Stoke chief Pulis considers taking a gamble on shoulder victim Fuller

Today: Birmingham v Everton

Birmingham midfielder Craig Gardner is suspended for three matches while Everton full-back Tony Hibbert is back in contention after missing last week's draw at Fulham with a groin strain.

Stoke v Blackburn

Stoke chief Tony Pulis is considering risking Ricardo Fuller, who dislocated his right shoulder in last Sunday's 2-1 win over Newcastle. David Dunn and Vince Grella are missing for Blackburn due to hamstring problems.

Sunderland v Man Utd

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Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand could return after a hamstring injury but brother Rio and Michael Carrick and Anderson will be assessed before the visitors finalise their line-up.

Tottenham v Aston Villa

Spurs will once again check on the fitness of captain Ledley King before deciding on their line-up. Villa defender Richard Dunne is back in contention after recovering from a knee problem.

West Brom v Bolton

Czech striker Roman Bednar is available for West Brom after missing out on the trip to face Arsenal last weekend because of a thigh injury. England defender Gary Cahill is available for Bolton after completing a three-match suspension.

West Ham v Fulham

Hammers midfielder Kieron Dyer could miss out through illness. Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale is in contention after recovering from an ankle injury.

Wigan v Wolverhampton

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Wigan striker Franco Di Santo could feature after making a quick recovery from an ankle problem.Wolves midfielder Adlene Guedioura will be out of action for four to six months.

Tomorrow

Chelsea v Arsenal

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard (groin) is out and Arsenal will be without captain Cesc Fabregas (hamstring) and England Under-21 full-back Kieran Gibbs (calf).

Liverpool v Blackpool

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return after being rested in midweek while Blackpool are without defender Alex Baptiste (knee ligament).

Man City v Newcastle

Argentina-born utility man Pablo Zabaleta (hamstring) will be missing for City. Veteran defender Sol Campbell has shaken off a thigh injury to take his place in the Newcastle squad.