PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS

TODAY

Everton (10) v Crystal Palace (14) EVERTON left-back Leighton Baines (calf) is edging closer to a return to training but won’t be available this weekend while Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury. Goalkeeper Julian Speroni (knee) and defender Martin Kelly (hamstring) are also missing.

Form: Everton LLDWL; Crystal Palace WWLDD. Odds: H 5-4, A 12-5, D 21-10. Ref: J Moss Man City (1) v Leicester (8) MANCHESTER CITY defender John Stones is available having missed the last two games due to illness and a minor knee problem. David Silva (hip), winger Leroy Sane (ankle), striker Gabriel Jesus and left-backs Benjamin Mendy and Fabian Delph (all knee) are still out. For Leicester, Shinji Okazaki drops out with a knee injury that could sideline him for two weeks.

Form: Man City WLWWD; Leicester WDWLD. Odds: H 2-9, A 11-1, D 5-1.

Ref: M Jones

Stoke (18) v Brighton (13)

JESE RODRIGUEZ will return to the Stoke squad for the first time in two months after being granted time off to be with his prematurely-born son. Brighton will include £14 million (€16m) record-signing Jurgen Locadia, who is now fit having arrived with a hamstring injury.

Form: Stoke LLWDL; Brighton DLLDW. Odds: H 23-20, A 13-5, D 21-10. Ref: R Madley Swansea (17) v Burnley (7) NEW signings Andre Ayew and Andy King are in line to make their Swansea debuts. Renato Sanches (hamstring) remains out, while Angel Rangel (groin), Leroy Fer (Achilles) and Wilfried Bony (knee) are also missing. Burnley have Stephen Ward back fit but will be without Phil Bardsley. Ward (knee) is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.

Form: Swansea LDWWD; Burnley LLLDD, Odds: H 6-4, A 11-5, D 19-10,

Ref: A Marriner

Tottenham Hotspur (5) v Arsenal (6)

TOTTENHAM defender Toby Alderweireld is in line to start after playing 90 minutes against Newport on Wednesday while January signing Lucas Moura could make the squad. Harry Winks, Serge Aurier and Danny Rose all returned in the FA Cup fourth round in midweek and are also in contention. Arsenal could be without Petr Cech after the experienced goalkeeper was forced off in the win over Everton with a calf problem. David Ospina is set to deputise and Nacho Monreal (illness) should be available.

Form: Tottenham Hotspur DWDWD; Arsenal DLWLW. Odds: H 1-1, A 12-5,

D 11-4. Ref: A Taylor

West Ham (12) v Watford (11)

NEW signing Patrice Evra goes into the West Ham squad while Marko Arnautovic (hamstring) is also in contention. Watford will continue to be without goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, who has been sidelined for four matches with a back complaint. Form: West Ham DWDDL;W at fordLDLDW. Odds:

H 6-4, A 9-5, D 23-10. Ref: G Scott (Oxfordshire)

Huddersfield (19) v Bournemouth (9)

HUDDERSFIELD defender Christopher Schindler and striker Laurent Depoitre face late fitness tests on their injured ankles. Fullback Tommy Smith (concussion) misses out. Bournemouth could have defenders Adam Smith (thigh) and Steve Cook (hamstring) back in contention. Forward Jermain Defoe remains absent.

Form: Huddersfield LLLLL; AFC Bournemouth DWDWW, Odds: H 9-4, A 13-10, D 21-10. Ref: M Oliver

TOMORROW

Newcastle (16) v Man Utd (2) NEWCASTLE boss Rafael Benitez will make a late decision on Islam Slimani (thigh) with the on-loan striker a doubt. Defender Ciaran Clark (knee) and midfielder Mohamed Diame (knock) are fit. Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (knee) will not be ready. Eric Bailly (ankle), Daley Blind (ankle ligaments) and Marouane Fellaini (knee) will also remain on the sidelines.

Form: Newcastle WDLDD; Man Utd WWWLW. Odds: H 9-2 A 8-13 D 14-5.

Ref: C Pawson

Southampton (15) v Liverpool (3)

SOUTHAMPTON manager Mauricio Pellegrino reported no fresh injury problems but Charlie Austin remains out with a hamstring injury. Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is expected to start on his first return to St Mary’s since his £75m January move. Ragnar Klavan, Alberto Moreno and Adam Lallana have recovered from injuries but Joe Gomez is unlikely to feature because of a minor knee problem.

Form: Southampton LDDDW; Liverpool WWLWD. Odds: H 10-3, A 3-4, D 14-5. Ref: M Atkinson

PREMIER LEAGUE ON TV

Today: Tottenham v Arsenal, BT Sport 1, 12.30; West Ham v Watford, Sky Sports Premier League, 3.0; Man City v Leicester City, Sky Sports Premier League/Main Event, 5.30

Tomorrow: Huddersfield Town v Bournemouth, BT Sport 1, 12.0; Newcastle v Man United, Sky Sports Premier League, 2.15; Southampton v Liverpool, Sky Sports Premier League/Main Event, 4.30.