EVERTON v ASTON VILLA: THE departures of Jermaine Beckford and Yakubu, an injury to Victor Anichebe and Louis Sahas fitness issues mean David Moyes has only one forward available – Denis Stracqualursi, the Argentine brought in on loan last week. Aston Villa should have new signings Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton available.

Odds: Everton Evs Aston Villa 12-5 Draw 9-4

BOLTON v MAN UTD

BOLTON are strengthened by three recruits, including David Ngog, who cost €4.6m from Liverpool. Also in the squad are two loan signings Gael Kakuta and Dedryck Boyata. United are without Rafael da Silva and Nemanja Vidic, Javier Hernández is expected to start instead of Danny Welbeck.

OddsBolton 13-2 Man Utd 4-11 Draw 100-30

NORWICH v WEST BROM

THE 20-year-old Declan Rudd will deputise in goal for Norwich City with John Ruddy out through suspension. For West Brom, Shane Long is doubtful to make the starting line-up, but Peter Odemwingie should be fit despite missing international duty with Nigeria due to an ankle problem.

Odds: Norwich 29-20 West Brom 13-8 Draw 11-5

ARSENAL v SWANSEA

ARSENE Wenger has signed several players, and the newcomers now have to show that they have improved the squad rather than merely increased the numbers. Swansea’s registration of centre half Fede Bessone has been confirmed and it is likely all their defenders will be put to the test today.

OddsArsenal 1-3 Swansea 7-1 Draw 7-2

QPR v NEWCASTLE

JOEY Barton makes his bow for Neil Warnock’s side against his former club, Newcastle United. While his acrimonious departure from St James’ Park provides a spicy sideshow, both managers will want to get on with accruing points. Each would be content with a draw.

Odds: QPR 7-5 Newcastle 33-20 Draw 9-4

STOKE v LIVERPOOL

WITH the respective managers having acquired a host of fresh recruits it feels likely this fixture will be characterised by a sense of adventure and renewed excitement. Among the new signings likely to feature is Peter Crouch against his former club. Liverpool, meanwhile, may unleash Craig Bellamy following his return to Anfield.

Odds: Stoke 11-5 Liverpool 11-10 Draw 11-5

MAN CITY v WIGAN

THE hosts are likely to welcome Micah Richards back following a hamstring injury, while Samir Nasri is also in contention to make his home debut for City having recovered from a broken finger. Roberto Martínez, could hand debuts to Patrick van Aanholt, Shaun Maloney and Albert Crusat.

Odds: Man City 3-20 Wigan 12-1 Draw 11-2

FULHAM v BLACKBURN

THESE sides have endured spluttering starts, so something will have to give here. Intrigue will be provided by the new signings, with Bryan Ruiz an eye-catching addition for the hosts and Blackburn hoping their strengthening down the spine of their side will produce instant dividends.

Odds: Fulham 13-20 Blackburn 4-1 Draw 12-5

WOLVES v TOTTENHAM

LOSING at Wolves after a week in which Rafael van der Vaart was ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury might create real panic among Spurs fans. Just one goal conceded in their first three games suggests Roger Johnson is turning out to be a superb signing for Wolves.

Odds: Wolves 17-10 Tottenham 27-20 Draw 9-4

SUNDERLAND v CHELSEA

ANDRÉ Villas-Boas will take comfort from this team’s record of having won 12 of the last 13 meetings between these sides. New signings Nicklas Bendtner and Raul Meireles could make debuts for their respective sides, but Sunderland are without Asamoah Gyan, who is injured.

Odds: Sunderland 15-4 Chelsea 13-20 Draw 5-2