Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost with Xavi Simons closing in on a return to first-team training following a serious knee injury.
Everton manager David Moyes is hopeful Jarrad Branthwaite will be fit for Friday's Premier League meeting with Coventry City at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to return to Liverpool's starting line-up for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Fenerbahce after overcoming his recent fitness problems.
Chelsea will be hoping to build on their victory over Manchester United when they travel to face Sunderland, although Xabi Alonso continues to contend with several significant injury concerns.
Kobbie Mainoo believes Michael Carrick has helped him become a more confident and influential midfielder at Manchester United, particularly by encouraging him to take greater responsibility on the pitch.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle accepted responsibility for his team's disappointing 1-0 defeat against Everton, telling angry supporters to blame him after another damaging performance at St James' Park.