Today
Barnsley (19) v Leeds (5)
Barnsley manager Danny Wilson has a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time this season, with only long-term casualties Neil Thompson and Steve Davis out of the reckoning. Winger Andy Liddell has shaken off an ankle injury and Adie Moses could make way in midfield for Jovo Bosancic.
Leeds will again be without suspended skipper David Hopkin and teenage striker Harry Kewell, who is still on World Cup duty with Australia.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five League matches: Barnsley WLDLW, Leeds WLWWW
Top scorers: Neil Redfearn (Barnsley) 6; Rod Wallace (Leeds) 9
Match odds: H 2-1 D 9-4 A 11-10
Referee: M D Reed (Birmingham)
Bolton (18) v Wimbledon (11)
Scott Sellars returns from suspension for Bolton, but defender Gerry Taggart is still out, serving time for five yellow cards and one red. Centre-half Chris Fairclough could return after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.
Robbie Earle, back after international duty, could replace either Ceri Hughes or Neal Ardley for the Dons.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five League matches: Bolton LWDLD, Wimbledon DWLWL
Top scorers: Nathan Blake (Bolton) 6; Carl Cort (Wimbledon) 6
Match odds: H 11-10 D 9-4 A 2-1
Referee: J T Winter (Stockton-on-Tees)
Chelsea (3) v Derby (6)
Chelsea have major selection problems with Eddie Newton (broken toe) and Graeme Le Saux (arm) out and Steve Clarke (calf), Mark Nicholls (groin), Andy Myers (heel) and Tore Andre Flo (foot) doubtful, although Frenchman Bernard Lambourde is available again after suspension. Frank Leboeuf is back and Mark Hughes is likely to partner Gianfranco Zola up front with Gianluca Vialli on the bench.
Derby skipper Igor Stimac misses out again after failing to recover from a back injury. Dean Yates takes over.
Last season: Chelsea 3-1 Derby, Derby 3-2 Chelsea
Last five League matches: Chelsea LWWLW, Derby DLWLW
Top scorers: Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 10; Paulo Wanchope (Derby) 10
Match odds: H 8-11 D 9-4 A 10-3
Referee: P A Durkin (Portland)
Coventry (13) v Leicester (7)
Darren Huckerby has now recovered from ankle and thigh injuries. Willie Boland is expected to replace Paul Williams in midfield, while David Burrows plays, despite being on the verge of a move to Sheffield Wednesday.
Leicester striker Emile Heskey is suspended and midfielder Garry Parker could pull out for family reasons. Pontus Kaamark is suffering from a mystery illness which could mean a place for Stuart Wilson.
Last season: Coventry 0-0 Leicester, Leicester 0-2 Coventry
Last five League matches: Coventry LDWDL, Leicester LWDLD
Top scorers: Dion Dublin (Coventry) 8; Ian Marshall (Leicester) 7
Match odds: H 11-8 D 11-5 A 13-8
Referee: M J D Bodenham (East Looe)
Crystal Palace (10) v Newcastle (9)
Andy Roberts aims to keep his place in defence, with the help of a pain-killing injection for a foot injury, as Palace bid for their first home win of the season.
Stuart Pearce is expected to return to the Newcastle starting line-up after returning from injury against Barcelona in the Champions' League on Wednesday, but striker Faustino Asprilla is still not fit. Keith Gillespie should return following a suspension.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five League matches: Crystal Palace LDWDW, Newcastle LDDDW
Top scorers: Neil Shipperley, Attilio Lombardo (Crystal Palace) 3; Faustino Asprilla (Newcastle) 6
Match odds: H 13-8 D 11-5 A 11-8
Referee: M A Riley (Leeds)
Everton (20) v Tottenham (17)
Bottom club Everton will give Norwegian keeper Thomas Myrhe his Goodison Park debut as Neville Southall has been troubled with back and leg injuries. Newcomers from Sheffield United, defender Carl Tiler and midfielder Mitch Ward, could also play.
Tottenham boss Christian Gross has recalled veteran defenders Gary Mabbutt and Clive Wilson for his first Premiership game in charge. Justin Edinburgh is out, but Ruel Fox and Colin Calderwood return to the squad.
Last season: Everton 1-0 Tottenham, Tottenham 0-0 Tottenham
Last five League matches: Everton DLLLL,Tottenham WLLLL
Top scorers: Gary Speed, Danny Cadamarteri (Everton) 5; David Ginola (Tottenham) 4
Match odds: H 11-10 D 9-4 A 2-1
Referee: P Jones (Loughborough)
Southampton (14) v Sheff Wed (16)
Egil Ostenstad is expected to be named among Southampton's substitutes following a six-week absence with an ankle problem.
Sheffield Wednesday have failed to complete the swap deal which would see them secure Coventry's David Burrows in return for Mark Pembridge. Lee Briscoe has been added to the squad should Owls boss Ron Atkinson choose to omit Pembridge.
Last season: Southampton 2-3 Sheff Wed, Sheff Wed 1-1 Southampton
Last five League matches: Southampton LWWWL, Sheff Wed LLLWW
Top scorers: Kevin Davies (Southampton) 10; Paolo Di Canio, Benito Carbone (Sheff Wed) 7
Match odds: H 11-10 D 9-4 A 2-1
Referee: S W Dunn (Bristol)
West Ham (15) v Aston Villa (12)
Rio Ferdinand returns to the West Ham squad, but Ian Bishop is still out with an ankle injury. Paul Kitson is likely to be on the bench after a two-month absence and French centre half David Terrier is fit again.
Fernando Nelson will move into midfield for Villa with Gary Charles slotting in at full-back as Ian Taylor is still suspended from Premiership action. Sasa Curcic could win a place on the bench after recovering from a virus.
Last season: West Ham 0-2 Aston Villa, Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham
Last five League matches: West Ham LWLLL, Aston Villa LDLDW
Top scorers: John Hartson (West Ham) 14; Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa) 5
Match odds: H 5-4 D 9-4 A 7-4
Referee: P E Alcock (Redhill)
Tomorrow
Arsenal (4) v Liverpool (8)
Dennis Bergkamp and Emmanuel Petit both return from suspensions for Arsenal, but Ray Parlour is injured, as is Patrick Vieira, and Steve Bould suspended. Marc Overmars will switch from left to right wing so that either Stephen Hughes and Luis Boa Morte can step in for Parlour, although Spanish youngster Alberto Mendez is expected to retain his place.
Liverpool are still without Paul Ince and Robbie Fowler through suspension, so they could include either Danny Murphy, Jamie Carragher or Michael Thomas.
Last season: Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool, Liverpool 2-0 Arsenal
Last five League matches: Arsenal DDLWL, Liverpool LWDWL
Top scorers: Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) 12; Robbie Fowler (Liverpool) 8
Match odds: H 6-5 D 9-4 A 15-8
Referee: G Poll (Tring)
Man Utd (1) v Blackburn (2)
Ronny Johnsen is set to start in midfield for Manchester United with Paul Scholes beginning a three-match suspension. Phil Neville is the only doubt. Rovers, boosted by the news that Chris Sutton has signed a new contract, are still without long-term injury victims Colin Hendry and Martin Dahlin, but both Kevin Gallacher and Tore Pedersen are available for selection.
Last season: Man Utd 2-2 Blackburn, Blackburn 2-3 Man Utd
Last five League matches: Man Utd DWWLW Blackburn WDDWW
Top scorers: Andy Cole (Man Utd) 12; Chris Sutton (Blackburn) 11
Match odds: H 4-7 D 12-5 A 9-2
Referee: A B Wilkie (Chester-le-Street)
Odds supplied courtesy of William Hill
