Chelsea v Arsenal
Stamford Bridge
22-03-2014 @ 12.45 UK
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta; Luiz, Matic; Schürrle, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o.
Injuries: Ashley Cole (Knock), Tomas Kalas (Leg), Marco van Ginkel (Knee) Doubts: David Luiz (Knock) Bans: Ramires, Willian.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Flamini, Arteta; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Cazorla; Giroud.
Injuries: Abou Diaby (Knee), Mesut Ozil (Hamstring), Aaron Ramsey (Thigh), Theo Walcott (Knee), Jack Wilshere (Foot) Doubts: Nicklas Bendtner (Illness), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Calf).
It's number one against number three in the Premier League when Arsenal goes into their second derby in a week at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have a midweek win against Galatasaray in their backpack and will go into the match with a couple of tired players. At the same time, Arsenal are struggling with injuries at the moment and is missing profiles as Ozil, Walcott, Wilshere and Ramsey. Chelsea are the favorites for the win at the Bridge with Arsenal not winning against the Pensioner in the last six meetings.
Newcastle v Crystal Palace
St James Park
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Krul; Yanga-Mbiwa, Coloccini, Williamson, Dummett; Anita, Tioté; Sissoko, de Jong, Gouffran; Cissé.
Injuries: Hatem Ben Arfa (Personal reasons), Mathieu Debuchy (Groin), Gabriel Obertan (Knee), Ryan Taylor (Knee), Loïc Remy (Calf) Doubts: Gael Bigirimana (Ankle), Robert Elliott (Knee), Davide Santon (Knee) Bans: None.
Crystal Palace (4-1-2-2-1): Speroni; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Parr; Jedinak; Dikgacoi, Ledley; Puncheon, Bolasie; Murray.
Injuries: Marouane Chamakh (Hamstring) Doubts: Barry Bannan (Illness), Daniel Gabbidon (Knock) Bans: None.
Crystal Palace are above the relegation line, but can go beneath it again after the match against Newcastle at St James Park while the Toons can move up a position with a win. With Loïc Remy out with an injury Papiss Cissé is probably going to start against Crystal Palace and the Senegalese have something to prove for both manager and fans, as he seems to have lost their support. The last six matches between the two sides have only given Crystal Palace one point, and the Glaziers are not likely to take three against Newcastle on Saturday.
Everton v Swansea
Goodison Park
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Everton (4-2-3-1): Howard; Coleman, Stones, Distin, Baines; Barry, McCarthy; Mirallas, Osman, McGeady; Lukaku.
Injuries: Darron Gibson (Knee), Arouna Koné (Knee), Lacina Traoré (Knee), Bryan Oviedo (Broken Leg) Doubts: Gareth Barry (Shin), Phil Jagielka (Hamstring), Steven Pienaar (Knock) Bans: None.
Swansea City (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Davies; De Guzmán, Britton; Dyer, Hernández, Routledge; Bony.
Injuries: Kyle Bartley (Hamstring), Garry Monk (Knee) Doubts: Nathan Dyer (Foot), Jonjo Shelvey (Hamstring) Bans: None.
Everton have won their last five consecutive Premier League home matches and can extend their streak with a win against Swansea on Saturday. Swansea, on the other hand, have not won in their last four Premier League matches, and Garry Monk's magic seems to have disappeared. Furthermore, the Swans haven't won against Everton in their last six meetings and given the Toons home form they are not likely to take their fist win on Saturday.
Cardiff v Liverpool
Cardiff City Stadium
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Cardiff City (4-1-2-2-1): Marshall; Fabio, Caulker, Turner, John; Medel; Mutch, Kim Bo-Kyung; Noone, Campbell; Jones.
Injuries: Mark Hudson (Hamstring) Doubts: Andrew Taylor (Knock), Ben Turner (Knock) Bans: None.
Liverpool (4-3-3): Mignolet; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan; Coutinho, Gerrard, Henderson; Sterling, Sturridge, Suárez.
Injuries: Sebastián Coates (Knee), Enrique (Knee) Doubt: None Bans: None
The Cardiff defends will get their troubles against a well playing Liverpool attack in the match on Saturday. 43 goals have been scored by Sturridge and Suárez so far this season, and the duo will be eager to add to their score against a Cardiff defends that have let 52 goals in this season. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last ten matches and currently second in the table while Cardiff are 19th after losing last week against Everton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a relegation if he cannot turn the bad form around, and will hope that Liverpool will not be to hard against his team.
Manchester City v Fulham
City of Manchester Stadium
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Manchester City (4-4-2): Hart; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Lescott, Kolarov; Nasri, Touré, Fernandinho, Silva; Dzeko, Negredo.
Injuries: Sergio Aguero (Muscle), Matija Nastasic (Knee) Doubts: Stevan Jovetic (Hamstring), Micah Richards (Knock) Bans: Vincent Kompany.
Fulham (4-4-2): Stekelenburg; Riether, Heitinga, Hangeland, Richardson; Dejagah, Sidwell, Holtby, Kacaniklic; Woodrow, Mitroglou.
Injuries: Matthew Briggs (Hernia), Damien Duff (Knee), Giorgios Karagounis (Muscle), Scott Parker (Knee) Doubts: Darren Bent (Personal reasons), Ashkan Dejagah (Leg), Kostas Mitroglou (Knee) Bans: None.
City are favorites against a struggling Fulham side and can bring themselves into top three with a win. Felix Magath took his first win for Fulham last week with a 1-0 victory against Newcastle, and will hope to take another one on Saturday. However, Fulham have not won against City since 2009 and given Manchester City's current form they are unlikely to take their first on Saturday.
Norwich v Sunderland
Carrow Road
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Norwich (4-4-1-1): Ruddy; Martin, Yobo, Bassong, Olsson; Snodgrass, Tettey, Johnson, Redmond; Hoolahan; van Wolfswinkel.
Injuries: Elliott Bennett (Knee), Leroy Fer (Hamstring), Jonás Gutiérrez (Calf), Michael Turner (Hamstring) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Sunderland (4-1-2-2-1): Mannone; Bardsley, Brown, O'Shea, Alonso; Bridcutt; Colback, Ki; Johnson, Borini; Altidore.
Injuries: Kieren Westwood (Shoulder) Doubts: Steven Fletcher (Ankle) Bans: None.
It is two equal teams that clash Saturday at Carrow Road; the last ten matches have ended in four wins for each side and two draws. Norwich are favorites given their 15th position in the league compared to Sunderlands 18th, but Sunderland can surprise against the Canaries. Norwich's season has been a rollercoaster of up and downs, and Chris Hughton has not been able to make things work. This can be in the advantage for the Black Cats who can bring themselves above the relegation line with a win.
Hull v West Bromwich
KC Stadium
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
Hull City (4-4-2): McGregor; Rosenior, Davies, Chester, Figueroa; Elmohamady, Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler; Jelavic, Long.
Injuries: Robert Brady (Groin), Joe Dudgeon (Knee), Paul McShane (Ankle) Doubts: None Bans: None.
West Bromwich Albion (3-5-2): Foster; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson; Amalfitano, Mulumbu, Morrison, Sessegnon, Ridgewell; Thievy, Anichebe.
Injuries: Chris Brunt (Knee), Billy Jones (Hamstring), Diego Lugano (Knee), Goran Popov (Neck), Claudio Yacob (Hamstring) Doubts: Morgan Amalfitano (Knock) Bans: Jonas Olsson.
Only two points separate Hull and West Brom in the league before they meet on Saturday, but given their last two meetings it is unlikely that any of them will move anywhere in the table. The two sides have played a draw in their last meetings. While Hull lost to Manchester City last week, West Bromwich took a 2-1 victory against Swansea, but it is Hull that are favorites at KC Stadium according to the bookmakers. However, The Tigers have not won at home in their last five matches and can face problems against West Brom.
West Ham v Manchester United
Upton Park
22-03-2014 @ 15.00 UK
West Ham United (4-2-3-1): Adrián; Demel, Reid, Tomkins, McCartney; Noble, Taylor; Jarvis, Nolan, Downing; Carroll.
Injuries: Marco Borriello (Hamstring), Joey O'Brien (Shoulder dislocation) Doubts: None Bans: None.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Rafael, Evans, Jones, Evra; Carrick, Fellaini; Mata, Rooney, Januzaj; van Persie.
Injuries: None Doubts: Jonny Evans (Calf), Javier Hernandez (Knee), Chris Smalling (Hamstring) Bans: Nemanja Vidic.
Manchester United needs three points at Upton Park if they want to keep up with Everton, but they might go into the match without a manager as rumours says David Moyes could be sacked if United are sent out of the Champions League tonight. West Ham have lost the last two matches in the Premier League and are currently 12th in the table and can take a step towards Stoke with a win. Manchester United's current form opens for a West Ham win as nothing is certain with the Red Devils at the moment.
Tottenham v Southampton
White Hart Lane
23-03-2014 @ 13.30 UK
Tottenham Hotspur (4-1-2-2-1): Lloris; Walker, Vertonghen, Kaboul, Rose; Sandro; Eriksen, Bentaleb; Lennon, Townsend; Adebayor.
Injuries: Etienne Capoue (Ankle), Vlad Chiriches (Back), Michael Dawson (Hamstring), Erik Lamela (Thigh) Doubts: Moussa Dembélé (Hamstring), Younes Kaboul (Knock), Kyle Walker (Groin) Bans: None.
Southampton (4-4-1-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Davis, Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, Rodriguez; Lallana; Lambert.
Injuries: Jack Cork (Ankle), Kelvin Davis (Knock) Doubts: Dejan Lovren (Groin), Victor Wanyama (Knock) Bans: None.
Tottenham have lost their last two matches in the Premier League, against Arsenal and Chelsea, and are more or likely out of the Europa League after losing 3-1 to Benfica. The players will, therefore, be eager to get three points on the account and try and save the season with a European qualification. Southampton have won their last two Premier League matches and are only three points behind Manchester why a victory would help them getting closer to the top. Tottenham won the last meeting between the two sides and should make it a double this week.
Aston Villa v Stoke
Villa Park
23-03-2014 @ 16.00 UK
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan; Bacuna, Baker, Vlaar, Bennett; El Ahmadi, Westwood, Delph; Weimann, Benteke, Agbonlahor.
Injuries: Chris Herd (Personal reasons), Libor Kozák (Broken leg), Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles) Doubts: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Calf) Bans: None.
Stoke City (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Wilson, Pieters; N'Zonzi, Whelan; Odemwingie, Arnautovic, Etherington; Crouch.
Injuries: Robert Huth (Knee) Doubts: Oussama Assaidi (Knee), Erik Pieters (Muscle) Bans: Jonathan Walters.
Aston Villa took 1-0 win against Chelsea last week, and are now unbeaten in two league games positioning them 10th in the table. Stoke are just behind them in the table, and are unbeaten in their last three matches before visiting Villa Park. Aston Villa are the favorites, but will have to fight for the three points against a Stoke finding their form and eager to move up in the table. However, Villa won the last meeting between the two sides and should be able to take three points on Sunday.
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