Premier League - Team news: Podolski returns for Arsenal

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All the weekend's Premier League team news, with leaders Arsenal welcoming back Lukas Podolski to soothe their injury crisis.

Saturday (kick-off 15:00 unless specified)

Sunderland v Southampton

Both sides are missing key players with Sunderland keeper Keiren Westwood and defender Carlos Cuellar both out, while Southampton - reeling from the departure of Nicola Cortese - are without Victor Wanyama, Dani Osvaldo, Artur Boruc and Guly do Prado.

West Ham United v Newcastle United

Andy Carroll could start for the first time this season after coming off the bench in West Ham's win over Cardiff, while Newcastle are without suspended defender Mathieu Debuchy.

Norwich City v Hull City

Under-pressure Norwich boss Chris Hughton may give a debut to loan signing Jonas Gutierrez, while Hull could hand debuts to £14m strike duo Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long.

Arsenal v Fulham

Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski is back following a hamstring injury, coming as a major boost with both Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner ruled out, while Fulham captain Brede Hangeland could make his first league start since October after returning from back surgery in the midweek FA Cup win.

Manchester City v Cardiff City

Manchester City will bring back the big guns after Yaya Toure, David Silva and Vincent Kompany were rested for the FA Cup win over Blackburn. Cardiff could start City old-boy Craig Bellamy, while new signings Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Mats Moller Daehli are also in contention.

Crystal Palace v Stoke City

Cameron Jerome is ineligible for Palace under the terms of his loan from Stoke, while Potters striker Kenwyne Jones is dropped as punishment for refusing to play against Liverpool.

Liverpool v Aston Villa (17:30)

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is set for a recall to the starting line-up, while Villa could hand debuts to Grant Holt and Ryan Bertrand.

Sunday

Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur (13:30)

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup could be handed a double boost with both Roland Lamah and Dwight Tiendalli available. Spurs midfielder Sandro could make his return from a one-month calf injury layoff, while Andros Townsend could also feature after recovering from injury.

Chelsea v Manchester United (16:00)

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard could return from a calf injury, but either way new signing Nemanja Matic is not expected to start. United are without Wayne Rooney (groin) and Robin van Persie (thigh).