EPL Preview – Sept 14 2013
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Man Utd Vs Crystal Palace | Kick off 12:45
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Team News
New Manchester United signing Marouane Fellaini could make his debut for the Premier League champions. Wayne Rooney is not expected to be rushed back from a head injury so Danny Welbeck should support Robin van Persie, while Chris Smalling may replace Phil Jones at right-back. Crystal Palace new boy Barry Bannan and loan signing Cameron Jerome are both likely to feature at Old Trafford. Jonathan Parr could return after missing five months through injury.
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Aston Villa V Newcastle | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Aston Villa’s new Czech striker Libor Kozak could make his debut. Defenders Nathan Baker and Antonio Luna may also feature after recent knocks, but Charles N’Zogbia remains a long-term absentee with an Achilles injury. Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye could return to the starting line-up after his proposed transfer window move to Arsenal failed to materialise. Loan signing Loic Remy could make his first start, while Steven Taylor and Cheick Tiote are available again.
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Fulham V West Brom | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Fulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg could return after suffering a shoulder injury on his debut last month. Aaron Hughes is a doubt with a thigh problem that saw him withdraw from Northern Ireland’s squad in midweek, and Kieran Richardson is still out. New West Brom signings Stephane Sessegnon and Morgan Amalfitano could well start, though Victor Anichebe lacks match fitness. Midfielder James Morrison (groin) is a doubt.
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Hull V Cardiff | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Former Newcastle keeper Steve Harper is in line to replace Hull injury worry Allan McGregor, who has a groin injury. The Tigers are again without suspended striker Yannick Sagbo while deadline-day signing Gedo has yet to receive his visa. Cardiff could give a debut to new signing Peter Odemwingie, but they also have a goalkeeping headache. David Marshall injured his hip playing for Scotland midweek leaving Joe Lewis poised for a Premier League debut.
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Stoke Vs Man City | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan is doubtful with a hamstring injury. The Potters hope Charlie Adam will be fit despite withdrawing from the Scotland squad because of a back spasm. Manchester City may hand a debut to Stevan Jovetic, but David Silva is out with a thigh problem. Micah Richards is still struggling with a hamstring injury, Gael Clichy has been ruled out with a knock and new signing Martin Demichelis is set to miss six weeks with a knee injury.
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Sunderland V Arsenal | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Sunderland captain John O’Shea serves a one-game ban, although the Irishman could be out for longer after injuring his ankle on international duty. New signing Fabio Borini is in line for his debut, possibly partnering fit-again striker Steven Fletcher, who has not started a game since March. New Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil missed Friday training, but may still replace the injured Tomas Rosicky. Per Mertesacker misses out with illness, and Yaya Sanogo is not fit.
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Tottenham V Norwich | Kick off 15:00
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Team News
Tottenham’s new signings Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela may make their first starts for the club. Emmanuel Adebayor, Etienne Capoue and Aaron Lennon are out and Vlad Chiriches is unavailable as Spurs are yet to get a work permit for him. Norwich’s Gary Hooper could make the bench after a shin injury delayed his debut after his move from Celtic. Ryan Bennett is fit again after needing stitches in his left knee, but Elliott Bennett is a long-term absentee.
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Everton V Chelsea | Kick off 15:00
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Venue: Goodison Park
Date: Saturday, 14 September
Team News
Everton’s on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku is ineligible against his parent club but James McCarthy and Gareth Barry could make their debuts. McCarthy suffered a slight knock on international duty for the Republic of Ireland, as did right-back Seamus Coleman, but both could play. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Samuel Eto’o will make his debut although he might not start. The London side have no fresh injury problems.
