English FA Premiership: Weekend team news

Saturday

Coventry v Liverpool

Goalkeeper Magnus Hedman is hoping to return to the side following the back injury that forced him out of last Sunday's match at Arsenal.

Liverpool will be without Jamie Redknapp, who injured an ankle in a midweek reserve game and has not been able to train. Czech winger Vladimir Smicer should return to the squad after a four-game absence through injury, while Gerard Houllier must decide whether to reinstate Michael Owen after his precautionary rest.

Last season: Coventry 2 Liverpool 1, Liverpool 2 Coventry 0

Last five league matches: Coventry LLWWL, Liverpool DDDWW

Top scorers: Keane (Coventry) 17; Camara, Owen (Liverpool) 10

Match odds: H 11-5 A Evs D 11-5

Referee: M Reed (Birmingham)

Everton v Watford

David Weir is a major doubt for Everton with the rib injury that forced his withdrawal from Scotland's midweek game against France. Don Hutchison, who played in that match, is pushing for a return to Everton's starting line-up after patching up his contract rumpus.

Watford captain Robert Page is suspended. Northern Ireland international Mark Williams looks favourite to replace him. Peter Kennedy is doubtful with a knee injury, but Micah Hyde is hoping to recover from a dead leg to play.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Everton DDLLL, Watford LLLWD

Top scorers: Campbell (Everton) 12; Helguson, Smart (Watford) 4

Match odds: H 4-9 A 5-1 D 11-4

Referee: S Dunn (Bristol)

Leeds v Chelsea

Leeds striker Michael Bridges and midfielder Lee Bowyer are likely to be sidelined with a knee ligament injury and an ankle problem respectively. David Hopkin is out through illness.

Chelsea midfielder Gustavo Poyet could be ruled out after his exhausting trip to South America to play for Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying match. The other nine Chelsea players away on international duty have reported back without any injury worries.

Last season: Chelsea 1 Leeds 0, Leeds 0 Chelsea 0

Last five league matches: Leeds DWWWL, Chelsea WWDDD

Top scorers: Bridges (Leeds) 17; Flo (Chelsea) 15

Match odds: H Evs A 11-5 D 11-5

Referee: A Wilkie (Chester-le-Street)

Man United v West Ham

Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are on stand-by. With the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid on Tuesday, Sir Alex Ferguson seems set to switch things around again. Jaap Stam could return after an Achilles tendon problem and so Mickael Silvestre may stand down.

Harry Redknapp must decide if defenders Neil Ruddock or Steve Potts - who have both had ankle problems - can play or whether to recall Javier Margas for the suspended Igor Stimac. Margas is jet-lagged after playing in midweek against Argentina for Chile.

Last season: Man Utd 4 West Ham 1, West Ham 0 Man Utd 0

Last five league matches: Man Utd DDWWW, West Ham WWLDW

Top scorers: Yorke (Man Utd) 21; Di Canio (West Ham) 14

Match odds: H 1-4 A 7-1 D 4-1

Referee: M Riley (Leeds)

Newcastle v Bradford

Newcastle will be without four first-team regulars. Central defender Steve Howey is out with a hamstring problem - while partner Nikos Dabizas is rested, Kevin Gallacher misses out with a back problem and midfielder Nolberto Solano is also not included. Defenders Helder and Marcelino are recalled after injury.

Bradford's only casualty is winger Jamie Lawrence, who is out for the season after sustaining a broken jaw in a training ground accident.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Newcastle WLWWL, Bradford DDLLL

Top scorers: Shearer (Newcastle) 29; Mills, Saunders, Windass (Bradford) 6

Match odds: H 4-9 A 5-1 D 11-4

Referee: A D'Urso (Billericay)

Southampton v Sunderland

Saints midfielder Chris Marsden is expected to be passed fit after a calf injury, but striker Marian Pahars is a slight doubt with a leg injury. Matt Le Tissier, Stuart Ripley and England Under-21 striker James Beattie are all in contention for places following injury, but French defender Patrick Colleter is still suspended. Eric Roy is expected to take over from the injured Stefan Schwarz in Sunderland's midfield. New signing Milton Nunez could be involved at some stage. Captain Steve Bould, who has had a hamstring injury, will not be risked.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Southampton DLLWD, Sunderland DLDDW

Top scorers: Pahars (Southampton) 10; Phillips (Sunderland) 26

Match odds: H 11-10 A 2-1 D 11-5

Referee: P Durkin (Portland)

Wimbledon v Arsenal

Carl Cort is out with a damaged ankle, while Alan Kimble and Marcus Gayle are also unavailable. John Hartson, Ben Thatcher, Tore Pedersen and Gareth Ainsworth have long-term injuries, and Hermann Hreidarsson is still a week away from returning after a minor cartilage operation.

Tony Adams is out of for Arsenal with a recurrence of his groin injury. Martin Keown returns after breaking a bone in his hand. Fredrik Ljungberg will have more tests on his injured ribs before boss Arsene Wenger decides whether the Swede can play.

Last season: Arsenal 5 Wimbledon 1, Wimbledon 1 Arsenal 0

Last five league matches: Wimbledon DLWLL, Arsenal WDLWW

Top scorers: Cort (Wimbledon) 17; Henry (Arsenal) 19

Match odds: H 11-4 A 4-5 D 9-4

Referee: U Rennie (Sheffield)

Sunday

Derby v Leicester

Derby hope to have Craig Burley back after missing the last four Premiership games with a hamstring injury but manager Jim Smith expects him to return this weekend. His biggest concern is England Under-21 midfielder Seth Johnson who has a badly bruised instep.

Leicester skipper Matt Elliott should be back after missing a Scotland friendly match because his baby son was seriously ill. Alfie, who was born just four weeks ago, is improving and Elliott will play unless there is a last-minute emergency. Darren Eadie is back in training and should be fit while Gerry Taggart, although not 100 percent, should be available.

Last season: Leicester 1 Derby 2, Derby 2 Leicester 0

Last five league matches: Derby DWLLL, Leicester DWLLW

Top scorers: Strupar (Derby) 15; Cottee, Izzet (Leicester) 9

Match odds: H 6-5 A 7-4 D 9-4

Referee: G Poll (Portland)