Arsenal vs Stoke City
Kick off : 1.30pm
Venue : Emirates Stadium
Referee : Mike Dean
Arsenal entertains Stoke City in this afternoon's lunchtime kick off. The Gunners will be looking to consolidate on their position in the league table with a win. Stoke City on other hand will be hoping to get a result at the Emirates.
Record signing Mesut Ozil is set to make his home debut. Mikel Arteta is also set to return after recovering from a thigh injury. Santi Cazorla, Tomas Rosicky, Yaya Sanogo, Lukas Podolski, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Abou Diaby are still sidelined.
Stoke City's Charlie Adam could feature after undergoing stitches from a cut in training. Midfielder Stephen Ireland and Forward Mark Arnautovic are pushing for a start.
Stat of the Game : Arsenal have won their last five premier league matches against Stoke City.
Prediction : Arsenal 1 Stoke City 0
Manchester Derby
Manchester City vs Manchester United
Kick off : 4.00pm
Venue : Etihad Stadium
Referee : Howard Webb
Its the battle of Manchester !! Its the Manchester derby. Manchester City welcomes neighbours Manchester United in this season's first Manchester derby.
David Silva is expected to return to the squad after recovering from a thigh injury. Right-back Micah Richards will be pushing for a start while Gael Clichy and Martin Demichelis are still sidelined.
Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are set to pair in the Manchester United defence. Rafael, Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Nani will all be pushing for a start.
Stat of the Game : The last four Premier League Manchester derbies have produced no fewer than 16 goals.
Prediction : Manchester City 2 - Manchester United 2
Other matches of the day :
Crystal Palace vs Swansea City (KO:1.30pm, Prediction 1-1)
Cardiff City vs Tottenham (KO: 4.00pm, Prediction 1-2)
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