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Watford vs Liverpool – Match Preview

Watford

The final action of this Bank Holiday Premier League weekend takes us to Vicarage Road as Watford play host to Liverpool with the race for the Champions League places once again blown wide open due to the results that happened yesterday. If you were Jurgen Klopp then you arguably could …

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Tottenham vs Arsenal – Match Preview

Tottenham

TEAM NEWS Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele is a doubt after picking up an ankle injury in the win at Crystal Palace. Goalkeeper Michel Vorm could return to the squad but Danny Rose is still absent with a knee injury. Arsene Wenger has given centre-back Laurent Koscielny a “60% chance” of playing …

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Middlesbrough vs Manchester City – Match Preview

Middlesbrough

TEAM NEWS Gaston Ramirez is back in contention for Middlesbrough after missing the win over Sunderland because of suspension. Daniel Ayala is doubtful after twisting his ankle, while Victor Valdes and Grant Leadbitter could miss out again. Manchester City will be without goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, whose season could be over …

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Everton vs Chelsea – Match Preview

Everton

TEAM NEWS Leighton Baines is set to make his 350th appearance for Everton, who have no new injury concerns. Enner Valencia returns after being ineligible to face West Ham but Aaron Lennon, Seamus Coleman and Ramiro Funes Mori all remain sidelined. Chelsea have a fully-fit squad available as they look …

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Manchester United vs Swansea – Match Preview

United

TEAM NEWS Manchester United will be without midfielder Marouane Fellaini after his red card in the Manchester derby. Defender Tim Fosu-Mensah suffered a shoulder problem in that game and joins a lengthy injury list, which includes midfielders Paul Pogba and Juan Mata. Swansea midfielder Jack Cork and defender Martin Olsson …

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Crystal Palace vs Burnley – Match Preview

Palace

TEAM NEWS Crystal Palace loanee Mamadou Sakho could miss the remainder of the season with strained knee ligaments. Scott Dann and James Tomkins are also sidelined, so Martin Kelly and Damien Delaney might be paired at centre-back. Burnley will be without Joey Barton, who has been banned for 18 months, …

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West Brom vs Leicester – Match Preview

West Brom

TEAM NEWS West Brom head coach Tony Pulis will be without influential winger Matt Phillips and forward Hal Robson-Kanu. The pair suffered hamstring problems in training on Tuesday and could also miss the trip to Burnley next weekend. Leicester are hopeful that captain Wes Morgan will return from the hamstring …

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Sunderland vs Bournemouth – Match Preview

Sunderland

TEAM NEWS Sunderland manager David Moyes has fitness concerns over four players. Lee Cattermole, Darron Gibson, Jack Rodwell and Jason Denayer are all nursing injuries and will be assessed, while Sebastian Larsson must complete a three-match ban. Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling will miss the game because of a calf problem …

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Stoke vs West Ham – Match Preview

Stoke

TEAM NEWS Stoke manager Mark Hughes is hopeful Jon Walters will be available this weekend despite nursing a knee injury. Jack Butland will keep his place in goal after returning from 13 months out with ankle problems last week. West Ham striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out again with …

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Southampton vs Hull – Match Preview

Southampton

TEAM NEWS Southampton defender Sam McQueen is available to face Hull after recovering from a minor groin injury. Charlie Austin and Matt Targett have returned to full training after long-term injuries but it is too soon for them to be involved in the first team. Hull striker Oumar Niasse is …

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