Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Maurice Edu 8 (Reuters)

By FRANCO PANIZO

Maurice Edu looks set to give Rangers' fans a late Christmas present this weekend as he aims to make his return from an injury that's sidelined him since early November.

Having been knocked out of action since Nov. 10 with a knee injury, Edu could make his way back into Rangers' lineup on Boxing Day when the club faces Motherwell. Rangers and Edu need a win against Motherwell as they sit just two points ahead of second-place Celtic.

RSC Anderlecht and Sacha Kljestan are in a near-identical situation in terms of the standings over in Belgium. Currently at the top of the table by just one point (ahead of Genk), Anderlecht will hope to remain as the league leader with a win over lowly Lierse SK.

Looking for a battle of Americans on Boxing Day? Look no further than Clint Dempsey and Fulham's clash against West Ham United and Jonathan Spector. Should Spector receive another start as a defensive midfielder, his ability to contain Dempsey could be a big factor in the outcome of the game.

Here is a rundown of who the Americans Abroad play on Sunday:

SUNDAY

Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnsonand Fulham playJonathan Spectorand West Ham United.

Stuart Holdenand Bolton Wanderers play West Bromwich Albion.

Tim Howardand Everton play Birmingham.

Marcus Hahnemannand Wolverhampton Wanderers play Wigan Athletic.

Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan, Eric Lichajand Aston Villa play Tottenham Hotspur.

Zak Whitbreadand Norwich City play Crystal Palace. (Whitbread is out injured.)

Conor Doyleand Derby County play Doncaster Rovers.

Jemal Johnsonand Milton Keynes Dons play Ley! ton Orie nt.

Anton Peterlinand Plymouth Argyle play AFC Bournemouth.

Frank Simek, Mike Grellaand Carlisle United play Oldham Athletic.

Maurice Eduand Rangers play Motherwell.

Sacha Kljestanand RSC Anderlecht play Lierse SK.

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Think Rangers' game against Motherwell is the right situation to bring back Edu? Expect Kljestan to start as Anderlecht fights to remain in first? Who wins, Dempsey and Fulham or Spector and West Ham?

Share your thoughts below.



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