This weekend’s major team news is all about the strikers. After being considered doubts earlier in the week, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez have both been passed fit to play by Sir Alex Ferguson for the home clash with Norwich. The pair should get the nod, although Danny Welbeck may feel somewhat aggrieved to miss out after his midweek Champions League brace. Johnny Evans could also return for the side in defence, but Chris Smalling will miss out.
With Fernando Torres suspended, Andre Villas Boas must decide on a new forward line as Chelsea travel to Bolton. Juan Mata’s place in the side looks nailed on, whilst Daniel Sturridge is fit and raring to go. This could mean that one of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka will find themselves on the bench. Over at the Emirates, Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of wingers Theo Walcott and Gervinho as they gear up to take on rivals Spurs.
It’s been a busy week news-wise for Roberto Mancini’s forwards. Carlos Tevez is now infamously suspended and Edin Dzeko has made peace with his boss. The manager will have to decide whether to stick with Dzeko or recall Mario Balotelli for the trip to Blackburn. Steven Fletcher is back for Wolves as Mick McCarthy reverts back to a 4-4-2 for their visit of Newcastle. Tim Cahill will face a late fitness test before the first Merseyside derby of the new season.
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