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Sunday team news: Eden Hazard set to face injury-hit United

Desmond Kane

Updated 07/02/2016 at 12:51 GMT

Eden Hazard is set to boost Chelsea by returning to face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge while Arsenal make one change from the 0-0 draw with Southampton in Bournemouth as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Joel Campbell.

Manchester United's Juan Mata with Chelsea's Eden Hazard after the game

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Bournemouth v Arsenal - 1:30pm

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe will make a late call on Junior Stanislas' availability after the winger suffered a knee injury two weeks ago. Fellow forward Josh King came off the bench in the 2-1 midweek win at Crystal Palace and could be in line to start against the Gunners as he continues his return to full fitness following a hamstring problem. Max Gradel and Callum Wilson remain on the long-term absentee list but Howe says their comebacks are on schedule, meaning Gradel could be back in March and Wilson available for April.
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Per Mertesacker

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Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns. Tomas Rosicky (thigh) could be out for up to three months while Per Mertesacker will be hopeful of a recall having been on the bench for Tuesday's goalless draw with Southampton. Manager Arsene Wenger believes Danny Welbeck could be back in three weeks after returning to training following a knee injury, while Santi Cazorla (knee) and Jack Wilshere (leg) are also missing.

Chelsea v Manchester United - 4pm

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard is expected to return to the starting line-up. Hazard began his first game since a groin injury at MK Dons in the FA Cup last weekend and is anticipated to make his first Premier League start for five weeks against United. Pedro (groin) is expected to be fit after missing the midweek draw at Watford, but Loic Remy (calf) and fellow striker Radamel Falcao (thigh) remain out and Alexandre Pato is not yet match fit so will not be in the squad.
Manchester United are still without a number of players. Defender Phil Jones (ankle) is close to returning to action but the game at Stamford Bridge comes too soon. Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Ashley Young and Bastian Schweinsteiger also remain on the sidelines while there could be a doubt over midfielder Marouane Fellaini after a knock in the midweek win over Stoke.
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Guus Hiddink and Louis van Gaal

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