Friday, 7 February 2014

Wilshere return, Salah set for bow


Jack Wilshere is set to return for Arsenal, Mohamed Salah is ready to make his Chelsea debut, while Newcastle are plagued with injury problems.
Liverpool v Arsenal, 12.45pm
Key stat: Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge have played 11 Barclays Premier League games together this season and the only team to stop them both scoring is Arsenal.
Arsenal expect to have Jack Wilshere back from an ankle problem, while Liverpool's Daniel Agger and Mamadou Sakho will again miss out.
More Liverpool v Arsenal team news here.
Aston Villa v West Ham
Key stat: West Ham have kept the joint-most clean sheets in the Premier League.
Gabriel Agbonlahor is expected to return after a foot injury, but Ron Vlaar is missing. Ricardo Vaz Te faces a late fitness test for the Hammers, Joe Cole is out with a groin strain whilst Mohamed Diame is missing with a knee injury.
More Villa v West Ham team news here.
Chelsea v Newcastle
Key stat: Chelsea are unbeaten in 72 Barclays Premier League home games with Jose Mourinho as boss.
Jose Mourinho does not have any new injury problems and Mohamed Salah could make his debut. Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote will sit out the tough trip with a hamstring problem and Fabricio Coloccini, Yoan Gouffran, Papiss Cisse (back) and Loic Remy are all missing.
More Chelsea v Newcastle team news here.
Crystal Palace v West Brom

Key stat: Crystal Palace have won three and lost just one of the last seven meetings with West Brom in all competitions.
Tony Pulis has all his transfer deadline day signings available for selection with Scott Dann, Joe Ledley and Tom Ince ready for the clash with the Baggies. West Brom boss Pepe Mel also has new signing Thievy Bifouma poised for Albion's visit.
More C Palace v West Brom team news here.
Norwich v Man City

Key stat: There have been 37 goals scored in the last six Barclays Premier League meetings between Norwich and Man City.
Ryan Bennett faces a fitness test on a thigh injury to determine whether he can feature and former Everton defender Joseph Yobo could make his debut. Fernandinho will again miss out for Manchester City after being ruled out of the loss to Chelsea with a thigh problem which is expected to keep him sidelined for another couple of weeks.
More Norwich v Man City team news here.
Southampton v Stoke

Key stat: All three meetings between Southampton and Stoke in the Barclays Premier League have ended as draws.
Victor Wanyama is expected to return to action for Southampton. Stephen Nzonzi is available again for Stoke after serving a one match ban for his red-card against Sunderland.
More Southampton v Stoke team news here.
Sunderland v Hull
Key stat: Sunderland have won six of their last seven encounters with Hull City.
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher will be missing with an Achilles injury that has bothered him for the last few weeks. Hull City boss Steve Bruce could be boosted by the return of Sone Aluko, who has been out of action since October.
More Sunderland v Hull team news here.
Swansea v Cardiff (5.30pm)
Key stat: Cardiff City are the only Premier League team not to win a penalty this season.
Swansea interim head coach Garry Monk has decisions to make over three key players. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could hand new signing Juan Cala an immediate debut in the South Wales derby.
More Swansea v Cardiff news here.
Tottenham v Everton (Sun, 1.30pm)
Key stat: Everton are the most fouled side in the Premier League this season (315 times).
Mousa Dembele and Andros Townsend are in contention again for Spurs after struggling with injury. Everton boss Roberto Martinez will be boosted by the return of forwards Gerard Deulofeu and Lacina Traore.

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