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Southampton vs West Brom – Match Preview

Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama is available again after serving a two-match suspension. Top scorer Graziano Pelle could start after making his return from a knee injury as a substitute in Wednesday’s win over Watford. West Brom’s James Morrison is sidelined with the hamstring injury that forced him off against Chelsea …

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Newcastle vs West Ham – Match Preview

New signings Jonjo Shelvey and Henri Saivet may make their Newcastle debuts, while Rolando Aarons and Emmanuel Riviere are back after injuries. Siem de Jong, Kevin Mbabu and Papiss Cisse are all out, while Cheick Tiote will not feature as he is negotiating a move to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua. …

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Chelsea vs Everton – Match Preview

Chelsea are again without Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao, who are sidelined by respective groin and thigh problems. Winger Pedro could lose his starting spot after a poor display against West Brom, with Kenedy an alternative option for the champions. Everton reported no new injury concerns after their draw at …

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Bournemouth vs Norwich – Match Preview

Bournemouth’s Matt Ritchie is rated as 50/50 because of a dead leg and could be replaced by on-loan Roma winger Juan Iturbe, who awaits his first start. Lewis Grabban could play against his former club after rejoining the Cherries from Norwich this week. Norwich have no new injury problems, but …

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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview

Injured Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany might not return until the the “last part of the season”. Wilfried Bony, Fernandinho, Eliaquim Mangala, Samir Nasri and Patrick Roberts are also set to miss out again. Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie remains on the sidelines because of a leg problem. Dwight Gayle …

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Tottenham vs Sunderland – Match Preview

Tottenham have reported no new injury concerns following Wednesday’s defeat at home to Leicester. Mousa Dembele could start after making his comeback from injury as a substitute in midweek, but Ryan Mason remains out with an ankle injury. Dame N’Doye is not yet available for Sunderland as he awaits a …

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Swansea vs Sunderland – Match Preview

Swansea interim manager Alan Curtis is likely to revert to a more familiar starting XI after rotating his squad for the FA Cup last weekend. That should mean recalls for the likes of Ashley Williams, Lukasz Fabianski, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Ayew. Sunderland captain John O’Shea faces a fitness test …

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Stoke vs Norwich – Match Preview

Stoke defender Geoff Cameron and midfielder Stephen Ireland are doubtful after missing the FA Cup match against Doncaster because of injury. Manager Mark Hughes is expected to recall his established players, having made nine changes for Saturday’s game. Matt Jarvis is in line for his first Norwich appearance since October …

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Southampton vs Watford – Match Preview

Southampton could welcome back top scorer Graziano Pelle, who has been sidelined since Christmas with a knee injury. Midfielder Victor Wanyama serves the final game of his two-match ban. Watford’s top scorer Odion Ighalo is set to be restored to the starting line-up after being on the bench for the …

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Chelsea vs West Brom – Match Preview

Chelsea forward Diego Costa has overcome a bruised knee and will face West Brom. Loic Remy is fit following a calf problem, but Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao remain out with respective groin and thigh injuries. West Brom pair Jonas Olsson and Victor Anichebe are likely to be ruled out …

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