Premiership

Saturday

Charlton (18) v Liverpool (5)

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has to make a decision on new signing John Barnes and striker Clive Mendonca. Both played in a reserve match in midweek but may need more match action. Defensive duo Eddie Youds (tendinitis) and Richard Rufus (broken arm) are both out.

Liverpool's Paul Ince picked up a leg injury during England's 2-0 defeat by France and is a doubtful starter. Patrik Berger is sidelined by a hamstring injury and David Thompson or Steven Gerrard could be drafted into midfield. Steve Staunton should recover from ankle injury suffered during the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Paraguay and Rigobert Song will stake a claim.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures.

Last five League matches: Charlton L L D L W, Liverpool W D W L W.

Top scorers: Clive Mendonca (Charlton) 6; Michael Owen (Liverpool) 19.

Match odds: H 10-3; A 8-11; D 9-4.

Referee: M Reed (Liverpool).

West Ham (9) v Nottm Forest (20)

West Ham defender Neil Ruddock is fit again to play and is likely to replace Julian Dicks - who has flu. Ian Wright, Marc Keller, and Richard Hall all remain on the injured list. John Moncur also has a touch of flu and is rated as doubtful, but Steve Lomas has recovered from his illness.

Nottingham Forest boss Ron Atkinson hopes to have Stale Stensaas (thigh), Steve Chettle (flu) and John Harkes (hamstring) available. Jean-Claude Darcheville, who looked to be out of the running after damaging a hamstring in last Saturday's 8-1 defeat by Manchester United, could also be in contention.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures.

Last five League matches: West Ham W L L D L, Nottm Forest D L L W L.

Top Scorers: Ian Wright (West Ham) 7; Dougie Freedman (Nottm Forest) 7.

Match odds: H 4-6; A 7-2; D 12-5.

Referee: R Harris (Oxford)