Coventry (19) v Sunderland (7)

Gordon Strachan is set to name an unchanged side as he bids to avoid relegation. Central defender Gary Breen, the club's most consistent performer this season, picked up a knock at Old Trafford but is expected to be fit to start against his Republic of Ireland team-mate Niall Quinn.

Peter Reid will make a late decision on Quinn, who lasted 67 minutes against Tottenham after his first start in four games following his recovery from a niggling back injury.

Last season: Coventry 3 Sunderland 2, Sunderland 1 Coventry 1

Last five league matches: Coventry D L W W L, Sunderland D W L D L

Top Scorers: John Hartson (Coventry) 18, Kevin Phillips (Sunderland) 15.

Match Odds: H 13/10; A 13/8; D 9/4.

Referee: D Gallagher (Banbury).

Derby (17) v Leicester (11)

Jim Smith was delighted by the return of Giorgi Kinkladze and Stefano Eranio at West Ham, and both will figure in a match Derby need to win to avoid being sucked back into the relegation battle.

Leicester are anxious to get their season back on track following the 2-1 defeat by Manchester City. They will be boosted by goalkeeper Tim Flowers, who played for the first time since New Year's Day following his hip problem.

Last season: Derby 3 Leicester 0, Leicester 0 Derby 1.

Last five league matches: Derby W D L L L, Leicester L L L L L.

Top Scorers: Malcolm Christie (Derby) 10, Muzzy Izzet (Leicester) 11.

Match Odds: H 11/10; A 2/1; D 11/5.

Referee: M Halsey (Welwyn Garden City).

Everton (15) v Liverpool (6)

Everton could have Duncan Ferguson, Abel Xavier and Richard Gough back from injury, but there is a doubt over David Unsworth, who picked up a head injury in the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Danny Cadamarteri, however, is also back in contention after an ankle injury.

Jari Litmanen, Nick Barmby, Jamie Redknapp and Bernard Diomede are still long-term injury victims for Liverpool. Emile Heskey, a substitute against Leeds, is expected to start in the derby, with either Robbie Fowler or Michael Owen rested with Thursday's UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona in mind. Gary McAllister, Vladmir Smicer and Christian Ziege all come into the reckoning for a place in the starting line-up.

Last season: Everton 0 Liverpool 0, Liverpool 0 Everton 1.

Last five league matches: Everton D L W W L, Liverpool L D W D L.

Top Scorers: Kevin Campbell, Francis Jeffers (Everton) 8, Emile Heskey (Liverpool) 21.

Match Odds: H 2/1; A 6/5; D 2/1.

Referee: J Winter (Stockton-on-Tees).

Middlesbrough (16) v Ipswich (3)

Terry Venables has no injury problems following the shock 3-0 win at Arsenal. Boro collected their first Highbury victory since April 1939, thanks to a disciplined defensive display - the true Venables trademark - illustrated by 10 draws in his previous 18 games in charge.

Fabian Wilnis took a knock on his ankle against Newcastle and James Scowcroft damaged a groin, making them both doubtful for Ipswich.

Last season: No Corresponding fixture.

Last five league matches: Middlesbrough D W L D W, Ipswich L W W D W.

Top Scorers: Alen Boksic (Middlesbrough) 12, Marcus Stewart (Ipswich) 21.

Match Odds: H 5/4; A 7/4; D 11/5.

Referee: R Harris (Oxford).

Newcastle (14) v West Ham (13)

Bobby Robson is bracing himself for the loss of Robert Lee, who could now be sidelined after playing with a knee injury. He is already without Alan Shearer, Kieron Dyer and Nikos Dabizas and now loses Nolberto Solano for two matches after being red-carded for his part in Marcus Stewart's 76th-minute penalty at Portman Road.

Joe Cole's reward for a sizzling display against Derby is likely to be a place back on the bench as manager Harry Redknapp plans to make changes.

Last season: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1, Newcastle 2 West Ham 2.

Last five league matches: Newcastle L D L D L, West Ham L L L D W.

Top Scorers: Alan Shearer (Newcastle) 7, Frederic Kanoute (West Ham) 13.

Match Odds: H 10/11; A 12/5; D 9/4.

Ref: P Durkin (Portland).

Odds supplied courtesy of William Hill