Southampton v Hull
St Mary's Stadium
09-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Southampton FC (4-4-1-1): Boruc; Clyne, Fonte, Lovren, Shaw; Lallana, Schneiderlin, Wanyama, Rodriguez; Lambert; Osvaldo.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Guilherme Do Prado (Knee), Pablo Osvaldo (Knock). Bans: None.
Hull City (4-4-1-1): Harper; Rosenior, McShane, Davies, Figueroa; Elmohamady, Huddlestone, Livermore, Brady; Sagbo; Graham.
Injuries: Alex Bruce (Groin), James Chester (Hamstring), Allan McGregor (Thigh). Doubts: Sone Aluko (Calf), Aaron McLean (Calf). Bans: None.
It's this seasons big surprise Southampton against the promoted Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday in a promising match. Southampton is currently sixth in the Premier League with 19 points for ten matches, and five points ahead of Hull on the tenth. Hull City have shown some great play this season but have lost two of their last four Premier League matches. However, the win against Sunderland last week might just be enough to get them back on track. Southampton is unbeaten in their last five matches and are favorites at St Mary's on Saturday, especially if you take the history of the two sides in mind. The Saints have won four of the last ten matches with Hull only taken three points.
Aston Villa v Cardiff
Villa Park
09-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Aston Villa (3-4-1-2): Guzan; Clark, Baker, Vlaar; Lowton, Westwood, El Ahmadi, Bacuna; Sylla; Benteke, Weimann.
Injuries: Antonio Luna (Hamsting), Charles N'Zogbia (Achilles), Jores Okore (Knee). Doubts: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Ankle), Joe Bennett (Back), Fabian Delph (Illness), Gary Gardner (Back), Andreas Weimann (Hamstring). Bans: None.
Cardiff City (4-3-3): Marshall; Théophile-Catherine, Caulker, Turner, Taylor; Whittingham, Medel, Mutch; Cowie, Odemwingie, Bellamy.
Injuries: Andreas Cornelius (Ankle). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Aston Villa has the opportunity to move two positions up and past Cardiff with a win on Saturday. However, Cardiff is not going to give up without a fight and will be living on the boost from the South Wales Derby win last week. Villa is in some injury trouble missing Antonio Luna, Charles N'Zogbia and Jores Okore, but should have the depth in the squad to fill their positions. After losing their last two home games, Villa will be eager to show the fans that not everyone can come to Villa Park and claim three points, why I see them as favorites for this match. That said, Cardiff is a great side, but Aston Villa should be determined to take back their home ground.
Aston Villa has the opportunity to move two positions up and past Cardiff with a win on Saturday. However, Cardiff is not going to give up without a fight and will be living on the boost from the South Wales Derby win last week. Villa is in some injury trouble missing Antonio Luna, Charles N'Zogbia and Jores Okore, but should have the depth in the squad to fill their positions. After losing their last two home games, Villa will be eager to show the fans that not everyone can come to Villa Park and claim three points, why I see them as favorites for this match. That said, Cardiff is a great side, but Aston Villa should be determined to take back their home ground.
Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion
Stamford Bridge
09-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Hazard, Oscar, Schürrle; Eto'o.
Injuries: Tomas Kalas (Leg), Fernando Torres (Muscle), Marco van Ginkel (Knee). Doubts: Ryan Bertrand (Knock). Bans: None.
West Bromwich Albion (4-2-3-1): Myhill; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Yacob, Mulumbu; Amalfitano, Sessegnon, Brunt; Anelka.
Injuries: Ben Foster (Foot), Scott Sinclair (Hamstring). Doubts: Nicolas Anelka (Illness), Victor Anichebe (Hamstring), Zoltán Gera (Knock), Billy Jones (Hamstring), George Thorne (Knock). Bans: None.
West Bromwich Albion (4-2-3-1): Myhill; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Yacob, Mulumbu; Amalfitano, Sessegnon, Brunt; Anelka.
Injuries: Ben Foster (Foot), Scott Sinclair (Hamstring). Doubts: Nicolas Anelka (Illness), Victor Anichebe (Hamstring), Zoltán Gera (Knock), Billy Jones (Hamstring), George Thorne (Knock). Bans: None.
Chelsea can take a significant step towards closing the gap to Arsenal and at the same time add the distance to Tottenham and Liverpool if they can take three points against WBA. However, they are also dependent on results from the two other clubs. This meeting will be the first return to Stamford Bridge for Nicolas Anelka since he left the pensioners, and the French nomad will be eager to show that he still know where the goal is. West Bromwich have actually won two of the last three meetings against Chelsea, but both have been at The Hawthornes. The last meeting ended in a 1-0 win to Chelsea, and this one could end the same way.
Crystal Palace v Everton
Crystal Palace Park
09-11-2013 @ 15.00 UK
Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Speroni; Ward, Gabbidon, Delaney, Moxey; Dikgacoi, Guédioura, Jedinak; Bannan, Chamakh, Thomas.
Injuries: Jack Hunt (Ankle), Glenn Murray (Knee), Jonathan Williams (Ankle). Doubts: Adlene Guédioura (Rib), Patrick McCarthy (Lack of match fitness). Bans: None.
Everton (4-3-3): Howard; Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines; Osman, McCarthy, Barry; Mirallas, Lukaku, Pienaar.
Injuries: Darron Gibson (Knee), Arouna Koné (Knee). Doubts: Antolin Alcaraz (Lack of match fitness), Johnny Heitinga (Lack of match fitness), Tony Hibbert (Lack of match fitness), Romelu Lukaku (Thigh), Apostolos Vellios (Knock). Bans: None.
While Everton is hanging on in the top of the league, Crystal Palace still has only gotten three points so far this season. Taking a look back in history, Palace will not add three points to their account on Saturday as they have only won one match against Everton since 2001 (Note they have been playing in the Championship) and that was after penalties in the Capital One Cup. Everton is currently in good form with three wins and a draw from their last five matches. Everton should get three points from Crystal Palace Park on Saturday.
While Everton is hanging on in the top of the league, Crystal Palace still has only gotten three points so far this season. Taking a look back in history, Palace will not add three points to their account on Saturday as they have only won one match against Everton since 2001 (Note they have been playing in the Championship) and that was after penalties in the Capital One Cup. Everton is currently in good form with three wins and a draw from their last five matches. Everton should get three points from Crystal Palace Park on Saturday.
Liverpool v Fulham
Anfield Road
09-11-2013 @ 15.00 Uk
Liverpool (3-4-1-2): Mignolet; Touré, Skrtel, Sakho; Johnson, Lucas, Gerrard, Cissokho; Coutinho; Suárez, Sturridge.
Injuries: Iago Aspas (Thigh), Sebastián Coates (Knee). Doubts: Enrique (Knee), Glen Johnson (Illness). Bans: None.
Fulham (4-4-1-1): Stekelenburg; Hughes, Senderos, Amorebieta, Richardson; Dejagah, Parker, Sidwell, Kasami; Ruiz; Berbatov.
Injuries: Matthew Briggs (Hernia), Brede Hangeland (Leg), Hugo Rodallega (Groin), Doubts: None. Bans: Sascha Reither.
It's a team in their best form for years against a club fighting to find their old play style when Liverpool welcomes Fulham at Anfield Road. While Liverpool had their only second loss this season, against Arsenal on Sunday Fulham was finally getting back but have now run into three defeats in a row. Liverpool is, therefore, favourites at Anfield Road on Sunday, especially as Fulham is missing both Hangeland and Reither in the defends.
Norwich v West Ham
Carrow Road
09-11-2013 @ 17.30 UK
Norwich City (4-2-3-1): Ruddy; Martin, Bassong, Turner, Olsson; Johnson, Howson; Snodgrass, Fer, Pilkington; Hooper.
Injuries: Elliott Bennett (Knee), Alexander Tettey (Ankle), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Foot). Doubts: Nathan Redmond (Muscle), Robert Snodgrass (Head). Bans: None.
West Ham United (4-3-3): Jääskeläinen; Demel, Tomkins, Reid, Rat; Morrison, Nolan, Noble; Collison, Jarvis, Downing.
Injuries: Andy Carroll (Foot), James Collins (Hamstring), Alou Diarra (Knee), George McCartney (Knee), Matthew Taylor (Calf), Ricardo Vaz Te (Shoulder dislocation). Doubts: Mladen Petric (Calf). Bans: None.
West Ham United (4-3-3): Jääskeläinen; Demel, Tomkins, Reid, Rat; Morrison, Nolan, Noble; Collison, Jarvis, Downing.
Injuries: Andy Carroll (Foot), James Collins (Hamstring), Alou Diarra (Knee), George McCartney (Knee), Matthew Taylor (Calf), Ricardo Vaz Te (Shoulder dislocation). Doubts: Mladen Petric (Calf). Bans: None.
The seat under Chris Hughton is hot at the moment, but a victory against West Ham might cool it down for a while. The Canaries have not played as good as the squad is capable of, and especially Hooper and van Wolfswinkel have not lived up to the expectations. The latter is, however, injured for the match against West Ham. The Hammers is two points ahead of Norwich and can with a victory add distance to the relegation zone, and have already shown that they can surprise against some of the bigger teams. Norwich shall, therefore, not be a problem for West Ham, which is supported by the fact that the Canaries have not won against the Hammers since 2005.
Tottenham v Newcastle United
White Hart Lane
10-11-2013 @ 12.00 UK
Tottenham Hotspurs (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Chiriches, Vertonghen; Sandro, Paulinho; Townsend, Holtby, Lennon; Soldado.
Injuries: Emmanuel Adebayor (Knock), Nacer Chadli (Hamstring), Danny Rose (Ankle). Doubts: Kyle Naughton (Knock). Bans: None.
Newcastle United (4-4-2): Krul; Debuchy, Yanga-Mbiwa, Williamson, Santon; Sissoko, Tioté, Cabaye, Gouffran; Shola Ameobi, Remy.
Injuries: Paul Dummett (Hamstring), Jonás Gutiérrez (Personal reasons), Massadio Haidara (Hamstring), Ryan Taylor (Knee), Stuart Taylor (Hamstring). Doubts: Fabricio Coloccini (Groin). Bans: None.
Tottenham is battling with Chelsea and Liverpool to take the second position in the Premier League before welcoming Newcastle at White Hart Lane. Newcastle have not won against Tottenham in seven tries, but they will have confidence after their win against Chelsea last week. Furthermore, Tottenham have shown that they, at times, can have difficulties playing their best why this should be an interesting match. I hope we will see an attacking Newcastle as we saw last week, but also a Tottenham playing their best. This could end in a draw with two or three goals.
Sunderland v Manchester City
Stadium of Light
10-11-2013 @ 14.05 UK
Sunderland AFC (4-4-2): Westwod; Celustka, O'Shea, Cuéllar, Bardsley; Larsson, Gardner, Colback, Johnson; Altidore, Fletcher.
Injuries: None. Doubts: Kieren Westwood (Neck). Bans: Lee Cattermole, Andrea Dossena.
Manchester City (4-4-2): Pantilimon; Zabaleta, Nastasic, Demichelis, Clichy; Nasri, Toure, Fernandinho, Silva; Aguero, Negredo.
Injuries: Javi García (Knock), Stevan Jovetic (Calf), Vincent Kompany (Thigh). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Sunderland is still hopelessly lost in the bottom of the table, and their chances of getting away won't be better in the round of the Premier League. Even though, Manchester City have a midweek match in their legs they should run over Sunderland on Sunday. That said, Sunderland have won three of their last ten matches against Manchester City.
Swansea City v Stoke City
Liberty Stadium
10-11-2013 @ 16.10 UK
Stoke City (4-4-1-1): Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross, Huth, Pieters; Walters, Palacios, N'Zonzi, Assaidi; Arnautovic; Crouch.
Injuries: Andy Wilkinson (Knee). Doubts: None. Bans: None.
Swansea City (4-2-3-1): Tremmel; Rangel, Williams, Chico, Taylor; De Guzmán, Britton; Dyer, Michu, Routledge; Bony.
Injuries: Pablo Hernández (Thigh), Garry Monk (Knee), Alan Tate (Hamstring). Doubts: Michu (Ankel). Bans: Michel Vorm.
Swansea lost the South Wales Derby against Cardiff last week, and will be eager to get back on track with a win against Stoke on Sunday. Stoke have only won one of their last three Premier League matches and are 17th in the Premier League before the meeting with Swansea. A defeat can send them under the relegation line why they will be motivated to take three points at Liberty Stadium. However, Swansea goes into the match as favorites as they have only lost at home three times this season.
Manchester United v Arsenal
Old Trafford
10-11-2013 @ 16.10 UK
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra; Cleverley, Fellaini; Valencia, Rooney, Januzaj; van Persie.
Injuries: None. Bans: Darren Fletcher (Lack of match fitness), Michael Carrick (Achilles), Tom Cleverley (Concussion), Jonny Evans (Back). Bans: None.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Arteta, Ramsey; Rosicky, Ozil, Cazorla; Giroud.
Injuries: Diaby (Knee), Mathieu Flamini (Groin), Serge Gnabry (Ankle), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee), Lukas Podolski (Hamstring), Yaya Sanogo (Back), Theo Walcott (Pelvic). Doubts: Kieran Gibbs (Calf), Jack Wilshere (Ankle); Gedion Zelalem (Lack of match fitness).
It is the biggest match of Premier League round 11 ends with the meeting between Manchester United and Arsenal. Arsenal have not won on Old Trafford in six tries, but with their current form compared to Manchester United they should have a chance on Sunday. Both teams will have played a midweek match in the Champions League why it is hard to predict the starting line ups, but both clubs will be starting with their best XI. Despite their lacking form, Manchester United is, in my view, favorites to take three points on Sunday.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Arteta, Ramsey; Rosicky, Ozil, Cazorla; Giroud.
Injuries: Diaby (Knee), Mathieu Flamini (Groin), Serge Gnabry (Ankle), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Knee), Lukas Podolski (Hamstring), Yaya Sanogo (Back), Theo Walcott (Pelvic). Doubts: Kieran Gibbs (Calf), Jack Wilshere (Ankle); Gedion Zelalem (Lack of match fitness).
It is the biggest match of Premier League round 11 ends with the meeting between Manchester United and Arsenal. Arsenal have not won on Old Trafford in six tries, but with their current form compared to Manchester United they should have a chance on Sunday. Both teams will have played a midweek match in the Champions League why it is hard to predict the starting line ups, but both clubs will be starting with their best XI. Despite their lacking form, Manchester United is, in my view, favorites to take three points on Sunday.
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