Fatigued Chelsea weigh up options
Team news ahead of the weekend's Premier League fixtures, as Jose Mourinho counts the cost of Chelsea's Champions League exertions.
Saturday - all kick-offs at 3pm UK time unless stated
Stoke City v Arsenal
Stoke will check on the condition of Peter Odemwingie , while Arsenal welcome back Mesut Ozil after a hip injury.
Hull City v Newcastle United
Hull welcome back in-form strike duo Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long from being cup-tied, while Toon are without Hatem Ben Arfa and Davide Santon.
Everton v West Ham United
Everton's on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku is set to return from an ankle injury, while West Ham must decide whether to start Andy Carroll after he returns from suspension, or continue with the in-form Carlton Cole.
Fulham v Chelsea
Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou is dropped due to a lack of fitness, while Chelsea consider who to rest after their midweek exertions in Istanbul.
Southampton v Liverpool (5:30pm)
Southampton will give Jos Hooiveld and Victor Wanyama late fitness tests, while Liverpool have no new concerns and could welcome back Mamadou Sakho after he returned to training.
Sunday - all kick-offs at 4:30pm
Swansea City v Crystal Palace
Swansea winger Nathan Dyer is expected to be back after suffering a heel injury against Napoli, while Palace have a clean bill of health.
Tottenham Hotspur v Cardiff City
Brazil midfielder Sandro is in line to make his first league appearance under Tim Sherwood having started Thursday night's Europa League win over Dnipro following a calf injury, while Craig Bellamy returns to the Cardiff squad after serving a three-match suspension.
Aston Villa v Norwich City
Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood will be fit after a dead leg, while Norwich will be without midfielder Leroy Fer (hamstring).
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