Palace’s Joel Ward is ruled out for up to four weeks. Arsenal receive a central defensive injury boost, Jefferson Montero is passed fit for Swansea, Mame Biram Diouf misses training ahead of Stoke’s trip to the Emirates and Thibaut Courtois is sidelined for Chelsea with a knee injury.
Arsene Wenger has received a boost following the international break, with Laurent Koscielny fit after a minor back injury and Per Mertesacker also back in full training. Danny Welbeck has suffered a setback, which is expected to see him sidelined until Christmas, while Jack Wilshere is progressing slowly and remains unavailable for the weekend.
Cyrstal Palace have suffered a blow with news that right-back Joel Ward will miss the next 3-4 weeks after sustaining an injury in training. Marouane Chamakh remains sidelined for the Eagles’ clash with City, whilst Connor Wickham will be assessed after sustaining a knock.
Everton will monitor Bryan Oviedo “right up until kick-off” as the Costa Rican attempts to overcome a knee problem. Brendan Galloway has returned to fitness to boost the Toffees defensive options, while Tim Howard and Funes Mori will be assessed having arrived back late from international duty. Tom Cleverley could return from injury after six-to-eight weeks, according to Martinez.
Tony Pulis has confirmed that Saido Berahino is “in contention” to face Southampton at the Hawthorns this weekend.
Thibaut Courtois is set for a period on the sidelines with a knee injury sustained in training for Chelsea. The Belgian could be out for up to ten weeks, according to reports in the local press.
Tim Sherwood has confirmed that Jack Grealish, Idrissa Gana and Adama Traore remain doubtful for the King Power trip, adding that the latter is behind Grealish in his fitness battle. Gabby Agbonlahor has recovered from illness and is available for selection against the Foxes.
Mame Biram Diouf failed to train for Stoke yesterday, and remains doubtful for the Emirates trip with a hamstring injury. Marko Arnautovic (ankle) and Glen Johnson will also be assessed.
Eddie Howe could be without Charlie Daniels for Bournemouth’s trip to Norwich, with the left-back rated as “touch and go” with a knee injury. Harry Arter has returned to training, with Howe optimistic that the midfielder will be available for selection within a month.
Watford have confirmed that new signing Victor Ibarbo is unlikely to feature at the weekend due to visa issues. Fellow signing Oulare’s pitch time is also in question due to a lack of match fitness.
Swans Boss Garry Monk has a fully fit squad to choose from for the trip to Vicarage Road, after revealing that Jefferson Montero has returned to training and is available for the weekend.
Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training for Liverpool, though it’s uncertain whether he’ll be fit to feature in Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford.
Sadio Mane and Cuco Martina have arrived late from international duty, with Ronald Koeman confirming that the pair will return to training today. Koeman has also hinted that Victor Wanyama could start away to West Brom, following the transfer speculation which led to his unavailability prior to the international break. The Saints boss also hopes that Ryan Bertrand will return to normal training from next Monday.
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