Team news for this weekend's Premier League fixtures
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Norwich v West Ham Utd
Odds: Home 11-8 Draw 12-5 Away 2-1
Kick-off Today, 12.45pm (Sky Sports 2; Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Norwich will give late tests to Russell Martin (ankle) and Simeon Jackson (fatigue). West Ham are without Andy Carroll (hamstring) but Yossi Benayoun could make his second Hammers debut.
Arsenal v Southampton
Odds: Home 4-11 Draw 4-1 Away 15-2
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Wojciech Szczesny (rib) returns in goal for Arsenal, but Theo Walcott (virus) and Abou Diaby (knee) are doubts. Southampton could give first appearances to new signings Gaston Ramirez and Maya Yoshida, and Danny Fox (groin) is fit.
Aston Villa v Swansea
Odds: Home 11-8 Draw 9-4 Away 2-1
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Christian Benteke is in line for his Villa debut, while Jordan Bowery and Ashley Westwood could also feature. Swansea miss Neil Taylor (ankle) and Chico Flores (suspension), while Dwight Tien-dalli and Pablo Hernandez are included in the squad.
Fulham v West Bromwich
Odds: Home Evens Draw 12-5 Away 11-4
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Bryan Ruiz (hamstring) and Kieran Richardson (hips) are doubts for Fulham, but Giorgos Karagounis may debut. West Bromwich Albion await updates on Steven Reid (hamstring), but Romelu Lukaku (ankle) has recovered.
Manchester Utd v Wigan
Odds: Home 1-4 Draw 5-1 Away 11-1
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Darren Fletcher (abdomen) returns to Manchester United's squad, while Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa are included. Wigan may miss Jean Beausejour (hamstring) and Antolin Alcaraz (abductor), but James McArthur (back) is fit.
QPR v Chelsea
Odds: Home 7-2 Draw 5-2 Away 5-6
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Queen's Park Rangers expect to have Anton Ferdinand available (shoulder), while Chelsea hope to name both John Terry and Ashley Cole (both ankle) in their line-up. Juan Mata could return, but Marko Marin (hamstring) remains out.
Stoke v Manchester City
Odds: Home 4-1 Draw 13-5 Away 8-11
Kick-off Today, 3pm (Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Michael Owen, Steven Nzonzi and Maurice Edu may make Stoke debuts. Sergio Aguero (knee) could return for Manchester City, while new signings Maicon, Matija Nastastic, Javi Garcia and Scott Sinclair are all in line for debuts.
Sunderland v Liverpool
Odds: Home 9-4 Draw 12-5 Away 5-4
Kick-off Today, 5.30pm (ESPN; Highlights BBC 1, 10.20pm)
Team news Adam Johnson is battling a thigh injury for Sunderland, but Danny Rose could make his first appearance for the club. Liverpool will assess Jose Enrique (knee), while Joe Allen (illness) is available.
Reading v Tottenham
Odds: Home 11-4 Draw 5-2 Away Evens
Kick-off Tomorrow, 4pm (Sky Sports 1; Highlights BBC 1, 10.25pm)
Team news Reading hope to recall Jimmy Kebe (hamstring), but Jason Roberts (calf) remains out. Brad Friedel will keep Hugo Lloris from his Spurs debut in goal, but Clint Dempsey could feature.
Everton v Newcastle
Odds: Home 8-11 Draw 13-5 Away 4-1
Kick-off Monday, 8pm (Sky Sports 1; Highlights Sky Sports 1, Tuesday, 1am)
Team news Everton's Darron Gibson (thigh) is out for five weeks, but Bryan Oviedo is not yet eligible. Tim Krul (elbow) is out for Newcastle, while Fabricio Coloccini (hamstring) is also likely to miss the game.
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