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The Scandinavian trio Limpar, Jensen and Lydersen, absent in midweek because of international commitments, are in Arsenal's squad. Lydersen could replace the injured Morrow (ankle) in the starting line-up. Wednesday have left out unfit England midfielder, Palmer.
Chelsea v Queen's Park Rangers
Chelsea are unchanged for the visit of the leaders. Ferdinand, who went off with suspected concussion at Coventry, is fit for Rangers.
Coventry v Blackburn Rovers
Coventry delay selection because of injury doubts about Gallacher and Williams. Gynn is absent after being hurt in midweek against QPR. For Blackburn the talented Wright returns to the squad after illness.
Crystal Palace v Norwich City
Salako is likely to return for Palace after missing two matches with hamstring trouble. Bright has recovered from concussion, but Sinnott comes in for Shaw (fractured cheekbone) in defence. Norwich give late fitness tests to Robins and Bowen, who both have groin strains. Fox (thigh) is ruled out.
Everton v Wimbledon
Warzycha, who played for Poland in midweek, is in Everton's 15-man squad. Striker Rideout faces a late fitness test on a heel injury. Wimbledon are still without Fashanu and Scales, but full-back Joseph is fit again.
Leeds United v Liverpool
Dorigo, the Leeds left-back, makes his 300th league appearance in an unchanged team. Liverpool will be without Nicol (hamstring), but Thomas (ankle) is expected to be fit.
Manchester City v Oldham Athletic
City keeper Coton is being treated for an Achilles tendon injury, but should be fit. Brightwell switches to right-back to accommodate City's record pounds 2.5m signing Phelan. Oldham will be without Henry (ankle) in midfield.
Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
Bannister, on trial, replaces the transferred Sheringham in Forest's attack. Dublin retains his place for United, who are unchanged from the side which beat Southampton on Monday.
Sheffield United v Aston Villa
United have Gannon back in midfield, but right-back Gage faces a fitness test. Villa, without a win, await fitness checks on Yorke (groin) and Regis (Achilles tendon) before naming their side.
Southampton v Middlesbrough
Le Tissier is likely to return for Southampton after an ankle injury. Groves, the pounds 750,000 signing from Arsenal, makes his debut, but Cockerill (calf) is injured. Adams moves to left-back for the suspended Benali. Middlesbrough striker Wilkinson has recovered from an ankle injury.
Elsewhere
Charlton, the First Division leaders, will be without suspended full-back Pitcher against Luton at Upton Park, but Minto and Leaburn are included in the squad after injury. Newcastle, at home to West Ham, have a series of injuries and give fitness tests to Kilcline (hip), Sheedy (neck), Bracewell (toe), Beresford (calf) and Kelly (arm).
TOMORROW
Ipswich v Tottenham
Unbeaten Ipswich are unchanged after three draws and a win. For Tottenham, Sheringham, who completed his pounds 2.1m move from Nottingham Forest yesterday, is likely to make his debut. Howells is out for six weeks after breaking a bone in his foot, but Cundy has recovered from an ankle injury.
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