Allan McGregor is expected for the season with kidney damage. Tim Krul is ruled out for Newcastle’s trip to Southampton. Nathaniel Clyne is sidelined for the Saints. Palace have problems up front ahead of a home clash with Chelsea. David Silva is reportedly a doubt for City’s trip to Arsenal, whilst West Brom’s injury worries ease ahead of a home game against Cardiff:
Hull’s Allan McGregor is likely to be sidelined for the season with kidney damage sustained in Wednesday loss at West Ham. The keeper is currently suspended for two games after being dismissed in the 2-1 defeat but may have played his last match of the current campaign, with Steve Bruce admitting “he’s in a bad way”. The Scot will remain in a Hugh Dependency Unit for another couple of days and should leave hospital in a week’s time.
Arsene Wenger has revealed Aaron Ramsey is expected to return to first-team training next week. Jack Wilshere “needs more time”, though, while Nacho Monreal is expected back in training in the next few days as he steps up his recovery from an ankle injury.
Tim Krul is out “for the next two or three games” with a knee injury, according to Alan Pardew. Newcastle could welcome back Davide Santon, who has returned to training after recovering from illness, whilst Loic Remy is expected back in training on Monday and could be ready for the Gameweek 33 clash with Man United. Alan Pardew is considering handing a start to Hatem Ben Arfa, while Sammy Ameobi remains sidelined for the Magpies.
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed Nathaniel Clyne is ruled out of Southampton’s clash against Newcastle with the groin problem that forced him off at Spurs last Sunday. The Saints boss has doubts over Jay Rodriguez, Steven Davis, Morgan Schneiderlin and Victor Wanyama, whilst Kelvin Davis and Maya Yoshida are definitely out – the latter may not feature for the club until next season after sustaining knee ligament damage in training.
In his early Friday morning press conference, Roberto Martinez revealed Phil Jagielka “is now fully fit” ahead of the trip to Fulham.
Tony Pulis remains without Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh for the visit of Chelsea, though the Moroccan is expected to return in time for next week’s crucial clash with Cardiff.
Reports in the Guardian suggest David Silva could be a doubt for City’s trip to Arsenal this weekend. The paper suggests the Spaniard picked up an ankle injury in Tuesday’s win over United and has been receiving treatment over the last couple of days – we’ll be eagerly awaiting Manuel Pellegrini’s lunchtime press conference for an update.
Villa boss Paul Lambert has revealed Andreas Weimann has recovered from the leg problem that forced him off during Villa’s home loss to Stoke last Sunday. Karim El Ahmadi remains doubtful with a thigh problem for the trip to Old Trafford.
Pepe Mel has been handed a boost at the back ahead of West Brom’s vital match with Cardiff. Gareth McAuley has been passed fit after limping out of last week’s loss to Hull and Diego Lugano has made a rapid recovery from a knee problem. Morgan Amalfitano is also available, though Victor Anichebe requires a fitness test on a hamstring problem and Chris Brunt, Claudio Yacob and Billy Jones all remain sidelined for the Baggies.
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