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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes to have Olivier Giroud, Aaron Ramsey and possibly Santi Cazorla back in contention for the trip to Sunderland.Striker Giroud and midfielder Ramsey are definitely in contention to face the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light, while playmaker Cazorla faces a late test on an Achilles problem.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is confident that 3-4-3 remains the right formation for his side despite their midweek EFL Cup exit. After arriving in the summer, the 47-year-old utilised a 4-5-1 in his opening few games but despite a bright start, his team’s defensive foibles were soon exposed.
Swansea boss Bob Bradley is adamant he has the strike options available to fire his side away from the relegation places. The Swans have won just once in the Premier League so far this season, defeating Burnley 1-0 on the opening day, and sit 19th in the table ahead of Monday’s clash with Stoke.
Lille vs Paris Saint Germain
French Ligue 1
Date: Friday, 28th October 2016,
Kick-Off at 19:45 BST
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
Tottenham vs Leicester City
English Premier League.
Date: Saturday, 29th October, 2016,
Kick-off at 15:00 UK
Venue: White Hart Lane (London).
The point at the Emirates was enough to keep the Teessiders out of the Premier League relegation zone, although Boro are now without a win in their last seven league games
Jurgen Klopp hailed his Liverpool side’s ‘very positive’ display as they defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Barcelona’s defensive problems have increased with Jeremy Mathieu ruled out for three weeks because of a calf injury.
AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella is refusing to panic in the wake of the Rossoneri’s 3-0 defeat to Genoa.
Milan had been praised to the hilt recently following their excellent start to the campaign, but their good run came to a halt in dramatic circumstances at Genoa.
Arsene Wenger said Arsenal’s EFL Cup progress at the expense of Reading ensures all of his squad will get an opportunity to play this season.