Premier League match previews: Team news, key stats, predictions
Full programme of midweek fixtures in the Premier League - watch highlights on the Sky Sports website, app and YouTube channel
Wednesday 22 January 2020 12:04, UK
Team news, key stats and predictions for the midweek Premier League action.
Leicester vs West Ham, Wednesday 7.30pm
Leicester defender Ben Chilwell and midfielder Hamza Choudhury return to the squad for the Premier League visit of West Ham to the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night.
Both players were omitted for Sunday's 2-1 loss at Burnley as they "missed a very important session", according to manager Brendan Rodgers in the build-up to the game.
Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could remarkably figure despite only undergoing a minor knee operation 11 days ago.
Meanwhile, Felipe Anderson is sidelined for West Ham after being ruled out for one month with a back injury.
Michail Antonio is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury and could be available for the fixture.
Ryan Fredericks (hamstring), Jack Wilshere (groin) and Andriy Yarmolenko (thigh) are still missing along with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (hip).
Stat of the match: West Ham have won just three of their last nine Premier League games when going ahead (W3 D3 L3), dropping 15 points across those matches.
Charlie Nicholas' prediction: 1-1 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
How to watch: Highlights will be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Tottenham vs Norwich, Wednesday 7.30pm
Tottenham will have Tanguy Ndombele back from a hip injury for the game against Norwich. The French midfielder has missed the last four matches, but could start against the Canaries.
Striker Harry Kane (hamstring), midfielder Moussa Sissoko (knee), left-back Ben Davies (ankle) and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (elbow) are out.
Meanwhile, Norwich defender Ben Godfrey will miss the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he begins a three-match ban. Godfrey was sent off during the Canaries' 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday after referee Paul Tierney upgraded from a yellow card to a red after reviewing his challenge on striker Callum Wilson on the pitchside monitor.
Emiliano Buendia is out with a thigh problem and fellow midfielder Mario Vrancic is nursing a shin injury, while back-up keeper Ralf Fahrmann (knee) is also sidelined.
Stat of the match: Spurs are one of two Premier League teams yet to score in 2020, along with Bournemouth. They have not failed to score in four consecutive league games since September 2006.
Charlie Nicholas' prediction: 2-0 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
How to watch: Highlights will be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Manchester United vs Burnley, Wednesday 8.15pm
United are without striker Marcus Rashford for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Burnley due to a stress fracture of the back.
The England international is facing a lengthy spell out, joining midfielders Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay, and defender Axel Tuanzebe on the casualty list.
Centre-back Victor Lindelof is also doubtful due to illness, but Eric Bailly, on the bench at Liverpool on Sunday after a long absence with a knee injury, is in contention.
Meanwhile, Burnley will be without striker Ashley Barnes for the trip to Old Trafford.
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Clarets boss Sean Dyche revealed the surgeons who performed a hernia operation on Barnes are "happy with how it went" but he is facing an extended period on the sidelines, meaning Jay Rodriguez is once again likely to fill in.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson is close to a return after a hamstring injury and has an outside chance of being in the squad to travel to United.
okCharlie Nicholas' prediction: 1-1 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
How to watch: Highlights will be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Wolves vs Liverpool, Thursday 8pm
Wolves full-back Ruben Vinagre will miss the Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool due to a hamstring injury.
Willy Boly (fractured leg) is out while Diogo Jota may return after a serious dead leg.
Wolves completed the signing of striker Leonardo Campana on Tuesday but he is not available for the match as he is currently involved in Ecuador's Olympic 2020 qualifying campaign.
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho came off the bench against Manchester United and could start for the first time since November after recovering from an ankle problem.
Dejan Lovren (hamstring) is back in training but remains a major doubt for Jurgen Klopp's side, while midfielders James Milner (hamstring) and Naby Keita (groin) remain out.
Xherdan Shaqiri is also set to miss out with a calf injury but Joel Matip could again feature on the bench after not playing since October due to a knee issue.
Stat of the match: Should they remain unbeaten in this game, Liverpool will be only the fifth team in the history of the English Football League to go 40+ league games undefeated, after Nottingham Forest (42, 1977-78), Arsenal (49, 2003-04), Chelsea (40, 2004-05) and Huddersfield Town (43, 2011).
Charlie Nicholas' prediction: 2-1 (16/1 with Sky Bet)
How to watch: Highlights will be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
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