Alan Pardew has confirmed that Senegalese pair Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse will miss out on Newcastle’s trip to Blackburn tomorrow evening. The Magpies boss expects the duo to arrive back at the club on Thursday now, with both likely to line up against Villa on Sunday instead.

Anders Lindegaard is a doubt for Manchester United; under fire David De Gea could be set to continue between the sticks. Paul Lambert could welcome back a couple of long-term injury absentees, while Sunderland’s on-loan signing Wayne Bridge is available for the Canaries showdown.

John Terry, Frank Lampard, Mikel and Ramires are all absent for Chelsea. Marc Albrighton and James Collins have been ruled out for Villa, though Charles N’Zogbia returns from a heel problem. Elsewhere, a host of clubs could welcome new players into the fold as the transfer window draws closer.

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