(Current league positions in brackets)

Sunday, November 29

Arsenal (3) v Chelsea (1)

Arsenal defender William Gallas is rated 50-50 because of an eye problem while Kieran Gibbs is out following surgery on his foot - veteran Mikael Silvestre is on stand-by to fill in at centre-half, while Armand Traore should fill in on for left-back Gibbs. Robin van Persie (ankle), Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Abou Diaby (calf), Gael Clichy (back), Johan Djourou (knee) and Lukasz Fabianski (knee) are still out.

Chelsea have been boosted by a fully fit Frank Lampard. The midfielder has recovered from a thigh injury sustained on England duty but despite flying to Serbia for placenta treatment, the Blues have confirmed the midfielder only underwent standard massage therapy. Jose Bosingwa (knee) remains sidelined for the Blues but Michael Essien has shaken off a knee injury to be included in the squad.

Last season: Arsenal 1 Chelsea 4, Chelsea 1 Arsenal 2

Last five league matches: Arsenal W D W W L; Chelsea L W W W W

Top scorers (all competitions): Francesc Fabregas (Arsenal) 9; Didier Drogba (Chelsea) 12

Referee: Andre Marriner

Everton (14) v Liverpool (7)

Everton midfielders Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and Marouane Fellaini both return from suspension but there are slight doubts over midfielder Jack Rodwell (groin) and striker Louis Saha, who picked up a knock at Hull. Steven Pienaar made a welcome return from a knee injury in midweek and is likely to start again on Sunday.

Fernando Torres will have a fitness test on his groin injury tomorrow to see whether he is fit enough to be considered for a place in Liverpool's squad. Winger Ryan Babel is still out with an ankle injury, but Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani is likely to be on the substitutes' bench. Glen Johnson, Albert Riera and Yossi Benayoun, who have all struggled with injuries over the past week, should be in the squad.

Last season: Liverpool 1 Everton 1, Everton 0 Liverpool 2

Last five league matches: Everton L D W L L; Liverpool L W L D D

Top scorers (all competitions): Louis Saha (Everton) 10; Fernando Torres (Liverpool) 10

Referee: Alan Wiley (Staffordshire)

Wolves (19) v Birmingham (13)

Wolves' record signing Kevin Doyle will return to the squad after being rested for the game at Chelsea last weekend following his exertions with the Republic of Ireland during their World Cup play-off with France. However,

Ronald Zubar has suffered another injury setback. The right-back recovered from a thigh strain but suffered an ankle setback on his return to training.

Birmingham will again be without striker Garry O'Connor and on-loan Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio. O'Connor has undergone surgery on a hip problem and will be out of action for several months while Tainio will require a knee operation which will also sideline him for a lengthy period. Club captain Damien Johnson is available after a hamstring injury but is likely to be on the substitutes' bench.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Wolves D D D L L; Birmingham L W D D W

Top scorers (all competitions): Jody Craddock & Kevin Doyle (Wolves) 3; Lee Bowyer (Birmingham) 4

Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)