EPL Preview – Aug 18 2013

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Crystal Palace Vs Tottenham

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Venue: Selhurst Park
Date: Sunday, 18 August
Kick off: 13:30 GMT

Team News

Tottenham have confirmed Real Madrid transfer target Gareth Bale will not play due to a foot injury.

Jan Vertonghen is doubtful, Lewis Holtby is out injured and Emmanuel Adebayor will not feature as he has been away on compassionate leave.

Crystal Palace’s Jerome Thomas will have to wait for his debut as he has not yet recovered from an ankle injury.

Paddy McCarthy is back in training but is not yet fit, while Glenn Murray and Yannick Bolasie are also out.

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Chelsea Vs Hull City

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Venue: Stamford Bridge
Date: Sunday, 18 August
Kick off: 16:00 GMT

Team News
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho could give debuts to new signings Andre Schurrle and Marco van Ginkel as he returns to the Premier League at home to Hull.

Cesar Azpilicueta and Victor Moses had long flights while on international duty in midweek so may not start.

Hull could give debuts to new recruits Allan McGregor, Curtis Davies, Maynor Figueroa, Danny Graham, Yannick Sagbo, Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore.

Stephen Quinn misses out with a hamstring problem.