EPL Preview – August 24 2013
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Fulham Vs Arsenal | Kick off: 12:45
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Venue: Craven Cottage
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News
Fulham manager Martin Jol must decide whether to give ex-Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker his debut against Arsenal.
Goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg injured his shoulder at Sunderland so David Stockdale is set to start.
Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny is banned after his sending off against Aston Villa last weekend.
Nacho Monreal is back in the Gunners’ squad, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) has joined a lengthy injury list headed by Thomas Vermaelen (back).
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Everton Vs West Brom | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: Goodison Park
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News:
Everton’s Sylvain Distin is doubtful after suffering a knock at Norwich, while fellow defender Antolin Alcaraz remains out with a hamstring injury.
Darron Gibson and Tony Hibbert will be assessed but they are unlikely to displace Ross Barkley and Seamus Coleman, who both scored last weekend.
West Brom could give a debut to Manchester City loanee Scott Sinclair.
However, Nicolas Anelka is absent on compassionate leave while Steven Reid is ruled out by injury.
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Hull Vs Norwich | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: KC Stadium
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News:
Hull could hand first starts to summer signings Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore.
The Tigers remain without Irish midfielder Stephen Quinn because of a hamstring problem but he has an outside chance of being available next weekend.
Norwich winger Elliott Bennett has been ruled out until next year after suffering knee ligament damage.
Gary Hooper is also sidelined, but Johan Elmander could make his debut after joining on loan from Galatasaray.
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Newcastle Vs West Ham | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: St James’ Park
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew must decide whether to recall Yohan Cabaye, who was left out of Monday’s defeat at Manchester City following a transfer bid by Arsenal.
Steven Taylor is suspended, Cheick Tiote faces a fitness test on a groin problem, and Jonas Gutierrez and Loic Remy are definitely out.
West Ham remain without injured pair Andy Carroll and George McCartney.
There could be a debut for Razvan Rat and a first start for Stewart Downing.
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Southampton Vs Sunderland | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: St Mary’s Stadium
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News:
Southampton’s record signing Dani Osvaldo is in contention to make his debut at home to Sunderland.
Teenage defender Calum Chambers could retain his place with Nathaniel Clyne short of fitness following a pre-season injury.
Sunderland pair Craig Gardner and David Vaughan are available after suspension.
Wes Brown is still building up his fitness after a long-term knee problem, while striker Steven Fletcher is still sidelined.
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Stoke Vs Crystal Palace | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: Britannia Stadium
Date: Saturday, 24 August, 2013
Team News:
Stoke’s Charlie Adam, who played under Palace boss Ian Holloway at Blackpool, could come into the Potters’ midfield.
The hosts remain without Wilson Palacios, who is ill, and injured pair Brek Shea and Jamie Ness.
Crystal Palace may hand a debut to Jason Puncheon, but fellow wingers Jerome Thomas (ankle) and Yannick Bolasie (hamstring) remain out.
Midfielder Jonathan Williams could be rewarded with a starting berth after impressing from the bench last week.
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Aston Villa Vs Liverpool | Kick off: 15:00
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Venue: Villa Park
Date: Saturday, 24 August
Team News
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark is available to face Liverpool, having overcome the head injury that forced his substitution at Chelsea in midweek.
Chris Herd is fit after a calf problem but Nathan Baker remains a doubt with a twisted ankle.
Liverpool could give a debut to left-back Aly Cissokho, who has signed on a season-long loan from Valencia.
Sebastian Coates faces a long lay-off with a knee injury, and Luis Suarez continues to serve his 10-match ban.
