Full previews of all Saturday's Premier League matches, with a Rooney-less Manchester United heading to Sunderland.
A depleted Manchester United side travel to Sunderland in search of their first away win this season. Wayne Rooney has been ruled out with an ankle injury - though he may feature inEngland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro - while old stagers Ryan Giggsand Paul Scholes are available.
Rio Ferdinand's fragile back came through 90 minutes in Valencia on Wednesday and Alex Ferguson will be desperate to include the England captain again following some shocking defensive lapses in his absence this season - if he plays, he should face his brother Anton at the Stadium of Light.
Another brittle defender in doubt for this weekend is Tottenham's Ledley King, whose chronic knee problem means he is likely to sit out the visit of Aston Villa to White Hart Lane.Rafael van der Vaart scored, missed a penalty and was sent off in the Champions League game against FC Twente, and the Dutchman is likely to continue his starring role in midfield.
Villa boss Gerard Houllier should welcome back defender Richard Dunne, while Houllier has confirmed midfielderStiliyan Petrov will remain captain.
Bottom club Everton are the only club in the division without a win, and visit a Birmingham City side who have not lost at home for a year. However, Alex McLeish's men are without suspended midfielder Craig Gardner, who was sent off against Wigan last weekend.
West Ham's mini-revival faces a stern test in the shape of unbeaten Fulham, who have drawn five of their six games this season.
Stoke City play host to Blackburn Rovers in what promises to be a bruising encounter at the Britannia Stadium. Both sides have endured recent criticism from Arsene Wenger - the Arsenal boss is unlikely to stay up late to catch the highlights.
High-flying West Bromwich Albion lie sixth, a point behind Manchester City and Arsenal, and are favourites to prevail against mid-table Bolton who have lost just once in six games.
And wantaway winger Charles N'Zogbia has another chance to impress potential suitors Marseille when Wigan take on Wolves at the DW Stadium.
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