The away facet have solely gained as soon as away from house this season, towards bottom-of-the-table Wolves, and presently sit in 18th. It’s difficult to see Leeds taking something away from the Etihad when contemplating each side’ type, however that is the Premier League, the best league on this planet, and something is feasible. Rodri remains to be ‘not but’ match to start out, in response to Guardiola and Kovacic isn’t anticipated again till March.
As for Leeds, Daniel Farke mentioned that ‘Anton Stach will certainly miss the sport’ resulting from ‘concussion protocol’ and that Sean Longstaff will likely be out for ‘virtually 4 to 6 weeks’ with a calf damage. As for Sebastiaan Bornauw, Farke believes he will likely be a ‘late name’ on whether or not or not he might be within the matchday squad.
Newly promoted Sunderland are flying excessive upon their Premier League return, solely two factors off a Champions League spot. The Black Cats are unbeaten at house this season and can look to keep up that report as they host Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth. The Cherries are additionally unbeaten at house this season, however have solely managed one level from their final three video games.
The away facet have been with out their star man, Antoine Semenyo, final day trip and solely managed a draw towards West Ham, although it’s anticipated that he’ll be again within the squad for the conflict towards Sunderland. Bournemouth followers will likely be hoping the Ghanaian’s return will take Bournemouth again to profitable methods, with the facet solely managing one victory of their final 5. Quite the opposite, Sunderland have solely suffered one defeat of their earlier 5, taking away eight factors from a attainable 15.
Forward of this weekend’s fixture, Sunderland doesn’t have any new damage considerations however will quickly expect each Habib Diarra and Aji Alese to return to the squad within the coming month. Sadly for Bournemouth, each Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie have been injured in the course of the worldwide break in a sport towards Greece and gained’t function on the Stadium of Mild.
Talking on the matter, Iraola informed the media, ‘It might be three weeks, 4 weeks, one thing like this.’ The Spanish supervisor additionally gave an replace on Antoine Semenyo, stating, ‘If every little thing goes properly right this moment (in coaching), I believe he’s going to be obtainable for tomorrow.’
Everton vs Newcastle
Final day trip, the away facet managed a formidable win towards Manchester Metropolis at St. James’ Park, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice in seven minutes to take all three factors. Newcastle, nevertheless, have suffered three defeats in its final 5 video games and conceded 10 objectives within the course of. On high of this, the Magpies are but to win away from house this season, so Moyes’ males will likely be trying to capitalise, particularly since they’ve solely been on the top of 1 defeat on the Hill Dickinson Stadium this season.
They are going to, nevertheless, be with out Idrissa Gana Gueye following his bust-up with teammate Michael Keane and consequential crimson card of their 1-0 victory over Manchester United. A clear sheet towards Newcastle would make it three on the bounce for the house facet and make them unbeaten in 4. A victory might see the Toffees transfer deep throughout the high half, relying on how different outcomes go, whereas a Newcastle win is unlikely to propel them a lot additional up the desk.
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Moyes confirmed forward of the sport that Everton’s attraction towards Gueye’s crimson card was rejected, that means the Senegalese worldwide will miss Everton’s subsequent three video games. Moyes additionally confirmed that Seamus Coleman suffered a ‘small hamstring damage’ final day trip at Previous Trafford and can subsequently miss this weekend’s sport. Fellow defenders Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite are additionally sidelined with a hernia and hamstring problem, respectively. One other Toffees participant injured is German midfielder Merlin Rohl, who Moyes believes gained’t be again till ‘the beginning of January.’
For Newcastle, Eddie Howe stays ‘hopeful’ that Sven Botman will likely be obtainable for choice forward of the journey to Merseyside, however mentioned that Kieran Trippier is dominated out with ‘a hamstring damage.’ The Magpies may also be with out Emile Krafth, who got here again from worldwide responsibility with a ‘knee problem’, while new signing Yoane Wissa has returned to coaching however remains to be not able to play.
Tottenham vs Fulham
Each London sides have suffered three defeats of their final 5 video games, with Spurs on the receiving finish of a 4-1 thrashing by the hands of rivals Arsenal. Fulham have gained two of their earlier three video games, each at house. Each side have been struggling for type this season, with neither facet managing greater than two consecutive wins. Spurs will likely be assured, although, because the Cottagers are but to win away from house this season.
That being mentioned, 4 of Spurs’ 5 wins this season have come away from house, solely managing to choose up 5 factors from a attainable 18 on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A win for the house facet might see them transfer into European competition, whereas the away facet presently sits three factors above the relegation zone.
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Spurs’ captain, Cristian Romero, is serving a one-match ban after accumulating 5 crimson playing cards towards Fulham, while Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke all stay sidelined. Radu Dragusin is just not but able to function however is near returning, and Ben Davies has returned to coaching.
For Fulham, Sasa Lukic returns from suspension, however Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz stay sidelined. Spurs are and not using a victory of their final three and will likely be trying to return to profitable methods, while Fulham will likely be trying to get their first win away from house this season.
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