Arsenal (3) v Leicester (13)
Dennis Bergkamp is back from a one-match suspension and is likely to replace Nwankwo Kanu. Nigel Winterburn is out with a one-match ban and is replaced by Nelson Vivas, while Martin Keown is still sidelined by hamstring trouble. Emmanuel Petit completes a three-match suspension. Leicester give a late fitness test to Emile Heskey. Midfield duo Andy Impey and Arnar Gunnlaugsson return to the squad.
Last season: Arsenal 2 Leicester 1; Leicester 3 Arsenal 3.
Last five league matches: Arsenal D W W W D, Leicester D D L D L.
Top scorers: Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal) 9; Arnar Gunnlaugsson (Leicester) 14.
Match Odds: H 4-9; A 13-2; D 5-2.
Referee: P Durkin (Portland).
Blackburn (16) v Sheffield Wed (14)
Chris Sutton faces a fitness test. Stephane Henchoz is expected to recover from a thigh strain, but Rovers are still without Billy McKinlay, Christian Dailly, Kevin Gallacher, Garry Flitcroft and Damien Johnson.
Left-back Andy Hinchcliffe is still doubtful with a knee problem, while potential replacement Dejan Stefanovic has a shoulder injury. Centreback Jon Newsome is also doubtful.
Last season: Blackburn 7 Sheff Wed 2; Sheff Wed 0 Blackburn 0.
Last five league matches: Blackburn W L D W D, Sheff Wed L D W L W.
Top scorers: Ashley Ward (Blackburn) 17; Benito Carbone (Sheff Wed) 7.
Match Odds: H 8-11; A 10-3; D 9-4.
Referee: A Wilkie (Chester-le-Street).
Coventry (17) v Manchester Utd (1)
Coventry are unchanged with Bosnian international centre-back Muhamed Konjic making his home debut. Manchester United have Denis Irwin back in contention after he missed Wednesday's draw against Arsenal with a groin injury.
Last season: Coventry 3 Man Utd 2, Man Utd 3 Coventry 0.
Last five league matches: Coventry W L W D L, Man Utd W W W W D.
Top scorers: John Aloisi (Coventry) 18; Dwight Yorke (Man Utd) 21.
Match Odds: H 7-2; A 4-6; D 12-5.
Referee: D Gallagher (Banbury).
Derby (7) v Charlton (18)
DERBY could lose Francesco Baiano because of a sciatic problem and Lars Bohinen is lined up to replace him. Striker Paulo Wanchope has made a dramatic recovery from a hamstring injury and could be involved. Clive Mendonca, out of action since injuring his groin in training at Christmas, is back. John Barnes is likely to start on the bench again.
Last season: No corresponding fixtures.
Last five league matches: Derby L W W L W, Charlton L D L W W.
Top scorers: Paulo Wanchope (Derby) 6; Clive Mendonca (Charlton) 6.
Match Odds: H 8-13; A 4-1; D 12-5.
Referee: K Burge (Tonypandy).
Leeds (5) v Everton (15)
Leeds have Jonathon Woodgate and Lee Bowyer struggling to recover from knee and ankle injuries respectively. Bruno Ribeiro, Stephen McPhail, Alan Maybury and David Batty are still injured, so Bowyer's probable return in place of Matthew Jones or Willem Korsten is likely to be the only change.
Dave Watson is set to take a back seat again, after making way against Middlesbrough when David Unsworth and Marco Materazzi returned from injury and suspension respectively. Mitch Ward, Alex Cleland and Slaven Bilic are still sidelined. Last season: Leeds 0 Everton 0, Everton 2 Leeds 0.
Last five league matches: Leeds L W L L W, Everton D L L L W.
Top scorers: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 14; Ibrahima Bakayoko (Everton) 5.
Match Odds: H 8-13; A 4-1; D 12-5.
Referee: D Elleray (Harrow-on-the-Hill).
Liverpool (6) v West Ham (8)
Liverpool have Paul Ince and Dominic Matteo missing through suspension, but Patrik Berger is likely to be available after a hamstring injury. Steven Gerrard is ruled out by a hamstring problem.
West Ham are without Paolo Di Canio (groin), Neil Ruddock (calf). Paul Kitson is a doubtful starter, and a flu outbreak has left Trevor Sinclair, John Moncur and Samassi Abou struggling.
Last season: Liverpool 5 West Ham 0, West Ham 1 Liverpool 2.
Last five league matches: Liverpool D W L W L, West Ham L L D L W.
Top scorers: Michael Owen (Liverpool) 19; Ian Wright (West Ham) 7.
Match Odds: H 8-15; A 5-1; D 12-5.
Referee: N Barry (Scunthorpe).
Middlesbrough (11) v Tottenham (12)
Middlesbrough have Gianluca Festa, Curtis Fleming, Phil Stamp, Brian Deane and Hamilton Ricard ruled out by injury, and youngsters Robbie Stockdale, Craig Harrison, Mark Summerbell and Andy Campbell are included in an 18-man squad.
Tim Sherwood is set to make his full Premiership debut for Spurs, and Mauricio Taricco is back in a near full-strength squad.
Last season: No corresponding fixtures.
Last five league matches: Middlesbrough D L D L L, Tottenham W D D D D.
Top scorers: Hamilton Ricard (Middlesbrough) 13; Chris Armstrong (Tottenham) 11.
Match Odds: H 5-4; A 9-5; D 11-5.
Referee: R Harris.
Nottm Forest (20) v Chelsea (2)
Forest boss Ron Atkinson is considering recalling Jean-Claude Darcheville to partner Pierre van Hooijdonk. Atkinson may also push Carlton Palmer into midfield, which could open the way for Steve Chettle. Albert Ferrer is back in Chelsea's squad after a knee injury, but Dennis Wise and Roberto Di Matteo are suspended. Tore Andre Flo is back in training, and Graeme Le Saux should be fit again.
Last season: No corresponding fixtures.
Last five league matches: Nottm Forest L L W L L, Chelsea W W L W D.
Top scorers: Dougie Freedman (Nottm Forest) 7; Gianfranco Zola, Gustavo Poyet (Chelsea) 11.
Match Odds: H 11-2; A 4-9; D 11-4.
Referee: G Willard (Worthing).
Southampton (19) v Newcastle (10)
MARK HUGHES starts his fourth suspension of the season. Francis Benali is in line for a recall after missing the last two months with a broken arm, while midfielder Matt Le Tissier could make a surprise return to the squad. Newcastle midfielder Stephen Glass has been ruled out after picking up a knee injury in Wednesday night's 4-1 defeat of Coventry. Manager Ruud Gullit otherwise has virtually a full squad.
Last season: Southampton 2 Newcastle 1, Newcastle 2 Southampton 1.
Last five league matches: Southampton D W L W L, Newcastle L D W W W.
Top scorers: Egil Ostenstad (Southampton) 8; Alan Shearer (Newcastle) 13.
Match Odds: H 13-8; A 6-4; D 2-1.
Referee: G Poll (Tring).
Sunday
Wimbledon (9) v Aston Villa (4)
Wimbledon are without the suspended John Hartson and Gareth Ainsworth (groin), but Joe Kinnear has Jon Goodman and Peter Fear back in contention. Stan Collymore is expected to keep his place on the substitutes' bench, while Dion Dublin will again play through his groin problem. Midfielder Alan Thompson is hoping to make his first start of 1999.
Last season: Wimbledon 2 Aston Villa 1, Aston Villa 1 Wimbledon 2.
Last five league matches: Wimbledon D W D D L, Aston Villa D W L L L.
Top scorers: Marcus Gayle, Jason Euell (Wimbledon) 8; Dion Dublin (Aston Villa) 13.
Match Odds: H 6-4; A 6-4; D 11-5.
Referee: P Alcock (Halstead).
