Alexis Sanchez is expected to shrug off a minor hamstring niggle for Arsenal’s trip to Norwich. Daniel Sturridge is set for scans after picking up a foot problem in training, Roberto Martinez will make a late call on Leighton Baines’ availability, whilst Stoke have concerns over Phillip Wollscheid for the trip to Sunderland.
Arsene Wenger has admitted that Alexis Sanchez had “a little hamstring alarm” but went on to concede “”it might not be the best moment to rest Alexis” for the trip to Norwich. Joel Campbell will also be assessed after picking up a minor calf complaint in the 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain “should” be available for the Gunners, having returned to training following his hamstring injury, though Theo Walcott remains sidelined.
Daniel Sturridge is feared to have picked up another injury ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Bordeaux last night. The forward is now set for scans on a foot problem sustained during training. Martin Skrtel recovered from illness and was an unused sub in the 2-1 win at Anfield.
Jores Okore is available again after recovering from a knee injury, but Remi Garde has left Jack Grealish out of the squad to face Watford after the midfielder was seen partying just hours after the heavy 4-0 defeat to Everton. Gabriel Agbonlahor is still a doubt for the Villans with a calf complaint.
Watford will once again be without Sebastian Prodl for the trip to Villa Park, with the defender nursing a calf injury. Midfielder Valon Behrami may be able to play some part though, with the Swiss international back in training after a kick to the knee before last weekend’s clash against Man United.
Phil Jones and Ander Herrera are still sidelined for Man United’s clash with Leicester, Louis van Gaal confirmed earlier this morning.
Roberto Martinez will decide later today whether to include Leighton Baines in the Everton squad for the trip to Bournemouth. The left-back has yet to figure this season having undergone ankle surgery during the summer.
Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez has been ruled out for between six and eight weeks after undergoing surgery to try and cure his longstanding foot issues. Graziano Pelle is suspended for the trip to the Etihad this weekend, with Shane Long expected to take the Italian’s place in attack.
Sam Allardyce is hopeful that both Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini will be fit to face Stoke, with the former expected to keep his place in the starting XI after scoring the winner at Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Philipp Wollscheid is an injury concern for Stoke ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light, with the German centre-back unable to train yesterday because of a pelvis injury. Geoff Cameron is on standby for the Potters.
Jamie Vardy is fit for Leicester ahead of the huge home encounter against Man United. The England international will be attempting to set a new Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive matches.
West Ham’s Pedro Obiang has recovered from a thigh injury, and could replace the suspended Mark Noble in midfield against West Brom on Sunday. Alex Song made his comeback from injury against Tottenham though, and could get the nod ahead of the former Sampdoria midfielder in the middle of the park.
Norwich captain Russell Martin will return to the squad for the visit of Arsenal after missing last week’s loss at Chelsea due to personal reasons. Midfielder Alex Tettey misses out once again, though, with the Norway international carrying a thigh injury.
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