Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview

Chelsea will be without suspended goalkeeper Petr Cech, while midfielder Javier Mascherano returns to the Liverpool squad.
Cech will be replaced between the sticks by Hilario, who also played in Chelsea’s midweek Champions League victory.
Returning from suspension is Didier Drogba, who will start alongside Nicolas Anelka; and right back Jose Bosingwa.
Rated doubtful for Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea [...] http://cli.gs/B4D4h

West Ham Utd v Fulham Preview

Brede Hangeland returns from an ankle injury to start for Fulham away to a West Ham United side who will welcome Matthew Upson back from the sidelines.
Upson has overcome a calf injury and will start for Gianfranco Zola’s West Ham side.
Jack Collison will undergo a late fitness test while Zavon Hines could start for the [...] http://cli.gs/z716r

Everton vs Stoke City Preview

Louis Saha returns for Everton after being suspended for their midweek Europa League match, while Stoke will give striker Ricardo Fuller a late fitness test.
Fuller has a groin strain, but Stoke boss Tony Pulis will wait to the last minute before deciding whether the Jamaica international is fit enough to play.
If Fuller doesn’t make it, [...] http://cli.gs/SUATz

Arsenal v Blackburn Team News

Theo Walcott returns from a back injury to be in contention to start against a Blackburn Rovers side who are missing the suspended Vince Grella.
Walcott could start on the right of midfield for Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side in place of Abou Diaby.
Definitely out for the Gunners are striker Eduardo, who aggravated a groin problem in [...] http://cli.gs/stVGW

Adebayor Gets Suspended Ban

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a two game suspended ban and fined £25,000 for his goal celebrations against Arsenal.
Adebayor admitted a charge of improper conduct at an FA disciplinary hearing but the commission took into consideration his immediate public apology and the level of abuse he was receiving from Arsenal fans.
An FA [...] http://cli.gs/3Sat2

Redknapp Denies He’s Leaving Spurs

Despite a flurry of bets that caused most bookmakers to radically slash their odds on his departure, Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has denied that he has any intention of leaving Spurs.
A sudden surge in betting on Redknapp to be the first Premiership manager to leave caused bookmakers to cut their odds from 50-1 to [...] http://cli.gs/dytPW

Robbie Keane and Other Transfer Rumours

The Sun - always a source of reliable gossip, I’m sure you’ll agree - are suggesting that Tottenham captain Robbie Keane will leave the club in the January transfer window and move to Celtic. We at Premiership Today are rating this one extremely unlikely.
Elsewhere, Bolton’s talking up of Gary Cahill as an England prospect seems [...] http://cli.gs/Hthp5

Manchester Utd v Sunderland Preview

Michael Owen is missing for Manchester United with a groin strain, while Sunderland are hoping central midfielder Lee Cattermole will have recovered from an ankle problem.
Cattermole was substituted at half time during Sunderland’s 5-2 win over Wolves, but Black Cats manager Steve Bruce is hopeful the player will be fit enough to start.
Also rated doubtful [...] http://cli.gs/UtLqz

Wolves vs Portsmouth Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy could hand a first Premiership start to midfielder Michael Kightly, while there are likely to be few changes to the Portsmouth side that narrowly lost to Everton.
In the absence of Wolves midfielder Segundo Castillo, Kightly is set to start for McCarthy’s side, with Dave Edwards returning to the centre of [...] http://cli.gs/HLn76

Hull City vs Wigan Match Preview

Hull City will give a late fitness test to defender Anthony Gardner ahead of the visit by Roberto Martinez’ Wigan Athletic.
Gardner has been struggling with a knee injury, but Hull boss Phil Brown will wait until the last minute before making a decision.
Also back in contention is fellow defender Steven Mouyokolo who has missed the [...] http://cli.gs/v5V7H

Burnley v Birmingham Team Preview

Striker Christian Benitez will be missing for Alex McLeigh’s Birmingham City as they face a Burnley side who welcome back captain Steven Caldwell.
Defender Caldwell has been injured since the start of the season, but Burnley boss Owen Coyle is set to hand him his first Premiership start.
Definitely out for Burnley however are the trio of [...] http://cli.gs/XYXM5

Bolton vs Tottenham Preview

Bolton Wanderers will be without striker Johan Elmander, while Tottenham are likely to be missing Jermain Defoe, who has a broken hand.
Defoe is certain to miss the away trip to Bolton’s Reebok Stadium and his place in the starting line-up is set to be taken by Peter Crouch, who will partner Robbie Keane in attack.
Doubtful [...] http://cli.gs/0zRqZ