer is in the squad for the first time. Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur will miss …

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Stoke vs Everton – Match Preview

Stoke’s record signing Giannelli Imbula could make his debut after the midfielder’s £18.3m move from Porto. Marc Muniesa may be the Potters’ only fit central defender, with Philipp Wollscheid a doubt and Ryan Shawcross, Geoff Cameron and Marc Wilson injured. Everton will make a late call on Romelu Lukaku after …

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Aston Villa vs Norwich – Match Preview

Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak has been ruled out for up to a month with a fractured bone in his ankle, while Jordan Ayew begins a three-match ban. Ashley Westwood could return from a calf injury but Rudy Gestede and Carlos Sanchez are still sidelined. Norwich midfielder Alex Tettey must …

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Liverpool vs Sunderland – Match Preview

Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi could play after shaking off hamstring strains while Joe Allen should overcome a shoulder injury. Daniel Sturridge has also returned to full training but will not be considered for this game. Sunderland will check on the fitness of Yann M’Vila and Jeremain Lens, who …

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Tottenham vs Watford – Match Preview

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful that midfielder Dele Alli will be available, despite complaining of dizziness against Norwich in midweek. Ryan Mason has recovered from an ankle injury, but Jan Vertonghen and Clinton Njie are both out with knee problems. Nathan Ake returns for Watford, having been ineligible …

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Manchester City vs Leicester – Match Preview

Manchester City winger Jesus Navas has been ruled out for at least three weeks with a hamstring injury. City are already without Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany, Samir Nasri, Eliaguim Mangala and Wilfried Bony, but Fabian Delph could return from injury. Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri will make a late call …

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Newcastle vs West Brom – Match Preview

Newcastle will be forced into a defensive reshuffle with Chancel Mbemba and Paul Dummett ruled out through injury and Jamaal Lascelles banned. Jack Colback is also sidelined but defender Kevin Mbabu returns to the squad. Steven Taylor is expected to make his first start since August. West Brom defender Jonny …

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