Weekend Premier League team news

SATURDAY (all games 3.0 unless stated)

Norwich (19) v Manchester United (5) - Live BT Sports 1, 12.45pm
Norwich will monitor defender Ryan Bennett, who has been struggling with a illness which ruled him out of the game against Arsenal. The relegation-threatened Canaries are without Swiss centre back Timm Klose and on-loan Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom because of knee problems, while midfielder Alex Tettey will also miss the rest of the campaign following ankle surgery.

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini starts a three-match ban at Carrow Road following his tussle with Leicester’s Robert Huth last weekend. Ander Herrera and Morgan Schneiderlin are vying for midfield recalls, but Bastian Schweinsteiger (knee) and Luke Shaw (broken leg) remain out.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Norwich W W L L L; Man Utd W L W W D
Top scorers (all competitions): Dieumerci Mbokani, Steven Naismith & Nathan Redmond (Norwich) 5; Anthony Martial (Man Utd) 16
Match odds: H 16-5 A 17-20 D 5-2
Referee: Craig Pawson

Aston Villa (20) v Newcastle (17) - Live Setanta Sports 1
Aston Villa will be without Aly Cissokho after he was shown a straight red card in the defeat to Watford last weekend. The midfielder will serve a one-match suspension. Rudy Gestede sustained a knock at Vicarage Road and is a doubt. Fellow forward Gabriel Agbonlahor's club ban has been lifted but it remains to be seen whether he will be involved while Jordan Veretout is struggling with a pelvic problem and Kieran Richardson (calf) is still out.

Vurnon Anita and Daryl Janmaat will battle it out for the right-back spot at Villa Park. Midfielder Anita, who has filled in in Janmaat’s absence, is fit after shaking off a muscle injury sustained against Crystal Palace while Janmaat has recovered from a groin problem and will wear a protective cast over his broken hand. However, skipper Fabricio Coloccini (calf) is still sidelined along with goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliot (both knee) and defender Massadio Haidara (knee).

Last season: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 0, Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0
Last five league matches: Aston Villa L L L L L; Newcastle L W D D W
Top scorers (all competitions): Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa) 7; Georginio Wijnaldum (Newcastle) 9
Match odds: H 4-1 A 13-20 D 3-1
Referee: Robert Madley

Bournemouth (15) v West Brom (14)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe will be without Adam Smith for the remaining two games due to a groin problem. Max Gradel is in contention having rejoined training following a hip/thigh injury which has kept him out of the side since April 20th.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has hinted he is ready to make changes for the Baggies’ final two games of the season. Teenage forward Jonathan Leko is set to start again after impressing on his full debut despite Albion’s 3-0 defeat to West Ham last week. Fellow youngsters Tyler Roberts and Sam Field are also expected to be in the squad but Chris Brunt (knee) and James Morrison (hamstring) will not feature for the Baggies.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Bournemouth L W L L L; West Brom L L L D L
Top scorers (all competitions): Josh King (Bournemouth) 7; Salomon Rondon (West Brom) 8
Match odds: H 10-11 A 3-1 D 5-2
Referee: Mark Clattenburg

Crystal Palace (16) v Stoke (10)
Wilfried Zaha will miss out for Crystal Palace due to a leg muscle problem. The 23-year-old remains a doubt for Palace's FA Cup final against Manchester United on May 21st. Yannick Bolasie is battling illness to be ready to face Stoke, with Mile Jedinak struggling with a knock, according to manager Alan Pardew.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes could be without Bojan Krkic after the 25-year-old forward banged his foot in training on Thursday and will face a late fitness test. Glen Johnson will be unavailable as he recovers from a knee injury despite returning to training this week. Marc Wilson has been ruled out for the last two games for the Potters due to a knee problem but Hughes is hopeful he will be fully fit for the Republic of Ireland in time for the Euros in June.

Last season: Stoke 1 Crystal Palace 2, Crystal Palace 1 Stoke 1
Last five league matches: Crystal Palace W D D L L; Stoke D L L L D
Top scorers (all competitions): Yannick Bolasie, Yohan Cabaye & Connor Wickham (Crystal Palace) 6; Marko Arnautovic (Stoke) 12
Match odds: H 11-10 A 13-5 D 23-10
Referee: Kevin Friend

Sunderland (18) v Chelsea (9)
Sunderland full back Billy Jones has been hampered by a hip problem this week and could miss out, although he has not started a game since the beginning of February. However, Allardyce could make changes after fielding the same side for the last five games and losing only once, but also winning just once with the Black Cats having slipped back into the relegation zone last weekend.

Thibaut Courtois will be available following his two-match suspension. The Belgian could displace Asmir Begovic in goal, but Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink is not planning wholesale changes to honour the integrity of the competition, as Sunderland battle to avoid relegation. Striker Loic Remy (groin) and defender Kurt Zouma (knee) are out.

Last season: Chelsea 3 Sunderland 1, Sunderland 0 Chelsea 0
Last five league matches: Sunderland D L W D D; Chelsea W L L W D
Top scorers (all competitions): Jermain Defoe (Sunderland) 17; Diego Costa (Chelsea) 15
Match odds: H 9-5 A 7-5 D 5-2
Referee: Mike Jones

West Ham (6) v Swansea (13)
Goalkeeper Adrian has been ruled out of West Ham's clash against Swansea with a calf problem.

Boss Slaven Bilic fears the 29-year-old, who is to be replaced by Darren Randolph, is also set to miss the club’s remaining fixtures against Manchester United and Stoke.

Elsewhere, the West Ham manager has no other injury concerns as his side bid to keep up the pressure on United and Manchester City in the race for the final Champions League spot.

Swansea will be much changed in east London after securing their Premier League status. Skipper Ashley Williams sits out the final two games of the season after a heavy workload, while Neil Taylor (groin), Gylfi Sigurdsson (shoulder), Jefferson Montero and Alberto Paloschi (both hamstring) are all missing. Leroy Fer is back after hamstring trouble and Kyle Naughton, Federico Fernandez and Modou Barrow are also set to return to the starting line-up.

Last season: Swansea 1 West Ham 1, West Ham 3 Swansea 1
Last five league matches: West Ham D D D W W; Swansea D W L L W
Top scorers (all competitions): Dimitri Payet (West Ham) 12; Alberto Paloschi & Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea) 11
Match odds: H 1-2 A 11-2 D 16-5
Referee: Michael Oliver

Leicester (1) v Everton (11) - Live Sky Sports 1, 5.30pm
Robert Huth misses Leicester's title party against Everton as he starts a three-match ban after accepting a charge of violent conduct following an off-the-ball tangle with Marouane Fellaini in last week's 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Jamie Vardy is available, though, after completing his suspension following a red card against West Ham and subsequent additional game for improper conduct. Danny Drinkwater is banned after his red card against Manchester United but Matty James could feature after recovering from a knee injury which had kept him out for a year.

Gareth Barry and Séamus Coleman have only an outside chance of being fit for the trip to the King Power Stadium. Barry (groin) and Coleman (hamstring) are more likely to return against Sunderland next week while captain Phil Jagielka (hamstring) could make the final game of the season at home to Norwich. Ramiro Funes Mori serves the final match of his three-game ban while winger Gerard Deulofeu’s campaign has been ended by a knee injury.

Last season: Everton 2 Leicester 2, Leicester 2 Everton 2
Last five league matches: Leicester W W D W D; Everton D D D L W
Top scorers (all competitions): Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 22; Romelu Lukaku (Everton) 25
Match odds: H 19-20 A 11-4 D 13-5
Referee: Andre Marriner

SUNDAY

Tottenham (2) v Southampton (7), Live Sky Sports 1, 1.30pm
Mauricio Pochettino has no fresh injury concerns. Dele Alli will miss the match as he serves the second game of a three-match ban while Mousa Dembele faces a lengthy suspension himself, following an altercation on Monday with Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Spurs midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is also out. The midfielder remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has a fully-fit squad to choose from. Graziano Pelle was left out of the squad for their 4-2 win over Manchester City last weekend due to a poor showing in training and the Saints boss is yet to make a decision on whether he will be included this weekend.

Last season: Southampton 2 Tottenham 2, Tottenham 1 Southampton 0
Last five league matches: Tottenham D W W D D; Southampton L W D W W
Top scorers (all competitions): Harry Kane (Tottenham) 28; Sadio Mane (Southampton) 14
Match odds: H 17-20 A 3-1 D 11-4
Referee: Jon Moss

Liverpool (8) v Watford (12)
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is likely to make significant changes as he rests many of the players who booked a place in the Europa League final on Thursday. It means probable starts for the likes of goalkeeper Danny Ward, centre back Martin Skrtel, midfielders Joe Allen and Lucas Leiva and possibly striker Christian Benteke. Left back Brad Smith is suspended after being sent off at Swansea last weekend.

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores has reported no fresh injury concerns. Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami missed the win at Aston Villa because of a rib injury and is not expected to be involved at Anfield. Midfielder Etienne Capoue continues to recover from a knee problem.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Liverpool W W W D L; Watford L D W L W
Top scorers (all competitions): Phillippe Coutinho (Liverpool) 12; Odion Ighalo (Watford) 16
Match odds: H 4-9 A 13-2 D 10-3
Referee: Lee Mason

Manchester City (4) v Arsenal (3) – Live Sky Sport 1, 4.0
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will miss out after suffering a groin injury at Real Madrid in midweek. He joins playmaker David Silva (hamstring) and right back Pablo Zabaleta (calf) on the sidelines while left back Aleksandar Kolarov is also out with a knock. Midfielder Samir Nasri is back in contention after being ineligible in the Champions League.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has suffered a fresh knee injury which Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed will see him sidelined for up to eight weeks. Defender Per Mertesacker joins Oxlade-Chamberlain on the treatment table after suffering a hamstring problem, ruling him out of the game and also the final-day fixture at home to Aston Villa. Santi Cazorla could be involved for the first time since November while fellow midfielders Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky are also fit.

Last season: Man City 0 Arsenal 2, Arsenal 2 Man City 2
Last five league matches: Man City W W D W L; Arsenal D D W D W
Top scorers (all competitions): Sergio Aguero (Man City) 28; Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) 20
Match odds: H 13-10 A 2-1 D 12-5
Referee: Anthony Taylor