Friday Forecast: Chelsea lock horns with Man Utd; Barca, Madrid & Juve in action

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Another weekend with several huge league clashes is coming as we bring you all you need to know ahead of it.

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/17 20:00

Probable line-ups

Chelsea focus

Christian Pulisic is expected to miss out once again for Chelsea through injury.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has stepped up his recovery from long-term injury but won't be ready in time for Monday's match.

Willian will likely return to the starting XI against United after being dropped before the winter break

Man Utd focus

Deadline day signing Odion Ighalo agreed to stay away from the Manchester United training ground amid fears of coronavirus after arriving from China. But that expires this weekend and he will be in the matchday squad on Monday to make his debut.

Nemanja Matic is available again after serving a one-match ban before the winter break. He is expected back in the starting XI against his former club.

Whoscored prediction

Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 20:00

Probable line-ups

Real Madrid focus

Hazard is still sidelined with an ankle injury, but could potentially return for Real Madrid in the next few weeks.

Isco and Karim Benzema are expected to start in attack, despite Gareth Bale returning to full fitness last week.

Fede Valverde and Ferland Mendy should continue to hold their places after impressing this season.

Whoscored prediction

Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo

Barcelona vs Getafe

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/15 15:00

Probable line-ups

Focus

Gerard Pique returns from suspension for the home side just in time to replace Clement Lenglet, who got sent off against Real Betis last time out.

Nelson Semedo has been passed fit and should start at right-back for Quique Setien's side ahead of Sergi Roberto.

Samuel Umtiti has a minor knee problem, but should be fit for the weekend.

Whoscored prediction

Barcelona 2-1 Getafe

Juventus vs Brescia

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 14:00

Probable line-ups

Focus

Aaron Ramsey will start after coming on in place of the injured Douglas Costa, while no other changes are expected to the starting XI.

Whoscored prediction

Juventus 2-0 Brescia

Norwich City vs Liverpool

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/15 17:30

Probable line-ups

Focus

Sadio Mane is hoping to be fit in time to feature against Norwich after missing the league wins over West Ham and Southampton with a hamstring issue.

James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri are aiming to be fit in time to at least make the squad for Saturday's trip to Carrow Road.

Whoscored prediction

Norwich 0-3 Liverpool

Lazio vs Inter

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 19:45

Probable line-ups

Focus

Lautaro Martinez has served his suspension and will start, while Daniele Padelli is likely to be confirmed in goal as Samir Handanovic is not 100% fit.

Whoscored prediction

Lazio 1-1 Inter

Valencia vs Atletico Madrid

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/04 20:00

Probable line-ups

Focus

Felipe is back for the away side after suspension and should replace Mario Hermoso at centre-back.

Santiago Arias is fit after injury and should come back in at right back at Sime Vrsaljko's expense.

Alvaro Morata is still a doubt with a calf problem, so Angel Correa and Vitolo should feature as a front two.

Diego Costa is back in training but remains a doubt with the Champions League tie with Liverpool around the corner.

Whoscored prediction

Valencia 2-1 Atletico

Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 16:30

Probable line-ups

Focus

January arrival Cedric Soares misses out for Arsenal, as do Calum Chambers, Kieran Tierney and Reiss Nelson, but Pablo Mari is an option for Mikel Arteta.

Bukayo Saka and Sead Kolasinac are both considered doubts, though the latter is in line to return.

Shkodran Mustafi may keep his place in defence alongside David Luiz, while Nicolas Pepe could occupy a place on the bench once more.

Whoscored prediction

Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 14:00

Probable line-ups

Focus

Ben Davies has been training during the winter break to get back up to speed and will hope to be available in some capacity here.

Dele Alli is being investigated by the FA for a social media post and Jose Mourinho may opt to take the England international out of the firing line.

Steven Bergwijn was ineligible for the FA Cup clash with Southampton last week, but is set to start alongside Lucas Moura and Son Heung-Min in a 4-3-3 setup.

Whoscored prediction

Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Amiens vs PSG

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/15 16:30

Probable line-ups

Focus

Neymar remains a doubt to face Dortmund in the week and won't be risked here.

Juan Bernat is fit again having come off the bench against Dijon in the Coupe de France.

Mauro Icardi and Ángel Di María were unused substitutes in the week, making them likely to feature.

Whoscored prediction

Amiens 1-3 PSG

Milan vs Torino

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/17 19:45

Probable line-ups

Focus

AC Milan are expected to confirm the side that started last Sunday against Inter Milan.

Whoscored prediction

Milan 1-1 Torino

Koln vs Bayern Munich

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/16 14:30

Probable line-ups

Focus

Joshua Kimmich missed training earlier in the week with a bad cold, while Alphonso Davies ended the session early with ankle trouble. Both will be assessed nearer the game.

Ivan Perisic suffered an ankle injury and has been ruled out for several months. The Croatian's injury presents an opportunity for Philippe Coutinho or, more likely, Serge Gnabry.

French internationals Kingsley Coman and Lucas Hernández both made their return as substitutes last weekend against Leipzig.

Whoscored prediction

Koln 1-3 Bayern Munich

Dortmund vs Frankfurt

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/02/14 19:30

Probable line-ups

Focus

Wunderkind striker Erling Haaland failed to score in a BVB shirt for the first time last weekend.

Marco Reus is ruled out with a muscle injury for a few more weeks, while Julian Brandt will miss this one with an ankle injury.

Marcel Schmelzer could return to the squad after overcoming a calf injury, but Thomas Delaney is still battling an ongoing ankle problem.

Whoscored prediction

Dortmund 3-2 Frankfurt

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