Mathieu Debuchy is back in full training for Arsenal. Chris Brunt is ruled out for West Brom. Mo Diame is out for up to three weeks for Hull. Philippe Coutinho is a slight doubt for Liverpool, while Alan Pardew still has concerns over Fabricio Coloccini as Chelsea roll out to St James’ Park.
Nacho Monreal has been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Stoke, though Arsene Wenger is hopeful on Kieran Gibbs’ chances. Laurent Koscielny “must be assessed”, according to his manager, whilst Wojciech Szczesny is set to return to full training today, though it’s uncertain if he’ll be available. Tomas Rosicky (thigh) and Yaya Sanogo (calf) are both doubtful, Theo Walcott remains sidelined, whilst Mathieu Debuchy is back in full training and could return against Galatasaray on Tuesday.
Diafra Sakho and Alex Song have trained all week for West Ham and are expected to return to the squad for tomorrow’s home clash with Swansea, reckons Sam Allardyce.
Stephen Ward is set to miss out with an ankle injury for Burnley this weekend, whilst Sean Dyche has admitted Michael Duff is unlikely to be fit in time. Sam Vokes stepped up his recovery from long-term injury with another reserves outing in midweek but is set to remain sidelined.
Brendan Rodgers reckons Philippe Coutinho and Jose Enrique “should” be available for the weekend visit of Sunderland, though Mario Balotelli remains out for the Reds.
Joe Ledley (hip) and Dwight Gayle (illness) are set for late fitness tests ahead of Palace’s trip to Spurs, according to reports in the local press.
Chris Brunt is ruled out of West Brom’s trip to Hull with a hamstring injury, though Alan Irvine has James Morrison and Sebastien Pocognoli available once again.
Hull’s Mohamed Diame has been ruled out for two to three weeks with a knee injury. The midfielder was forced off with a recurrence of the problem against Everton on Wednesday evening.
Alan Pardew has conceded he still has concerns over Fabricio Coloccini’s fitness as Newcastle entertain Chelsea. The Magpies boss – who has Moussa Sissoko and Jack Colback back after serving one-match suspensions – has admitted “I can’t really give a clear indication of how the players are”, due to the quick turnaround in fixtures.
Mark Hughes is set to make a late decision on the fitness of Jon Walters and Robert Huth ahead of Stoke’s home clash with Arsenal. Glenn Whelan (calf) looks set to miss out again, while the Potters have concerns over Stephen Ireland due to illness.
Gus Poyet expects Adam Johnson and Wes Brown to be available for the trip to Liverpool, though Sebastien Coates is unable to feature against his parent club. Poyet admitted “We are also going to have to refresh the team” as the fixture list picks up pace.
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