FOOTBALL- EUROPEAN LEAGUES Discussion Thread #3 (2014/15)

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Team news

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin), Nacho Monreal (ankle) and long-term absentee Theo Walcott (groin) face fitness tests, while Wenger fears midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss the hectic festive fixture schedule with his hamstring problem, but Calum Chambers is back from suspension.

Laurent Koscielny (calf), Mikel Arteta (calf), Mesut Ozil (knee), David Ospina (thigh), Abou Diaby (calf), Jack Wilshere (ankle), Tomas Rosicky (thigh) and Serge Gnabry (knee) are all still out for the visitors.

Rodgers could have Dejan Lovren (groin) available if the defender passes a late fitness test, while Joe Allen may return to the squad after missing the trip to Bournemouth, but Mario Balotelli is suspended for Sunday's encounter after receiving a one-match ban for a recent post on social media.

Glen Johnson (groin) is set to be out until the middle of January, as is striker Daniel Sturridge, who flew out to Boston this week to aid his recovery from a thigh injury.

HALF-TIME SCORES Aston Villa 1-0 Man Utd, Hull 0-1 Swansea, QPR 1-2 WBA, Southampton 1-0 Everton, Spurs 2-1 Burnley, West Ham 1-0 Leicester