Weekend Premier League team news

SATURDAY (3pm unless stated)

Manchester City (3) v Stoke (9), 12.45pm - Live Sky Sports 1
Manchester City playmaker David Silva is back in contention after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Full backs Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna are also available again after back problems, meaning City virtually have a fully-fit squad as Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid draws closer. Midfielder Samir Nasri – who is not registered to play in Europe – is the only notable absentee with a muscle problem.

Stoke winger Xherdan Shaqiri will not feature at the Etihad Stadium due to a hamstring problem. Shaqiri sustained the injury during Monday’s 4-0 home loss to Tottenham and had to be substituted at half-time. Veteran goalkeeper Shay Given came into the team for that game and is set to keep his place this weekend, while defender Erik Pieters completes a two-match suspension.

Last season: Stoke 1 Man City 4; Man City 0 Stoke 1
Last five league matches: Man City L W W W D; Stoke L W D L L
Top scorers (all competitions): Sergio Agüero (Man City) 27; Marko Arnautovic (Stoke) 11
Match odds: H 1-3 A 9-1 D 19-5
Referee: Andre Marriner

Aston Villa (20) v Southampton (8)
Kieran Richardson and Ciaran Clark could be on the sidelines for Villa. The duo face fitness tests on the day of the game after sustaining knocks, so could join the suspended Gabriel Agbonlahor on the sidelines. Caretaker boss Eric Black claims Jores Okore is refusing to play for Villa, meaning he would be absent along with Jordan Amavi (knee) and Libor Kozak (ankle).

Jose Fonte (head) and Victor Wanyama (ribs) were both taken to hospital following the 1-1 draw with Everton last weekend but have passed fitness tests for Southampton. Charlie Austin and Florin Gardos (both knee) remain on the sidelines.

Last season: Southampton 6 Aston Villa 1; Aston Villa 1 Southampton 1
Last five league matches: Aston Villa L L L L L; Southampton W W L W D
Top scorers (all competitions): Jordan Ayew, Rudy Gestede & Scott Sinclair (Aston Villa) 6; Graziano Pelle (Southampton) 13
Match odds: H 11-2 A 8-15 D 14-5
Referee: Mike Jones

Bournemouth (13) v Chelsea (10)
Bournemouth will again be without defender Adam Smith as he recovers from a groin problem. Midfielder Harry Arter (Achilles) is also not yet fit, while striker Benik Afobe has stepped up his rehabilitation after a hamstring injury. Forward Callum Wilson made another substitute appearance in the 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool, and is expected to be involved again as he targets a return to the starting XI following six months out with a knee injury.

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is in contention to return from a five-game absence with a hip/groin problem. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois begins his two-match suspension after being sent off for the second time this season against Manchester City. Captain John Terry will travel with the squad, but remains out with an Achilles problem, while Loic Remy (groin) and Kurt Zouma (knee) are out.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Bournemouth W L L W L; Chelsea D D W L L
Top scorers (all competitions): Josh King (Bournemouth) 7; Diego Costa (Chelsea) 15
Match odds: H 15-8 A 29-20 D 23-10
Referee: Roger East

Liverpool (7) v Newcastle (19) - Live Setanta Sports 1
Liverpool striker Divock Origi will miss several weeks with ankle ligament damage so manager Jurgen Klopp is likely to choose between Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino against the Magpies. Christian Benteke has recovered from a knee injury but has not yet trained and will not be involved on Saturday. Joe Allen could get a start if Klopp decides to rotate his midfield from Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

Defender Kevin Mbabu will return to the Newcastle squad after working his way back from a thigh problem. Skipper Fabricio Coloccini (calf) and full back Daryl Janmaat (groin and hand) are still missing. Goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliot (both knee) and defenders Steven Taylor (muscle strain) and Massadio Haidara (knee) also remain on the sidelines.

Last season: Liverpool 2 Newcastle 0; Newcastle 1 Liverpool 0
Last five league matches: Liverpool L D W W W; Newcastle D L L W D
Top scorers (all competitions): Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) 12; Georginio Wijnaldum (Newcastle) 9
Match odds: H 4-7 A 9-2 D 16-5
Referee: Martin Atkinson

SUNDAY

Sunderland (18) v Arsenal (4), 2.05pm – Live Sky Sports 1
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce hopes to have defender DeAndre Yedlin fit after he missed training on Friday due to an ankle injury. Jack Rodwell will return from illness, but fellow midfielder Jeremain Lens is a doubt after going down with a virus.

Arsene Wenger has no fresh injury concerns for the trip to Wearside. The Frenchman does have a decision to make on whether to include Jack Wilshere in his squad for the first time this season after the midfielder recovered from a broken fibula. Santi Cazorla (Achilles) and Tomas Rosicky (thigh) are back in training but are not expected to feature, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) is out.

Last season: Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0; Sunderland 0 Arsenal 2
Last five league matches: Sunderland D D D L W; Arsenal D W W D D
Top scorers (all competitions): Jermain Defoe (Sunderland) 16; Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) 20
Match odds: H 18-5 A 8-11 D 14-5
Referee: Mike Dean

Leicester (1) v Swansea (15), 4.15pm - Live Sky Sports 1
Jamie Vardy is suspended for Leicester after being sent off in their 2-2 draw with West Ham last weekend. The striker faces a further ban after accepting a charge of improper conduct and could also miss next week's trip to Manchester United. Boss Claudio Ranieri has no further injury worries other than Matty James with the midfielder not expected to feature this season after being out for almost a year with a knee injury.

Jack Cork has recovered from a facial injury for Swansea. He was struck by the ball during last weekend’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle and sat out a training session on Tuesday as a precaution. Leon Britton is in contention to start after missing the last two games with a back injury, but head coach Francesco Guidolin is expected to keep changes to a minimum despite the size of their defeat at St James’ Park.

Last season: Leicester 2 Swansea 0; Swansea 2 Leicester 0
Last five league matches: Leicester W W W W D; Swansea L W D W L
Top scorers (all competitions): Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 22; Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea) 11
Match odds: H 8-11 A 4-1 D 5-2
Referee: Mark Clattenburg

MONDAY

Tottenham (2) v West Brom (14), 8pm - Live Sky Sports 1
Tottenham have no fresh injury worries. Clinton Njie has recovered from a knee injury but may not make the squad while Nabil Bentaleb remains out with a knee problem. Mauricio Pochettino could start with the same side that thrashed Stoke on Monday as Spurs look to pile more pressure on Leicester in the title race.

Tony Pulis has no new injury worries for West Brom either. The Baggies boss admitted mistakes in preparation for Thursday’s defeat at Arsenal and could shake up his pack for the clash with Spurs. The likes of Salomon Rondon and Jonas Olsson will be hoping for involvement after coming off the bench at the Emirates Stadium, while Alex Pritchard could return following an ankle injury although James Morrison is out with a hamstring problem.

Last season: West Brom 0 Tottenham 3; Tottenham 0 West Brom 1
Last five league matches: Tottenham W W D W W; West Brom W L D L L
Top scorers (all competitions): Harry Kane (Tottenham) 27; Salomon Rondon (West Brom) 8
Match odds: H 2-9 A 12-1 D 5-1
Referee: Robert Madley