Irish Independent

Weekend Previews

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TODAY

Bournemout­h (12) v Fulham (19) Bournemout­h have no fresh selection concerns with centre-back Steve Cook (groin) in contention. Timothy FosuMensah (knee) is doubtful for Fulham and is the only fresh injury concern.

Form: Bournemout­h WDLLW, Fulham LLLLW

Odds: H 13-20, A 4-1, D 16-5 Ref: David Coote

Huddersfie­ld (20) v Watford (10)

Huddersfie­ld striker Karlan Grant is a doubt after struggling with illness. Watford skipper Troy Deeney starts his three-game suspension.

Form: Huddersfie­ld LLLLL, Watford WLLWL

Odds: H 17-5, A 4-5, D 17-10 Ref: Roger East

Man City (2) v Tottenham (3)

Fernandinh­o (muscular injury) could start for Man City after returning as a substitute in the midweek Champions League game against Spurs. Tottenham will check on Moussa Sissoko (groin).

Form: Man City WWWWW, Tottenham DLLWW

Odds: H 27-100, A 10-1, D 5-1 Ref: Michael Oliver

Newcastle (15) v Southampto­n (16)

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will have only Florian Lejeune and Sean Longstaff missing. Southampto­n will check on Jannik Vestergaar­d (groin).

Form: Newcastle WDLLW, Southampto­n LWWLW

Odds: H 29-20, A 21-10, D 21-10 Ref: Anthony Taylor

West Ham (11) v Leicester (7)

West Ham should have forward Marko Arnautovic back following illness. Marc Albrighton has returned to fitness for Leicester.

Form: West Ham LWLLL, Leicester WWWWL

Odds: H 21-10, A 13-10, D 12-5

Ref: Lee Probert

Wolves (8) v Brighton (17)

Boss Nuno Espirito Santo has reported no new injury concerns. Relegation­threatened Brighton also have a clean bill of health. Form: Wolverhamp­ton WDLWL, Brighton WLLLL

Odds: H 3-4, A 9-2, D 12-5

Ref: Craig Pawson

TOMORROW

Arsenal (4) v Crystal Palace (13)

Arsenal will be without Aaron Ramsey (hamstring) and Sokratis (suspension). Crystal Palace will be missing Jeffrey Schlupp (ankle).

Form: Arsenal DWWLW, Crystal Palace LWLWL

Odds: H 52-100, A 11-2, D 10-3 Ref: Jonathan Moss

Cardiff (18) v Liverpool (1)

Harry Arter has been ruled out for Cardiff with a calf strain. Liverpool have no new injury concerns.

Form: Cardiff WLLLW, Liverpool WWWWW

Odds: H 14-1, A 1-5, D 11-2

Ref: Martin Atkinson

Everton (9) v Man Utd (6)

Morgan Schneiderl­in (ankle) could return to the Everton squad. Luke Shaw is available again after serving a onematch ban for Manchester United.

Form: Everton LWWWL, Man Utd WLWLW

Odds: H 21-10, A 13-10, D 12-5

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