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Newcastle United v Aston Villa: match preview

Villa have just returned from a warm weather training break in Portugal. Paul Lambert can only trust it has done them more good than last month’s trip to Abu Dhabi did Newcastle. Since returning, Alan Pardew’s team have failed to score a goal while conceding 10 in their last three games. With only one win […]

Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur: match preview

After a disappointing loss to West Ham United in their last outing, the Norwich manager, Chris Hughton, will be hoping to ease the pressure and he may have midfielder Jonny Howson returning from a back injury to help him. Tim Sherwood will welcome back Emmanuel Adebayor and Hugo Lloris after they were rested against Dnipro […]

West Bromwich Albion v Fulham: match preview

Felix Magath has always been known as a tough taskmaster and his first act after being handed the Fulham job last week was to order the players in for extra training. We will see this afternoon whether that worked but with only one point from the last six games, they need an instant response. West […]

Cardiff City v Hull City: match preview

Cardiff’s home form has kept them alive, with 16 of their 22 points coming at their own stadium. And with four of their remaining six home fixtures, starting today, against teams residing in the bottom half, a result is needed here if they are to climb to safety. Hull are in a precarious position: win […]

Chelsea v Everton: match preview

Before a reunion with Didier Drogba in midweek, José Mourinho must focus on overcoming a spirited Everton side who defeated them at Goodison back in September. John Terry is back after a muscle injury and Gary Cahill is in contention despite a thigh problem. For Everton, Romelu Lukaku is ineligible against his parent club, while […]