 Birmingham v FulhamReported by teletext on Friday, 20 November 2009 (on November 20, 2009)
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 Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson returns from suspension following his sending-off against Manchester City.Winger Keith Fahey is also in contention after recovering from an ankle problem.Fulham will be without Andrew Johnson (groin), captain Danny Murphy and Diomansay Kamara (both knee), while Simon Davies (foot) could make his first appearance for two months.Burnley v Aston VillaOwen Coyle is expected to name the same side that drew 3-3 with Manchester City before the international break.But midfielder Chris McCann, and forwards Jay Rodriguez and Martin Paterson are still some weeks away from returning to full fitness.Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov returns from suspension, while central defender James Collins and striker Emile Heskey could be available after injury.Chelsea v WolvesChelsea will be without Frank Lampard (thigh), Didier Drogba (rib), Michael Ballack (knee) and Deco, who has sustained a knock to his adductor.Youngsters Fabio Borini, Nemanja Matic and Gael Kakuta are all expected to feature from the bench against Wolves.Right-back Kevin Foley returns for Wolves (knee) just in time to replace Ronald Zubar (thigh), but Michael Mancienne cannot face his parent club.Hull v West HamHull playmaker Geovanni returns from suspension but Seyi Olofinjana is doubtful with a hamstring injury he picked up on duty with Nigeria.Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill is hoping to return after missing the last two games with a knee injury.The Hammers welcome back Carlton Cole from a hamstring injury, but Alessandro Diamanti (hip) is missing and Herita Ilunga (hamstring) is a major doubt.Liverpool v Man CitySteven Gerrard will start for Liverpool after resting his groin and Jamie Carragher is back from suspension.Fernando Torres will not be involved, but Glen Johnson, Fabio Aurelio, Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera are in the squad after treatment in Serbia.Record signing Robinho will travel with City even if the £32.5m man is unlikely to play. Martin Petrov (knee) and Sylvinho (calf) definitely miss out.Man Utd v EvertonNemanja Vidic should return to the heart of United's defence.The Serbian has been struggling with a calf injury but came through his midweek international unscathed and will feature as Rio Ferdinand (back) and John O'Shea (thigh) miss out.Everton winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is suspended and midfielder Tim Cahill is a slight doubt after picking up a groin problem during duty with Australia.Sunderland v ArsenalGoalkeeper Marton Fulop is set to begin an extended run in the Sunderland side with Craig Gordon out (broken arm).Fraizer Campbell could start up front as Kenwyne Jones and Michael Turner are suspended, but midfielder Lorik Cana returns from his ban.Robin van Persie misses out for Arsenal and defender Kieran Gibbs is ruled out with a foot injury, but Theo Walcott returns from a knee problem.
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