English Premier League: Saturday Roundup and Predictions – Part 2
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Sunderland A.F.C vs. Aston Villa
Sunderland players Kieran Richardson and Andy Reid will miss out on this match with hamstring problems while David Meyler is back in training after a knee injury.
Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey and winger Marc Albrighton return to action at the Stadium of Light. Defender Richard Dunne has also recovered after a cut on the ankle which needed several stitches. Gabriel Agbonlahor (Striker) and Luke Young (Full-back) are still out.
Sunderland’s home record has been really good and with Darren Bent (Sunderland Striker) fully fit again, their chances of overcoming Aston Villa are great. Aston Villa’s away record has been excellent last season. That makes this match very intriguing to watch. It will be a close game and Sunderland should get a result.
West Bromwich Albion vs. Fulham
West Brom currently stands 6th in the table and is looking to get even higher. They are in excellent form and should be able to beat Fulham, who don’t travel well.
The Cottagers do have Striker Andy Johnson back after a long layoff, but have massive injury problems to deal with. Damien Duff, Simon Davies, Danny Murphy and Dickson Etuhu are all out.
West Brom also has Peter Odemwingie sidelined. He will be missed as he has been in goal scoring form. Jerome Thomas will be making a comeback, which is positive news for Baggies.
Looking at all the injury problems Fulham have, West Brom should be able to get a result.
Wigan Athletic vs. Bolton Wanderers
Chris Kirkland will get a chance to impress his manager Roberto Martinez as current number-one goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi is ineligible to play, currently on load from Bolton. Striker Franco Di Santo and Steve Gohouri are also slight doubtful. Captain Gary Caldwell is still sidelined after his double hip surgery.
Ivan Klasnic (Bolton) is suspended and will sit out along with injured players Sean Davis, Andy O’Brien, Joey O’Brien, Ricardo Gardner and Jlloyd Samuel.
It’s a derby and expects to be a fiery affair. Wigan is currently on a three match unbeaten run and one expects them to do well at home.
West Ham United vs. Newcastle United
Avram Grant (West Ham manager) will be pleased that his top defender Mathew Upson is fit again and available for selection. Pablo Barrera and Winston Reid are also back but Jack Collison, Zavon Hines and Thomas Hitzlsperger are not expected to come soon.
Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan is expected to lead his side after he missed the last game with ankle problem.
This is a bottom table clash and West Ham needs to win to get out of the relegation zone.
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