Just thought I’d post an update after scouring the team news around the web this morning. There’s a couple of significant updates namely the likely return of Craig Bellamy to the West Ham side to face Arsenal and the major doubts surrounding Kanu’s fitness prior to their game with Reading.

Bellamy looks a decent shout against Arsenal in a game that looks set to have plenty of goals. He and Ashton should certainly cause a few problems although nothing like Fabregas et al is likley to cause the Hammers at the other end. Kanu meanwhile looked another decent bet for points against Reading at Fratton Park. His place looks set to go to Benjani although Nugent could be considered after his goal in midweek. Neither appeals although Utaka is still worth a look.

Elsewhere Forssell is out for a month with a hernia. Bianchi is out with a groin injury so Mpenza will start with Samaras on the bench. Hleb will have a late test for Arsenal while Hargreaves could be on the bench or better for United at Birmingham. Mido and Tuncay are fit for Boro as is Viduka for Newcastle.

I’ve updated the shortlists in the right menu accordingly, which includes correcting the omission of Rooney. An oversight, although I still think the Birmingham game will be tough for United. Some Ronaldo magic the difference perhaps?