Liverpool vs Wolves Preview

Javier Mascherano is suspended for Liverpool, while Wolves have no new injury concerns ahead of this trip to Anfield.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is still missing Michael Kightly, Dave Edwards and Andy Keogh and is set to keep faith with the same eleven that beat Burnley 2-0 last time out.
This means the in-form Kevin Doyle keeps [...] http://bit.ly/5JcFSh

Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Preview

Roberto Martinez’ Wigan Athletic have no new injury worries ahead of the visit of a Blackburn Rovers side who are still missing David Dunn.
Also sidelined for Sam Allardyce’s Blackburn Rovers is winger Vince Grella, but Brett Emerton and Chris Samba are both back and set to start.
Benni McCarthy may again start in tandem with Franco [...] http://bit.ly/7gXMUi

Sunderland vs Everton Preview

Sunderland will be missing suspended defender Michael Turner, while Everton still have a number of key players out with injury.
Definitely missing for David Moyes’ Everton side are Mikel Arteta, Phil Jagielka, Phil Neville, Sylvain Distin, Jack Rodwell and Joseph Yobo.
Lack of playing resources means that Moyes is likely to name an unchanged side, with Louis [...] http://bit.ly/5g57iq

Manchester City vs Stoke City Preview

Suspended midfielder Nigel De Jong returns for new manager Roberto Mancini’s first match in charge of Manchester City.
Rated doubtful for City, however, are Emmanuel Adebayor, who has an ankle problem, Micah Richards who has a knee injury and winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who has an ankle injury.
Definitely out are Joleon Lescott, who is recovering from surgery, [...] http://bit.ly/5jXlzY

Burnley vs Bolton Match Preview

Defensive duo Clarke Carlisle and Steven Caldwell will be missing for Burnley, while Bolton could name a little changed starting XI.
Gary Megson’s Bolton Wanderers Monday meeting with Wigan was called off for safety reasons and the squad have no new injury concerns.
Suspended is Fabrice Muamba, who has picked up five bookings this season. With Gavin [...] http://bit.ly/5o04s8

Fulham vs Spurs Team Preview

With Andrew Johnson and Diomansy Kamara still sidelined, Bobby Zamora will once again lead the line for Fulham against a Spurs line up who are still without a number of key players.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is likely to partner Zamora with USA international Clint Dempsey, meaning that forward Erik Nevland will have to be content [...] http://bit.ly/5u8gdz

Birmingham City vs Chelsea Preview

Birmingham City are set to name an unchanged side for the visit of Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea side.
While defensive duo Liam Ridgewell and Roger Johnson picked up knocks during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Everton, City boss Alex McLeish is hopeful that the pair will be fit enough to face Chelsea on Boxing Day.
If Ridgewell doesn’t make [...] http://bit.ly/8ceBL0

West Ham vs Portsmouth Preview

Goalkeeper David James could return for Avram Grant’s Portsmouth, while Danny Gabbidon is missing for West Ham United.
Gabbidon suffered a hamstring injury against Chelsea and will be replaced by James Tomkins as Matthew Upson’s central defensive partner.
With Zavon Hines and Kieron Dyer still out, West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will keep faith with Alessandro Diamanti [...] http://bit.ly/5ugjKK

Everton vs Birmingham City Preview

Everton will be without midfielder Jack Rodwell, while Birmingham City are set to name an unchanged line-up.
Rodwell is the latest in a long line of injuries for Everton boss David Moyes and will be out for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury.
Also doubtful is Brazilian forward Jo, who has an ankle knock and [...] http://bit.ly/6oJ1nf

Wolves vs Burnley Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy will recall most of the players he rested for Wolves midweek match against Manchester United.
Richard Stearman, Jody Craddock, Christophe Berra, Stephen Ward, Karl Henry, Nenad Milijas, Matt Jarvis, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Kevin Doyle are all set to be recalled to the starting line up, with Marcus Hahnemann keeping his place [...] http://bit.ly/8Mx7VH