Premiership injuries / suspensions 19-21 December 2009

Premier League injuries / suspensions Team News 19-21 December 2009

Portsmouth v Liverpool
Portsmouth keeper David James is expected to be fit for the visit of his former club, inconsistent Liverpool on Saturday.
Apart from that, Avram Grant appears to have a fully-fit squad.
Liverpool have doubts over Alberto Riera(3assists),Glen Johnson(2goals,1assist),Nabil El Zhar & Ryan Babel(2goals,1assist), as the Reds continue their bid for a top-four finish.
 
Aston Villa v Stoke City
Villa have doubts over Craig Gardner & Wilfred Bouma, but Curtis Davies(1goal) is still ruled out.
Stoke City look set to be without midfielder Abdoulaye Faye(1goal) for the trip to the West Midlands.
 
Blackburn v Tottenham
Blackburn Rovers have doubts over Vince Grella & leading scorer David Dunn(5goals,1assist) for the visit of high-flying Tottenham.
However, Brett Emerton(1assist) is still sidelined.
Tottenham are likely to be missing injured trio of Carlo Cudicini, Jonathan Woodgate & Ledley King for the visit to Ewood Park.
 
Fulham v Manchester United
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora(5goals,2assists) is expected to be fit despite a back niggle.
However, Simon Davies and Diomansy Kamara(1goal) are both likely to be missing again.
Man United’s injury woes continue with nine players on the injury list although Ryan Giggs(2goals,8assists) and Nani(1goal,1assist) could be included in the squad that travels to Craven Cottage.
 
Manchester City v Sunderland
Man City will be without key defenders Joleon Lescott(1goal,1assist) & Wayne Bridge for the visit of Sunderland.
Their African defender Kolo Toure(1goal) will also be missing during January with the African nations cup representing Ivory Coast.
Sunderland will again be without defender Anton Ferdinand(1assist) and Craig Gordon, but Boudewijn Zenden may be fit in time and could travel.
 
Arsenal v Hull City
The Gunners will be without key playmaker Cesc Fabregas(7goals,10assists) due to a hamstring injury.
Bendtner, Djourou,Van Persie,Rosicky and Gibbs are all likely to be missing again also.
Hull City midfielder Seyi Olofinjana(1goal) hopes he can delay his travel to African Nations to assist his side in the Premiership.
 
Wolves v Burnley
Wolves will be missing midfielder Dave Edwards(1goal) with an ankle injury. He joins fellow midfielder Michael Kightly & striker Andrew Keogh(1goal,1assist) on the sidelines.
Burnley will once again be without injured trio Chris Mccann,Jay Rodriguez and Martin Paterson as The Clarets still continue to seek their first away win of the season.
It may well come this weekend against a poor Wolves outfit.
 
Everton v Birmingham City
Everton’s injury list has lengthened as Jack Rodwell joins the legion of absentees with a hamstring injury.
Joseph Yobo(1goal),Sylvain Distin,Dan Gosling(1goal),Mikel Arteta,Phil Neville,Phil Jagielka,Victor Anichebe and James Vaughan are already sidelined as Everton look to halt Birmingham’s impressive run of results.
Birmingham will still be without Stuart Parnaby,Gary Ó`Connor,David Murphy,Martin Taylor and Teemu Tainio, although boss Alex McLeish will hope to field an unchanged team for a sixth successive match.
 
West Ham v Chelsea
West Ham entertain leaders Chelsea hoping for a win to help them climb out of the relegation zone, but will have to face them missing eight first teamers including leading scorer Carlton Cole.
Chelsea look set to be without Michael Essien(3goals),Daniel Sturridge and Jose Bosingwa(1assist) as they look to extend the gap between themselves and Manchester Utd.
Didier Drogba(13goals,5assists) should be fit in time to play.
 
Wigan v Bolton
Wigan keeper Chris Kirkwood will miss the match against local rivals Bolton with a back injury, so Mike Pollitt will deputise.
Bolton midfielder Sean Davis will again remain on the sidelines.