Greg Cunningham returned to the Cardiff City starting eleven for their two one Premier League victory over visitors Brighton & Hove Albion for whom Shane Duffy was in central defence. Declan Rice was in midfield for West Ham United who secured a point in a one all draw at Huddersfield Town. Kevin Long started in central defence for Burnley who played out a scoreless draw at Leicester City while Jeff Hendrick (55 minutes) and Robbie Brady (65 minutes) were second half substitutes for the ‘Clarets’. Ciaran Clark was introduced by Newcastle United on 78 minutes of their two one defeat of visitors AFC Bournemouth while Michael Obafemi was a last minute substitute for Southampton who drew one each with visitors Watford.