Today

(League positions in brackets)

Charlton (13) v Everton (16)

Italian defender Marco Materazzi is free from suspension and likely to replace Craig Short in defence as the only change from the Everton side that beat Newcastle 1-0 last Monday. Danny Cadamarteri continues as Ibrahima Bakayoko's new strike partner following the departure of Duncan Ferguson to St James' Park.

Charlton will be without Welsh international midfielder John Robinson, who is serving a one-match suspension for picking up his fifth booking of the season. Shaun Newton returns in midfield, after missing the last seven games with a knee ligament injury.

Last season: No corresponding matches

Last five league matches: Charlton WDDDL, Everton DLLLW

Top scorers: Clive Mendonca (Charlton) 6, Michael Ball (Everton) 2

Match odds: H 6-5 A 15-8 D 9-4

Referee: K Burge (Tonypandy)

Chelsea (4) v Sheff Wed (15)

Chelsea captain Dennis Wise serves the final match of a four-game ban but the Blues have no new injury worries. Gianluca Vialli could keep faith with the side that won 4-2 at Leicester last weekend, although Dan Petrescu may return for Bjarne Goldbaek, and Michael Duberry may be recalled. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Wilson looks certain to name an unchanged starting line-up in the wake of last weekend's victory over Manchester United. That would mean no place for fit-again goalkeeper Kevin Pressman.

Last season: Chelsea 1 Sheff Wed 0, Sheff Wed 1 Chelsea 4

Last five league matches: Chelsea WDDWW, Sheff Wed DDLDW

Top scorers: Gustavo Poyet (Chelsea) 8, Paolo Di Canio (Sheff Wed) 3

Match odds: H 4-9 A 13-2 D 5-2

Referee: N Barry (Scunthorpe)

Coventry (17) v Leicester (12)

Coventry City are expected to be unchanged, but Gordon Strachan will not make a decision on injury doubt Noel Whelan up front until shortly before kick-off. If he cannot play, his likely replacement will be Darren Jackson, on loan from Celtic.

Emile Heskey is set to return for Leicester after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Veteran striker Tony Cottee (hamstring) is rated as doubtful but Martin O'Neill will give a debut to new signing Andy Impey.

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

Last five league matches: Coventry LLWWL, Leicester DWDLL

Top scorers: Noel Whelan (Coventry) 5, Tony Cottee (Leicester) 7

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

Referee: P Alcock (Kent)

Newcastle (14) v Wimbledon (8)

Newcastle have Alan Shearer battling against a hamstring injury as he bids to team up with new £7 million signing Duncan Ferguson. Teenage defender Aaron Hughes has recovered from a calf injury, but Andy Griffin is out with a groin problem while fellow defender Nikos Dabizas and Stuart Pearce are both suspended.

Wimbledon will be without winger Michael Hughes, who is serving a one-match ban. Ceri Hughes and John Goodman are on the road to recovery however.

Last season: Newcastle 1 Wimbledon 3, Wimbledon 0 Newcastle 0

Last five league matches: Newcastle LLDDL, Wimbledon DDWLW

Top scorers: Alan Shearer (Newcastle) 8, Efan Ekoku (Wimbledon) 7

Match odds: H Evens A 13-5 D 2-1

Referee: U Rennie (Sheffield)

Nottm Forest (18) v Aston Villa (1)

Forest have Steve Stone and Chris Bart-Williams nursing knee injuries, both will undergo late fitness tests. Alan Rogers is suspended and Craig Armstrong is expected to move from the centre of defence to cover for him at left back.

Aston Villa will have midfielder Ian Taylor back from his onematch ban, probably in place of Mark Draper. Mark Bosnich, who has missed the last eight games with a shoulder injury, is likely to be sidelined again.

Last season: No corresponding matches

Last five league matches: Nottm Forest LDLDL, Aston Villa DDWWL

Top scorers: Steve Stone, Dougie Freedman (Nottm Forest) 5, Dion Dublin (Aston Villa) 11

Match odds: H 9-4 A Evens D 9-4

Referee: G Willard (Worthing)

Southampton (19) v Derby (11)

Southampton expect to have Carlton Palmer available - three days after he had said his farewells to team-mates and coaching staff before his move to Barnsley fell through. He may yet be ruled out by an ankle injury, while Matthew Le Tissier is suspended and Richard Dryden is also injured. Derby manager Jim Smith has to decide whether to recall fitagain goalkeeper Russell Hoult, who missed last Sunday's home defeat against West Ham through concussion or stick with Mart Poom. Igor Stimac and Francesco Baiano are sidelined by injury and defender Jacob Laursen is suffering from a heavy cold. Steve Elliott is available after a shin injury kept him out of the West Ham game.

Last season: Southampton 0 Derby 2, Derby 4 Southampton 0.

Last five league matches: Southampton WDDLW, Derby DDWDL.

Top scorers: Matt Le Tissier (Southampton) 4, Paulo Wanchope (Derby) 5.

Match odds: H 11-8 A 13-8 D 11-5.

Referee: S Lodge (Barnsley).

West Ham (6) v Tottenham (10)

West Ham's Marc Keller is ruled out with hamstring trouble and will be replaced by Stan Lazaridis at left wing-back. Goalkeeper Craig Forrest has resumed training but veteran Les Sealey is likely to be the goalkeeping substitute.

Spurs boss George Graham includes teenage centre backs Luke Young and Alton Thelwell in his squad and may give a Premiership debut to at least one of them. John Scales is ruled out by a calf injury and Graham was already without the suspended Colin Calderwood and Justin Edinburgh and Ramon Vega, who have knee injuries. Either Andy Sinton or veteran Clive Wilson look likely to replace Edinburgh.

Last season: West Ham 2 Tottenham 1, Tottenham 1 West Ham 1

Last five league matches: West Ham LWDWW, Tottenham WDLDW

Top scorers: Ian Wright (West Ham) 6, Chris Armstrong, Allan Nielsen (Tottenham) 5

Match odds: H 11-8 A 13-8 D 11-5

Referee: D Gallagher (Banbury)

Tomorrow

Arsenal (3) v Middlesbrough (7)

Arsenal are confident Nigel Winterburn will pass a fitness test on calf and ankle knocks. Skipper Tony Adams has been ruled out for at least six weeks with a recurrent back complaint and Patrick Vieira (hamstring) and Emmanuel Petit (torn stomach muscle) are sidelined for three and four weeks respectively. Steve Bould continues to deputise for Adams. Fredrik Ljungberg looks set to play in midfield.

Middlesbrough midfield duo Paul Gascoigne and Robbie Mustoe should return after suspension, although Gascoigne needs to shake off a calf injury. Republic of Ireland international full-back Curtis Fleming should also be available but defenders Gary Pallister (knee) and Gianluca Festa (shoulder) are ruled out.

Last season: No corresponding matches

Last five league matches: Arsenal WWWDL, Middlesbrough DDDDW

Top scorers: Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal) 6, Hamilton Ricard (Middlesbrough) 12

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

Referee: G Barber (Pyrford)

Liverpool (9) v Blackburn (20)

Paul Ince is available for Liverpool after being suspended by UEFA for the midweek European tie with Celta Vigo. Still out injured is winger Steve McManaman, while Steve Harkness - suffering knee damage after Stan Collymore's tackle last weekend - and hamstring victim Jason McAteer are both out.

Blackburn have Darren Peacock ruled out by a foot injury and caretaker boss Tony Parkes could also be without Jason Wilcox, who is struggling with illness. Parkes had a midfield headache, Billy McKinlay is facing a race against time to recover from a groin problem and take the place of suspended skipper Tim Sherwood. Italian loan star Dario Marcolin could get his first Premiership start.

Last season: Liverpool 0 Blackburn 0, Blackburn 1 Liverpool 1

Last five league matches: Liverpool WLLLW, Blackburn LDLLL

Top scorers: Michael Owen (Liverpool) 11, Nathan Blake (Blackburn) 10

Match odds: H 8-13 A 4-1 D 12-5

Referee: J Winter (Stockton-on-Tees)

Man Utd (2) v Leeds (5)

Manchester United are without Ryan Giggs (broken bone in foot), Teddy Sheringham (knee) and Ronny Johnsen (ankle). Alex Ferguson has the option of bringing in Phil Neville, who sat out Wednesday's Champions League tie in Barcelona.

David O'Leary is without three key players for as Leeds go in search of their first victory at Old Trafford for 17 years. Lucas Radebe is again missing as he continues to recover from a knee ligament injury which has already sidelined him for five games. Fellow centre-back Robert Molenaar and midfielder Lee Bowyer are also out as they serve one-match bans for picking up five bookings.

Last season: Man Utd 2 Leeds 0, Leeds 1 Man Utd 0

Last five league matches: Man Utd DWDWL, Leeds DDWWW

Top scorers: Dwight Yorke (Man Utd) 12, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 7

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

Referee: G Poll (Tring)