League leading Manchester City will travel to face Chelsea in a top of the table Premier League clash on Monday.
City will be looking for a win to increase their two-point lead at the top of the table, while Chelsea can climb up to third with a win at Stamford Bridge.
Both teams will be entering this game in good form with City still unbeaten in Premier League play. Chelsea have lifted some of the pressure off manager Andre Villas-Boas by winning their last two Premier League games by identical 3-0 score-lines.
Brazilian defender David Luiz is suspended for Chelsea, while Jose Bosingwa looks set to return from injury.
Daniel Sturridge will lead the Chelsea attack, and the young English striker is the Blues’ leading goal scorer in Premier League play this season. England international midfielder Frank Lampard is set to make his 350th Premier League start for Chelsea.
Defensive pair Micah Richards and Aleksandar Kolarov are ruled out with injury for City, while Pablo Zabaleta should be fit enough to play.
Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa will go head to head on Saturday with both teams looking to end runs of poor form.
Bolton currently occupy the relegation zone after losing their last three games, while ninth placed Villa will be looking to end a three game winless skid.
Gary Cahill will be able to play for Bolton after having the red card he received at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend rescinded. David Wheater is suspended, while former Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is an injury doubt.
Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is ruled out after tearing his hamstring in last weekend’s defeat at the hands of Manchester United. USA international Brad Guzan is the likely replacement, and is expected to make his first Premier League start for the Villains.
Midfielder Jermaine Jenas is a long-term absentee for Villa due to an Achilles injury.
Newcastle United could break back into the top four on Saturday with a win at Norwich City.
Newcastle picked up one point from their last three Premier League games, a brutal stretch that saw them face Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Norwich will be hoping to bounce back from the 5-1 beating they suffered at Manchester City last weekend.
James Vaughan, Ritchie de Laet and Elliott Ward are ruled out with injury for Norwich, while defender Zak Whitbread looks set to return from a hamstring problem.
Defensive pair Steven Taylor and Mike Williamson are ruled out with injury for Newcastle, while center back Fabricio Coloccini is doubtful.
Danny Guthrie and Cheick Tiote are also injury absentees for the Magpies, while Argentine playmaker Jonas Gutierrez will return from suspension.
Swansea City will play host to Fulham on Saturday with both teams looking for a win to climb away from the relegation zone.
Swansea are four points above the drop zone after a four game winless run, while Fulham are one point further ahead after a three game unbeaten run.
The Swans will be boosted by the return to fitness of leading goal scorer Danny Graham, while influential midfielder Joe Allen is suspended.
Captain Danny Murphy could return from an ankle problem for Fulham, while midfielder Simon Davies is expected to make his long awaited return from injury.
Andrew Johnson and Clint Dempsey will feature in the Fulham attack, and the pair have combined for 17 goals so far in all competitions.
Second placed Manchester United will be looking to keep up their title challenge with a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
League leading Manchester City do not play until Monday, meaning United can close the gap to two points with victory here.
Wolves are currently four points above the relegation zone, and will be looking to climb away from trouble with a positive result at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his disappointment about United being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League due to a midweek loss at FC Basel, and will expect a response from his players in this game.
Ferguson will be unable to call upon Nemanja Vidic, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at Basel. Phil Jones is likely to replace Vidic in the heart of the United defense, while Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Carrick should return for the Red Devils.
Wolves will be looking to avoid suffering their sixth straight away defeat, and will be boosted by the return of Karl Henry. Defender Jody Craddock is struggling with a hamstring injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
West Bromwich Albion will play host to Wigan Athletic on Saturday in a clash of the Premier League’s two lowest scoring teams.
Wigan’s total of 12 goals scored is the lowest in England’s top flight, while West Brom have scored only one more.
Wigan currently sit bottom of the Premier League table after last weekend’s 4-0 loss to Arsenal, while West Brom are five points clear of the drop zone.
Hungarian forward Zoltan Gera is ruled out with injury for West Brom, meaning Peter Odemwingie is expected to partner leading goal scorer Shane Long in the Baggies attack.
Defender Antolin Alcaraz will return from suspension for Wigan, while Emmerson Boyce is expected to recover from injury.
Hugo Rodallega is expected to be fit for the Latics, and will partner leading goal scorer Franco Di Santo in attack.
Liverpool will be looking to return to winning ways when they play host to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
Liverpool had a long unbeaten run ended when they lost 1-0 at Fulham last Monday, and will be looking to start another run of good form here.
QPR are currently six points ahead of the relegation zone, and could climb into the top half of the table with a victory at Anfield.
Liverpool have problems in the central midfield department, with captain Steven Gerrard and Brazilian workhorse Lucas sidelined with injury. Jordan Henderson could be partnered with Charlie Adam in the Reds engine room for this game.
Leading goal scorer Luis Suarez will lead the Liverpool attack, but has again landed himself in hot water. The Uruguay international striker has already been charged with racism this season, and after Monday’s loss at Fulham he was charged for improper conduct after directing an abusive hand gesture towards the home fans.
Matt Connolly could return from injury for QPR, while Radek Cerny will continue as goalkeeper in the absence of Paddy Kenny and Brian Murphy.
Arsenal will be looking to extend a seven game Premier League unbeaten streak when they play host to mid-table Everton on Saturday.
Arsenal will climb into the top four with a victory here, as fourth placed Chelsea do not play until Monday.
This game will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Arsenal, and the club will celebrate the landmark by unveiling statues of club legends Herbert Chapman, Tony Adams and Thierry Henry.
Arsenal will be without defender Andre Santos, who injured his ankle in the midweek UEFA Champions League defeat at Olympiakos. Manuel Almunia will return from injury for the Gunners, while fellow goalkeepers Vito Mannone and Lukasz Fabianski are ruled out.
In-form Dutch striker Robin van Persie will lead the Gunners attack, and will be looking to add to his tally of 32 league goals scored in 2011.
Striker Louis Saha looks set to return to fitness for Everton, while England midfielder Jack Rodwell will miss out.
Leon Osman and Royston Drenthe are injury doubts for Everton and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers will do battle in a crucial relegation clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Blackburn currently occupy the relegation zone and are one point adrift of safety, while Sunderland are only one point further ahead.
Blackburn beat Swansea City 4-2 last weekend and know another win here will see them climb out of the relegation zone, while Sunderland are looking to avoid suffering their third straight defeat.
Martin O’Neill will be in the dugout for Sunderland, and it will be O’Neill’s first game in charge of the club he supported as a boy.
Captain Lee Cattermole is suspended for Sunderland, while Nicklas Bendtner is ruled out with a groin problem. Phil Bardsley is struggling with an ankle injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Defender Ryan Nelsen is ruled out for Blackburn, while Steven Nzonzi is suspended. Ruben Rochina and Martin Olsson are injury doubts for Rovers and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Yakubu will lead the attack for Blackburn, and the Nigerian striker scored all four goals in the win over Swansea.
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking for their seventh straight Premier League win when they face Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.
Third placed Tottenham can move to within four points of the top of the table with a win, while mid-table Stoke will be looking for their third straight win.
Rory Delap and Jermaine Pennant will return for Stoke after missing last weekend’s 1-0 win at Everton. Andy Wilkinson and Thomas Sorensen are injury doubts for the Potters and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Gareth Bale and Sandro are injury doubts for Tettenham and will receive late fitness tests, as will Ledley King and Jermain Defoe. In-form striker Defoe has scored three goals in his last four Premier League games for Spurs.
Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone and Niko Kranjcar are all ruled out with injury for Tottenham.
League leading Manchester City will travel to face Chelsea in a top of the table Premier League clash on Monday.
City will be looking for a win to increase their two-point lead at the top of the table, while Chelsea can climb up to third with a win at Stamford Bridge.
Both teams will be entering this game in good form with City still unbeaten in Premier League play. Chelsea have lifted some of the pressure off manager Andre Villas-Boas by winning their last two Premier League games by identical 3-0 score-lines.
Brazilian defender David Luiz is suspended for Chelsea, while Jose Bosingwa looks set to return from injury.
Daniel Sturridge will lead the Chelsea attack, and the young English striker is the Blues’ leading goal scorer in Premier League play this season. England international midfielder Frank Lampard is set to make his 350th Premier League start for Chelsea.
Defensive pair Micah Richards and Aleksandar Kolarov are ruled out with injury for City, while Pablo Zabaleta should be fit enough to play.
Both teams will be entering this game in good form with City still unbeaten in Premier League play. Chelsea have lifted some of the pressure off manager Andre Villas-Boas by winning their last two Premier League games by identical 3-0 score-lines.
Brazilian defender David Luiz is suspended for Chelsea, while Jose Bosingwa looks set to return from injury.
Daniel Sturridge will lead the Chelsea attack, and the young English striker is the Blues’ leading goal scorer in Premier League play this season. England international midfielder Frank Lampard is set to make his 350th Premier League start for Chelsea.
Defensive pair Micah Richards and Aleksandar Kolarov are ruled out with injury for City, while Pablo Zabaleta should be fit enough to play.
Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa will go head to head on Saturday with both teams looking to end runs of poor form.
Bolton currently occupy the relegation zone after losing their last three games, while ninth placed Villa will be looking to end a three game winless skid.
Gary Cahill will be able to play for Bolton after having the red card he received at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend rescinded. David Wheater is suspended, while former Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is an injury doubt.
Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is ruled out after tearing his hamstring in last weekend’s defeat at the hands of Manchester United. USA international Brad Guzan is the likely replacement, and is expected to make his first Premier League start for the Villains.
Midfielder Jermaine Jenas is a long-term absentee for Villa due to an Achilles injury.
Newcastle United could break back into the top four on Saturday with a win at Norwich City.
Newcastle picked up one point from their last three Premier League games, a brutal stretch that saw them face Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Norwich will be hoping to bounce back from the 5-1 beating they suffered at Manchester City last weekend.
James Vaughan, Ritchie de Laet and Elliott Ward are ruled out with injury for Norwich, while defender Zak Whitbread looks set to return from a hamstring problem.
Defensive pair Steven Taylor and Mike Williamson are ruled out with injury for Newcastle, while center back Fabricio Coloccini is doubtful.
Danny Guthrie and Cheick Tiote are also injury absentees for the Magpies, while Argentine playmaker Jonas Gutierrez will return from suspension.
Swansea City will play host to Fulham on Saturday with both teams looking for a win to climb away from the relegation zone.
Swansea are four points above the drop zone after a four game winless run, while Fulham are one point further ahead after a three game unbeaten run.
The Swans will be boosted by the return to fitness of leading goal scorer Danny Graham, while influential midfielder Joe Allen is suspended.
Captain Danny Murphy could return from an ankle problem for Fulham, while midfielder Simon Davies is expected to make his long awaited return from injury.
Andrew Johnson and Clint Dempsey will feature in the Fulham attack, and the pair have combined for 17 goals so far in all competitions.
Second placed Manchester United will be looking to keep up their title challenge with a win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
League leading Manchester City do not play until Monday, meaning United can close the gap to two points with victory here.
Wolves are currently four points above the relegation zone, and will be looking to climb away from trouble with a positive result at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his disappointment about United being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League due to a midweek loss at FC Basel, and will expect a response from his players in this game.
Ferguson will be unable to call upon Nemanja Vidic, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at Basel. Phil Jones is likely to replace Vidic in the heart of the United defense, while Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Carrick should return for the Red Devils.
Wolves will be looking to avoid suffering their sixth straight away defeat, and will be boosted by the return of Karl Henry. Defender Jody Craddock is struggling with a hamstring injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
West Bromwich Albion will play host to Wigan Athletic on Saturday in a clash of the Premier League’s two lowest scoring teams.
Wigan’s total of 12 goals scored is the lowest in England’s top flight, while West Brom have scored only one more.
Wigan currently sit bottom of the Premier League table after last weekend’s 4-0 loss to Arsenal, while West Brom are five points clear of the drop zone.
Hungarian forward Zoltan Gera is ruled out with injury for West Brom, meaning Peter Odemwingie is expected to partner leading goal scorer Shane Long in the Baggies attack.
Defender Antolin Alcaraz will return from suspension for Wigan, while Emmerson Boyce is expected to recover from injury.
Hugo Rodallega is expected to be fit for the Latics, and will partner leading goal scorer Franco Di Santo in attack.
Liverpool will be looking to return to winning ways when they play host to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
Liverpool had a long unbeaten run ended when they lost 1-0 at Fulham last Monday, and will be looking to start another run of good form here.
QPR are currently six points ahead of the relegation zone, and could climb into the top half of the table with a victory at Anfield.
Liverpool have problems in the central midfield department, with captain Steven Gerrard and Brazilian workhorse Lucas sidelined with injury. Jordan Henderson could be partnered with Charlie Adam in the Reds engine room for this game.
Leading goal scorer Luis Suarez will lead the Liverpool attack, but has again landed himself in hot water. The Uruguay international striker has already been charged with racism this season, and after Monday’s loss at Fulham he was charged for improper conduct after directing an abusive hand gesture towards the home fans.
Matt Connolly could return from injury for QPR, while Radek Cerny will continue as goalkeeper in the absence of Paddy Kenny and Brian Murphy.
Arsenal will be looking to extend a seven game Premier League unbeaten streak when they play host to mid-table Everton on Saturday.
Arsenal will climb into the top four with a victory here, as fourth placed Chelsea do not play until Monday.
This game will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Arsenal, and the club will celebrate the landmark by unveiling statues of club legends Herbert Chapman, Tony Adams and Thierry Henry.
Arsenal will be without defender Andre Santos, who injured his ankle in the midweek UEFA Champions League defeat at Olympiakos. Manuel Almunia will return from injury for the Gunners, while fellow goalkeepers Vito Mannone and Lukasz Fabianski are ruled out.
In-form Dutch striker Robin van Persie will lead the Gunners attack, and will be looking to add to his tally of 32 league goals scored in 2011.
Striker Louis Saha looks set to return to fitness for Everton, while England midfielder Jack Rodwell will miss out.
Leon Osman and Royston Drenthe are injury doubts for Everton and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers will do battle in a crucial relegation clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Blackburn currently occupy the relegation zone and are one point adrift of safety, while Sunderland are only one point further ahead.
Blackburn beat Swansea City 4-2 last weekend and know another win here will see them climb out of the relegation zone, while Sunderland are looking to avoid suffering their third straight defeat.
Martin O’Neill will be in the dugout for Sunderland, and it will be O’Neill’s first game in charge of the club he supported as a boy.
Captain Lee Cattermole is suspended for Sunderland, while Nicklas Bendtner is ruled out with a groin problem. Phil Bardsley is struggling with an ankle injury and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Defender Ryan Nelsen is ruled out for Blackburn, while Steven Nzonzi is suspended. Ruben Rochina and Martin Olsson are injury doubts for Rovers and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Yakubu will lead the attack for Blackburn, and the Nigerian striker scored all four goals in the win over Swansea.
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking for their seventh straight Premier League win when they face Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.
Third placed Tottenham can move to within four points of the top of the table with a win, while mid-table Stoke will be looking for their third straight win.
Rory Delap and Jermaine Pennant will return for Stoke after missing last weekend’s 1-0 win at Everton. Andy Wilkinson and Thomas Sorensen are injury doubts for the Potters and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Gareth Bale and Sandro are injury doubts for Tettenham and will receive late fitness tests, as will Ledley King and Jermain Defoe. In-form striker Defoe has scored three goals in his last four Premier League games for Spurs.
Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone and Niko Kranjcar are all ruled out with injury for Tottenham.
League leading Manchester City will travel to face Chelsea in a top of the table Premier League clash on Monday.
City will be looking for a win to increase their two-point lead at the top of the table, while Chelsea can climb up to third with a win at Stamford Bridge.
Both teams will be entering this game in good form with City still unbeaten in Premier League play. Chelsea have lifted some of the pressure off manager Andre Villas-Boas by winning their last two Premier League games by identical 3-0 score-lines.
Brazilian defender David Luiz is suspended for Chelsea, while Jose Bosingwa looks set to return from injury.
Daniel Sturridge will lead the Chelsea attack, and the young English striker is the Blues’ leading goal scorer in Premier League play this season. England international midfielder Frank Lampard is set to make his 350th Premier League start for Chelsea.
Defensive pair Micah Richards and Aleksandar Kolarov are ruled out with injury for City, while Pablo Zabaleta should be fit enough to play.
