Gareth Bale Declared Fit and May Play Against Manchester City on Sunday: The Daily EPL

Gareth Bale has been declared fit and may play against Manchester City on Sunday, according to manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Bale injured his ankle and was stretchered off the pitch on April 4 in an Europa League tie against Basel. Initial concerns were that Bale would be out for the season, but the Welsh winger recuperated quickly and may start or play a part in the key match on Sunday (8:30am ET kick-off).

It’s been a good day for Bale. In addition to being declared fit, Bale has been nominated for two Player of the Year awards.

Here are today’s Premier League news headlines:

• Gareth Bale declared fit for Manchester City showdown — ESPN
• Liverpool transfers to be decided by committee, not Brendan Rodgers — The Telegraph
• Football League clubs want the EPL to increase the amount of money it hands down — BBC Sport
• Virgin Trains statement delivers final insult to FA Cup final fans — The Independent
• Premier League directors’ earnings far outstrip private-sector equivalent — The Guardian
• Artur Boruc signs new Southampton contract — Premier League
• Man City and Wigan fans won’t be stranded after coach firm offers way home — The Mirror
• Sam Allardyce escapes FA action over comments following draw with Man United — The Independent
• Tony Pulis issues a “call to arms for everybody in Stoke” to help the team retain EPL status — BBC Sport
• Arsène Wenger says English football must not lose its physical edge — The Telegraph
• The Premier League’s adaptation of the NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’ — Pro Soccer Talk
• Darren Bent could be the man to save Aston Villa from relegation says Lambert — The Mirror
• Stoke City make moves to put Jermaine Pennant out of his misery — The Telegraph
• John Terry: David Luiz could lead Chelsea — The Guardian
• Wayne Rooney could certainly have a future at Man United, but not on his terms — The Independent
• West Ham’s Andy Carroll is in the clear but FA will renew discipline debate — The Telegraph

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