Injury problems mounting for Clarets at Old Trafford

Today: Man Utd v Burnley

United midfielder Darren Fletcher serves a one-match ban but Edwin van der Sar is expected to feature for the first time since November 21.

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell (groin) is out, Clarke Carlisle is rated as only 50-50 with a side strain and Andre Bikey is on African Nations Cup duty. Michael Duff is expected to continue at centre-back.

Chelsea v Sunderland

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Chelsea are without Deco (hamstring), who is not match-fit. Kenwyne Jones, Kieran Richardson (calf) and Bolo Zenden (hamstring) could feature for the Black Cats.

Everton v Man City

Toffees defender Sylvain Distin (hamstring) is nearing a full recovery and Nedum Onuoha (calf) could return to City's squad after missing four games.

Portsmouth v Birmingham

Goalkeeper David James, whose move to Stoke has collapsed, will feature for Portsmouth against Birmingham, who have no new injury worries.

Stoke v Liverpool

Stoke striker Tuncay Sanli (hamstring) is doubtful and Liverpool miss Fernando Torres (knee), Steven Gerrard (hamstring) and Yossi Benayoun (rib). Javier Mascherano returns.

Wolves v Wigan

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Wolves veteran Jody Craddock is poised to make his 200th appearance and midfielder Mohamed Diame is set to return to Wigan's squad.

Tomorrow

Aston Villa v West Ham

Villa are set to recall goalkeeper Brad Friedel after he was rested in midweek. West Ham have no senior strikers available.

Blackburn v Fulham

Lars Jacobsen (thigh) has joined Bolton's growing injury list while Fulham will have Brede Hangeland (knee) available.

Bolton v Arsenal

Bolton manager Owen Coyle expects Kevin Davies and Mark Davies to come into contention for his first game in charge. Captain Cesc Fabregas returns to the Arsenal side following a hamstring strain.

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