Premier League injuries and suspensions - Premiership team news

Saturday 4th February 2012 Barclays Premier League   Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers (kick off 13:00)   Jack Wilshere has suffered a stress fracture in his foot so his comeback from an ankle injury has been stalled. Kieran Gibbs is back in full training but the Gunners will still be missing Carl Jenkinson, Andre Santos and Abou Diaby. Wing sensation Al…
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Saturday 21st January 2012 Barclays Premier League     Norwich City v Chelsea (kick off 12:45) John Ruddy will start in goal for Norwich but his back up Declan Rudd injured his knee this week and will be out for two months so third-choice ‘keeper Jed Steer will take a seat on the bench for the visit of Chelsea. Marc Tierney is back in contention f…
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Saturday 14th January 2012 Barclays Premier League     Aston Villa v Everton (kick off 15:00) Robbie Keane could go straight into the Aston Villa line-up for the visit of Everton following his loan move from LA Galaxy this week. He could take the place of Emile Heskey, who has damaged his Achilles and faces a month on the sidelines. Shay Given is avai…
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Friday 30th December 2011 Barclays Premier League     Liverpool v Newcastle United (kick off 19:45) Liverpool’s Luis Suarez is banned for the visit of Newcastle on Friday night to Anfield, where the REds are unbeaten this season. That hands Andy Carroll a starting berth against his former club. Steven Gerrard made his comeback from an ank…
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Monday 26th December 2011 Barclays Premier League     Chelsea v Fulham (kick off 13:00) Chelsea haven’t lost to Fulham in any of their last 11 meetings, and the Cottagers haven’t enjoyed a victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979. Chelsea will be aiming to get their fading title aspirations back on track with a comfortable win but may ha…
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Tuesday 20th December 2011 Barclays Premier League     Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City (kick off 19:45) Wolves are hovering above the relegation zone and have lost four of their last five Premier League matches. However, they perform best at Molineaux. There is s slight doubt about Jody Craddock being delcared fit for the visit of Norwic…
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Saturday 17th December 2011 Barclays Premier League     Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion (kick off 15:00) Gael Givet is struggling with a heart complaint following Blackburn’s match last weekend. His heart rate during the match was excessive and the defender could face a month on the sidelines. Steven Nzonzi returns from his susp…
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Saturday 10th December 2011 Barclays Premier League     Arsenal v Everton (kick off 15:00) Andre Santos (ankle) and goalkeepers Lukasz Fabianski (knee) and Vito Mannone (shoulder) all suffered their injuries in Arsenal’s Champions League match midweek. Manuel Almunia returns to the matchday squad. Robin van Persie was rested midwee…
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Saturday 03rd December 2011 Barclays Premier League   Newcastle United v Chelsea (kick off 12:45)   Cheik Tiote is an absentee for Newcastle as they take on Chelsea at St James’s Park. He’s suffering with a knee problem which could keep him out of action for the next couple of weeks. Jonas Gutierrez is banned but the Magpies welcome ba…
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Saturday 19th November 2011 Barclays Premier League   Norwich City v Arsenal (kick off 12:45)   Norwich have a number of injuries to contend with as they entertain an improving Arsenal. Zak Whitbread, Daniel Ayala and Elliott Ward are all approaching full fitness but are unlikely to be risked in the early Saturday kick off. Expect Russell Martin…
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