Twente vs Heerenveen Netherlands - Eredivisie Match 31 -August 2013.Twente is coming into this game from a narrow 1:0 defeat away to Vitesse last weekend, as the team suffered their first loss in the season. Hosts entered the game much better, raising the level of performance after 20th minute and have scored the leading goal in 26th minute. Watch Twente vs Heerenveen Live, Watch Twente vs Heerenveen Live Stream, Watch Twente vs Heerenveen Free Live Stream, Watch Twente vs Heerenveen Online, Watch Twente vs Heerenveen Online Free, Twente vs Heerenveen Live, Twente vs Heerenveen live stream Online.In the second half Twente had slight superiority, but failed to break the defense of the home side creating few chances.
The coach Jansen was quite disappointed with the result, saying that the result leaves them bitter and that his team could have get at least a draw. Adding that they were good in the second time, but that they have lost their calm as the time passed. After two impressive victories, over Feyenoord 4:1 away from home and against Utrecht 6:0 at home, Twente was brought back to earth with this result. However, the team has a lot of talent and is excellent in offensive parts, but have showed in match against Vitesse and season opener against RKC, that they have problems breaking tight defenses. Team captain and midfielder Brama didn’t overcome the injury, while left back Schindler returns from an injury giving some extra option to the coach but it’s hard to see him playing all ninety minutes, while the coach said that he sees no reason in changing the lineup that played against Vitesse last weekend.Heerenveen recovered from a shock defeat previous weekend from Heracles 2:4 at home, as they managed to held champions Ajax in a 3:3 draw last weekend leaving good impression of themselves. Although their guests took the lead of 2:0 in 17th minute, hosts were excellent and responded with two quick goals from Finnbogason, while Eikrem brought them into 3:2 lead just before the half-time whistle.
Ajax had much more of the ball possession and managed to get the draw, although they were entitled maybe to even something more having in mind overall picture of the game. Seems that the team continued scoring easy, but that they have kept the poor performances of the defensive part from the previous season. The coach his urged the club’s board to improve the roster, especially at the back, while there are some rumors that the club will sign Venlo’s striker Nwofor. Guests will be without important striker Finnbogason (4/6) in this game, who is expect to resume training next week, while the team will also be without central midfielder de Roon (4/0). Left back Raitala and offensive midfielder Pappa are yet to recover from long term injuries.
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Birmingham V Ipswich Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Birmingham V Ipswich Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013.Birmingham boss Lee Clark will have goalkeeper Darren Randolph, defender Mitch Hancock and midfielder Shane Ferguson all available.
But 20-year-old Dutch-born Ghanaian striker Akwasi Asante is a doubt with a hamstring problem.Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Live, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Online, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Online Free, Birmingham V Ipswich Live, Birmingham V Ipswich live stream Online.
Defender Tyrone Mings is the only absentee for Ipswich, although he is expected to return to training.
Every other member of Mick McCarthy's squad has trained this week and is available for selection this weekend.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Ipswich last season did the double over Birmingham for the first time in over 30 years.
• Birmingham had won seven and drawn four of their 11 previous home league matches against Ipswich until losing to a DJ Campbell goal against his former club.
• It was also the first time in 13 league and cup meetings against the Tractor Boys at St Andrews that the home side had failed to score.
Birmingham City
• There has not been more than a single goal between the sides in any of Birmingham's six league and cup games to date - and they shared six goals with Yeovil in the Capital One Cup last time out before winning on penalties .
• Birmingham are one of four clubs without a home point or goal in the Championship.
• Defeat would make this Blues's worst start to a league season in 25 years, and also see them losing three successive second tier games for the first time since September 2001.
• Midfielder Wade Elliott could make his 550th career league appearance.
Ipswich Town
• Mick McCarthy revisits St Andrews where he started his Ipswich managerial reign last November and gained the first of 16 wins from 39 league and cup matches to date.
• The Tractor Boys have lost all three away league and cup games this season and are desperate to avoid four successive Championship defeats on the road - something last endured by the club in December 2007.
• Ipswich have chalked up more than three points after the first five fixtures in eight of the last nine seasons, the exception being in 2009 when Roy Keane's men only managed two draws in the first five outings and took 15 games to win in the league.
• Defender Carlos Edwards could make his 400th career league start.
But 20-year-old Dutch-born Ghanaian striker Akwasi Asante is a doubt with a hamstring problem.Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Live, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Free Live Stream, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Online, Watch Birmingham V Ipswich Online Free, Birmingham V Ipswich Live, Birmingham V Ipswich live stream Online.
Defender Tyrone Mings is the only absentee for Ipswich, although he is expected to return to training.
Every other member of Mick McCarthy's squad has trained this week and is available for selection this weekend.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Ipswich last season did the double over Birmingham for the first time in over 30 years.
• Birmingham had won seven and drawn four of their 11 previous home league matches against Ipswich until losing to a DJ Campbell goal against his former club.
• It was also the first time in 13 league and cup meetings against the Tractor Boys at St Andrews that the home side had failed to score.
Birmingham City
• There has not been more than a single goal between the sides in any of Birmingham's six league and cup games to date - and they shared six goals with Yeovil in the Capital One Cup last time out before winning on penalties .
• Birmingham are one of four clubs without a home point or goal in the Championship.
• Defeat would make this Blues's worst start to a league season in 25 years, and also see them losing three successive second tier games for the first time since September 2001.
• Midfielder Wade Elliott could make his 550th career league appearance.
Ipswich Town
• Mick McCarthy revisits St Andrews where he started his Ipswich managerial reign last November and gained the first of 16 wins from 39 league and cup matches to date.
• The Tractor Boys have lost all three away league and cup games this season and are desperate to avoid four successive Championship defeats on the road - something last endured by the club in December 2007.
• Ipswich have chalked up more than three points after the first five fixtures in eight of the last nine seasons, the exception being in 2009 when Roy Keane's men only managed two draws in the first five outings and took 15 games to win in the league.
• Defender Carlos Edwards could make his 400th career league start.
Blackburn V Bolton Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Blackburn V Bolton Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013. New signing Ben Marshall could make his Blackburn debut at Ewood Park.
The former Leicester winger may be joined in the side by defenders Matt Kilgallon and Corry Evans, who have both recovered from groin injuries.
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Meanwhile, Bolton's injury list is growing, as they remain looking for a first win of the campaign.
Defenders David Wheater, Joe Riley and Marc Tierney, and midfielders Mark Davies, Chris Eagles and Stuart Holden, are all sidelined for the visitors.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 149th league meeting between these Lancashire-based founding members of the Football League. Bolton have won 61 of the previous 148, and Blackburn 54.
• Bolton are looking for a fifth successive victory over Rovers (Premier League and Championship).
• Blackburn are seeking a first home win over the Trotters since a 1-0 victory in the Premier League in April 2011.
Blackburn Rovers
• Blackburn secured their first win last weekend when beating Barnsley 5-2 at home, but they have only managed to record successive victories once in 20 league matches.
• Their opponents have scored first in all four Championship matches this season.
• Gary Bowyer's side is one of three in this division still to score first - Charlton and Leeds are the others.
Bolton Wanderers
• Bolton, who lost on penalties to Tranmere in the League Cup on Tuesday, are still searching for their first league win of the season and a first victory in seven Championship outings.
• The Trotters last failed to win any of the first five matches of a league campaign in 1984, when they drew one and lost four of their first five outings in the old Third Division.
• Dougie Freedman's side has only won two of their last 15 Championship matches on the road.
• Bolton have failed to score in their last two league games, and have not gone three consecutive games without finding the net since April 2010 in the Premier League.
The former Leicester winger may be joined in the side by defenders Matt Kilgallon and Corry Evans, who have both recovered from groin injuries.
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Meanwhile, Bolton's injury list is growing, as they remain looking for a first win of the campaign.
Defenders David Wheater, Joe Riley and Marc Tierney, and midfielders Mark Davies, Chris Eagles and Stuart Holden, are all sidelined for the visitors.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 149th league meeting between these Lancashire-based founding members of the Football League. Bolton have won 61 of the previous 148, and Blackburn 54.
• Bolton are looking for a fifth successive victory over Rovers (Premier League and Championship).
• Blackburn are seeking a first home win over the Trotters since a 1-0 victory in the Premier League in April 2011.
Blackburn Rovers
• Blackburn secured their first win last weekend when beating Barnsley 5-2 at home, but they have only managed to record successive victories once in 20 league matches.
• Their opponents have scored first in all four Championship matches this season.
• Gary Bowyer's side is one of three in this division still to score first - Charlton and Leeds are the others.
Bolton Wanderers
• Bolton, who lost on penalties to Tranmere in the League Cup on Tuesday, are still searching for their first league win of the season and a first victory in seven Championship outings.
• The Trotters last failed to win any of the first five matches of a league campaign in 1984, when they drew one and lost four of their first five outings in the old Third Division.
• Dougie Freedman's side has only won two of their last 15 Championship matches on the road.
• Bolton have failed to score in their last two league games, and have not gone three consecutive games without finding the net since April 2010 in the Premier League.
Blackpool V Watford Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Blackpool V Watford Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013.Blackpool are likely to be without winger Thomas Ince due a thigh injury.
Central defender Gary MacKenzie, who has a hamstring problem, is also unavailable, while Craig Cathcart (knee) may also miss out.Watch Blackpool V Watford Live, Watch Blackpool V Watford Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Watford Free Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Watford Online, Watch Blackpool V Watford Online Free, Blackpool V Watford Live, Blackpool V Watford live stream Online.
Watford duo Almen Abdi and Lloyd Doyley are expected to be fit to travel as both have recovered from foot and thigh injuries respectively.
But defensive duo Nyron Nosworthy (Achilles) and Tommie Hoban (ankle) remain sidelined.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs have only met 21 times since 1922 and each have won six, with nine drawn.
• Blackpool are unbeaten in six Championship games against the Hornets - three wins and three draws.
• Watford's most recent victory over the Seasiders was in February 2009 and it was only their second league triumph at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool
• Second-placed Blackpool have 10 points after four games for the first time and victory will make it their best start to a league season since 1935, when they won four and drew one of their first five.
• Paul Ince's side are unbeaten in six league games, have only lost one in 12 and are challenging for a fourth straight home victory.
• They have opened the scoring in all four Championship games this season and are defending a 100% home record.
Watford
• Watford are unbeaten after six league and cup games and already have four wins under their belt.
• The fifth-placed Hornets have won two and drawn two in the Championship, but have not been unbeaten after the first five games since the 2000/01 season, when they won 12 of their first 15 matches at this level.
• Last season's top Championship scorers with 85 goals are already this season's most prolific side with 11 in four games.
• The Hornets are the only club in the division to have been awarded and to have scored two penalties.
Central defender Gary MacKenzie, who has a hamstring problem, is also unavailable, while Craig Cathcart (knee) may also miss out.Watch Blackpool V Watford Live, Watch Blackpool V Watford Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Watford Free Live Stream, Watch Blackpool V Watford Online, Watch Blackpool V Watford Online Free, Blackpool V Watford Live, Blackpool V Watford live stream Online.
Watford duo Almen Abdi and Lloyd Doyley are expected to be fit to travel as both have recovered from foot and thigh injuries respectively.
But defensive duo Nyron Nosworthy (Achilles) and Tommie Hoban (ankle) remain sidelined.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• These clubs have only met 21 times since 1922 and each have won six, with nine drawn.
• Blackpool are unbeaten in six Championship games against the Hornets - three wins and three draws.
• Watford's most recent victory over the Seasiders was in February 2009 and it was only their second league triumph at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool
• Second-placed Blackpool have 10 points after four games for the first time and victory will make it their best start to a league season since 1935, when they won four and drew one of their first five.
• Paul Ince's side are unbeaten in six league games, have only lost one in 12 and are challenging for a fourth straight home victory.
• They have opened the scoring in all four Championship games this season and are defending a 100% home record.
Watford
• Watford are unbeaten after six league and cup games and already have four wins under their belt.
• The fifth-placed Hornets have won two and drawn two in the Championship, but have not been unbeaten after the first five games since the 2000/01 season, when they won 12 of their first 15 matches at this level.
• Last season's top Championship scorers with 85 goals are already this season's most prolific side with 11 in four games.
• The Hornets are the only club in the division to have been awarded and to have scored two penalties.
Middlesbrough V Sheff Wed Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Middlesbrough V Sheff Wed Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013.Middlesbrough have only one fresh injury concern after defender Frazer Richardson tweaked a groin muscle.
The Teessiders otherwise have a relatively clean bill of health with only Seb Hines missing after undergoing knee surgery during the summer.
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Sheffield Wednesday winger Jermaine Johnson could go straight back into the starting line-up following suspension.
But right-back Lewis Buxton faces a late fitness test after sustaining a hamstring strain.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Sheffield Wednesday hold the edge after 100 league and cup matches against Middlesbrough spanning 118 years, having won 43 and lost 41.
• Boro are aiming to take their winning home league sequence against the Owls to seven, and have only conceded one goal in total in the last four.
• The first goal scored in this game will be the 300th in league matches between the sides.
Middlesbrough
• Middlesbrough are seeking a second win of the season and an improvement on the lowest points return of any current Championship club in this calendar year.
• The Teesside club are chasing a first home win of the season and their fourth league victory at the Riverside in 2013.
• Boro need to score once to take their total of goals under Tony Mowbray to 200 in all competitions.
Sheffield Wednesday
• The Owls are the highest placed of the five clubs without a win in the Championship and have only one victory in 10 league and cup games.
• The Hillsborough club finished all square in their last two games, but have not drawn three successive league matches since March 2010.
• Dave Jones's side have already squandered the most points - seven - from winning positions in the Championship.
• If selected, Isle of Wight born defender Lewis Buxton will make his 300th career league appearance.
The Teessiders otherwise have a relatively clean bill of health with only Seb Hines missing after undergoing knee surgery during the summer.
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Sheffield Wednesday winger Jermaine Johnson could go straight back into the starting line-up following suspension.
But right-back Lewis Buxton faces a late fitness test after sustaining a hamstring strain.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Sheffield Wednesday hold the edge after 100 league and cup matches against Middlesbrough spanning 118 years, having won 43 and lost 41.
• Boro are aiming to take their winning home league sequence against the Owls to seven, and have only conceded one goal in total in the last four.
• The first goal scored in this game will be the 300th in league matches between the sides.
Middlesbrough
• Middlesbrough are seeking a second win of the season and an improvement on the lowest points return of any current Championship club in this calendar year.
• The Teesside club are chasing a first home win of the season and their fourth league victory at the Riverside in 2013.
• Boro need to score once to take their total of goals under Tony Mowbray to 200 in all competitions.
Sheffield Wednesday
• The Owls are the highest placed of the five clubs without a win in the Championship and have only one victory in 10 league and cup games.
• The Hillsborough club finished all square in their last two games, but have not drawn three successive league matches since March 2010.
• Dave Jones's side have already squandered the most points - seven - from winning positions in the Championship.
• If selected, Isle of Wight born defender Lewis Buxton will make his 300th career league appearance.
Wigan V Nottm Forest Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Wigan V Nottm Forest Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013Grant Holt is rated very doubtful for Wigan's clash with table-topping Nottingham Forest.
The striker has sustained a knee injury and boss Owen Coyle is far from optimistic about Holt's chances of featuring against his former club.Watch Wigan V Nottm Forest Live, Watch Wigan V Nottm Forest Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Nottm Forest Free Live Stream, Watch Wigan V Nottm Forest Online, Watch Wigan V Nottm Forest Online Free, Wigan V Nottm Forest Live, Wigan V Nottm Forest live stream Online.
Forest boss Billy Davies could again make wholesale alterations to his team.
The Reds boss made 11 changes for the Capital One Cup tie at home to Millwall and could again switch the whole team for the DW Stadium fixture.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Wigan are looking for a first ever league win over Nottingham Forest.
• These clubs have only met five times previously, including a 4-1 away win for Wigan in last season's League Cup, but both second-level league meetings at the DW have been drawn.
• They were most recently in the same division together in the 2004-05, when both Championship fixtures ended 1-1.
Wigan Athletic
• The Latics are hunting a first victory since their 4-0 triumph on the opening day at Barnsley, and could register three league draws in a row for the first time since February 2010.
• Victory would give Owen Coyle's side eight points after five matches, but they would still be three points short of the mark set in their last second-tier campaign in 2004.
• With eight goals, Wigan are the second-highest scorers in the Championship behind Watford (11).
Nottingham Forest
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• Forest have won five and drawn one of six in all competitions, and go into the weekend top of the table, heading four teams on 10 points (W3 D1).
• They have only accumulated 13 points after five games twice since three points were first awarded for a win 32 years ago; in the Premier League in 1994 and League One in 2006.
• Billy Davies's side boast the meanest defence in the division with just one goal conceded in four games, and are the only Championship club to have kept three clean sheets.
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Forest boss Billy Davies could again make wholesale alterations to his team.
The Reds boss made 11 changes for the Capital One Cup tie at home to Millwall and could again switch the whole team for the DW Stadium fixture.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Wigan are looking for a first ever league win over Nottingham Forest.
• These clubs have only met five times previously, including a 4-1 away win for Wigan in last season's League Cup, but both second-level league meetings at the DW have been drawn.
• They were most recently in the same division together in the 2004-05, when both Championship fixtures ended 1-1.
Wigan Athletic
• The Latics are hunting a first victory since their 4-0 triumph on the opening day at Barnsley, and could register three league draws in a row for the first time since February 2010.
• Victory would give Owen Coyle's side eight points after five matches, but they would still be three points short of the mark set in their last second-tier campaign in 2004.
• With eight goals, Wigan are the second-highest scorers in the Championship behind Watford (11).
Nottingham Forest
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Davies still looking to strengthen
• Forest have won five and drawn one of six in all competitions, and go into the weekend top of the table, heading four teams on 10 points (W3 D1).
• They have only accumulated 13 points after five games twice since three points were first awarded for a win 32 years ago; in the Premier League in 1994 and League One in 2006.
• Billy Davies's side boast the meanest defence in the division with just one goal conceded in four games, and are the only Championship club to have kept three clean sheets.
Barnsley V Huddersfield Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013
Barnsley V Huddersfield Sky Bet Championship Match 31 -August 2013.Barnsley have drafted in veteran goalkeeper Mike Pollitt on loan from Wigan and must decide whether to recall regular number one Luke Steele.
Striker Marcus Pedersen, a recent season-long loan signing from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, could make his first league start.Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Live, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Online, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Online Free, Barnsley V Huddersfield Live, Barnsley V Huddersfield live stream Online.
Huddersfield defender Calum Woods is expected to return to the squad after recovering from a knock.
And Terriers manager Mark Robins has no new selection worries.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Huddersfield have avoided defeat in five of the last six league and cup games against Barnsley.
• The Tykes are chasing a first home league victory over their Yorkshire rivals in eight years, since a 4-2 triumph in January 2005 when Michael Chopra bagged a hat-trick and Ross Turnbull was sent off after 50 minutes.
• Huddersfield need to score twice to take their total of goals in all competitions against Barnsley to 100.
Barnsley
• Bottom-placed Barnsley have drawn one and lost three Championship games, but only once in 21 seasons have they had just one point from their first five league outings (2009).
• Manager David Flitcroft needs to shore up a defence that has leaked 10 goals in two league and Capital One Cup games.
• Defender Scott Golbourne could make his 200th career league start and Steele is standing by to make his 200th appearance in goal for the Tykes.
Huddersfield Town
• Huddersfield are targeting four straight victories in all competitions and hope to win three consecutive matches for the first time in 11 months - if they do so it will be their best start to a league season at this level in 30 years.
• Mark Robins is taking his current club back to the one he managed for two seasons from September 2009 and kept in the Championship.
• If the Terriers score twice it will take their total of league goals at this level to 2,000.
• Striker James Vaughan is looking to add to his tally of seven goals in five league and cup appearances.
Striker Marcus Pedersen, a recent season-long loan signing from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, could make his first league start.Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Live, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Free Live Stream, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Online, Watch Barnsley V Huddersfield Online Free, Barnsley V Huddersfield Live, Barnsley V Huddersfield live stream Online.
Huddersfield defender Calum Woods is expected to return to the squad after recovering from a knock.
And Terriers manager Mark Robins has no new selection worries.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• Huddersfield have avoided defeat in five of the last six league and cup games against Barnsley.
• The Tykes are chasing a first home league victory over their Yorkshire rivals in eight years, since a 4-2 triumph in January 2005 when Michael Chopra bagged a hat-trick and Ross Turnbull was sent off after 50 minutes.
• Huddersfield need to score twice to take their total of goals in all competitions against Barnsley to 100.
Barnsley
• Bottom-placed Barnsley have drawn one and lost three Championship games, but only once in 21 seasons have they had just one point from their first five league outings (2009).
• Manager David Flitcroft needs to shore up a defence that has leaked 10 goals in two league and Capital One Cup games.
• Defender Scott Golbourne could make his 200th career league start and Steele is standing by to make his 200th appearance in goal for the Tykes.
Huddersfield Town
• Huddersfield are targeting four straight victories in all competitions and hope to win three consecutive matches for the first time in 11 months - if they do so it will be their best start to a league season at this level in 30 years.
• Mark Robins is taking his current club back to the one he managed for two seasons from September 2009 and kept in the Championship.
• If the Terriers score twice it will take their total of league goals at this level to 2,000.
• Striker James Vaughan is looking to add to his tally of seven goals in five league and cup appearances.
Crystal Palace V Sunderland Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
Crystal Palace V Sunderland Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013.Crystal Palace wingers Jerome Thomas (ankle) and Yannick Bolasie (hamstring) are still sidelined, as is Glenn Murray who is out until at least November.
Jason Puncheon is in line for his home debut, while 40-year-old Kevin Phillips could face one of his former clubs.
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Last season's top scorer Steven Fletcher is included, while Connor Wickham is pushing for a start.
MATCH PREVIEW
A victory at Selhurst Park for either of these clubs and their managers would be a most welcome and timely one.
Both Ian Holloway and Paolo Di Canio have had an uncomfortable couple of weeks and will see this as an opportunity for a much needed lift.
Di Canio's new look Sunderland managed to salvage their midweek League Cup tie despite trailing MK Dons 2-0 with 12 minutes to go, but the Italian was far from pleased with the first 75 minutes.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"I can't work Paolo Di Canio out - in fact I've stopped trying. Sunderland have signed so many players and we won't know for a while whether they are good enough. I get a vibe from there that they are in for a real struggle.
"He may prove me spectacularly wrong but I always worry when a manager talks about himself in the third person."
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He's brought in so many new faces from different cultures that it will take time for them all to gel.
He's also lost an outstanding goalkeeper in Simon Mignolet, while Steven Fletcher, last season's top scorer, is yet to play this campaign due to injury but was an unused substitute on Tuesday night.
His inclusion, as well as goals for Connor Wickham and new signing Jozy Altidore, will have been a welcome sight as he looks to improve a team that were the Premier League's third lowest scorers last season.
Three points would inject some belief into a Black Cats team that have actually only won twice in their last 17 Premier League games, and have Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United to play in three of their next four games.
You sense Crystal Palace need that first win as quickly as possible too. Their lack of squad depth was all too apparent as they crashed out of the League Cup at Bristol City, where Holloway made 11 changes.
Similarly to Sunderland, there is a concern about the Eagles' new-look attack scoring enough goals. A lot rests on the shoulders of club record signing Dwight Gayle, in his first top flight season, and last weekend's scorer Marouane Chamakh.
Holloway knows he needs more players to give his team a better chance of defying the odds and surviving. He'll also realise the importance of their home form and picking up points in fixtures such as this one.
There'll be no shortage of passion and entertainment in the technical areas but all both managers will care about is getting three points.
If there is a winner, they'll receive a huge psychological boost ahead of the international break.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The two clubs are meeting in the Premier League for the very first time.
Including play-off matches, Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last four home matches against the Black Cats.
Sunderland have only ever won two of 14 previous league games at Selhurst Park (D3, L9), the most recent being a 1-0 Division Two win in October 1995.
The Eagles have never lost a league game to Sunderland in the month of August (W2, D1).
Crystal Palace
Before this season, the Eagles had never lost the opening two matches of a Premier League season in four previous campaigns.
Including the play-offs, Palace have lost only three of their last 25 games at Selhurst Park (W13, D9).
Ian Holloway's men have scored in only six of their last 14 league matches (10 goals), including the play-offs.
All seven of Palace's Premier League wins during the 2004-05 season, their most recent in the top flight, came when the Eagles kept a clean sheet.
Sunderland
The Black Cats are winless in their last six Premier League games and have conceded in each game.
Paolo Di Canio's side have lost six of their last eight league away matches (W1, D1).
Only Newcastle (5.9%) and West Brom (23.1%) have poorer shooting accuracy so far in the Premier League this season than Sunderland (28.6%).
Sunderland scored just two headers in the league last season, yet their only Premier League goal so far this campaign was Emanuele Giaccherini's header against Southampton.
Jason Puncheon is in line for his home debut, while 40-year-old Kevin Phillips could face one of his former clubs.
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has left Stephane Sessegnon out of his squad for disciplinary reasons.Watch Crystal Palace V Sunderland Live, Watch Crystal Palace V Sunderland Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Sunderland Free Live Stream, Watch Crystal Palace V Sunderland Online, Watch Crystal Palace V Sunderland Online Free, Crystal Palace V Sunderland Live, Crystal Palace V Sunderland live stream Online.
Last season's top scorer Steven Fletcher is included, while Connor Wickham is pushing for a start.
MATCH PREVIEW
A victory at Selhurst Park for either of these clubs and their managers would be a most welcome and timely one.
Both Ian Holloway and Paolo Di Canio have had an uncomfortable couple of weeks and will see this as an opportunity for a much needed lift.
Di Canio's new look Sunderland managed to salvage their midweek League Cup tie despite trailing MK Dons 2-0 with 12 minutes to go, but the Italian was far from pleased with the first 75 minutes.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"I can't work Paolo Di Canio out - in fact I've stopped trying. Sunderland have signed so many players and we won't know for a while whether they are good enough. I get a vibe from there that they are in for a real struggle.
"He may prove me spectacularly wrong but I always worry when a manager talks about himself in the third person."
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He's brought in so many new faces from different cultures that it will take time for them all to gel.
He's also lost an outstanding goalkeeper in Simon Mignolet, while Steven Fletcher, last season's top scorer, is yet to play this campaign due to injury but was an unused substitute on Tuesday night.
His inclusion, as well as goals for Connor Wickham and new signing Jozy Altidore, will have been a welcome sight as he looks to improve a team that were the Premier League's third lowest scorers last season.
Three points would inject some belief into a Black Cats team that have actually only won twice in their last 17 Premier League games, and have Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United to play in three of their next four games.
You sense Crystal Palace need that first win as quickly as possible too. Their lack of squad depth was all too apparent as they crashed out of the League Cup at Bristol City, where Holloway made 11 changes.
Similarly to Sunderland, there is a concern about the Eagles' new-look attack scoring enough goals. A lot rests on the shoulders of club record signing Dwight Gayle, in his first top flight season, and last weekend's scorer Marouane Chamakh.
Holloway knows he needs more players to give his team a better chance of defying the odds and surviving. He'll also realise the importance of their home form and picking up points in fixtures such as this one.
There'll be no shortage of passion and entertainment in the technical areas but all both managers will care about is getting three points.
If there is a winner, they'll receive a huge psychological boost ahead of the international break.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The two clubs are meeting in the Premier League for the very first time.
Including play-off matches, Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last four home matches against the Black Cats.
Sunderland have only ever won two of 14 previous league games at Selhurst Park (D3, L9), the most recent being a 1-0 Division Two win in October 1995.
The Eagles have never lost a league game to Sunderland in the month of August (W2, D1).
Crystal Palace
Before this season, the Eagles had never lost the opening two matches of a Premier League season in four previous campaigns.
Including the play-offs, Palace have lost only three of their last 25 games at Selhurst Park (W13, D9).
Ian Holloway's men have scored in only six of their last 14 league matches (10 goals), including the play-offs.
All seven of Palace's Premier League wins during the 2004-05 season, their most recent in the top flight, came when the Eagles kept a clean sheet.
Sunderland
The Black Cats are winless in their last six Premier League games and have conceded in each game.
Paolo Di Canio's side have lost six of their last eight league away matches (W1, D1).
Only Newcastle (5.9%) and West Brom (23.1%) have poorer shooting accuracy so far in the Premier League this season than Sunderland (28.6%).
Sunderland scored just two headers in the league last season, yet their only Premier League goal so far this campaign was Emanuele Giaccherini's header against Southampton.
West Ham V Stoke Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
West Ham V Stoke Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013.West Ham are without midfielder Alou Diarra, who looks set to miss the rest of the season after picking up a knee ligament injury in the League Cup.
Andy Carroll (heel) and George McCartney (knee) remain out but could return after the international break.
Stoke striker Peter Crouch is back after missing the Potters' League Cup win through illness, although hat-trick hero Kenwyne Jones may keep his place.Watch West Ham V Stoke Live, Watch West Ham V Stoke Live Stream, Watch West Ham V Stoke Free Live Stream, Watch West Ham V Stoke Online, Watch West Ham V Stoke Online Free, West Ham V Stoke Live, West Ham V Stoke live stream Online.
Jamie Ness has a thigh injury and is City's only certain absentee.
MATCH PREVIEW
This match finished in a 1-1 draw last season and there's every chance there won't be much between the two sides in this one as well.
West Ham have started with two clean sheets, beating newly-promoted Cardiff on the opening day and drawing 0-0 at Newcastle a week ago.
Stoke secured their first win of the season under new manager Mark Hughes last weekend with a 2-1 victory over another of the Premier league new boys, Crystal Palace. That followed their tough opener at Anfield, where they were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Stoke boss Mark Hughes will be pleased so far but he has two problems: first, he has very little money to spend and second, he is trying to change the way they play. That can't happen overnight but he is looking for more quality in the final third and more goals."
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The defeat on Merseyside could easily have been a draw, but Simon Mignolet saved Jonathan Walters' late penalty. That result continued a run that has seen Stoke win only one of their last dozen away matches in the Premier league, at QPR in April.
I'm interested to see what changes Hughes has implemented already at Stoke following the summer departure of Tony Pulis. I noticed a clear change of style from Everton under Roberto Martinez even on the opening day at Norwich.
This game also brings together two former managers of Blackburn Rovers, who were in charge during happier times at Ewood Park.
Mark Hughes took them into Europe, while Sam Allardyce started his reign there with a 3-0 win over Stoke City in December 2008 and was surprisingly sacked two years later with the club 13th in the table. What they'd give to be in that position now.
Last season's 2-1 win for West Ham over QPR was Allardyce's first Premier League success in the last seven over a Mark Hughes team. The Hammers' solid home form probably makes them slight favourites here, though once again they'll be without striker Andy Carroll, who is still recovering from a heel injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Ham are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run against Stoke (W2, D2). This includes a 1-0 win at the Britannia Stadium in March courtesy of a Jack Collison goal.
Stoke's only Premier League win in four previous attempts at Upton Park (D1, L2) came in March 2010, when Ricardo Fuller scored in a 1-0 win.
The Potters are two goals away from reaching a 100 goals against the Hammers in all competitions.
West Ham and Stoke have both been involved in six 0-0 draws since the beginning of last season, joint league highs. However, there has never been a goalless Premier League draw between the clubs.
West Ham
The Hammers are unbeaten in their last six home league games (W4, D2) since a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham last February.
Sam Allardyce's men are yet to concede a goal so far this campaign. They have not kept three clean sheets in their opening three Premier League games since the 1998-99 season.
West Ham have kept clean sheets in three of their last four home matches.
The 617 passes attempted by West Ham is fewer than any other side in the Premier League so far this season.
Stoke
Mark Hughes has lost only three of 12 previous Premier League encounters against Sam Allardyce (W5, D4). One of those defeats was in the last meeting between the two men as West Ham saw off Hughes' QPR 2-1 last October.
Stoke, beaten at Liverpool on the opening weekend, won only twice away last season, the equal-lowest tally in last season's Premier League.
Asmir Begovic (14) has made more saves in this season's Premier League than any other goalkeeper.
The Potters' pass completion in their victory over Crystal Palace last week was 78%. Last season they averaged only 70%.
Andy Carroll (heel) and George McCartney (knee) remain out but could return after the international break.
Stoke striker Peter Crouch is back after missing the Potters' League Cup win through illness, although hat-trick hero Kenwyne Jones may keep his place.Watch West Ham V Stoke Live, Watch West Ham V Stoke Live Stream, Watch West Ham V Stoke Free Live Stream, Watch West Ham V Stoke Online, Watch West Ham V Stoke Online Free, West Ham V Stoke Live, West Ham V Stoke live stream Online.
Jamie Ness has a thigh injury and is City's only certain absentee.
MATCH PREVIEW
This match finished in a 1-1 draw last season and there's every chance there won't be much between the two sides in this one as well.
West Ham have started with two clean sheets, beating newly-promoted Cardiff on the opening day and drawing 0-0 at Newcastle a week ago.
Stoke secured their first win of the season under new manager Mark Hughes last weekend with a 2-1 victory over another of the Premier league new boys, Crystal Palace. That followed their tough opener at Anfield, where they were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Stoke boss Mark Hughes will be pleased so far but he has two problems: first, he has very little money to spend and second, he is trying to change the way they play. That can't happen overnight but he is looking for more quality in the final third and more goals."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
The defeat on Merseyside could easily have been a draw, but Simon Mignolet saved Jonathan Walters' late penalty. That result continued a run that has seen Stoke win only one of their last dozen away matches in the Premier league, at QPR in April.
I'm interested to see what changes Hughes has implemented already at Stoke following the summer departure of Tony Pulis. I noticed a clear change of style from Everton under Roberto Martinez even on the opening day at Norwich.
This game also brings together two former managers of Blackburn Rovers, who were in charge during happier times at Ewood Park.
Mark Hughes took them into Europe, while Sam Allardyce started his reign there with a 3-0 win over Stoke City in December 2008 and was surprisingly sacked two years later with the club 13th in the table. What they'd give to be in that position now.
Last season's 2-1 win for West Ham over QPR was Allardyce's first Premier League success in the last seven over a Mark Hughes team. The Hammers' solid home form probably makes them slight favourites here, though once again they'll be without striker Andy Carroll, who is still recovering from a heel injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
West Ham are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run against Stoke (W2, D2). This includes a 1-0 win at the Britannia Stadium in March courtesy of a Jack Collison goal.
Stoke's only Premier League win in four previous attempts at Upton Park (D1, L2) came in March 2010, when Ricardo Fuller scored in a 1-0 win.
The Potters are two goals away from reaching a 100 goals against the Hammers in all competitions.
West Ham and Stoke have both been involved in six 0-0 draws since the beginning of last season, joint league highs. However, there has never been a goalless Premier League draw between the clubs.
West Ham
The Hammers are unbeaten in their last six home league games (W4, D2) since a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham last February.
Sam Allardyce's men are yet to concede a goal so far this campaign. They have not kept three clean sheets in their opening three Premier League games since the 1998-99 season.
West Ham have kept clean sheets in three of their last four home matches.
The 617 passes attempted by West Ham is fewer than any other side in the Premier League so far this season.
Stoke
Mark Hughes has lost only three of 12 previous Premier League encounters against Sam Allardyce (W5, D4). One of those defeats was in the last meeting between the two men as West Ham saw off Hughes' QPR 2-1 last October.
Stoke, beaten at Liverpool on the opening weekend, won only twice away last season, the equal-lowest tally in last season's Premier League.
Asmir Begovic (14) has made more saves in this season's Premier League than any other goalkeeper.
The Potters' pass completion in their victory over Crystal Palace last week was 78%. Last season they averaged only 70%.
Norwich V Southampton Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
Norwich V Southampton Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013.Norwich are again without Gary Hooper, who has not yet recovered from the shin injury he picked up in pre-season.
Ryan Bennett needed stitches after gashing his knee against Bury and could also miss out.
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Manager Mauricio Pochettino must decide whether or not to include club-record signing Pablo Daniel Osvaldo in his starting line-up.
MATCH PREVIEW
With a combined expenditure of over £65m this summer it's fair to say optimism levels are high for supporters of both Norwich and Southampton.
These are two well-matched clubs, and expectation levels have been significantly heightened after they both broke their transfer records - twice in Southampton's case.
But while the Saints have made their best-ever start to a Premier League season after two matches, Norwich only have one point to show for their efforts. Chris Hughton was left perplexed by their failure to beat Hull last Saturday despite playing against 10 men for over an hour.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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"Both of these sides have brought in a lot of players this summer - and the early signs suggest that they've invested wisely.
"I'm not sure Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino knows his best XI yet and has to decided where record signing Dani Osvaldo fits in. It's a work in progress for him."
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They will not want to go into the international break without a win, especially as two of their matches would have been played at home.
Both clubs have a vested interested in England's matches next week. Southampton's talisman Rickie Lambert, of course, made a sensational introduction on to the international stage, scoring a goal with his first touch and will hope to feature again in the games against Moldova and Ukraine.
An injury to West Brom's Ben Foster means Norwich's John Ruddy will be Joe Hart's understudy in goal, and given the faltering form of the Manchester City player, Ruddy will be optimistic that a series of top-class displays for the Canaries could wrestle the jersey off him.
Southampton's potent forward line will certainly put Ruddy under pressure as Mauricio Pochettino has got the Saints playing some lovely football.
The forward three of Lambert, Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez have started the season well and have left Pochettino with a headache of how to incorporate record-signing Dani Osvaldo into his team.
History tells us that this will be a tight match and while it is tempting to predict a low-scoring draw, both sides, as they showed in midweek in the League Cup, have goals in them.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the 100th meeting between the sides in all competitions.
Southampton are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Norwich.
Both matches ended in draws last season - 1-1 at St Mary's and 0-0 at Carrow Road. In that goalless draw Saints keeper Artur Boruc saved a controversial penalty in stoppage time from Norwich's Grant Holt.
Less than four years ago these sides met in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Southampton won in a penalty shoot-out.
Norwich
After making the fewest passes on the opening weekend of the season, Norwich's total of 585 passes against Hull was second only to Manchester City's 637 last weekend.
Their defeat at Hull continued their dismal away form from last season. They have taken just five points (W1 D2 L8) from their last 11 away games in the top flight, and have kept a clean sheet in just two of their last 53 Premier League away trips.
Winger Nathan Redmond has successfully dribbled past 10 players in his first two top-flight matches of the season.
Southampton
Four points is Southampton's best ever return from their opening two games of a Premier League season.
They have conceded just two goals in their last six away games in the Premier League but have failed to keep a clean sheet at home since January.
James Ward-Prowse has made 12 accurate crosses so far this season - more than any other player in the Premier League.
Rickie Lambert had eight of Southampton's 17 shots in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
Ryan Bennett needed stitches after gashing his knee against Bury and could also miss out.
Southampton's Guly do Prado and Jos Hooiveld face fitness tests, and Morgan Schneiderlin is also doubtful.Watch Norwich V Southampton Live, Watch Norwich V Southampton Live Stream, Watch Norwich V Southampton Free Live Stream, Watch Norwich V Southampton Online, Watch Norwich V Southampton Online Free, Norwich V Southampton Live, Norwich V Southampton live stream Online.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino must decide whether or not to include club-record signing Pablo Daniel Osvaldo in his starting line-up.
MATCH PREVIEW
With a combined expenditure of over £65m this summer it's fair to say optimism levels are high for supporters of both Norwich and Southampton.
These are two well-matched clubs, and expectation levels have been significantly heightened after they both broke their transfer records - twice in Southampton's case.
But while the Saints have made their best-ever start to a Premier League season after two matches, Norwich only have one point to show for their efforts. Chris Hughton was left perplexed by their failure to beat Hull last Saturday despite playing against 10 men for over an hour.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"Both of these sides have brought in a lot of players this summer - and the early signs suggest that they've invested wisely.
"I'm not sure Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino knows his best XI yet and has to decided where record signing Dani Osvaldo fits in. It's a work in progress for him."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
They will not want to go into the international break without a win, especially as two of their matches would have been played at home.
Both clubs have a vested interested in England's matches next week. Southampton's talisman Rickie Lambert, of course, made a sensational introduction on to the international stage, scoring a goal with his first touch and will hope to feature again in the games against Moldova and Ukraine.
An injury to West Brom's Ben Foster means Norwich's John Ruddy will be Joe Hart's understudy in goal, and given the faltering form of the Manchester City player, Ruddy will be optimistic that a series of top-class displays for the Canaries could wrestle the jersey off him.
Southampton's potent forward line will certainly put Ruddy under pressure as Mauricio Pochettino has got the Saints playing some lovely football.
The forward three of Lambert, Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez have started the season well and have left Pochettino with a headache of how to incorporate record-signing Dani Osvaldo into his team.
History tells us that this will be a tight match and while it is tempting to predict a low-scoring draw, both sides, as they showed in midweek in the League Cup, have goals in them.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the 100th meeting between the sides in all competitions.
Southampton are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Norwich.
Both matches ended in draws last season - 1-1 at St Mary's and 0-0 at Carrow Road. In that goalless draw Saints keeper Artur Boruc saved a controversial penalty in stoppage time from Norwich's Grant Holt.
Less than four years ago these sides met in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - Southampton won in a penalty shoot-out.
Norwich
After making the fewest passes on the opening weekend of the season, Norwich's total of 585 passes against Hull was second only to Manchester City's 637 last weekend.
Their defeat at Hull continued their dismal away form from last season. They have taken just five points (W1 D2 L8) from their last 11 away games in the top flight, and have kept a clean sheet in just two of their last 53 Premier League away trips.
Winger Nathan Redmond has successfully dribbled past 10 players in his first two top-flight matches of the season.
Southampton
Four points is Southampton's best ever return from their opening two games of a Premier League season.
They have conceded just two goals in their last six away games in the Premier League but have failed to keep a clean sheet at home since January.
James Ward-Prowse has made 12 accurate crosses so far this season - more than any other player in the Premier League.
Rickie Lambert had eight of Southampton's 17 shots in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
Newcastle V Fulham Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
Newcastle V Fulham Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013.Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has hinted that the unsettled Yohan Cabaye may feature for the first time this season.
Loic Remy (calf) looks set for a place on the bench, but Cheick Tiote (groin), Jonas Gutierrez (knee) and Steven Taylor (suspension) are out.
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Fulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg (shoulder) remains sidelined so David Stockdale will again deputise.
Manager Martin Jol is also without the services of Kieran Richardson and new signing Fernando Amorebieta.
MATCH PREVIEW
Last weekend Fulham received an Arsenal backlash, when Arsene Wenger's team responded to early season criticism and scored three goals at Craven Cottage.
Newcastle fans will be hoping that their team can muster a similar revival after what has been the club's equal-worst start to a Premier League season since 2005.
While two games into a new season is a ridiculously early standpoint from which to judge the formative league table, Newcastle's position - in the bottom three already - has hardly helped morale on Tyneside.
From a top-five finish two seasons ago, to a bottom five finish in May; Newcastle fans know they can ill afford that downward trend to continue.
Yet to score a goal in the new Premier League campaign, it's a concern that Alan Pardew's side have only managed one shot on target during their two league games so far.
I was commentating at Morecambe on Wednesday night when it took Newcastle until the 84th minute to finally break the deadlock against League Two opposition in the League Cup.
Both of the Ameobi brothers, Shola and Sammy, scored in the closing minutes at The Globe Arena and Pardew can only hope that finally finding the net this season proves to be a pivotal moment.
Coincidentally, the last time Fulham visited St James' Park Newcastle also came up with a very late goal - and that one certainly proved to be a massive turning point.
Papiss Cisse's 90th-minute winner in April moved Newcastle six points clear of the relegation zone, ensuring last season's slump did not become any worse than it might have been.
With Newcastle fans still crying out for high-profile arrivals, Fulham's new owner Shahid Khan has added Scott Parker, Adel Taarabt and Darren Bent to the ranks this summer. Martin Jol's side also had a taxing run-out in midweek against a League Two side, and were taken all the way to penalties by Burton Albion.
Fulham have a good record against Newcastle in recent years, managing to beat them in seven of the last eight seasons they've been in the same division.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The home side has won this fixture the last five times it has been played.
Fulham have beaten Newcastle in 11 of 22 Premier League matches. The only club they have a beaten more is Bolton (12).
Newcastle are chasing a third successive home win against the Whites. Overall they have won five of 11 Premier League home games against Fulham (D3, L3)
The three previous league meetings between these sides in the month of August have produced 19 goals - an average of over six per game.
Newcastle
Newcastle have failed to score in three successive Premier League games - they haven't failed to score in four in a row since January 2008.
The Magpies have managed only one shot on target in total in the Premier League this season; fewer than any other side.
Alan Pardew has used only two English players so far in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other side.
The Magpies have won just two of their last 11 league matches (against Fulham and QPR). Both victories were by a one-goal margin.
Fulham
Fulham have won their last two away league matches, their most recent coming in the north-east at Sunderland. They have not won three in a row in since May 2008.
Seven of the last nine league goals scored by Fulham have come in the second half.
The Whites have gone eight league games without a draw.
Darren Bent became the eighth player to score for six different Premier League clubs last weekend (after Nick Barmby, Marcus Bent, Craig Bellamy, Andy Cole, Peter Crouch, Les Ferdinand and Robbie Keane).
Loic Remy (calf) looks set for a place on the bench, but Cheick Tiote (groin), Jonas Gutierrez (knee) and Steven Taylor (suspension) are out.
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Fulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg (shoulder) remains sidelined so David Stockdale will again deputise.
Manager Martin Jol is also without the services of Kieran Richardson and new signing Fernando Amorebieta.
MATCH PREVIEW
Last weekend Fulham received an Arsenal backlash, when Arsene Wenger's team responded to early season criticism and scored three goals at Craven Cottage.
Newcastle fans will be hoping that their team can muster a similar revival after what has been the club's equal-worst start to a Premier League season since 2005.
While two games into a new season is a ridiculously early standpoint from which to judge the formative league table, Newcastle's position - in the bottom three already - has hardly helped morale on Tyneside.
From a top-five finish two seasons ago, to a bottom five finish in May; Newcastle fans know they can ill afford that downward trend to continue.
Yet to score a goal in the new Premier League campaign, it's a concern that Alan Pardew's side have only managed one shot on target during their two league games so far.
I was commentating at Morecambe on Wednesday night when it took Newcastle until the 84th minute to finally break the deadlock against League Two opposition in the League Cup.
Both of the Ameobi brothers, Shola and Sammy, scored in the closing minutes at The Globe Arena and Pardew can only hope that finally finding the net this season proves to be a pivotal moment.
Coincidentally, the last time Fulham visited St James' Park Newcastle also came up with a very late goal - and that one certainly proved to be a massive turning point.
Papiss Cisse's 90th-minute winner in April moved Newcastle six points clear of the relegation zone, ensuring last season's slump did not become any worse than it might have been.
With Newcastle fans still crying out for high-profile arrivals, Fulham's new owner Shahid Khan has added Scott Parker, Adel Taarabt and Darren Bent to the ranks this summer. Martin Jol's side also had a taxing run-out in midweek against a League Two side, and were taken all the way to penalties by Burton Albion.
Fulham have a good record against Newcastle in recent years, managing to beat them in seven of the last eight seasons they've been in the same division.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
The home side has won this fixture the last five times it has been played.
Fulham have beaten Newcastle in 11 of 22 Premier League matches. The only club they have a beaten more is Bolton (12).
Newcastle are chasing a third successive home win against the Whites. Overall they have won five of 11 Premier League home games against Fulham (D3, L3)
The three previous league meetings between these sides in the month of August have produced 19 goals - an average of over six per game.
Newcastle
Newcastle have failed to score in three successive Premier League games - they haven't failed to score in four in a row since January 2008.
The Magpies have managed only one shot on target in total in the Premier League this season; fewer than any other side.
Alan Pardew has used only two English players so far in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other side.
The Magpies have won just two of their last 11 league matches (against Fulham and QPR). Both victories were by a one-goal margin.
Fulham
Fulham have won their last two away league matches, their most recent coming in the north-east at Sunderland. They have not won three in a row in since May 2008.
Seven of the last nine league goals scored by Fulham have come in the second half.
The Whites have gone eight league games without a draw.
Darren Bent became the eighth player to score for six different Premier League clubs last weekend (after Nick Barmby, Marcus Bent, Craig Bellamy, Andy Cole, Peter Crouch, Les Ferdinand and Robbie Keane).
Cardiff V Everton Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
Cardiff V Everton Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013. Cardiff boss Malky Mackay could revert back to the team that beat Manchester City after resting a number of players in the League Cup win over Accrington.
Summer signing Andreas Cornelius injured his ankle at the Crown Ground and is unlikely to feature.
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Darron Gibson (knee) and Antolin Alcaraz (hamstring) are still not fit.
MATCH PREVIEW
The first big shock of the Premier League season was Cardiff's thrilling defeat of Manchester City.
It was a result as unexpected as it was welcome for most neutrals and particularly those who wanted proof that the seriously motivated can still sometimes put one over the seriously loaded with a little help from a raucous and cacophonous crowd.
Cardiff were excellent and clearly took Manchester City by surprise. They have been ambitious in the summer sales and the early signs are promising.
"Cardiff fans have been waiting to play in the top flight for a long time, and they realise that if they make it an intense atmosphere it will help their side. That was evident against City and it will be loud all year I'm sure.
That win over City was just the sort of performance and result that became Everton's speciality under David Moyes, when they would frequently bloody the noses of the Premier League's so-called elite.
It is much too early to judge as to whether or not Everton have lost that stubborn streak but Roberto Martinez has made a start which can only be described as 'ok'.
They could have beaten Norwich and should have beaten West Brom in their last Premier League fixture but two draws and a laboured League Cup win over Stevenage is hardly heady stuff.
Life for Martinez has not been made any easier by Moyes' determination to raid his old locker for some of the best bits of the team he built. You can hardly blame the new Manchester United manager but Evertonians will be dismayed if Baines and/or Fellaini are sold before Monday's transfer deadline.
Everton have not won a Premier League game away from home since January's trip to Newcastle, though they have drawn more than they have lost since then.
A first trip to play Cardiff in Wales since 1979 would be a good time to end that run and could really get Martinez off and running - but it will certainly not be easy.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Cardiff and Everton have met 33 times in all competitions but this is the first ever meeting in the Premier League.
The last league meeting between the sides was April 1962 when Everton ran out 8-3 winners at Goodison Park thanks to a Roy Vernon hat-trick.
Cardiff have not beaten Everton at home since a 1-0 triumph at Ninian Park in an old First Division clash in December 1956.
Cardiff City
Cardiff have the chance to win back-to-back top-flight matches for the first time since April 1962.
The Bluebirds have lost just one of their last 13 home matches in league competition (W6 D6 L1).
Malky Mackay's team beat Manchester City in their last match despite having only 30% of the possession, as calcuated by Opta.
Craig Bellamy could become the first player to score for seven different clubs in the Premier League. He has previously scored for Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham.
Everton
Including eight games as Wigan manager, Roberto Martinez has won just one of his last 10 Premier League matches (W1 D5 L4).
Only once under David Moyes (in 2010-11) did Everton fail to win any of their opening three games in a Premier League season (D1 L2).
Nikica Jelavic has only scored one goal in 21 hours and 47 minutes of Premier League football.
The last time the Croatian scored away from Goodison Park in the Premier League was in a 2-2 draw at Wigan on 6 October 2012.
Summer signing Andreas Cornelius injured his ankle at the Crown Ground and is unlikely to feature.
Everton are expected to recall Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini after they started on the bench in the midweek cup victory over Stevenage.Watch Cardiff V Everton Live, Watch Cardiff V Everton Live Stream, Watch Cardiff V Everton Free Live Stream, Watch Cardiff V Everton Online, Watch Cardiff V Everton Online Free, Cardiff V Everton Live, Cardiff V Everton live stream Online.
Darron Gibson (knee) and Antolin Alcaraz (hamstring) are still not fit.
MATCH PREVIEW
The first big shock of the Premier League season was Cardiff's thrilling defeat of Manchester City.
It was a result as unexpected as it was welcome for most neutrals and particularly those who wanted proof that the seriously motivated can still sometimes put one over the seriously loaded with a little help from a raucous and cacophonous crowd.
Cardiff were excellent and clearly took Manchester City by surprise. They have been ambitious in the summer sales and the early signs are promising.
"Cardiff fans have been waiting to play in the top flight for a long time, and they realise that if they make it an intense atmosphere it will help their side. That was evident against City and it will be loud all year I'm sure.
That win over City was just the sort of performance and result that became Everton's speciality under David Moyes, when they would frequently bloody the noses of the Premier League's so-called elite.
It is much too early to judge as to whether or not Everton have lost that stubborn streak but Roberto Martinez has made a start which can only be described as 'ok'.
They could have beaten Norwich and should have beaten West Brom in their last Premier League fixture but two draws and a laboured League Cup win over Stevenage is hardly heady stuff.
Life for Martinez has not been made any easier by Moyes' determination to raid his old locker for some of the best bits of the team he built. You can hardly blame the new Manchester United manager but Evertonians will be dismayed if Baines and/or Fellaini are sold before Monday's transfer deadline.
Everton have not won a Premier League game away from home since January's trip to Newcastle, though they have drawn more than they have lost since then.
A first trip to play Cardiff in Wales since 1979 would be a good time to end that run and could really get Martinez off and running - but it will certainly not be easy.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Cardiff and Everton have met 33 times in all competitions but this is the first ever meeting in the Premier League.
The last league meeting between the sides was April 1962 when Everton ran out 8-3 winners at Goodison Park thanks to a Roy Vernon hat-trick.
Cardiff have not beaten Everton at home since a 1-0 triumph at Ninian Park in an old First Division clash in December 1956.
Cardiff City
Cardiff have the chance to win back-to-back top-flight matches for the first time since April 1962.
The Bluebirds have lost just one of their last 13 home matches in league competition (W6 D6 L1).
Malky Mackay's team beat Manchester City in their last match despite having only 30% of the possession, as calcuated by Opta.
Craig Bellamy could become the first player to score for seven different clubs in the Premier League. He has previously scored for Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham.
Everton
Including eight games as Wigan manager, Roberto Martinez has won just one of his last 10 Premier League matches (W1 D5 L4).
Only once under David Moyes (in 2010-11) did Everton fail to win any of their opening three games in a Premier League season (D1 L2).
Nikica Jelavic has only scored one goal in 21 hours and 47 minutes of Premier League football.
The last time the Croatian scored away from Goodison Park in the Premier League was in a 2-2 draw at Wigan on 6 October 2012.
Rangers V East Fife Scottish League One Match 31 -August 2013
Rangers V East Fife Scottish League One Match 31 -August 2013.Businessman Sandy Easdale has bought Charles Green's stake in Rangers, ending the former chief executive's connection with the club.
Easdale, whose brother James is a non-executive director, said there had been "continued speculation and constant enquiries" about Green's shares.
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"Between my family holdings and through other supporting investors I now have the largest shareholding," he said.
BBC Scotland believes the family holds around 10% of shares in circulation.
Greenock-based Easdale, who runs McGill's Bus Service with his brother, said Green had given him the "first option" to buy the shares.
Green led a consortium to buy Rangers last summer but quit as chief executive in April following allegations about his dealings with former owner Craig Whyte.
The Yorkshireman was re-employed as a consultant in early August after an investigation found no evidence of Whyte's claims he was involved in the Green-led acquisition.
However, he agreed to step down again just a few weeks later following repeated calls from fans' groups for him to go.
"Over the last few months numerous individuals and corporate bodies have expressed interest in obtaining my shares, although much of this was to solicit press coverage and attract attention," said Green in a statement.
"Sandy said he would buy them and he has. I knew he would and he will do what's best for Rangers now he has a more substantial percentage.
"I want to make it clear that this means I will have no ongoing influence or financial interest at the club but I remain a fan and fervently hope that Rangers will soon be back at the top where they belong." Both sides finished with 10 men as East Fife beat Scottish League One rivals Arbroath at the Bayview Stadium.
All three goals came in the first half with Scott Durie heading home and Liam Buchanan netting the hosts' second with a penalty.
Arbroath's Colin Hamilton was sent off for conceding the spot-kick - a foul on Craig Johnstone - but Alan Cook's free-kick halved the visitors' deficit.
Durie was dismissed for receiving a second booking but the Fifers held on.
East Fife: Andrews, Durie, Thom, Mbu, Naysmith, Brown, Moosari (Willis 70), Jonathan Stewart, Johnstone (McBride 85), Buchanan, Tuta (Clarke 63). Subs Not Used: Barr, Paterson, Ryan Stewart.
Sent Off: Durie (74). Booked: Tuta, Durie.
Goals: Durie 10, Buchanan 31 pen.
Arbroath: Morrison, Banjo, Travis, Hamilton, Lindsay, Scott (Chisholm 63), Darren Smith, Linn (Yao 71), Cook, Sheerin (Bayne 77),Milne. Subs Not Used: Sibanda, McWalter, Bullock.
Easdale, whose brother James is a non-executive director, said there had been "continued speculation and constant enquiries" about Green's shares.
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"Between my family holdings and through other supporting investors I now have the largest shareholding," he said.
BBC Scotland believes the family holds around 10% of shares in circulation.
Greenock-based Easdale, who runs McGill's Bus Service with his brother, said Green had given him the "first option" to buy the shares.
Green led a consortium to buy Rangers last summer but quit as chief executive in April following allegations about his dealings with former owner Craig Whyte.
The Yorkshireman was re-employed as a consultant in early August after an investigation found no evidence of Whyte's claims he was involved in the Green-led acquisition.
However, he agreed to step down again just a few weeks later following repeated calls from fans' groups for him to go.
"Over the last few months numerous individuals and corporate bodies have expressed interest in obtaining my shares, although much of this was to solicit press coverage and attract attention," said Green in a statement.
"Sandy said he would buy them and he has. I knew he would and he will do what's best for Rangers now he has a more substantial percentage.
"I want to make it clear that this means I will have no ongoing influence or financial interest at the club but I remain a fan and fervently hope that Rangers will soon be back at the top where they belong." Both sides finished with 10 men as East Fife beat Scottish League One rivals Arbroath at the Bayview Stadium.
All three goals came in the first half with Scott Durie heading home and Liam Buchanan netting the hosts' second with a penalty.
Arbroath's Colin Hamilton was sent off for conceding the spot-kick - a foul on Craig Johnstone - but Alan Cook's free-kick halved the visitors' deficit.
Durie was dismissed for receiving a second booking but the Fifers held on.
East Fife: Andrews, Durie, Thom, Mbu, Naysmith, Brown, Moosari (Willis 70), Jonathan Stewart, Johnstone (McBride 85), Buchanan, Tuta (Clarke 63). Subs Not Used: Barr, Paterson, Ryan Stewart.
Sent Off: Durie (74). Booked: Tuta, Durie.
Goals: Durie 10, Buchanan 31 pen.
Arbroath: Morrison, Banjo, Travis, Hamilton, Lindsay, Scott (Chisholm 63), Darren Smith, Linn (Yao 71), Cook, Sheerin (Bayne 77),Milne. Subs Not Used: Sibanda, McWalter, Bullock.
Man City V Hull Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013
Man City V Hull Barclays Premier League Match 31 -August 2013.Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic has recovered from an ankle injury and is set to replace Javi Garcia at centre-back.
Spanish forward Alvaro Negredo is in contention to start after his goal against Cardiff City.
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Hull City are without Yannick Sagbo after his red card against Norwich with Danny Graham set to replace him.
New midfield duo Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore should partner each other in the middle of the park.
MATCH PREVIEW
These clubs were two cities with differing tales to tell last weekend, although both with common themes of discipline and organisation.
Manchester City may have lacked them only twice on Sunday, but both times led to Cardiff goals from corners which ultimately won them the match.
After their opening game mauling of Newcastle, it was also a reminder that with a new boss comes new methods and ideas that will take time to get used to.
Roberto Mancini liked his dead ball marking to be of the zonal variety, whereas Manuel Pellegrini prefers his defenders to stick to a man each. Fraizer Campbell must have been missed off the checklist.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"We were all surprised that City conceded in the manner they did against Cardiff - I know they are short of a central defender, but unfortunately goalkeeper Joe Hart seems to be making a mistake every week. Hull have shown there is nothing wrong with their spirit and willingness to fight for each other. When you go somewhere like Manchester City, you also have to possess quality and at the moment they don't have that."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Yannick Sagbo won't need to be on it for this game after his discipline failure and red card for Hull against Norwich, but that was the only negative for Steve Bruce as his team got their first points on the board.
Their promotion last season was built around defensive organisation, and that was in evidence again in holding out with 10 men for over an hour to win.
I saw enough in Hull's second-half performance at Chelsea a fortnight ago to suggest that they'll have a fighting chance of Premier League survival, but the vast majority of points they get will be earned at home and there are doubts over their goal-scoring capabilities.
Of the Tigers' current strikers, only Danny Graham has scored at the top level in England - but even then only briefly, and not in his last 18 games.
The visitors' best bet on Saturday may be to follow Cardiff's example and test out that set-piece marking again.
You'll notice I've left out any mention of the under-fire Joe Hart, so let me just quote Peter Schmeichel from Monday's MOTD2. "Joe Hart is a fantastic goalkeeper…I think he's being criticised too much". He'll do for me.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Manchester City and Hull City have met four times in the Premier League - each club has one win apiece, with two draws.
Hull have only won away at Manchester City once in 11 games across all competitions. That was a 2-1 win at Maine Road in the fifth round of the FA Cup - in 1930.
The biggest victory either club has achieved over the other was a 5-1 win by Manchester City in the Premier League on Boxing Day in 2008.
Manchester City
City conceded twice from corners in their loss at Cardiff. They only conceded six times from corners throughout the whole of last season.
Losing to Cardiff was the first time City have lost a league game before December since 2010.
Manchester City only lost one game from a leading position last season (Tottenham away).
Twenty of Edin Dzeko's 31 Premier League goals have come away from home.
Hull City
Last weekend against Norwich, Yannick Sagbo received Hull's fastest-ever Premier League red card.
They have now received five red cards in their last 15 Premier League games.
The victory over Norwich was Hull's first win in nine top-flight matches (since a 2-0 home win against Fulham in March 2010).
Robbie Brady scored the first goal for Hull at the KC Stadium in the Premier League since Kevin Kilbane (in their 4-1 home defeat against Burnley in April 2010).
Spanish forward Alvaro Negredo is in contention to start after his goal against Cardiff City.
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Hull City are without Yannick Sagbo after his red card against Norwich with Danny Graham set to replace him.
New midfield duo Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore should partner each other in the middle of the park.
MATCH PREVIEW
These clubs were two cities with differing tales to tell last weekend, although both with common themes of discipline and organisation.
Manchester City may have lacked them only twice on Sunday, but both times led to Cardiff goals from corners which ultimately won them the match.
After their opening game mauling of Newcastle, it was also a reminder that with a new boss comes new methods and ideas that will take time to get used to.
Roberto Mancini liked his dead ball marking to be of the zonal variety, whereas Manuel Pellegrini prefers his defenders to stick to a man each. Fraizer Campbell must have been missed off the checklist.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Image of Mark Lawrenson Mark Lawrenson Football analyst
"We were all surprised that City conceded in the manner they did against Cardiff - I know they are short of a central defender, but unfortunately goalkeeper Joe Hart seems to be making a mistake every week. Hull have shown there is nothing wrong with their spirit and willingness to fight for each other. When you go somewhere like Manchester City, you also have to possess quality and at the moment they don't have that."
Read Lawro's full prediction and score
Yannick Sagbo won't need to be on it for this game after his discipline failure and red card for Hull against Norwich, but that was the only negative for Steve Bruce as his team got their first points on the board.
Their promotion last season was built around defensive organisation, and that was in evidence again in holding out with 10 men for over an hour to win.
I saw enough in Hull's second-half performance at Chelsea a fortnight ago to suggest that they'll have a fighting chance of Premier League survival, but the vast majority of points they get will be earned at home and there are doubts over their goal-scoring capabilities.
Of the Tigers' current strikers, only Danny Graham has scored at the top level in England - but even then only briefly, and not in his last 18 games.
The visitors' best bet on Saturday may be to follow Cardiff's example and test out that set-piece marking again.
You'll notice I've left out any mention of the under-fire Joe Hart, so let me just quote Peter Schmeichel from Monday's MOTD2. "Joe Hart is a fantastic goalkeeper…I think he's being criticised too much". He'll do for me.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Manchester City and Hull City have met four times in the Premier League - each club has one win apiece, with two draws.
Hull have only won away at Manchester City once in 11 games across all competitions. That was a 2-1 win at Maine Road in the fifth round of the FA Cup - in 1930.
The biggest victory either club has achieved over the other was a 5-1 win by Manchester City in the Premier League on Boxing Day in 2008.
Manchester City
City conceded twice from corners in their loss at Cardiff. They only conceded six times from corners throughout the whole of last season.
Losing to Cardiff was the first time City have lost a league game before December since 2010.
Manchester City only lost one game from a leading position last season (Tottenham away).
Twenty of Edin Dzeko's 31 Premier League goals have come away from home.
Hull City
Last weekend against Norwich, Yannick Sagbo received Hull's fastest-ever Premier League red card.
They have now received five red cards in their last 15 Premier League games.
The victory over Norwich was Hull's first win in nine top-flight matches (since a 2-0 home win against Fulham in March 2010).
Robbie Brady scored the first goal for Hull at the KC Stadium in the Premier League since Kevin Kilbane (in their 4-1 home defeat against Burnley in April 2010).
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