Premier League weekend team news

SATURDAY

Chelsea (1) v West Brom (13) – Live Setanta Sports 1, 3.0pm
Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas missed Spain's recent internationals but Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says striker Costa has "fully recovered" from hamstring and groin complaints, while Fabregas is in contention after returning to training on Friday following a minor thigh tear. John Obi Mikel will also be assessed having returned from Nigeria duty on Friday, while Ramires is available for selection albeit "not in very, very good condition". Nathan Ake is out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury but Andre Schürrle is back.

Craig Gardner could return to the West Brom line-up after the midfielder missed the 2-0 loss against Newcastle through suspension. Boss Alan Irvine’s only injury concerns involve central defender Jonas Olsson (Achilles) and left back Sebastien Pocognoli, who has a hamstring injury.

Last season: West Brom 1 Chelsea 1, Chelsea 2 West Brom 2
Last five league matches: Chelsea W W D W W; West Brom L D D W L
Top scorers (all competitions): Diego Costa (Chelsea) 10; Saido Berahino (West Brom) 8
Match odds: H 2-9 A 12-1 D 5-1
Referee: Lee Mason

Everton (10) v West Ham (4), 3.0pm
Left back Leighton Baines, who injured a hamstring on England duty, is doubtful for Everton while midfielder James McCarthy will be given every chance to recover from a similar problem he suffered a fortnight ago at Sunderland. A late decision will also be made on fellow midfielder Darron Gibson after he returned from Republic of Ireland duty with a minor knee problem.

West Ham striker Diafra Sakho (back) and midfielder Stewart Downing (knee) are doubtful. Forward Andy Carroll, fit again following ankle surgery, played and scored in a behind-closed-doors match with Fulham over the international break, so is pressing for a start after a late substitute appearance against Aston Villa. Defender Guy Demel (thigh) continues his recovery.

Last season: Everton 1 West Ham 0, West Ham 2 Everton 3
Last five league matches: Everton L W W D D; West Ham W W W D D
Top scorers (all competitions): Steven Naismith (Everton) 5; Diafra Sakho (West Ham) 7
Match odds: H 4-5 A 16-5 D 11-4
Referee: Mark Clattenburg

Leicester (18) v Sunderland (14), 3.0pm
Leicester defenders Liam Moore and Wes Morgan are fit despite pulling out of international duty. Right back Moore withdrew from the England under-21 squad due to illness while centre back Morgan was forced out of Jamaica duty with a heel problem. Goalkeeper Ben Hamer is also available after a finger injury but midfielder Dean Hammond (calf) and Matt Upson (foot) remain out.

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has recovered from an ankle injury and is expected to be fit, while midfielder Lee Cattermole is available after serving a one-match ban. Defender Sebastian Coates (thigh) and midfielder Ricky Alvarez (knee) have returned to training after lengthy lay-offs, while full back Billy Jones (hamstring) and midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) are due to follow suit next week, leaving only full back Patrick van Aanholt (dislocated shoulder) on the casualty list.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Leicester D L L L L; Sunderland W L L W D
Top scorers (all competitions): Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester) 5; Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) 4
Match odds: H 23-20 A 12-5 D 23-10
Referee: Robert Madley

Manchester City (3) v Swansea (5), 3.0pm
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been passed fit after the centre back missed City's last game against QPR a fortnight ago and Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales with a calf injury. Fellow defender Eliaquim Mangala has also overcome a knock but playmaker David Silva (knee), left back Aleksandar Kolarov and striker Edin Dzeko (both calf) have all been ruled out.

Swansea welcome back Jonjo Shelvey from suspension and he should replace on-loan Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll. Wayne Routledge and Nathan Dyer are back in the squad after missing the Arsenal win with groin strains, as is Jordi Amat who has been out for two months with knee trouble. Argentinian centre back Federico Fernandez is sidelined by a calf injury.

Last season: Swansea 2 Man City 3, Man City 3 Swansea 0
Last five league matches: Man City W W L W D; Swansea D L W D W
Top scorers (all competitions): Sergio Aguero (Man City) 14; Nathan Dyer & Wilfried Bony (Swansea) 4
Match odds: H 4-11 A 7-1 D 4-1
Referee: Neil Swarbrick

Newcastle (8) v QPR (19), 3.0pm
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini (calf) is likely to be joined on the sidelines by fellow central defender Steven Taylor (knee). Midfielder Mehdi Abeid, who has deputised effectively for Cheick Tiote in recent weeks, will sit out because of a broken toe. Tiote is still sidelined by a calf problem. Winger Rolando Aarons is out with a hamstring injury, along with long-term absentees Siem de Jong and Gabriel Obertan (both thigh) and Davide Santon (knee).

Adel Taarabt is struggling with a groin strain and will miss out for QPR. Manager Harry Redknapp labelled Taarabt “overweight” last month and the Moroccan midfielder has yet to start a league game this season. Redknapp must decide whether to risk Eduardo Vargas and Mauricio Isla, both of whom started Chile’s home game against Uruguay on Wednesday, while Alejandro Faurlin remains out with a cruciate ligament injury.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Newcastle D W W W W; QPR L L W L D
Top scorers (all competitions): Papiss Cisse (Newcastle) 4; Charlie Austin (QPR) 6
Match odds: H 3-4 A 7-2 D 11-4
Referee: Chris Foy

Stoke (9) v Burnley (20), 3.0pm
Stoke boss Mark Hughes is optimistic Glenn Whelan, Erik Pieters and Phil Bardsley will be fit for selection. Hughes says Whelan, who has been out since last month due to a broken leg, "should be an option" and certainly expects Pieters and Bardsley to be available despite the pair suffering knocks in the win at Tottenham on November 9th. Marc Wilson (hamstring) is not expected to feature, while Dionatan Teixeira (broken foot), Robert Huth (calf) and Peter Odemwingie (knee) definitely remain sidelined.

Burnley are hopeful Nathaniel Chalobah and Scott Arfield will be fit. Chelsea loanee Chalobah was injured playing for England Under-21s during the international break, while Arfield suffered a knock in training, but both have recovered well. Long-term absentees Sam Vokes (knee) and Matt Taylor (Achilles) remain out, but Steven Reid is fully fit after a groin complaint.

Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Stoke L W L D W; Burnley D L L L W
Top scorers (all competitions): Jonathan Walters & Mame Diouf (Stoke) 4; Ashley Barnes, Michael Kightly, Ross Wallace, Scott Arfield, George Boyd & Danny Ings (Burnley) 1
Match odds: H 4-6 A 9-2 D 13-5
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Arsenal (6) v Manchester United (7), Sky Sports 1, 5.30pm
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott (groin) is a major doubt, while former United striker Danny Welbeck (hamstring) will also be assessed along with Alexis Sanchez, who was involved in a lot of travelling while on international duty with Chile. Olivier Giroud is back in contention after three months out with a broken leg, along with captain Mikel Arteta, who has recovered from a hamstring problem.

Striker Radamel Falcao will miss out for Manchester United. He is still suffering from a calf injury, while in defence Marcos Rojo (shoulder), Phil Jones (shin), Jonny Evans (ankle) and Rafael (hamstring) are out and Luke Shaw is a doubt due to a groin injury. Midfielder Michael Carrick (groin), goalkeeper David de Gea (finger) and winger Angel di Maria (foot) are expected to play despite suffering minor injuries on international duty, but midfielder Daley Blind is sidelined with a serious knee problem he sustained in the Netherlands’ 6-0 win over Latvia last week.

Last season: Arsenal 0 Man Utd 0, Man Utd 1 Arsenal 0
Last five league matches: Arsenal L D W W L; Man Utd W D D L W
Top scorers (all competitions): Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) 12; Juan Mata, Robin van Persie, Angel di Maria & Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) 3
Match odds: H 6-5 A 21-10 D 5-2
Referee: Mike Dean

SUNDAY

Crystal Palace (17) v Liverpool (11), Live Sky Sports 1, 1.30pm
Crystal Palace will be bolstered by the return of captain Mile Jedinak from suspension but Scotland international James McArthur is doubtful with a calf problem. McArthur, who was injured during the match at Manchester United prior to the international break, took part in a light training session on Thursday. Kevin Doyle has recovered from a groin injury.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli’s hamstring problem will be assessed ahead of the trip. With fellow forward Daniel Sturridge ruled out until 2015 with a new thigh injury, manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested summer signing Rickie Lambert will have a greater part to play. Midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to be involved after being rested by England against Scotland in midweek as a precaution.

Last season: Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 3, Liverpool 3 Crystal Palace 1
Last five league matches: Crystal Palace L L D L L; Liverpool W W D L L
Top scorers (all competitions): Dwight Gayle (Crystal Palace) 5; Steven Gerrard & Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) 3
Match odds: H 7-2 A 3-4 D 11-4
Referee: Jon Moss

Hull (15) v Tottenham (12), Live Sky Sports 1, 4.0pm
Hull expect to welcome back Allan McGregor, Michael Dawson and Nikica Jelavic. The trio have been missing in recent weeks but have trained fully during the international break and look set to start. Captain Curtis Davies has been struggling with a back problem but is hoping to prove his fitness, while Alex Bruce is available following a hamstring injury.

Tottenham will be without defender Kyle Naughton through suspension. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino will check on the fitness of several players who were away on international duty, such as striker Emmanuel Adebayor, before deciding on his travelling party. Kyle Walker continues to miss out following abdominal surgery, while Nabil Bentaleb is absent due to an ankle complaint.

Last season: Hull 1 Tottenham 1, Tottenham 1 Hull 0
Last five league matches: Hull W D D L L; Tottenham W L L W L
Top scorers (all competitions): Mohamed Diame & Nikica Jelavic (Hull) 4; Harry Kane (Tottenham) 10
Match odds: H 23-10 A 6-5 D 23-10
Referee: Craig Pawson

MONDAY

Aston Villa (16) v Southampton (2), Live Sky Sports 1, 8.0pm
Aston Villa defender Philippe Senderos is out for a month with a calf injury suffered on duty with Switzerland. His absence adds to the growing defensive problems with Ron Vlaar (calf) also unavailable and Nathan Baker (knee) sidelined for two months. Jores Okore stands by to make his first appearance of the season in central defence, and right¨ back Alan Hutton (ankle) is fit. Fabian Delph (shoulder) remains sidelined, along with Libor Kozak (leg), while Christian Benteke is suspended.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is hopeful Morgan Schneiderlin will recover from a groin strain to feature. Another midfielder in Steven Davis is a major doubt for the clash at Villa Park with a hamstring strain but Dusan Tadic has overcome a minor knock and is available again. James Ward-Prowse has a fractured foot and is still a month away from a return while Jay Rodriguez remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury.

Last season: Aston Villa 0 Southampton 0, Southampton 2 Aston Villa 3
Last five league matches: Aston Villa L L L L D; Southampton L W W W W
Top scorers (all competitions): Andreas Weimann (Aston Villa) 3; Graziano Pelle (Southampton) 9
Match odds: H 15-4 A 3-4 D 13-5
Referee: Phil Dowd