(League positions in brackets)

Aston Villa (8) v Bolton (19)

Stan Collymore, who has not started a game for Villa since March 3rd, is expected to be back on the substitutes' bench after 10 days out following a cortisone injection.

Bolton have Andy Todd suspended and Gerry Taggart is expected to get the nod ahead of Chris Fairclough to replace him. Dean Holdsworth has a hamstring strain and Arnar Gunnlaugsson is doubtful with a stomach bug so Nathan Blake will be partnered up front by Bob Taylor or Gaetano Giallanza.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures

Last five league matches: Aston Villa WWWWW, Bolton LDWLL

Top scorers: Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa) 14; Nathan Blake (Bolton) 12

Match odds: H 1-2 A 4-1 D 3-1

Referee: D Elleray (Harrow-on-the-Hill)

Barnsley (18) v Arsenal (1)

Barnsley skipper Neil Redfearn has shaken off a calf problem and is fit to start. Midfielder Jovo Bosancic and defender Darren Sheridan are also available after completing bans, but Chris Morgan and Georgi Hristov are still on the sidelines through suspension.

Arsenal have Martin Keown back from an eye injury and David Platt is favourite to replace the suspended Ray Parlour. Steve Bould is available again after suspension, but will be on the bench. There is no place among the substitutes for striker Ian Wright although he is fully fit again after four months out with knee, hamstring and groin trouble.

Last season: No corresponding fixtures

Last five league matches: Barnsley LLWLD, Arsenal WWWWW

Top scorers: Jan Aage Fjortoft (Barnsley) 18; Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) 21

Match odds: H 10-3 A 4-7 D 3-1

Referee: M Riley (Leeds)

Blackburn (7) v Wimbledon (13)

Blackburn have Colin Hendry, Jason Wilcox, Garry Flitcroft and Billy McKinlay suspended and Tim Flowers and Callum Davidson missing through injury. Jeff Kenna and Alan Fettis face fitness tests for injuries sustained on international duty. John Filan, out with a broken arm since August, is on stand by to replace Fettis.

Striker Carl Leaburn is poised to return to bolster Wimbledon's attacking options after missing last weekend's defeat at Arsenal due to a hamstring injury. Efan Ekoku looks likely to miss out due to a troublesome ankle injury which has restricted his appearances this season.

Last season: Blackburn 3-1 Wimbledon, Wimbledon 1-0 Blackburn

Last five league matches: Blackburn WLLLL, Wimbledon DDWDL

Top scorers: Chris Sutton (Blackburn) 20; Carl Leaburn, Jason Euell (Wimbledon) 8

Match odds: H 8-13 A 7-2 D 13-5

Referee: G Poll (Tring)

Chelsea (4) v Liverpool (3)

Chelsea player-manager Gianluca Vialli is expected to recover from flu in time to consider himself for selection, but Celestine Babayaro (toe), Bernard Lambourde (ankle) and Frank Sinclair (groin) are ruled out.

Liverpool striker Michael Owen misses out because of suspension, while also out of contention are injured duo Jamie Redknapp and Steve Harkness. There will be late fitness tests for Paul Ince, Steve McManaman, Dominic Matteo and David Thompson.

Last season: Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool, Liverpool 5-1 Chelsea

Last five league matches: Chelsea LWLWW, Liverpool DWDWD

Top scorers: Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 18; Michael Owen (Liverpool) 21

Match odds: H 6-4 A 11-8 D 12-5

Referee: G Ashby (Worcester)

Everton (16) v Sheff Wed (14)

Nick Barmby returns from suspension for Everton and skipper Duncan Ferguson should have recovered from flu. Youngsters Michael Ball and Danny Cadamarteri return from England under-18 duty in France, but John Spencer and John O'Kane are both suspended.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Ron Atkinson faces selection problems with Benito Carbone, Dejan Stefanovic and Earl Barrett all suspended, while Petter Rudi is out for the last few matches of the season due to a persistent thigh injury. Last season: Everton 2-0 Sheff Wed, Sheff Wed 2-1 Everton

Last five league matches: Everton LDWDD, Sheff Wed LWLDL

Top scorers: Duncan Ferguson (Everton) 10; Paolo Di Canio (Sheff Wed) 13

Match odds: H 8-11 A 3-1 D 5-2

Referee: G Barber (Pyrford)

Leeds (5) v Coventry (11)

Leeds manager George Graham has virtually a full squad to choose from apart from long-term injury victims Lee Sharpe and Bruno Ribeiro, and defenders Lucas Radebe and Alan Maybury, who serve onematch suspensions.

Romanian striker Viorel Moldovan and Wales under21 star Simon Haworth may have scored in midweek internationals, but both are still on the bench for Coventry. Dion Dublin and Darren Huckerby keep their places in attack.

Last season: Leeds 1-3 Coventry, Coventry 2-1 Leeds

Last five league matches: Leeds LWWLW, Coventry WDLDD

Top scorers: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Leeds) 20; Dion Dublin (Coventry) 21

Match odds: H 4-7 A 4-1 D 13-5

Referee: M Reed (Birmingham)

Tottenham (17) v Newcastle (15)

Reserve goalkeeper Simon Brown has been drafted into Tottenham's squad as both Frode Grodas (ankle) and Espen Baardsen (broken nose) were injured while on international duty for Norway this week.

Newcastle skipper Rob Lee is doubtful after returning to the north-east from international duty with a leg injury and although it is responding to treatment, he is unlikely to be fit enough to face Spurs.

Last season: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle, Newcastle 7-1 Tottenham

Last five league matches: Tottenham WDLDD, Newcastle LDLWD

Top scorers: David Ginola (Tottenham) 9; Gary Speed (Newcastle) 8

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

Referee: J Winter (Stockton-on-Tees)

West Ham (6) v Southampton (12)

Paul Kitson returns to the West Ham squad after a recurrence of a groin problem, but is likely to be on the bench. Samassi Abou is favourite to partner Trevor Sinclair up front in the absence of the suspended John Hartson. John Moncur is still missing with an ankle problem, but Scott Mean returns to the squad. Claus Lundekvam returns from a one-match ban for Southampton and is likely to replace Richard Dryden (rib injury). England under-21 striker Kevin Davies (knee) and midfielder David Hughes (calf) are still sidelined.

Last season: West Ham 2-1 Southampton, Southampton 2-0 West Ham

Last five league matches: West Ham WLDDW, Southampton WLLDL

Top scorers: John Hartson (West Ham) 24; Matt Le Tissier, Kevin Davies (Southampton) 12

Match odds: H 8-15 A 5-1 D 12-5

Referee: D Gallagher (Banbury)

Tomorrow

Derby (9) v Leicester (10)

Derby are again without Italian midfielder Stefano Eranio, who is starting a two-match ban. Danish defender Jacob Laursen is doubtful with a knee problem, but midfielder Darryl Powell may play after recovering from a twisted ankle.

Leicester's Northern Ireland international Neil Lennon returns from a one-game ban and will replace Garry Parker in midfield. Parker will be on the bench if he recovers from a groin strain. Foxes boss Martin O'Neill is otherwise expected to stick with the side that drew with Everton at Goodison Park last week.

Last season: Derby 2-0 Leicester, Leicester 4-2 Derby

Last five league matches: Derby LLDWL, Leicester LDWDD

Top scorers: Paulo Wanchope (Derby) 16; Ian Marshall (Leicester) 9

Match odds: H 10-11 A 12-5 D 12-5

Referee: G Willard (Worthing)

Odds supplied courtesy of William Hill.