Premier League - Team news: City doubts

Eurosport - Sun, 22 Mar 14:45:00 2009

Brief team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League action, with doubts over Manchester City's Stephen Ireland and Craig Bellamy.

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Manchester City v Sunderland (15:00)

City pair Stephen Ireland (ankle) and Wayne Bridge (hamstring) both suffered injuries during Thursday night's dramatic UEFA Cup win over Aalborg and are doubtful. Vincent Kompany, who made his comeback from a toe injury in Denmark after passing a late fitness test, will also be assessed. But striker Craig Bellamy could be in contention after making a quicker than expected recovery from a knee injury.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia could welcome back defenders Anton Ferdinand and Nyron Nosworthy (both hamstring) while Tal Ben Haim misses out under the terms of his loan agreement with City. Midfielder Teemu Tainio is to see a specialist again over his knee problem after an injection failed to solve the problem, while Kieran Richardson completes a two-match ban.

Liverpool v Aston Villa (16:00)

Liverpool will welcome back Alvaro Arbeloa (hamstring) while Xabi Alonso (ankle) and Yossi Benayoun (hamstring) have been in light training and could feature at some stage. Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are both expected to start as the Reds look to continue their resurgence.

John Carew is pushing hard for a return to the Aston Villa starting line-up against Liverpool after convincing manager Martin O'Neill he is back to full fitness following a back problem. Wilfred Bouma is also pushing for a place after eight months out with a dislocated ankle and Steve Sidwell (ankle) could also come into the equation.

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  1. If he spat at me - I would smash his face in !

    From Chris, on Fri 20 Mar 2:37PM

  2. Walcott just injured his knee
    in training
    god another­ injury

    From shizzelez, on Fri 20 Mar 2:25PM

  3. For a laugh !

    From Chris, on Fri 20 Mar 2:25PM
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    Why would Almunia take out Fabregas??????????????

    From greaves.stuart, on Fri 20 Mar 2:17PM

  5. Comment 1, 'alleged spitting,' nothing proven,­ but hey everyone jumps on the medias bandwagon­ don't they!!Or maybe you were there, ????

    From kpb, on Fri 20 Mar 2:16PM

  6. Almunia should take out Fabregas for spitting.

    From Chris, on Fri 20 Mar 1:51PM
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