Premier League Team News

• Abou Diaby
• Chamakh
• Santos
• Gervinho
• Jenkinson
• Wilshere

• Gibbs
• Oxlade-Chamberlain

Last Time Out…Arsene Wenger welcomed two players back from the treatment room as his side were held to a goalless draw at Bolton. Bacary Sagna returned from a long-term ankle injury to come in at right-back, while Mikel Arteta recovered from a calf problem to replace Tomas Rosicky in midfield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain held on to his start on the left flank and impressed once again. Theirry Henry, along with Rosicky, made substitute appearances in the second-half.

This Time Around…Arsene Wenger has revealed that he may rotate his squad for the game. One player that could miss out is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has been suffering with a problem in the build-up to the fixture and faces a fitness test. As far as rotation goes, the likes of Theirry Henry, Yossi Benayoun and Tomas Rosicky could all be in contention for starts. Wenger has also suggested that he's considering resting Robin Van Persie here, although Marouane Chamakh will not be considered despite returning to the squad following Morocco’s elimination from the African Cup of Nations.

• Albrighton
• Beye
• Collins
• Delfouneso
• Delph
• Herd
• Lichaj

• Agbonlahor

Last Time Out…Alex McLeish made just one change to his starting lineup for the draw against QPR. Gabby Agbonlahor missed out on the left flank with a hamstring injury, so Charles N’Zogbia came in to replace him. Marc Albrighton remained sidelined with a thigh strain. Carlos Cuellar again partnered Richard Dunne in the centre of defence, covering for James Collins, who was still troubled with a calf problem.

This Time Around…Alex McLeish has revealed that Gabriel Agbonlahor is touch-and-go ahead of the clash. The striker-come-midfielder has been suffering with hamstring and back problems and, if he misses out again here, expect Charles N’Zogbia to hold on to his start on the left. McLeish may well wish to keep N’Zogbia in his starting lineup, regardless, given the winger’s goal against QPR last time out. If the manager did wish to change things around, Barry Bannan and Gary Gardner offer further options in midfield. James Collins and Marc Albrighton have been ruled out with calf and thigh injuries respectively. Elsewhere, there are no new reported injury problems.

• Grella
• Samba

• Goodwillie

• Yakubu

Last Time Out…Steve Kean made just a single change as his side suffered a home defeat to Newcastle. Anthony Modeste made his full debut, coming in to replace David Goodwillie who missed out with illness. Chris Samba, who has recently expressed a desire to leave the team, was not named amongst the match day squad despite recovering from illness and injury.

This Time Around…Chris Samba is fit and available but will not travel to London as part of the squad for the Emirates clash. His future at the club remains in doubt then with talks with Steve Kean failing to bring him back into contention for a start in this one. Bradley Orr could be handed a debut at right-back, replacing Jason Lowe who could move up to midfield, following his more from Loftus Road on deadline day. Fellow new signing Marcus Olsson will also be in the match day squad, so could feature. Yakubu is again missing but serves out his three-match ban here. Anthony Modeste is set to continue up front then, although David Goodwillie is expected to be back in contention following illness. Elsewhere, Kean has reported no new injury worries.

• Alonso
• Davis
• Holden
• Lee
• Ream

• Gardner
• Steinsson

Last Time Out…After victory over Liverpool and a win in the FA Cup, Owen Coyle’s side recorded another decent result with a goalless draw at home to Arsenal. Coyle brought back Gretar Steinsson, Zat Knight and Fabrice Muamba to his lineup, with Darren Pratley, Dedryck Boyata and Joe Riley making way. Elsewhere, Coyle opted to keep first choice goalkeeper Jussi Jääskeläinen on the bench, meaning that Adam Bogdan remained between the sticks. David Ngog again kept his start up front, with the likes of Kevin Davies and Ivan Klasnic on the bench.

This Time Around…Bolton could give debuts to new signings Ryo Miyaichi and Marvin Sordell, although both are more likely to start life on the bench as Owen Coyle looks to keep an unchanged side with results and performances improving. Fellow new boy Tim Ream will not be available for the game, so Zat Knight and David Wheater will again start in defence. David Ngog should continue up front, with Mark Davies again in the support role. Adam Bogdan is again set to start in goal having kept a clean sheet against Arsenal, with Jussi Jääskeläinen remaining on the bench. Gretar Steinsson, who suffered a knock against Arsenal, is one player who Coyle may have to keep an eye on in the build-up to the game - Joe Riley or Dedryck Boyata could come in to replace him.

• Drogba
• Kakuta
• Kalou
• Mikel
• Ramires
• Terry
• Van Aanholt

• Lampard

• Cole

Last Time Out…Andre Villas-Boas was forced into a couple of alterations due to injury as his side drew with Swansea. John Terry missed out here with a knee injury and, instead of handing Gary Cahill his debut, Branislav Ivanovic was brought in alongside David Luiz with Jose Bosingwa returning at right-back. Frank Lampard and Ramires were both sidelined with a calf and knee injuries respectively, meaning that Oriol Romeu and Florent Malouda’s names were on the teamsheet. Michael Essien continued his gradual return from injury, coming on as a substitute for Romeu in the second half. Daniel Sturridge, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata made up the front three, but it was an injury-time Swansea own-goal that saved Chelsea’s blushes.

This Time Around…Andre Villas-Boas will be without Ashley Cole for the visit of Man United following his red card for two bookings at Swansea, along with John Terry who missed out through injury. The Chelsea boss could shift Jose Bosingwa to left-back, with Branislav Ivanovic moving over to the right and Gary Cahill earning his debut at centre-back. It seems more likely that Ryan Betrand will instead be handed a league start. Frank Lampard has not been ruled out and could still force his way into the starting lineup here.

• Coleman
• Distin
• Jagielka
• Osman
• Rodwell

• Anichebe

Last Time Out…David Moyes made a couple of alterations as the Toffees secured a victory over Manchester City. With Louis Saha on the verge of a (now completed) transfer to Spurs and new signing Nikica Jelavic not yet available, Denis Stracqualursi kept his place up front having opened his Everton account in the FA Cup win over Fulham. Royston Drenthe came back into the starting lineup, replacing Magaye Gueye on the left side of midfield. Tony Hibbert took over at centre-back, partnering Johnny Heitinga, with Shane Duffy dropping out to the bench and Phil Neville taking the right-back berth.

This Time Around…David Moyes has the luxury of a bolstered squad with new signings Steven Pienaar and striker Nikica Jelavic in line for debuts at Wigan. The latter seems more likely to start, replacing the unfortunate Denis Stracqualursi who will perhaps drop out to the bench. Tony Hibbert could well continue alongside Johnny Heitinga in defence having impressed against City in midweek. Sylvain Distin, Phil Jagielka, Leon Osman, Jack Rodwell and Seamus Coleman are all ruled out for the Toffees.

• Grygera
• Johnson
• Pogrebnyak
• Sidwell

• Sá

Last Time Out…Martin Jol made a single change to his side as they drew with West Brom. With Bobby Zamora departed for QPR and Andy Johnson out of the match day squad, Bryan Ruiz moved inside from a wide role to play alongside Clint Dempsey up front, with Simon Davies coming in on the right flank. David Stockdale held on to his place in goal due to Mark Schwarzer’s continued absence with a back injury. Moussa Dembele missed out once again with a hip problem, meaning that Steve Sidwell kept his place alongside Danny Murphy in the heart of midfield.

This Time Around…Martin Jol will be forced to change his lineup for the visit to City, with Steve Sidwell ruled out for six weeks with a hernia. Chris Baird could well be brought into the midfield to cover, although with Mousa Dembele returning to training following a hip injury, he also presents an option should Jol look to go on the attack. After settling his differences with Jol, Dickson Etuhu offers further options. Andy Johnson is ruled out with a groin injury, while new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak will also miss out. Mark Schwarzer could also be back in the squad, following reports that have suggested he has recovered from a spinal injury.

• Lucas
• Robinson
• Wilson

Last Time Out…Kenny Dalglish’s side followed up their FA Cup win over Man United by recording an emphatic victory over Wolves. Steven Gerrard was given a rest, after featuring in a succession of games following his return from an ankle injury. Jay Spearing was handed a role in the centre of the park, with Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson alongside him. Dalglish’s decision to flank Andy Carroll with Dirk Kuyt, who replaced Maxi Rodríguez, and Craig Bellamy, who came in for Stewart Downing, paid off as each of the forward three fetched goals.

This Time Around…Luis Suarez makes a return from an eight-match suspension and could be in line to figure at White Hart Lane. Although, having seen Dirk Kuyt, Andy Carroll and Craig Bellamy fire goals at Molineux, Kenny Dalglish could be tempted to start all three again here. Steven Gerrard was rested at Wolves with Jay Spearing earning a start – that situation is set to be reversed this time around. Stewart Downing is another who could make a return having found himself on the bench at Wolves.

• Touré
• Touré

• Balotelli

Last Time Out…Roberto Mancini starting lineup was much altered from the side that were knocked out of the Carling Cup by Liverpool. Vicent Kompany returned to the heart of the defence, replacing Stefan Savic, who dropped to the bench. Nigel De Jong, Pablo Zabaleta and Aleksandar Kolarov all dropped to the bench as the likes of James Milner, Gael Clichy and Sergio Aguero made returns.

This Time Around…Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero are likely to keep their places in the City attack, with Mario Balotelli still suspended and Carlos Tevez out of the first team picture – although Tevez has been named in City’s 23 man squad for the second-half of the season, but inclusion here seems very unlikely. Elsewhere, there are no new injury concerns, whilst new boy David Pizarro could be in contention to earn his debut.

• Fletcher
• Jones
• Lindegaard
• Anderson
• Owen
• Vidic

• Nani
• Cleverley
• Rooney
• Young

Last Time Out…Sir Alex Ferguson’s men bounced back from FA Cup defeat at Anfield to record a comfortable victory over Stoke, with Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernández getting the nod up front to claim both goals from the spot. Danny Welbeck dropped to the bench to make way for the new strike pairing – Wayne Rooney missed out through injury. Elsewhere, Anders Lindegaard and David De Gea were both absent through injury and illness, meaning that Ben Amos was handed his debut, keeping a clean-sheet in the process. Nani again missed the game with a foot injury, so Ji-Sung Park continued on the left side of midfield, with Antonio Valencia on the right. Paul Scholes completed 90 minutes in central midfield alongside Michael Carrick. Rio Ferdinand returned in central defence, partnering Johnny Evans, with Chris Smalling moving over to right-back and Rafael dropping out.

This Time Around…Wayne Rooney and Nani could be in contention for returns following injuries. If deemed fit, Rooney should come straight back in up front here, with Dimitar Berbatov perhaps favourite to make way. Danny Welbeck could again find himself on the bench then, with Javier Hernandez paired with Rooney up front. Nani is also likely to come into the starting lineup, with Ji-Sung Park dropping out to the bench. Ashley Young, who has been out since December, could return to the squad but is expected to start the game as a substitute. Tom Cleverley is also nearing a comeback, although Ferguson has revealed that a reserve outing is more likely. David De Gea will be expected to make a return in the United goal with Anders Lindegaard sidelined with an ankle problem for the next four to six weeks. De Gea has returned to training this week following illness and a slight strain and he will likely oust Ben Amos to the bench, despite the youngster keeping a clean sheet against Stoke.

• Ameobi
• Marveaux
• Ranger
• Smith
• Tavernier
• Taylor
• Tioté

• Cabaye

Last Time Out…Alan Pardew made two changes to the side that lost out to Brighton in the FA Cup. Yohan Cabaye missed out in midfield after being charged by the FA with violent conduct in that game so Ryan Taylor filled the gap, partnering Danny Guthrie in the centre of the park. Fabricio Coloccini returned to the defence with James Perch making way. Shola Ameobi and Leon Best continued up front, with the game coming too soon for Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse who have returned from the ACON – as well as Cheick Tiote who is still out there. Hatem Ben Arfa was removed at half-time, being replaced by Perch, whilst, Gabriel Obertan appeared late on for Ryan Taylor and fetched Newcastle’s second.

This Time Around…Alan Pardew will again be without the suspended Johan Cabaye for the visit of Villa, with Ryan Taylor set to continue in midfield alongside Danny Guthrie. Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse are available after returning from international duty at the African Cup of Nations and training on Friday, with Ba most likely to slot straight back into the Newcastle attack at the expense of Shola Ameobi. Cisse may start life in the North East on the bench. Leon Best is expected to be fit to feature after illness led to him being taken off against Blackburn.

• Martin
• Rudd
• Tierney

Last Time Out…Paul Lambert made several changes to the lineup that earned victory in the FA Cup at West Brom. Kyle Naughton returned at left-back with Adam Drury making way, while Andrew Surman and David Fox both made returns in midfield. David Fox and Anthony Pilkington dropped to the bench. Grant Holt partnered Steve Morison up front, with Elliot Bennett benched as Lambert shifted back to a 4-4-2. Simeon Jackson was an unused sub, but Aaron Wilbraham made a rare appearance from the bench, coming on for Holt in the second-half.

This Time Around…Paul Lambert may wish to make some alterations to his starting lineup after the heavy defeat against Sunderland. Anthony Pilkington, Elliott Bennett and David Fox are options in midfield, whist Simeon Jackson is vying for a start up front. Marc Tierney will miss out with an on-going groin problem, whilst new signing Johnny Howson missed out again as he continues to recover from a knee problem. Elsewhere, there have been no new reported injury problems in Lambert’s squad.

• Campbell
• Connolly
• Dyer
• Faurlin
• Helguson

• Bothroyd
• Buzsaky
• Gabbidon

Last Time Out…Mark Hughes was able to introduce a couple of recent acquisitions as his side earned a draw at Aston Villa. Djibril Cissé, who grabbed a goal, made his debut up front, partnering surprise inclusion Rob Hulse in a two-man attack. The likes of Federico Macheda and Tommy Smith had to make do with bench roles, whilst fellow strikers Heidar Helguson, DJ Campbell and Jay Bothroyd all missed out with injury. New signings Taye Taiwo and Nedum Onuoha both came into the backline, replacing Clint Hill and Fitz Hall. Shaun Derry took over from Akos Buzsaky in midfield – the Hungarian was sidelined with an ankle injury.

This Time Around…Mark Hughes is set to hand a debut to Bobby Zamora as he starts his partnership with Cisse in the R’s attack. Elsewhwere, Akos Buzsacky could return from an ankle problem to take his place in midfield alongside Joey Barton, with Shaun Derry making way. Armand Traore and Adel Taarabt could be in contention having returned from international duty at the African Cup of Nations.

• Higginbotham
• Sidibe

• Etherington

Last Time Out…Tony Pulis made a couple of changes to his side for the defeat to Manchester United following the FA Cup win at Derby. The back four remained intact, with Andy Wilkinson retaining his start at right-back, keeping Jonathan Woodgate on the bench. Glenn Whelan was dropped, opening the way for Wilson Palacios to start alongside Dean Whitehead in midfield. Jonathan Walters was used on the left flank, with Jermaine Pennant lining up on the right. Kenwyne Jones partnered Peter Crouch up front, as Cameron Jerome dropped to the bench. Matt Etherington was an unused sub.

This Time Around…Tony Pulis seems likely to shuffle his pack again following the defeat at Old Trafford. Matt Etherington is a doubt with illness, if fit he could be in line to make a return to the starting lineup, having been a unused sub against United – that could see Jon Walters shifted to the right flank, with Jermaine Pennant making way. Jonathan Woodgate will be pushing for a return in defence, although Andy Wilkinson could retain his start at right-back. Glenn Whelan is another who could make a return, replacing Wilson Palacios in midfield to take his place alongside Dean Whitehead. Kenwyne Jones could again be given a start, although Cameron Jerome is another option for Pulis.

• Angeleri
• Bendtner
• Bramble
• Brown
• Cattermole
• Gyan
• Kilgallon
• Noble
• Vaughan

• Gordon

Last Time Out…Martin O’Neil’s side continued their decent form with a victory at home to Norwich. Frazier Campbell was handed his first start since returning from a lengthy knee injury and fetched a goal – his second in two games. With David Vaughan and Lee Cattermole absent with ankle and hamstring injuries respectively, Craig Gardner and Jack Colback played in the centre of the park. Michael Turner replaced Wes Brown in the backline, who has since been ruled out for eight weeks with a knee injury. Wayne Bridge made his debut from the bench, along with David Meyler who got a rare ten-minute cameo.

This Time Around…Martin O’Neill would seem unlikely to make changes to a winning side after the fine 3-0 victory over Norwich. Wayne Bridge is perhaps the only likely alteration – he’s pushing for his Sunderland debut at left-back and Kieran Richardson could drop to the bench as a result. Elsewhere, Frazier Campbell will look to maintain his form up front, with Stephane Sessegnon again in support. Although, O'Neill has revealed he is considering resting the striker with three demanding games in a week perhaps too many. If Campbell is left out of the side, Connor Wickham could return in attack. Lee Cattermole, Nicklas Bendtner, David Vaughan and Wes Brown remained sidelined. Loan signing Sotirios Kyrgiakos could make the squad.

• Bodde

Last Time Out…Brendan Rodgers restored a string of first-teamers following the FA Cup defeat at Bolton. Gylfi Sigurdsson, Leon Britton, Scott Sinclair and Nathan Dyer all made returns, while Joe Allen supported lone striker Danny Graham. Both Luke Moore and Leroy Lita dropped to the bench then. The back four was also restored, with Steven Caulker, Angel Rangel and Neil Taylor all recalled. Rodgers was unable to call upon loanee Josh McEachran though, who was ineligible to play against his parent club.

This Time Around…Josh McEachran is back in contention for Swansea having been ruled out against his parent club Chelsea. Brendan Rodgers could shuffle his midfield to accommodate him here, although it’s unclear just who would be sacrificed for the on-loan man. Full-back Curtis Obeng, who joined this week from Wrexham, could make the squad, although a start seems unlikely here.

• Bentley
• Bostock
• Carroll
• Corluka
• Gallas
• Huddlestone
• Jenas
• Nelsen

• Defoe
• Lennon
• van der Vaart
• Walker

Last Time Out…Harry Redknapp’s men secured a convincing win at home to Wigan after struggling to make an impression in the 1-0 win at Watford in the FA Cup. Gareth Bale retuned to the starting lineup following a slight thigh injury and went about dismantling the Wigan defence with a two-goal salvo. Elsewhere, Jermain Defoe missed out with a hamstring problem, so Rafael Van der Vaart partnered Emmanuel Adebayor in attack. Niko Kranjcar took up the right flank role as Aaron Lennon also missed out with a hamstring complaint. Ledley King returned to the back four, ousting Michael Dawson to the bench.

This Time Around…Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon are both described as major doubts for Monday's clash and seem unlikely to make returns having missed the win over Wigan in midweek. Spurs picked up a number of knocks in that game, including Rafael Van der Vaart who is nursing a calf strain - Spurs are uncertain as to whether he'll shake that off to figure here. Kyle Walker also picked up an injury against the Latics but he is expected to overcome a slight groin problem to be in contention. Niko Kranjcar will be expected to keep his start on the right-flank then, with new signings Louis Saha and Ryan Nelsen also set to be included in the squad that makes the trip to Anfield.

• Brunt
• Gera
• Jara
• Mattock

• Long

Last Time Out…Roy Hodgson shuffled his pack following the FA Cup defeat to Norwich. With both Joe Mattock and Gonzalo Jara departing on loan moves, Jonas Olsson, Gareth McAuley and Nicky Shorey made returns as Craig Dawson dropped to the bench. Jerome Thomas missed out with an ankle injury, so Peter Odemwingie made a return to the starting lineup alongside Marc-Antoine Fortune, with Simon Cox shifting to the right flank. Paul Scharner, Shane Long and Billy Jones all missed out as they continued their recovery from injury.

This Time Around…Roy Hodgson will be able to include deadline day signings Liam Ridgewell and Keith Andrews in his match day squad. Ridgewell will compete with Gareth McAuley for a spot in central defence alongside Jonas Olsson, whilst midfielder Andrews is perhaps more likely to find himself on the bench. Hodgson has also hinted that Somen Tchoyi, who came off the bench last time out to score a late goal, could be in running for a start. Shane Long, Paul Scharner, Billy Jones and Jerome Thomas are all in contention after returning from injury. Steven Reid, who came off the bench against Fulham, is mostly to start out of the returnees and could replace Gabriel Tamas at right-back.

• Alcaraz
• Kirkland
• Maloney

Last Time Out…Roberto Martinez’s men suffered another damaging defeat away at Tottenham. Jean Beausejour made his debut, playing on the left of a forward three, with Victor Moses on the right and Franco Di Santo in the centre. Hugo Rodallega, who was linked with moves away on the last day of the transfer window, dropped to the bench. Jordi Gomez replaced James McArthur in midfield, playing alongside James McCarthy and Ben Watson. Emmerson Boyce shifted to the centre of defence alongside Gary Caldwell, with Ronnie Stam, who was on the bench in the previous Premier League fixture against QPR, returning at right-back and Steve Gohouri dropping out.

This Time Around…Hugo Rodallega seems likely to earn a recall to the Wigan starting lineup having started on the bench in the 3-1 defeat to Spurs in midweek. He could take the place of Franco Di Santo who picked up an ankle knock in a challenge with Benoit Assou-Ekotto. Mohamed Diame is back in contention after returning from the African Cup of Nations and could challenge the likes of Ben Watson for a start.

• Guédioura
• Vokes
• Zubar

• Craddock

• Henry

Last Time Out…Mick McCarthy made just a single change to his starting lineup for the defeat to Liverpool. Eggert Jónsson made his debut, replacing the suspended Karl Henry in midfield. McCarthy brought on attacking trio Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Stephen Hunt and Nenad Milija, but it did little to help his side who collapsed in the second-half.

This Time Around…Mick McCarthy will be able to call upon Jamie O’Hara here for the first time since December; the midfielder has now recovered from hernia surgery and could come straight back into the starting lineup, playing alongside Emmanuel Frimpong in the centre of the park, with Eggert Jónsson perhaps favourite to drop out. Sebastien Bassong could make his debut here, battling with Christophe Berra for a spot next to Roger Johnson, after signing on loan from Tottenham. Stephen Hunt, Kevin Doyle and Nenad Milijas all offer further options, should McCarthy wish to rotate.