Saturday

Arsenal (5) v Southampton (12)

Arsenal are without injured quartet Ian Wright, David Seaman, Martin Keown and Lee Dixon. Stephen Hughes keeps his place and Patrick Vieira starts a two-match ban.

Southampton boss Dave Jones will give a late fitness test to Kevin Davies who is recovering from the ankle injury.

Last season: Arsenal 3-1 Southampton, Southampton 0-2 Arsenal.

Last five League matches: Arsenal LWDWD, Southampton DDWDW.

Top scorers: Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) 14; Kevin Davies (Southampton) 12.

Match odds: H 8-15, A 5-1, D 12-5.

Referee: P Jones (Loughborough)

Bolton (19) v Coventry (16)

John Sheridan has been recalled to the Bolton squad for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury. Defender Chris Fairclough is also recalled after a calf injury.

Coventry goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has recovered from a shoulder injury but Paul Telfer has a foot injury and will face a late fitness test.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures.

Last five League matches: Bolton LDLDL, Coventry LLWLD.

Top scorers: Nathan Blake (Bolton) 10; Dion Dublin (Coventry) 13.

Match odds: H 11-8, A 13-8, D 11-5.

Referee: D J Gallagher (Banbury).

Chelsea (4) v Barnsley (20)

Chelsea have Frank Leboeuf backs from international duty and he will replace player-manager Ruud Gullit. Roberto Di Matteo is suspended and Dennis Wise will have a late fitness test on a toe injury.

Jan Aage Fjortoft returns to the Barnsley attack with Ashley Ward after he was cuptied for last week's FA Cup match at Tottenham.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures.

Last five League matches: Chelsea WDLWL, Barnsley LDWLW.

Top scorers: Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 14; Jan Aage Fjortoft (Barnsley) 12.

Match odds: H 2-5, A 13-2, D 11-4.

Referee: J T Winter (Stockton-on-Tees)

Crystal Palace (17) v Leeds (7)

Palace manager Steve Coppell may still be without striker Neil Shipperley (groin) so Bruce Dyer, who hit a hat-trick in the FA Cup against Leicester, is set to keep his place. Leeds old boy Tomas Brolin is also expected to start.

Midfielder Alfie Haaland and centre-back Lucas Radebe both look set to play for Leeds.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures.

Last five League matches: Crystal Palace DDDLL, Leeds WLDLL.

Top scorers: Bruce Dyer (Crystal Palace) 7; Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 11.

Match odds: H 13-8, A 11-8, D 11-5.

Referee: U D Rennie (Sheffield).

Derby (6) v Tottenham (18)

Dean Sturridge is ready to lead Derby's attack after recovering from the thigh strain which kept him out of last Saturday's FA Cup exit at Coventry.

Spurs welcome back David Howells, who has recovered from a stomach virus. Espen Baardsen retains his place in goal despite the signing of Frode Grodas from Chelsea to provide cover for injured England keeper Ian Walker.

Last season: Derby 4-2 Tottenham, Tottenham 1-1 Derby.

Last five League matches: Derby DWLWD, Tottenham WLDLW.

Top scorers: Francesco Baiano (Derby) 12; David Ginola (Tottenham) 7.

Match odds: H 8-11, A 10-3, D 9-4.

Referee: G S Willard (Worthing)

Liverpool (2) v Blackburn (3)

Jamie Carragher stands by to step into Jamie Redknapp's midfield role for Liverpool. Redknapp had a cartilage operation this week, and there is also a doubt over defender Dominic Matteo.

Stuart Ripley and Lars Bohinen have recovered from knee and calf injuries respectively.

Last season: Liverpool 0-0 Blackburn, Blackburn 3-0 Liverpool.

Last five League matches: Liverpool WWWDW, Blackburn WDDLW.

Top scorers: Robbie Fowler (Liverpool) 13; Kevin Gallacher (Blackburn) 16.

Match odds: H 10-11, A 5-2, D 9-4.

Referee: P A Durkin (Portland).

Man UTD (1) v Leicester (9)

England striker Teddy Sheringham, recovered from a calf injury, is back in United's squad. Nicky Butt also returns after recovering from a virus and Gary Pallister is back after being rested.

Leicester's Spencer Prior (groin) and Muzzy Izzet (toe) face fitness tests. Ian Marshall is still troubled with a groin problem.

Last season: Man Utd 3-1 Leicester, Leicester 2-2 Man Utd.

Last five league matches: Man Utd WWLWL, Leicester LLDDD.

Top scorers: Andy Cole (Man Utd) 20; Ian Marshall (Leicester) 8.

Match odds: H 4-11, A 13-2, D 3-1.

Referee: G R Ashby (Worcester).

Sheff Wed (11) v Wimbledon (15)

England defender Andy Hinchcliffe should make his Wednesday debut following his £3 million move from Everton. Andy Booth and Niclas Alexandersson return from injury but Paolo Di Canio and Graham Hyde serve one-match and two-match bans.

Wimbledon's Welsh international midfielder Ceri Hughes is out for six weeks with a torn hamstring, while Robbie Earle (knee), Neal Ardley (dead leg), Efan Ekoku (ankle ligaments) and Jason Euell (dislocated shoulder) are all doubts.

Last season: Sheff Wed 3-1 Wimbledon, Wimbledon 4-2 Sheff Wed.

Last five League matches: Sheff Wed LDDWW, Wimbledon DDLLD.

Top scorers: Paolo Di Canio (Sheff Wed) 10; Carl Cort (Wimbledon) 6.

Match odds: H 8-11, A 10-3, D 9-4.

Referee: A B Wilkie (Chester-le-Street).

West Ham (8) v Everton (14)

Trevor Sinclair is expected to make his debut for West Ham after completing his £3.5 million move from QPR.

Everton are without Craig Short (hamstring) while a late decision will be made on Dave Watson, who has just returned to training after a cartilage operation. Carl Tiler is suspended.

Last season: West Ham 2-2 Everton, Everton 21 West Ham.

Last five League matches: West Ham LWWWL, Everton WLWWW.

Top scorers: John Hartson (West Ham) 19; Gary Speed, Duncan Ferguson (Everton) 7.

Match odds: H 4-5, A 3-1, D 9-4.

Referee: M D Reed (Birmingham).

Sunday

Aston Villa (13) v Newcastle (10)

Transfer-listed striker Savo Milosevic may be included on the Villa bench despite being dropped for the last match after spitting at his own fans at Blackburn. Defender Riccardo Scimeca is standing by for a recall if Steve Staunton fails to shake off a knee injury.

Newcastle manager Kenny Dalglish has two new signings available - £3 million striker Andreas Andersson and £1.5million full-back Andrew Griffin.

Last season: Aston Villa 2-2 Newcastle, Newcastle 4-3 Aston Villa.

Last five League matches: Aston Villa DWDDL, Newcastle LLLWL.

Top scorers: Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa) 8; John Barnes (Newcastle) 7.

Match odds: H 5-4, A 7-4, D 9-4.

Referee: S J Lodge (Barnsley)

Odds supplied courtesy of William Hill.