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Weekend team news

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TODAY Crystal Palace (16) v Burnley (17) Crystal Palace have a near fully-fit squad to choose from, with only Christian Benteke (knee) out of action. Johann Berg Gudmundsso­n returns to the Burnley squad after illness. .

Form: Crystal Palace LDLLD; Burnley LLLDL. Odds: H 63/100 A 24/5 D 14/5

Ref: L Probert (Wiltshire) Huddersfie­ld (15) v Brighton (12) Huddersfie­ld defender Mathias Jorgensen could return following a ban. Terence Kongolo (leg) is doubtful and striker Laurent Depoitre has a groin problem. Alireza Jahanbakhs­h (hamstring) is still sidelined for Brighton.

Form: Huddersfie­ld LLWDW; Brighton WWLLD Odds: H 29/20 A 9/4 D 2/1

Ref: M Oliver (Northumber­land) Leicester City (10) v Watford (9) James Maddison is available for Leicester after serving a one-match ban. Vicente Iborra (ankle) is available but Daniel Amartey (ankle), Harry Maguire (knee) and Rachid Ghezzal (leg) remain out. Watford expect to have Jose Holebas (calf) available again.

Form: Leicester LDWDD; Watford WWLDL Odds: H 5/4 A 12/5 D 9/4

Ref: G Scott (Oxfordshir­e) Manchester City (1) v Bournemout­h (8) City trio Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus all remain doubtful with various knocks. Kevin De Bruyne (knee) is expected to return in the coming weeks Midfielder Dan Gosling (knee) is a doubt for Bournemout­h.

Form: Man City WWWWW; Bournemout­h DWLLL. Odds: H

1/10 A 20/1 D 9/1. Ref: S Attwell (Warwickshi­re)

Newcastle (13) v West Ham (14)

Newcastle are still without defender Paul Dummett, who picked up a hamstring injury with Wales. Captain Jamaal Lascelles is among those pushing for a return. Marko Arnautovic will be fit for West Ham.

Form: Newcastle LDWWW; West Ham LDWDL. Odds: H 29/20 A 2/1 D 9/4

Ref: P Tierney (Lancashire) Southampto­n (18) v Man Utd (7) Southampto­n will again be without forward Danny Ings due to a hamstring problem. Ryan Bertrand is struggling with a back issue, while Shane Long continues treatment on his ankle injury. United will be without Alexis Sanchez and Victor Lindelof.

Form: Southampto­n DDLDL; Man Utd DWWLD. Odds: H 10/3 A 17/20 D 13/5

Ref: K Friend (Leicesters­hire) TOMORROW Arsenal (5) v Tottenham (3) Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Alexandre Lacazette (groin). Nacho Monreal (hamstring), Konstantin­os Mavropanos (groin) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) remain sidelined, while Mesut Ozil will be pushing for a recall. Tottenham will assess Erik Lamela as he battles a thigh injury, while Kieran Trippier (groin) is still out.

Form: Arsenal WDDDW; Tottenham WLWWW. Odds: H 6/4 A 17/10 D 5/2

Ref: M Dean (Wirral) Chelsea (4) v Fulham (20) Eden Hazard is expected to return from an ankle injury for Chelsea, who are set to restore Cesar Azpilicuet­a, Antonio Rudiger, David Luiz, Marcos Alonso and N’Golo Kante to the starting line-up. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa remains sidelined for Fulham, while Kevin McDonald (hamstring) is still out.

Form: Chelsea DWWDL; Fulham LLLLW. Odds: H 1/6 A 16/1 D 13/2

Ref: C Pawson (South Yorkshire) Liverpool (2) v Everton (6) Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson serves a ban for his red card at Watford, while Adam Lallana returned to training on Thursday. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return at right-back. Everton have no injury concerns.

Form: Liverpool WWDWW; Everton WLWDW. Odds: H 4/11 A 15/2 D 4/1

Ref: C Kavanagh (Lancashire)

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