Match Previews

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is expected to face Stoke despite suffering a knee injury on international duty. Jay Rodriguez’s foot injury could need surgery but fellow forward Shane Long came through his midweek international outing unscathed following an ankle problem. Stoke defender Marc Muniesa is still sidelined by a …

Garry Monk will assess how Andre Ayew, Ki Sung-yueng and Jefferson Montero have recovered from midweek international duty. Otherwise, the Swansea City manager has a fully-fit squad to choose from for the visit of Bournemouth. Forward Glenn Murray missed Bournemouth’s defeat against Newcastle through injury but is available again. Midfielder …

Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley hasn’t played since August but could feature against his former club after overcoming an ankle injury. Leighton Baines could make his first appearance of the season after stepping up his recovery from an ankle problem. Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi has been ruled out for the …

Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot is expected to continue in goal despite missing international duty with Ireland because of his ongoing thigh problem. Fellow keeper Karl Darlow could be named on the bench after returning to training following a foot injury. Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri is hopeful Jamie Vardy will be …

Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero is fit but David Silva will not be risked. Fabian Delph and Pablo Zabaleta have trained this week and could feature, but Vincent Kompany, Wilfried Bony and Samir Nasri are ruled out. Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is set to replace the injured Mamadou Sakho, while Jordon …

West Brom will be without defender Gareth McAuley following his red card against Manchester United. Head coach Tony Pulis says he otherwise has a full squad at his disposal, with Chris Brunt fit after a groin problem. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will assess whether Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud are …

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois returned to training this week after a knee injury but Asmir Begovic will continue to deputise. Defender Branislav Ivanovic looks set to be involved, having recovered from a hamstring injury. Norwich winger Nathan Redmond is expected to be fit to face the Blues after a thigh …

Watford could be without Sebastian Prodl on Saturday after he suffered a calf injury playing for Austria. Midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado’s hamstring injury is unlikely to have cleared up in time to play. Manchester United’s Michael Carrick is set to miss out after picking up an ankle injury on England …

Arsenal are hopeful Laurent Koscielny will recover from a hip problem in time to play, but right-back Hector Bellerin is still sidelined by a groin injury. Mikel Arteta faces a late fitness test on an ankle injury, while David Ospina could return from a shoulder problem. Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to recall key players such as Philippe Coutinho, Martin Skrtel and Lucas, who were rested in midweek. Jordan Henderson is edging closer to a return from a foot injury but is still weeks away from being in contention. Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare may …