Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole will not be risked for this London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Cole was on the substitute’s bench for Chelsea’s midweek Champions League match but he, winger Yuri Zhirkov and Paulo Ferreira are all being kept back for the Carling Cup match.
Also sidelined for Carlo Ancelotti’s side is defender Alex, so the Chelsea [...] http://cli.gs/HHMWr

Everton vs Blackburn Rovers Preview

Everton captain Phil Neville will be missing for 6-8 weeks, while Blackburn Rovers have a fully fit squad to pick from.
Striker Benni McCarthy has overcome an ankle injury but is unlikely to supplant Jason Roberts or El Hadj Diouf in the starting line-up.
Also returning for Sam Allardyce’s side is midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who has recovered [...] http://cli.gs/a8AbV

Wolves vs Fulham Team News

Wolverhampton Wanderers have a number of key players back in contention for this visit by Roy Hodgson’s Fulham side.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is boosted by the returns to fitness of Michael Kightly, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Kevin Foley and the veteran Jody Craddock.
All four are likely to start as Wolves go in search of a second league [...] http://cli.gs/REU89

Manchester Utd vs Man City Preview

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is a doubt for the Manchester derby, while former United player Carlos Tevez may be missing for Mark Hughes’ City side.
Tevez has a knee injury and will face a late fitness test ahead of this match.
Definitely out for City, however, are Emmanuel Adebayor, who is suspended; Robinho and Roque Santa [...] http://cli.gs/Q40ME

West Ham v Liverpool Match Preview

Midfielder Kieron Dyer is fit again for West Ham, while Liverpool could name an unchanged side for this match at Upton Park.
For West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola, the returns of Dyer, Herita Ilunga and Valon Behrami from injury will boost a small squad.
All three are set to start against Rafa Benitez’ Liverpool side.
With Luis [...] http://cli.gs/QWJV6

Hull City vs Birmingham Preview

Birmingham City have something of an injury crisis ahead of the trip to Hull City’s KC Stadium.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is without a large number of key players, including striker James McFadden - who has a thigh injury - defender Franck Quedrue, who has a hamstring problem and Cameron Jerome, Gregory Vignal, Marcus Bent and [...] http://cli.gs/RLHGh

Bolton Wanderers vs Stoke Preview

Gary Megson’s Bolton welcome striker Johan Elmander back from injury, while Stoke City have goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen in contention again.
Sorensen missed the second half of Stoke’s match against Chelsea with a thigh strain, but is fit enough to play at Bolton.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis is likely to recall both Matthew Etherington and Liam Lawrence to [...] http://cli.gs/aNrTd

Aston Villa v Portsmouth Team Preview

Nigel Reo-Coker will not feature for Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa side after being sent home from training.
Steve Sidwell will take Reo-Coker’s place in central midfield, with Villa likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
Norwegian international John Carew is pushing for a starting berth, although England striker Emile Heskey is also fit and available.
New signings Steven Warnock [...] http://cli.gs/p0v49

Arsenal vs Wigan Match Preview

Manuel Almunia is missing for Arsenal, while Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has no new injury worries to contend with.
Arsenal have a number of key players injured. Joining Almunia on the sidelines are Andrey Arshavin, who has a groin strain; midfielders Denilson, Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri and second choice ‘keeper Lukasz Fabianski.
The relatively untried [...] http://cli.gs/s1qev

Burnley vs Sunderland Preview

Burnley are still missing captain Steven Caldwell with a groin problem, while Sunderland may be forced to do without midfielder Lee Cattermole.
Cattermole has a heel injury and is rated extremely doubtful by Sunderland boss Steve Bruce.
Also struggling is George McCartney and the left back could be replaced by new signing John Mensah.
Upfront, the in-form [...] http://cli.gs/s5L0h

Kenyon To Leave Chelsea

Chelsea FC have announced that chief executive Peter Kenyon will leave his full time position at the club at the end of October.
Kenyon has spent five and a half years at Stamford Bridge, having fulfilled a similar role at Manchester United.
Kenyon joined the club at the start of the Roman Abramovich era and has been instrumental [...] http://cli.gs/eRNh8

Liverpool Tie Up New Sponsorship Deal

Liverpool FC have announced a new sponsorship deal that is sure to boost both transfer funds and the chances of their new stadium being built.
The club have tied up a four year deal with Standard Chartered Bank, which will start in the summer of 2010, replacing Liverpool’s longstanding arrangement with Carlsberg.
Liverpool’s managing director commented:
“The sponsorship [...] http://cli.gs/B0bDS

Adebayor Faces Two FA Charges

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor faces two Football Association charges relating to his conduct during City’s 4-2 victory over his former club Arsenal.
The Togo international will be charged with both improper conduct and violent conduct.
An F.A spokesman confirmed:
“Under the fast-track disciplinary process, Adebayor has been charged with violent conduct following an incident with Robin van [...] http://cli.gs/8SJZV

Fulham vs Everton Match Preview

Fulham welcome back forward Andy Johnson to face his old side, Everton, who will hand debuts to new signings Johnny Heitinga and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov.
Johnson has been out for a number of weeks with a serious shoulder injury, but is expected to start alongside either Diomansy Kamara or Erik Nevland. Fellow striker Bobby Zamora has only [...] http://cli.gs/QQ3tJ

Transfer Gossip This Week

Just because the transfer window has closed, doesn’t mean the tabloids have stopped speculating about future transfers.  So, here’s a round up of some of the most and least likely.
Starting with Manchester United. The News of the World run the extremely unlikely story that United will sign David Silva from Valencia in January but, stunningly, [...] http://cli.gs/MZWrX