A look ahead to all this weekend's action cross-channel

West Ham Utd (18 ) v Aston Villa (14)

MIDFIELDER Scott Parker is a doubt for West Ham with an Achilles problem. Kieron Dyer has returned to the club from a loan spell at Ipswich and Jack Collison continued his return from a long-term knee injury for the reserves in midweek.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been declared fit after recovering from the hamstring strain which led to him being substituted during the 1-0 home win over Newcastle.

Last season: Aston Villa 0 West Ham 0; West Ham 2 Aston Villa 1. Last five league: West Ham WWDLL; Aston Villa WLLDW. Top scorers(all competitions): Demba Ba (West Ham) 13; Darren Bent (Aston Villa) 16. Match odds: H 5-4 A 21-10 D 12-5. Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Everton (7) v Blackburn Rovers (15)

EVERTON have Séamus Coleman, Jack Rodwell (both ankle) and Tim Cahill (foot) doubtful. Playmaker Mikel Arteta (hamstring) remains on the sidelines and Louis Saha and Marouane Fellaini are long-term absentees.

Blackburn will be without key defender Ryan Nelsen following a knee operation. Gael Givet could come into contention after a contract dispute saw him left out. Keith Andrews (groin) has returned to training but is not yet match fit.

Last season: Blackburn 2 Everton 3; Everton 3 B'burn 0. Last five league: Everton WDWDW; Blackburn LLDDD. Top scorers(all competitions): Louis Saha (Everton) 10; Mame Biram Diouf Nikola Kalinic (Blackburn) 6. Match odds: H 3-4 A 7-2 D 11-4. Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire).

Blackpool (17) v Wigan Athletic (20)

BLACKPOOl will be without midfielder David Vaughan with a hip injury, while defender David Carney is undergoing surgery for his shoulder complaint and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Left back Maynor Figueroa is Wigan’s only major absentee as the Honduras international collected his 10th booking of the season in the defeat at Chelsea last weekend. Hugo Rodallega and Charles N’Zogbia are both likely to start.

Last season: No corresponding fixture. Last five matches: Blackpool LLDLL; Wigan LLWDL. Top scorers(all competitions): Charlie Adam DJ Campbell (Blackpool) 10; Conor Sammon (Wigan) 18. Match odds: H 13-10 A 15-8 D 5-2. Referee: Peter Walton (Northamptonshire).

West Brom (10) v Chelsea (3)

WEST Brom have no new injury concerns. Graham Dorrans is the only absentee, with the Scottish midfielder still recovering from an ankle injury.

Chelsea will be without Ramires and Alex as the Brazilian duo have muscle strains, but they should both be back in contention against Birmingham on Wednesday. David Luiz is set to start after being cup-tied for Tuesday night’s Champions League quarter-final second leg defeat at Manchester United.

Last season: No corresponding fixture. Last five league: West Brom DWDWW; Chelsea WWWDW. Top scorers(all competitions): Peter Odemwingie (West Brom) 11; Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea) 16. Match odds: H 7-2 A 3-4 D 11-4. Referee: Lee Probert (Wiltshire).

Arsenal (2) v Liverpool (6)

ARSENAL could welcome back goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (finger), centre half Johan Djourou (shoulder), midfielders Alex Song (knee) and Denilson (toe), but Bacary Sagna (knee) is a doubt. Manuel Almunia (ankle) is struggling so Jens Lehmann could be on the bench.

Teenager John Flanagan’s tough baptism could continue as Liverpool are without a number of defenders. Fabio Aurelio could continue at left back.

Last season: Arsenal 1 Liverpool 0; Liverpool 1 Arsenal 2. Last five league: Arsenal WDDDW; Liverpool LWWLW. Top scorers(all competitions): Robin van Persie (Arsenal) 16; Andy Carroll (Liverpool) 13. Match odds: H 7-10 A 19-5 D 11-4. Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands).

Birmingham City (16) v Sunderland (13)

BLUES defender Roger Johnson should be available despite suffering concussion against Blackburn, while David Bentley and Nikola Zigic could come into contention after groin problems.

Titus Bramble’s season is over at Sunderland because of his knee cartilage problem, while Anton Ferdinand (hamstring), John Mensah (groin), Sulley Muntari (calf) and David Meyler (knee) are all out.

Last season: Sunderland 3 Birmingham 1; Birmingham 2 Sunderland 1. Last five league: Birmingham LDLWD; Sunderland LDLLL. Top scorers(all competitions): Craig Gardner Nikola Zigic (Birmingham) 8; Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland) 10. Match odds: H 6-5 A 12-5 D 11-5. Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire).

English FA Cup

Manchester City v Manchester Utd

WITH skipper Carlos Tevez ruled out by a hamstring injury, City boss Roberto Mancini must decide whether to include Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko or both. Micah Richards (hamstring) returns after three weeks out, while David Silva and Nigel de Jong are set to be included.

Dimitar Berbatov is set to return for United. The 22-goal Bulgarian did not even make it off the bench during Tuesday's Champions League triumph over Chelsea, but with Wayne Rooney suspended he seems certain to be recalled.

Top scorers(all competitions): Carlos Tevez (Man City) 22; Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd) 22. Match odds: H 21-10 A 11-10 D 21-10. Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral).

Bolton Wanderers v Stoke City

BOLTON manager Owen Coyle will make one enforced change as on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge is ineligible. Rodrigo and Ivan Klasnic are among the contenders. Midfielder Mark Davies is expected to be included in the squad after returning to training following an ankle problem.

Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen will be recalled as Tony Pulis has opted to stick with him over Asmir Begovic as he has been a regular in previous rounds. Striker John Carew (back) could come in following a four-match absence.

Top scorers(all competitions): Johan Elmander (Bolton) 12; Jonathan Walters (Stoke) 9. Match odds: H 6-4 A 6-4 D 21-10. Referee: Howard Webb (S Yorkshire).