Today
League positions in brackets
Liverpool (4) v Bolton (19)
Midfielder Jamie Redknapp and centre-back Dominic Matteo are expected to return from injury for Liverpool, but defender Phil Babb is still feeling the effects of his hamstring problem.
Bolton are boosted by the return of central defender Mark Fish after a month on international duty with South Africa and midfielder Scott Sellars.
Last season: No corresponding fixtures.
Last 5 League matches: Liverpool D L D D L, Bolton L L D D L.
Top scorers: Michael Owen (Liverpool) 18; Nathan Blake (Bolton) 11.
Match odds: H 4-7 A 9-2 D 12-5.
Referee: K W Burge (Tonypandy).
Sheff Wed (13) v Man Utd (1)
Sheffield Wednesday face a midfield dilemma, with Graham Hyde starting a two-match ban and Petter Rudi doubtful with a hamstring problem. Ron Atkinson could recall striker Andy Booth, who has recovered from a groin injury.
Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has failed to recover from the calf and back problems suffered in Wednesday's goalless draw in Monaco, so Dutchman Raimond van der Gouw will make his first League start of the season. Denis Irwin (calf), Gary Pallister (back) and Ryan Giggs (hamstring) are also sidelined, but midfielder David Beckham will play.
Last season: Sheff Wed 1-1 Man Utd, Man Utd 2-0 Sheff Wed.
Last 5 League matches: Sheff Wed D L D W L, Man Utd L D W W W.
Top scorers: Paolo Di Canio (Sheff Wed) 12; Andy Cole (Man Utd) 22.
Match odds: H 5-2 A 10-11 D 9-4.
Referee: G P Barber (Pyrford).
Southampton (11) v Everton (16)
Norwegian Claus Lundekvam is expected to take his place in Southampton's defence after suffering from food poisoning. He will be partnered in defence by either Richard Dryden or Dutchman Ken Monkou, who is available again following a two-match ban. England under-21 star Kevin Davies is sidelined for at least a month with an ankle injury.
Defender Dave Watson is expected to return to the Everton side, after rejecting a move to Manchester City and agreeing a one-year extension to his contract. Striker Nicky Barmby is also back in the squad after missing three games with a groin problem, but Mitch Ward, Danny Williamson, Tony Grant and Michael Branch are all injured, and Duncan Ferguson is still suspended.
Last season: Southampton 2-2 Everton, Everton 7-1 Southampton.
Last 5 League matches: Southampton L W L W W, Everton D D L D D.
Top scorers: Kevin Davies (Southampton) 12; Duncan Ferguson (Everton) 9.
Match odds: H 5-6 A 11-4 D 9-4.
Referee: D R Elleray (Harrow-on-the-Hill).
Sunday
Chelsea (5) v Aston Villa (14)
Chelsea striker Mark Hughes starts a two-match ban, so player-boss Gianluca Vialli is likely to recall himself up front to partner Tore Andre Flo. Left-back Graeme Le Saux is a major doubt with an ankle injury.
Republic of Ireland defender Steve Staunton is standing by for a return to the Aston Villa starting lineup in place of leg-injury victim Riccardo Scimeca after an impressive comeback as a substitute against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.
Last season: Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa, Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea. Last 5 League matches: Chelsea L W L L L, Aston Villa L W L L W.
Top scorers: Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 15; Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa) 9.
Match odds: H 4-5 A 3-1 D 9-4.
Referee: S J Lodge (Barnsley).
Odds supplied by William Hill.
