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Brighton (13) v Watford (10) Brighton will be without Ireland defender Shane Duffy, who serves a one-match ban after picking up a fifth booking of the season. Striker Sam Baldock is fit, but midfielder Steve Sidwell remains sidelined. Watford midfielder Will Hughes could return, but Troy Deeney, Marvin Zeegelaar and Abdoulaye Doucoure are all suspended.

Form: Brighton DLLLD; Watford LDLLL. Odds: H 13/8 D 21/10 A 9/5.

Ref: P Tierney

Burnley (6) v Tottenham (7) Ireland defender Kevin Long will get his chance at the heart of the Burnley defence, with James Tarkowski banned for three games for violent conduct. Tottenham have defender Davinson Sanchez back from a suspension. Victor Wanyama, who has been sidelined for more than four months, has returned to training but will not be available

Form: Burnley WLWWD; Tottenham LDWWL. Odds: H 11/2 D 14/5 A 8/15

Ref: M Oliver

Everton (9) v Chelsea (3) Yannick Bolasie is poised to return to the Everton squad for the first time in more than a year. James McCarthy and Ross Barkley are nearing comebacks and could be available in the new year. Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is suspended but Marcos Alonso is back from a ban. Eden Hazard is likely to be deployed as a ‘false nine’.

Form: Everton WWDWW; Chelsea WWLWW. Odds: H 9/2 D 14/5 A 8/13

Ref: R Madley

Leicester (8) v Man Utd (2) Wilfred Ndidi returns for Leicester following his ban. Antonio Valencia, Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick remain out for United. Centre-back Eric Bailly is undergoing surgery on an ankle issue, but Paul Pogba is available after his three-match suspension.

Form: Leicester WWWWL; Man Utd WWLWW. Odds: H 17/5 D 13/5 A 4/5

Ref: J Moss

Man City (1) v Bournemouth (16) City captain Vincent Kompany will have a fitness test after missing the last three games with a muscular injury. The availability of playmaker David Silva, who has missed the past two games for personal reasons, is unclear but young midfielder Phil Foden joins long-term absentees Benjamin Mendy and John Stones on the sidelines. Jermain Defoe misses out for Bournemouth with an ankle issue, while midfielder Harry Arter is a major doubt with a calf problem. Striker Callum Wilson should be fit to feature but full-back Charlie Daniels and forward Joshua King are doubts

Form: Man City WWWWW; Bournemouth LDDLL. Odds: H 1/10

D 9/1 A 18/1

Ref: M Jones

S’hampton (12) v Huddersfield (11) Southampton will be without full-backs Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares, and could recall wantaway centre-back Virgil van Dijk, who was left on the bench against Chelsea last week. Manager Mauricio Pellegrino has no other selection issues but has suggested he will rotate his squad during a busy festive schedule. Huddersfield forward Elias Kachunga has been ruled out for 10-12 weeks.

Form: Southampton LDDLL; Huddersfield LLWLW. Odds: H 4/7 D 14/5 A 5/1

Ref: L Probert

Stoke (17) v West Brom (19) Stoke will be without Bruno Martins Indi once again, while fellow defenders Kurt Zouma and Erik Pieters are major doubts. There are also question marks over Charlie Adam, who has been nursing a hip problem. Full-back Glen Johnson has been training and could be back involved. Jese Rodriguez will take some time to get back up to speed after returning to England following time in Gran Canaria with his ill son. Nacer Chadli and Matt Phillips could return for the Baggies.

Form: Stoke LWLLL; West Brom DDLDL. Odds: H 11/10 D 9/4 A 13/5

Ref: N Swarbrick

Swansea (20) v C’stal Palace (14) Swansea striker Wilfried Bony will miss out with a hamstring strain. Veteran Leon Britton, placed in caretaker charge following Paul Clement’s sacking, has ruled himself out this weekend with a calf strain, while Ki Sung-yeung and Leroy Fer are being monitored. Palace striker Christian Benteke is suspended, but boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Jason Puncheon is available for selection despite being charged with possession of an offensive weapon and assault. Luka Milivojevic returns from suspension.

Form: Swansea LLWLL; Crystal Palace DDDWW. Odds: H 2/1 D 21/10 A 6/4

Ref: C Pawson

West Ham (15) v Newcastle (18) West Ham will be without Mark Noble and Michail Antonio. Manuel Lanzini is still suspended but fellow midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate returns after recovering from his hamstring injury. Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is out as he continues to battle a back injury. The Serbian has been joined on the sidelines by full-back Jesus Gamez, who has undergone ankle surgery. Jonjo Shelvey completes a twomatch ban, while manager Rafael Benitez will assess a series of knocks before he names his team.

Form: West Ham LLWDW; Newcastle DLLLL. Odds: H 11/10 D 23/10 D 5/2

Ref: L Mason