WEEKEND TEAM NEWS

TODAY

Chelsea (5) v Watford (4)

Defender David Luiz (calf) and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko (groin) are Chelsea’s latest injury concerns, with boss Antonio Conte saying he has “many doubts” for this game. Midfielders Danny Drinkwater (calf) and N’Golo Kante (hamstring) and wing-back Victor Moses (hamstring) are out. Watford are again without defenders Sebastian Prodl (thigh) and Younes Kaboul (hamstring).

Form: Chelsea WDWLL; Watford WLWDW Odds: H 3/10; D 4/1; A 10/1

Ref: J Moss

Huddersfield (12) v Man Utd (2)

Striker Steve Mounie could return to Huddersfield’s line-up after injury. United forward Marcus Rashford is fit after limping off with a knee issue in the Champions League win at Benfica. Phil Jones is pushing for a return but midfielders Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba, defenders Marcos Rojo and Eric Bailly and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic are injured.

Form: Huddersfield LDDLL; Man Utd DWWWD Odds: H 10/1; D 4/1; A 3/10 Ref: L Mason

Manchester City (1) v Burnley (7)

Sergio Aguero could return for leaders City – the striker has been an unused sub for the past two games after recovering from a broken rib sustained in a car crash. Captain Vincent Kompany (calf) continues to miss out, while left-back Benjamin Mendy (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Form: Man City WWWWW; Burnley WDDWD Odds: H Evs; D 8/1; A 25/1

Ref: R East

Newcastle (9) v Crystal Palace (20)

Magpies striker Dwight Gayle (calf) will miss this game. Palace welcome back goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey and goalkeeper Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Form: Newcastle WWLDD; Crystal Palace LLLLW Odds: H 10/11; D 12/5; A 16/5 Ref: S Attwell

Southampton (11) v West Brom (10)

Saints’ Manolo Gabbiadini hopes to retain his place after scoring twice in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle. West Brom hope Ben Foster or Boaz Myhill will be fit to keep goal – Foster (knee) missed the Leicester game and Myhill finished it with hamstring trouble. Form: Southampton LWLLD; West Brom LDLDD Odds: H 3/4; D 5/2; A 4/1

Ref: G Scott

Stoke City (17) v Bournemouth (19)

Xherdan Shaqiri (ankle) is a doubt but midfielder Joe Allen is set to return from concussion for Stoke. Striker Peter Crouch (back) is another concern, defenders Bruno Martins Indi (calf), Ryan Shawcross (back) and Tom Edwards (ankle) are doubtful. Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser must pass a late fitness test to feature.

Form: Stoke DLLWL; Bournemouth LWLDL Odds: H Evs; D 5/2; A 13/5

Ref: L Probert

Swansea (13) v Leicester (18)

Swans boss Paul Clement must change a winning team, with midfielder Leroy Fer banned after picking up a fifth booking. Fit-again Renato Sanches and Ki Sung-yueng are battling to replace Fer. Leicester caretaker boss Michael Appleton has no new problems to deal with.

Form: Swansea LDLLW; Leicester LDLDD Odds: H 17/10; D evs; A 17/10 Ref: M Oliver

TODAY

Everton (16) v Arsenal (6)

Everton’s James McCarthy could make his first-team comeback having recovered from his knee injury and fellow midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, who limped off during the Europa League loss to Lyon, is expected to feature. Wayne Rooney, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka are set to return. Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey face fitness tests for Arsenal.

Form: Everton LLWLD; Arsenal WDWWL Odds: H 14/5; D 13/5; A 10/11 Ref: C Pawson

Tottenham (3) v Liverpool (8)

Danny Rose could return after a knee injury and could be named among Spurs’ substitutes while manager Mauricio Pochettino has no new injury concerns after the impressive Champions League display against Real Madrid. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is set for a recall, meaning James Milner could miss out.

Form: Tottenham WDWWW; Liverpool LDWDD Odds: H 6/5; D 12/5; A 9/4

Ref: A Marriner