Fletcher is ready to hand Clarets a boost

Today: Burnley v Wolves: Clarets top scorer Steven Fletcher could make his return from a broken hand but Chris McCann is still recovering from a knee problem, while Steven Caldwell (groin) is out. Wolves could name an unchanged side for the fifth successive match.

Birmingham v Everton

City midfielder Lee Bowyer has recovered from illness and should be available to face Everton, who are without midfielder Leon Osman with a groin problem.

Bolton v Wigan

Midfielder Tamir Cohen returns to the Bolton squad after a one-match ban but full-back Sam Ricketts is suspended against unchanged Wigan.

Chelsea v West Ham

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Chelsea are without goalkeeper Hilario with Ross Turnbull set to step in. West Ham welcome back Danny Gabbidon (hamstring) and Benni McCarthy (knee). Julien Faubert (hamstring) and Manuel Da Costa (suspended) are the latest players to be ruled out.

Stoke v Aston Villa

Stoke trio Ricardo Fuller (back injury and flu), Glenn Whelan (hamstring) and Danny Higginbotham (back) could come into contention and Villa's leading scorer, Gabriel Agbonlahor, is expected to be fit after recovering from a stomach bug.

Tottenham v Blackburn

Spurs pair Younes Kaboul and Kyle Walker are in contention after being cup-tied last week. David Dunn will be available for Blackburn after coming through a reserve game in midweek.

Tomorrow

Man Utd v Fulham

Michael Carrick returns to the United squad after missing Wednesday's hammering of AC Milan through suspension. Fulham forward Clint Dempsey (knee) could be in line to make his first start for two months after coming off the bench against Juventus in the Europa League.

Sunderland v Man City

Sunderland are without suspended captain Lorik Cana as City defender Kolo Toure (knee) pushes for a place in the starting line-up.

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