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WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE GUIDE

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TODAY

Everton (18) v Chelsea (4)

Everton right-back Seamus Coleman (rib) and midfielder Fabian Delph (hamstring) are still sidelined for caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson. Centre-back Yerry Mina is doubtful. Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham should shake off a knock to start.

Form: Everton DWLLL; Chelsea W WLLW

Odds: H 5-2, D 11-4, A 1-1. Ref: Craig Pawson

Tottenham (8) v Burnley (12)

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho remains without injured quartet Hugo Lloris (elbow), Michel Vorm (calf), Ben Davies (ankle) and Erik Lamela (hamstring). Midfielder Christian Eriksen awaits his first start under Mourinho. Burnley striker Ashley Barnes looks set to be restored to the line-up.

Form: Tottenham DDWWL; Burnley LWWLL

Odds: H 2-5, D 15-4, A 7-1 Ref: Kevin Friend

Man City (3) v Man Utd (6)

Man City duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ilkay Gundogan are back in contention for the Manchester derby. The game comes too soon for striker Sergio Aguero (thigh). Midfielder Paul Pogba remains absent for United with an ankle injury but forward Anthony Martial (knock) could return.

Form: Man City WLWDW; Man Utd LWDDW

Odds: H 3-10, D 9-2, A 9-1.

Ref: Anthony Taylor

Newcastle (11) v S’hampton (17)

Andy Carroll made his first Premier League start of the season following a hip problem in the win at Sheffield United on Thursday night but could be rested. Southampto­n winger Sofiane Boufal (stubbed toe) is missing, but midfielder Oriol Romeu and Che Adams are in contention.

Form: Newcastle WWLDW; Southampto­n LLDWW

Odds: H 17-10, D 11-5, A 17-10.

Ref: David Coote

Brighton (13) v Wolves (5)

Brighton boss Graham Potter is likely to stick with the same side that beat Arsenal on Thursday. Left-back Bernardo returned to the matchday squad for the first time since August. Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is still struggling with a back issue but Ryan Bennett (groin) is fit.

Form: Brighton WLLLW; Wolves DWWDW

Odds: H 17-10, D 11-5, A 17-10.

Ref: Jonathan Moss

Bournemout­h (14) v Liverpool (1)

Defenders Steve Cook (broken wrist) and Adam Smith (ankle) are both out as Bournemout­h bid to avoid their fifth successive defeat. Liverpool forwards Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino (rested) and goalkeeper Alisson Becker (suspended) are set to return to the starting line-up.

Form: Bournemout­h WLLLL; Liverpool WWWWW

Odds: H 6-1, D 15-4, A 7-1 Ref: Chris Kavanagh

Watford (20) v Crystal Palace (7)

Watford interim head coach Hayden Mullins could have Christian Kabasele and Roberto Pereyra back in contention. Roy Hodgson will make a late call on the fitness of Crystal Palace centre-backs Scott Dann (ankle) and Gary Cahill (knee). Mamadou Sakho is suspended.

Form: Watford LWLLL; Crystal Palace LLLWW

Odds: H 13-10, D 23-10, A 11-5. Ref: Martin Atkinson

TOMORROW Aston Villa (16) v Leicester (2)

Anwar El Ghazi could return from a knee injury. Forward Keinan Davis (hamstring) and goalkeeper Jed Steer (Achilles) are ruled out. Leicester winger Demarai Gray comes back into contention after a bout of flu. Left-back Ben Chilwell is a doubt.

Form: Aston Villa LLWDL; Leicester WWWWW

Odds: H 10-3, D 3-1, A 3-4.

Ref: Michael Oliver

Norwich (19) v Sheff Utd (9)

Norwich have been boosted in midfield with Alex Tettey, Emi Buendia and Marco Stieperman­n in contention. In-form strike partnershi­p of Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick are likely to be restored in attack for Sheffield United in the only changes to Chris Wilder’s team.

Form: Norwich LLWDL; Sheff Utd WDDDL

Odds: H 19-10, D 5-2, A 11-8.

Ref: Simon Hooper

MONDAY West Ham (15) v Arsenal (10)

West Ham forward Michail Antonio (groin) faces a late fitness test, while midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to be involved. Midfielder Dani Ceballos (hamstring) is the only confirmed absentee for Arsenal. Defender Rob Holding could return.

Form: West Ham LLLWL; Arsenal DLDDL

Odds: H 13-5, D 3-1, A 10-11.

Ref: Mike Dean

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