Olivier Giroud is still sidelined for Arsenal’s trip to Turf Moor. Joe Allen is a slight doubt as Stoke head to Old Trafford, whilst Romelu Lukaku will start for Everton tonight despite being hampered by an ongoing toe complaint.
Olivier Giroud has been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Burnley by Arsene Wenger earlier this morning. The Gunners boss revealed that Francis Coquelin has recovered quicker than expected from a knee problem and is set to be assessed, though will almost certainly miss out at Turf Moor.
Tony Pulis has conceded that Chris Brunt won’t be considered for West Brom’s trip to Sunderland despite stepping up his fitness with a run out for the reserves earlier in the week.
Joe Allen is rated a slight doubt for Stoke’s trip to United due to a hamstring problem. Mark Hughes has also confirmed that Jack Butland will remain sidelined for at least another month with an ankle injury.
Fabio and James Husband are set to feature for Middlesbrough’s reserves tonight as they step up their fitness following recent injuries. Grant Leadbitter remains sidelined for the trip to West Ham.
Divock Origi is a slight doubt for Liverpool’s trip to Swansea after sustaining a minor foot problem.
Romelu Lukaku will start at home to Palace this evening, though Ronald Koeman has conceded the striker’s toe problem is “still painful”. The Dutchman has revealed it is “too risky” to start Leighton Baines as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Darron Gibson and James McCarthy remain sidelined after both underwent minor groin surgery.
Wilfried Zaha has recovered from a hamstring issue in time for Palace’s trip to Goodison tonight, though Scott Dann is still unavailable due to a similar complaint. Jonathan Benteke is out for three-to-four months with a knee injury.
Josh King is back in light training and has a chance of returning for Bournemouth’s clash with Watford, though Marc Pugh remains on the sidelines, Eddie Howe has confirmed.
Havard Nordtveit will be assessed ahead of West Ham’s home clash with Middlesbrough. Slaven Bilic also conceded he has “a couple of players doubtful”, though he is hopeful that Aaron Cresswell will return after the international break. Andre Ayew remains at least three-to-four weeks away from being available.
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