Norwich City vs West Ham United
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Carlton Cole is
expected to start in place of injured striker Andy Carroll, who suffered a
hamstring injury on his debut against Fulham. Matt Jarvis is available for
selection after returning to training following a thigh injury. Deadline day
signing Yossi Benayoun is likely to be involved.
Prediction: Norwich
Arsenal vs Southampton
Arsenal
Wojciech Szczesny
is set to be recalled, by Arsene Wenger, into the starting eleven after
overcoming a rib injury that kept him out of Arsenal's two previous League
fixtures away at Stoke and Liverpool respectively. Winger Theo Walcott is a doubt after missing England Ukraine
New signings
Gaston Ramirez, Maya Yoshida, and Emmanuel Mayuka, are looking for their full
debuts at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. Danny Fox is expected to be in
contention despite a groin injury that kept him out of the Scotland
Prediction:
Arsenal 2 - 1 Southampton
Aston Villa
vs Swansea City
Aston Villa
Paul Lambert has
no new injury concerns after the international break, but is still expected to
make changes to the team that started against Newcastle
The Swans will be
without Chico Flores who starts a three-match ban after being sent-off against Sunderland . They will also be without Neil Taylor,
for the rest of the season, after breaking his ankle against the Black Cats.
Alan Tate and Ben Davies are set to deputise for Flores and Taylor. New
signings Ki-Sung Yeung and record signing Pablo Hernandez are in contention to
make their debuts.
Prediction:
Aston Villa 1 - 2 Swansea
Fulham vs
West Bromwich Albion
Fulham
Costa Rican
striker Bryan Ruiz is doubtful with a hamstring injury, alongside Kieran
Richardson is struggling to overcome a hip injury sustained in
Fulham's 3-0 defeat at West Ham. 35 year old Giorgos Karagounis is available
after singing on a free transfer this week.
Jerome Thomas, who
hasn't featured yet this season for the Baggies is out after minor knee
surgery. Steven Reid is also doubtful after picking up a hamstring injury
during the second half of their match to Everton at the Hawthorns. Romelu
Lukaku is available after sitting out of the Everton match with an ankle injury
Prediction:
Fulham 1 - 1 West
Bromwich Albion
Manchester
United vs Wigan Athletic
Robin Van Persie
and Shinji Kagawa are expected to start at Old Trafford, despite both having
injury scares whilst on international duty. Darren Fletcher is back in the Red
Devils squad after a lengthy lay-off with a bowel condition. Wayne Rooney faces
a couple of more weeks on the sidelines after treatment on a leg wound
sustained against Fulham. But will Sir Alex stick with Lindegaard in goal?
Defenders Antolin
Alcaraz and Jean Beausejour are both expected to miss the trip to Old Trafford,
along with James McCarthy who is suffering with a back problem. Arsenal loanee Ryo Miyacihi could
start for the first time for the Latics.
Prediction: Manchester Wigan Athletic
Queens Park
Rangers vs Chelsea
Stephane M'bia is
injured following international duty with Cameroon
Ashley Cole and
John Terry are anticipated to be fit following knocks picked up on England
Prediction: Queens Park Chelsea
Stoke City
vs Manchester City
Stoke City
Michael Owen says
he is fit to play, but is expected to be on the bench, whilst Jonathan Walters
keeps his place alongside Peter Crouch, after the Irishman was released early
from the Republic of Ireland squad. Charlie Adam may face a late fitness test
after picking up a knock on international duty for Scotland
The Premier League
Champions travel to the Potteries , with the biggest question mark over the fitness of Sergio
Aguero, who sustained a knee injury on the opening weekend of the season. Mario
Balotelli is available after minor eye surgery and new signings Scott Sinclair,
Maicon, Javi Garcia and Matija Nastastic could all feature. Gareth Barry and
Micah Richards are out.
Prediction:
Stoke City 2 - 2 Manchester
Sunderland
vs Liverpool
Winger Adam
Johnson has a thigh injury, which was sustained on international duty, which
could rule him out. Danny Rose is expected to make his debut, after agreeing a
season long loan deal with Spurs on Deadline Day. The Black Cats are without
Phil Bardsley and Wes Brown, who are on the comeback trail after injury.
Joe Allen is
expected to feature after illness, alongside Luis Suarez and Sebastian Coates,
who travelled to South
America for
their international duties. Full-back Jose Enrique is expected to be fit after
training with a knee injury
Prediction: Sunderland 1 - 1 Liverpool
Reading vs
Tottenham Hotspur
Royals manager
Brian McDermott will be relieved to welcome back Jimmy Kebe to the squad after
recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the early games of this
season. The only minor question mark is over goalkeeper Adam Federici, who has
a slight fitness concern, but he is expected to retain his place, despite the
concern and some early season mistakes.
Tottenham
Hotspur
Former Fulham duo
Clint Dempsey and Mousa Dembele are expected to start for Spurs for the first
time, whilst Andre Villas-Boas confirmed that Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel
will start. Tom Huddlestone will be available after having his red card against
Norwich
Prediction:
Reading 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
Everton vs
Newcastle United
Everton
Darron Gibson has
been ruled out for five weeks with a thigh strain, whilst Brian Oviedo
isn't yet eligible, as he and Everton wait for his work permit to be completed.
Otherwise Everton have no problems.
The Magpies having
a growing injury list with goalkeeper Time Krul injuring his elbow, whilst with
the Netherlands
Prediction:
Everton 2 - 1 Newcastle
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