Premier League Injury News, Fantasy Impact: Michu Sidelined

The Premier League resumes normal service after a titillating international break, and Week 12 has some promising games in store.

With the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool setting the tone for a fast-paced three days of football, let's take a look at how the injury report is shaping up for each and every side this weekend.

Liverpool make the short trip to Goodison Park to take on their old rivals the Toffees on Saturday and will hope Steven Gerrard recovers in time to start.

The skipper picked up an injury on England duty but should be fine to feature, but Jose Enrique will miss out as he prepares for an operation on his knee. Everton have no new injury concerns to worry about.

Everton	Questionable	Antolin Alcaraz	Groin
	Out	Arouna Kone	Knee
		Apostolos Vellios	Unspecified
		Darron Gibson	ACL
Liverpool	Questionable	Steven Gerrard	Thigh
	Out	Kolo Toure	Muscle
		Jose Enrique	Knee
		Iago Aspas	Thigh
		Sebastian Coates	ACL

Pablo Hernandez appears to be regaining fitness, but his status remains questionable at this point. Michael Laudrup is trying everything he can to get Michu back fit, but this weekend will come too soon for him.

Fulham will be without Brede Hangeland, who has a nerve problem, while Damien Duff also misses out with an abductor muscle injury.

Fulham	Out	Brede Hangeland	Nerve
		Hugo Rodallega	Groin
		Matthew Briggs	Groin
	Questionable	Pablo Hernandez	Thigh
Swansea	Out	Garry Monk	Knee
		Michu	Ankle/Knee

Steve Bruce could be welcoming back star man Robbie Brady after a short spell on the sidelines, but Sone Aluko will definitely miss out. Crystal Palace may be tempted to try Jon Williams out on his return.

Hull	Questionable	Robbie Brady	Groin
		Allan McGregor	Thigh
	Out	James Chester	Hamstring
		Stephen Quinn	Hamstring
		Sone Aluka	Calf/Shin
Crystal Palace	Questionable	Jerome Thomas	Groin
		Jon Williams	Ankle/Foot
	Out	Glen Murray	ACL
		Paddy McCarthy	Groin
		Adlene Guedioura	Ribs
		Jack Hunt	Ankle/Foot

Southampton have just one long-term injury concern to deal with in Guly do Prado, while the injury news on Arsenal's front is much improved too. Aaron Ramsey is expected to be fine, and Theo Walcott is fit and ready to feature for the first time in two months, per Arsenal.com.

Arsenal	Questionable	Aaron Ramsey	Hamstring
	Out	Yaya Sanogo	Back
		Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain	ACL
		Lukas Podolski	Hamstring
		Abou Diaby	ACL
Southampton	Out	Guly do Prado	Knee

Norwich will be without striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel due to a toe muscle problem, but he is the only absentee for Chris Hughton this weekend. Jonas Guttierez, Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini all return for Newcastle, who are at full strength, bar Ryan Taylor's long-term absence.

Newcastle	Questionable	Paul Dummett	Hamstring
		Steven Taylor	Hamstring
	Out	Ryan Taylor	ACL
Norwich	Questionable	Ricky van Wolfswinkel	Ankle/Foot
		Anthony Pilkington	Thigh/Hip
	Out	Elliott Bennett	Knee
		Alex Tettey	High Ankle Sprain

Sunderland have absolutely zero injury concerns, and Gus Poyet has a full squad to choose from. Stoke may have to soldier on without Stephen Ireland this week.

Stoke	Questionable	Andy Wilkinson	Knee
	Out	Stephen Ireland	Ankle/Foot
Sunderland	None

West Ham have an issue at left-back following injuries to both Joey O'Brien and Razvan Rat, while defensive stalwart Winston Reid is also a concern. Chelsea expect to have Fernando Torres ready to play, with Marco van Ginkel the only long-term absentee.

West Ham	Questionable	Razvan Rat	Unspecified
		Joey O'Brien	Hamstring
		Winston Reid	Ankle/Foot
		Matty Taylor	Calf/Shin
		Richardo Vaz Te	Shoulder
	Out	Andy Carroll	Ankle
		Alou Diarra	ACL
Chelsea	Questionable	Ashley Cole	Ribs
	Out	Fernando Torres	Hip/Thigh
		Marco van Ginkel	ACL

Manchester City will hope Fernandinho recovers in time to start but must make do without David Silva and Vincent Kompany until December. Spurs could see Danny Rose make a welcome recovery, but Christian Eriksen will be sidelined.

Man City	Questionable	Fernandinho	Unspecified
		Stevan Jovetic	Calf/Shin
	Out	David Silva	Calf
		Vincent Kompany	Thigh strain
Spurs	Questionable	Danny Rose	Ankle/Foot
		Nacer Chadli	Hamstring
	Out	Emmanuel Adebayor	Ankle/Foot
		Christian Eriksen	Ankle/Foot

Cardiff have a fully fit selection to choose from and could even see the long-awaited return of £7 million man Andreas Cornelius from a troublesome ankle injury. Manchester United have a whole host of issues to contend, with Phil Jones a particular worry in midfield, but David Moyes is hopeful that Nemanja Vidic will be fit after suffering a head injury against Arsenal.

Cardiff	Questionable	Andreas Cornelius	Ankle
Man Utd	Questionable	Phil Jones	Groin
		Robin van Persie	Groin
		Nemanja Vidic	Concussion
		Rafael	Ankle/Foot
		Danny Welbeck	Knee
	Out	Michel Carrick	Calf
		Darren Fletcher	Bowel Condition

Monday Night Football's West Midlands derby between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa might as well be billed as the night of the walking dead.

With 19 injuries between the two sides, we could see some rather alternative XIs, although most of Villa's key players are expected to recover in time.

West Brom	Questionable	Nicolas Anelka	Groin
		Scott Sinclair	Hamstring
		Chris Brunt	Groin
		Billy Jones	Hamstring
		Ben Foster	Ankle/Foot
	Out	Zoltan Gera	Hamstring
		Boaz Myhill	Calf/Shin
		George Thorne	ACL
Aston Villa	Questionable	Christian Benteke	Knee
		Brad Guzan	Unspecified
		Fabian Delph	Knee/Illness
		Andi Weimann	Hamstring
		Antonio Luna	Hamstring
		Ciaran Clark	Ankle/Foot
		Gabby Agbonlahor	Ankle/Foot
	Out	Gary Gardner	Back
		Joe Bennett	Back
		Jores Okore	CL
		Charles N'Zogbia	Achilles

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