All the latest team news ahead of this weekend's Premier League matches.

Arsenal (1) v Birmingham (16)

Philippe Senderos (knee) is available. Johan Djourou (groin) is definitely out, but captain William Gallas will return at centre-back. Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will be on the bench, despite continued talks over a proposed move to Borussia Dortmund. Robin van Persie (flu) is sidelined, while Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure and Alexandre Song are all away on international duty.

Martin Taylor wins a recall at centre-back, with Radhi Jaidi on African Nations Cup duty. Rafael Schmitz is in the squad after injury, while skipper Damien Johnson is set to wear a protective mask and play only two weeks after suffering a slight fracture of the skull. He will replace Mehdi Nafti — also away preparing for the African Nations Cup — while Olivier Kapo has recovered from a knee injury and will travel to London.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Arsenal W W D W W; Birmingham D L W D L
Top scorers: Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal) 12; Cameron Jerome & Olivier Kapo (Birmingham) 5
Match odds: H 1-6 A 11-1 D 9-2
Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire).

Aston Villa (7) v Reading (13)

John Carew suffered no ill-effects after returning from another knee injury in the FA Cup clash with Manchester United last weekend. Patrik Berger is back in training after recovering from a hamstring injury but it is too soon for him to be considered. Isaiah Osbourne has recovered from a slight thigh problem but Martin O'Neill is willing to allow him to go out on loan with Leicester interested in signing the midfielder.

Michael Duberry (knee) faces a late fitness test but utility man Brynjar Gunnarsson is back from a ban and defender Alex Pearce stands by for his debut. Ibrahima Sonko, Andre Bikey and Emerse Fae are on African Nations Cup duty and wingers John Oster (ankle) and Glen Little (heel) are out.
Last season: Reading 2 Aston Villa 0, Aston Villa 2 Reading 1
Last five league matches: Aston Villa D D D W W; Reading D W D L L
Top scorers: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa) 7; Simon Cox (Reading) 9
Match odds: H 4-7 A 4-1 D 5-2
Referee: Uriah Rennie (S Yorkshire).

Chelsea (3) v Tottenham (12)

New signing Nicolas Anelka is available after being registered with the Premier League following his £14million move from Bolton. Goalkeepers Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini are expected back in the squad after injury but Michael Essien, Salomon Kalou, Didier Drogba and Mikel John Obi are at the African Nations Cup with Frank Lampard (thigh), Andriy Shevchenko (ankle) and John Terry (foot) out.

Midfielders Tom Huddlestone and Jermaine Jenas are suspended, while Didier Zokora is on international duty with Ivory Coast at the African Nations Cup, leaving Spurs short on central midfielders. Younes Kaboul (ankle) is back but Darren Bent (knee) is doubtful, while Gareth Bale (foot), Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee) and Anthony Gardner (ankle) are out.
Last season: Chelsea 1 Tottenham 0, Tottenham 2 Chelsea 1
Last five league matches: Chelsea L W D W W; Tottenham W L W W L
Top scorers: Frank Lampard & Didier Drogba (Chelsea) 9; Robbie Keane (Tottenham) 14
Match odds: H 4-6 A 7-2 D 23-10
Referee: Alan Wiley (Staffordshire).

Derby (20) v Wigan (17)

Robbie Savage, Emanuel Villa, Laurent Robert and Hossam Ghaly could all make their debuts while Danny Mills could be handed a first Premier League start. Doubts remain over Kenny Miller (groin), Claude Davis (knee), Andy Todd (groin), while Matt Oakley has completed a move to Leicester.

Titus Bramble is available again after suspension. Antoine Sibierski comes into contention after recovering from a knee injury sustained in the FA Cup victory against Sunderland. Manager Steve Bruce is unlikely to risk Ryan Taylor after he twisted his ankle last weekend.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Derby L D L L L; Wigan W D W L D
Top scorers: Kenny Miller (Derby) 7; Marcus Bent (Wigan) 8
Match odds: H 7-4 A 5-4 D 11-5
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear).

Everton (6) v Man City (4)

Mikel Arteta returns from suspension and could be joined in the squad by Manuel Fernandes if the Portugal star completes the formalities of his loan move from Valencia in time. Joseph Yobo, Steven Pienaar and Ayegbeni Yakubu are on African Nations Cup duty while Leon Osman (broken foot) remains sidelined.

Elano sat out the FA Cup draw with West Ham but should return in place of new arrival Nery Castillo, who is still adjusting to the English game. Michael Johnson (abdominal strain) is the only absentee for City.
Last season: Man City 2 Everton 1, Everton 1 Man City 1
Last five league matches: Everton W L W L W; Man City W D D D W
Top scorers: Ayegbeni Yakubu (Everton) 12; Elano (Man City) 6
Match odds: H 11-10 A 2-1 D 11-5
Referee: Mark Halsey (Lancashire).

Man Utd (2) v Newcastle (11)

Owen Hargreaves is a doubt with a rib injury sustained in training yesterday. Louis Saha should recover from a minor knock but Gary Neville will not be considered as a replacement for the suspended Wes Brown, even though the United captain began his comeback from a long-standing ankle problem in the reserves at Everton on Wednesday.

Obafemi Martins could be allowed to return from Nigeria's African Nations Cup training camp and Stephen Carr (hamstring) could figure in the squad after playing for the reserves in midweek. Emre (ankle) and James Milner (illness), who missed the FA Cup tie at Stoke last weekend, are available.
Last season: Newcastle 2 Man Utd 2, Man Utd 2 Newcastle 0
Last five league matches: Man Utd W W W L W; Newcastle W D L L L
Top scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) 19; Obafemi Martins (Newcastle) 7
Match odds: H 1-4 A 9-1 D 7-2
Referee: Rob Styles (Hampshire).

Middlesbrough (15) v Liverpool (5)

Gareth Southgate will reshuffle his midfield with Julio Arca and Lee Cattermole suspended. Gary O'Neil returns after missing the FA Cup win over Bristol City, while George Boateng is also set to figure despite his recent difference of opinion with the Boro boss. Mido is a week away from full fitness while Jonathan Woodgate (hamstring) and Tuncay Sanli (knee) remain doubts and Andrew Taylor is out.

Daniel Agger returns for the first time since he broke a metatarsal bone. Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Reina, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres — who all missed the FA Cup draw at Luton — will also return. Benitez will take new defender Martin Skrtel to the Riverside, but he is unlikely to be involved.
Last season: Liverpool 2 Middlesbrough 0, Middlesbrough 0 Liverpool 0
Last five league matches: Middlesbrough W L L W L; Liverpool L W W D D
Top scorers: Adam Johnson & Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) 5; Fernando Torres (Liverpool) 16
Match odds: H 10-3 A 7-10 D 23-10
Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands).

West Ham (10) v Fulham (19)

Luis Boa Morte is pushing for a return following a month out with a hamstring injury after coming through a reserve team game on Monday. Midfielder Scott Parker is out for six weeks with a knee injury while Nolberto Solano (groin), Bobby Zamora (knee) and Craig Bellamy (abdominal) are still unavailable.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has an outside chance of being included among the substitutes after completing rehabilitation from his career-threatening knee injury, sustained in September 2006. Defenders Philippe Christanval (knee) and Aaron Hughes (calf) have trained this week and will undergo fitness tests. Ian Pearce (calf), Elliot Omozusi (leg), Brian McBride (knee) and Hameur Bouazza (shoulder) are unavailable.
Last season: West Ham 3 Fulham 3, Fulham 0 West Ham 0
Last five league matches: West Ham L W D W L; Fulham L D L D L
Top scorers: Dean Ashton (West Ham) 5; Clint Dempsey (Fulham) 6
Match odds: H 4-6 A 7-2 D 23-10
Referee: Mike Riley (Yorkshire).

Sunday, January 13th

Bolton (14) v Blackburn (9)

Kevin Davies returns after a one-match ban to lead the line after Nicolas Anelka's transfer to Chelsea. Nicky Hunt retains his place in defence after coming through last week's FA Cup defeat by Sheffield United after a foot injury.

Roque Santa Cruz is set to return after a groin problem. Tugay (groin) and Jason Roberts (foot) are out and Aaron Mokoena is on African Nations Cup duty, but David Dunn, Steven Reid and Andre Ooijer could all return after missing the FA Cup defeat by Coventry last weekend.
Last season: Bolton 1 Blackburn 2, Blackburn 0 Bolton 1
Last five league matches: Bolton L W L L W; Blackburn L L D W W
Top scorers: Nicolas Anelka (Bolton) 11; Roque Santa Cruz (Blackburn) 14
Match odds: H 13-10 A 7-4 D 21-10
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral).

Sunderland (18) v Portsmouth (8)

Kenwyne Jones faces a late fitness test as he bids to overcome a knee injury. Danny Higginbotham (foot) remains a doubt while Dickson Etuhu is on African Nations Cup duty with Nigeria and the game has come too soon for Carlos Edwards, who is close to returning from a broken leg.

Glen Johnson faces a late check on a hamstring strain and midfielder Sean Davis could need an injection to return from a foot injury. The African Nations Cup means Pompey are stretched even if they include unsettled Matt Taylor. Richard Hughes has recovered from a hip injury. Benjani Mwaruwari is set to lead the attack.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Sunderland D L L W L; Portsmouth L L D L W
Top scorers: Kenwyne Jones (Sunderland) 6; Benjani Mwaruwari (Portsmouth) 9
Match odds: H 6-4 A 11-8 D 23-10
Referee: Chris Foy (Merseyside).