Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho made his return from a hamstring injury as a substitute in midweek and could be recalled to the starting line-up. However, Daniel Sturridge is ruled out after suffering a hamstring strain at Newcastle last weekend. A hamstring problem also means West Brom are without attacking midfielder …
Read More »Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Jack Grealish is in contention for Villa after a two-match absence as punishment for his off-field behaviour. Leandro Bacuna and Rudy Gestede are both fit despite picking up knocks last weekend, but captain Micah Richards remains doubtful with a knee injury. Arsenal report no fresh injuries after their midweek win …
Read More »Tottenham vs Newcastle – Match Preview
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is expected to be fit despite suffering a shin injury in the win over Monaco. Fellow midfielder Mousa Dembele missed that match through illness and is doubtful for this weekend. Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren has no new injury worries and will have the same squad …
Read More »Bournemouth vs Manchester United – Match Preview
Artur Boruc is expected to continue in goal for Bournemouth despite an ongoing knee problem, while Adam Federici and Mark Pugh have recovered from injury. Lee Tomlin and on-loan Christian Atsu have returned to training but need to build up their fitness levels. Manchester United are without nine players after …
Read More »West Ham vs Stoke – Match Preview
Winston Reid and Victor Moses have joined West Ham’s lengthy injury list after being ruled out until the new year with hamstring problems. The Hammers are already without Dimitri Payet, Diafra Sakho and Manuel Lanzini, although Enner Valencia could return. Stoke defender Marc Muniesa is expected to be involved after …
Read More »Sunderland vs Watford – Match Preview
Sunderland’s Lee Cattermole (back) and Sebastian Larsson (knee) are still out. Steven Fletcher faces a fitness test on a foot problem, but Jermain Defoe and Wes Brown have recovered from respective hamstring and knee injuries. Watford are again set to be without midfielder Valon Behrami, who is nursing a calf …
Read More »Crystal Palace vs Southampton – Match Preview
Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak has an ankle injury and misses out, along with Dwight Gayle, who suffered a setback after returning on Monday. Bakary Sako is out with a hamstring problem, but striker Marouane Chamakh could feature against Southampton. Southampton’s Victor Wanyama has overcome an ankle complaint suffered against …
Read More »Manchester City vs Swansea – Match Preview
Manchester City’s top scorer Sergio Aguero is still sidelined with a heel injury and captain Vincent Kompany also remains out with a calf problem. But defender Martin Demichelis returns after a tendon injury. Swansea’s caretaker manager Alan Curtis has few injury problems, with defender Franck Tabanou the only definite absentee …
Read More »Norwich vs Everton – Match Preview
Norwich manager Alex Neil must decide whether to stick with Declan Rudd in goal or recall John Ruddy. Wes Hoolahan is set to return following a minor knee injury but on-loan winger Matt Jarvis is still sidelined. Everton midfielder James McCarthy again faces a fitness test following his recent hip …
Read More »Tottenham vs Monaco – Match Preview
Tottenham striker Harry Kane may be rested for their final Europa League group game against Monaco on Thursday. Spurs, who have already qualified for the last 32, will secure top spot in Group J with a draw at White Hart Lane. Midfield pair Nacer Chadli (ankle) and Nabil Bentaleb (foot) …
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