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Dion Dublin
Former Leicester and Aston Villa forward on Football Focus

"Players in all divisions play with an injury of the sort that Daniel has got. He has to get to the stage to be mentally strong that he can possibly play through it. It is never going to be perfect."

John Carver
Former Newcastle manager

"I think when people suggest things, everybody seems to suggest it. You need facts. Jurgen Klopp knows those facts and he is keeping that in house. There is something going on behind the scenes and he is trying to protect the players and his medical staff. Only he will decide when they player comes back. He is a superstar and a game-winner. He wont mind waiting another two weeks for him to be fully fit." 

Chris Sutton
Former Chelsea & Norwich striker on BBC Radio 5 live

"I think there's something in it [the stories suggesting Daniel Sturridge was unsettled, which Jurgen Klopp laughed off yesterday]. Klopp has questioned Sturridge's mentality. I think there are problems. In football terms people would say Strurridge has a heart the size of a pea. The number of games he has played isn't good enough. I don't trust him to stay fit long-term. I'm not disputing his talent but can you trust him? And how can Hodgson pick him for the Euros? He can't be relied upon."

John Carver
Former Newcastle manager

"The biggest thing for Spurs is that they are still in the Europa League. They lost a game at home to Newcastle after a Europa League game and had no energy. Playing in that competition affects your form."

Final Score

Join us this afternoon as Jermaine Jenas and John Hartson digest the day's fixtures on Final Score.

Completing the strong spine of the side is host Jason Mohammad, online and on BBC Red Button now and on BBC Two from 16:30.

Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper

"I don't think Tottenham will win the league. There are too many holes in what they are about. They don't have the depth and the consistency. They have been exciting to watch this season but I don't think they have the stamina to go all the way for the title."

John Motson
BBC Match of the Day commentator at White Hart Lane

"Tottenham have put themselves in contention for the Premier League title but one of the obstacles in their way is the impending fixture congestion.

"They are still in the FA Cup, of course, and the Europa League is looming. It's going to be a test of Maurico Pochettino's squad; he has strength in depth - and he's going to need it.

"Their next game after this one is away at Manchester City so it's fair to say it's approaching crunch time for Spurs.

"Watford have come through a tricky patch and only need seven points to reach the perceived safety mark of 40 points.

"They, and the front two of Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney in particular, are well capable of stalling Tottenham's progress."

Tony Husband
MOTD commentator at the Britannia Stadium

"Stoke's season is in danger of fizzling out after a wretched spell which has seen Mark Hughes' side go out of both cup competitions and turn in a disappointing display at Manchester United, where they were soundly beaten on Tuesday.

"The likely introduction of record signing Gianelli Imbula will be a welcome boost for a side which hasn't scored in its last three league games.

"Perhaps they'll draw inspiration from December's thrilling win at Goodison when the Potters prevailed 4-3.

"Everton's win over Newcastle on Wednesday was a welcome boost for Roberto Martinez. They hadn't won since Boxing Day, but travel well - they're unbeaten in six on the road and probably still feel aggrieved they've only won one of those."

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Simon Brotherton
Match of the Day commentator at the Liberty Stadium

"Crystal Palace were just two points outside the top four when the sides met just after Christmas but the game at Selhurst Park ended goalless and things have gone downhill for them ever since.

"Fifth place has become 12th, with Palace losing all five in the league. FA Cup wins over Southampton and Stoke have been the only bright spots so far since the turn of the year.

"Unlike Palace, Swansea's position has improved in recent weeks and, with Francesco Guidolin at the helm, they're now five points above the relegation zone.

"With Palace short on goals in recent weeks and dealing with a few injuries, the Swans will hope to pull further away from the bottom three this weekend."

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Guy Mowbray
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Anfield

"In two short weeks Liverpool seem to have gone from exciting purveyors of goals galore to uninspiring also-rans. Or have they? To be honest, I don't know what to expect from them next.

"Their non-stop churn of fixtures must be a factor, with even their usually bouncing boss looking and sounding tired after Tuesday's defeat at Leicester.

"Most will still have them down to win this one, but I'm not so sure.

"Sunderland, despite their own midweek loss, look rejuvenated and ready for their annual dash from the drop.

"Sam Allardyce even managed to sound somewhat upbeat when saying his side was 'in big trouble'!

"I can see a late goal being key. Late enough for many to miss it?"

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Dan Walker
BBC Sport presenter

I'm sure newspaper editors everywhere will be grateful for Dan's services.

Newcastle make four changes from the side that was defeated by Everton. Centre-back Steven Taylor comes into the starting XI as does Cheick Tiote, Rolando Aarons and Aleksandar Mitrovic.

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West Brom make three changes. Striker Victor Anichebe starts, while midfielder Craig Gardner and defender James Chester also make the XI. Forward Saido Berahino is on the bench. Attacking pair Stephane Sessegnon and Salomon Rondon are injured.  

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