Manchester City play Sunderland later in the day, while Leeds United host Liverpool.
Also on Saturday, Chelsea look to get back on track at Bournemouth. Meanwhile on Sunday, Fulham host Crystal Palace after West Ham’s trip to Brighton.
Manchester United complete the weekend’s action facing rock-bottom Wolves at Molineux. Who could miss out and who will be fit to play? Here is the latest Premier League team news.
This article will be updated throughout Friday.
Aston Villa v Arsenal: Wait on Rice
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he remains uncertain whether goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will be fit after the World Cup winner was a late withdrawal in the 4-3 win at Brighton.
Second-choice stopper Marco Bizot stepped in at short notice and could feature again.
Emery said on Martinez’s injury: “He didn’t train yesterday. It’s important to see how he’s passing through the next few hours. I don’t know if he’s available tomorrow.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued an update on the fitness of four first-team players ahead of the trip to Villa Park.
On Declan Rice’s availability, Arteta said: “Let’s see, we have another training session this afternoon. Every hour is going to be very important to see the availability of the players, so after that we will decide who travels.”
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Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard remains absent at Villa
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On Cristhian Mosquera, who withdrew in the first half against Brentford, Arteta added: “That’s the one that is more complicated. We have to do another test today to see where we are with him.”
Leandro Trossard and William Saliba will both still be unavailable, but Arteta said it would be a “matter of days” before the two return.
Bournemouth v Chelsea: Palmer to start?
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said centre-back Veljko Milosavljevic will be assessed after finishing the 1-0 home defeat by Everton with knee issues.
Marcos Senesi is in line to take his place after his one-match suspension.
Enzo Maresca also revealed he regretted not using Josh Acheampong at Elland Road, meaning the 18-year-old could also be in line to feature.
Midfielder Romeo Lavia remains out due to a muscle problem with no known return date, while Moises Caicedo will serve the second of a three-match ban.
Cole Palmer is in contention to start having been a second-half substitute against Leeds.
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Cole Palmer came off the bench against Leeds
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Everton v Nottingham Forest: Iroegbunam banned
David Moyes said Everton could once more be without Michael Keane, having explained that the centre-back had played against Newcastle with an injury which then ruled him out of the victory at Bournemouth.
Regarding club captain Seamus Coleman, Moyes revealed that the full-back is nursing a hamstring injury sustained against Manchester United last month and would be sidelined for a while, though he did not specify exactly how long.
Moyes also confirmed that midfielder Tim Iroegbunam would miss the game due to suspension, noting that the squad had been short for the previous match against Bournemouth and would be similarly depleted for the Forest clash.
Nottingham Forest team news to follow.
Man City v Sunderland: Rodri remains sidelined
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri remains unavailable for the Sunderland game due to a thigh issue.
The Manchester City manager said: “No [he is not available] but he is getting better. I do not know how long, but he is at the stage where, in a few weeks, he will be ready.”
Guardiola has also suggested that full-back Nico O’Reilly may get a rest in the coming weeks, but his good form is currently keeping Rayan Ait-Nouri out of the side.
Sunderland team news to follow.
Newcastle v Burnley: Wissa close to return
Defender Sven Botman is unavailable after having an injection in his back which will leave him sidelined for a week.
Forward Yoane Wissa is stepping up his fitness after taking part in an 11-a-side game during the week behind closed doors. Howe has refused to rule out the DR Congo international featuring against The Clarets.
Burnley team news to follow.
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Yoane Wissa is yet to make his Newcastle debut
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Leeds v Liverpool: Bradley back in contention
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has confirmed that full-back Conor Bradley has returned to training and could be available for selection. Joe Gomez is expected to feature having played through a knock against Sunderland.
Slot also refused to rule out benching Mohamed Salah for the third straight game in a row, but the Dutchman insisted the Egyptian was “always in my mind to either start or come in”.
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‘We fuelled the confidence for other teams’ – Slot on Anfield fear factor
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Leeds team news to follow.
Brighton v West Ham: Tzimas out for months
Brighton will be without Stefanos Tzimas due to what head coach Fabian Hurzeler has described as “a long-term injury” that will keep him out for months.
Hurzeler is hopeful of better news for Yasin Ayari, who has a chance of being available, while Kaoru Mitoma is an option after suffering a small setback in training.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta returns to the squad following his one-match suspension which ruled him out of the 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Thursday.
Wolves v Man Utd: De Ligt could return
Ruben Amorim has confirmed he anticipates Matthijs de Ligt will be available for Man Utd’s meeting with Wolves on Monday evening.
The Dutch defender did not make the matchday line-up against The Hammers, marking his first missed Premier League minutes of the season due to a minor injury that is not expected to keep him out for long.
More team news to follow.