Saturday Premiership: Middlesbrough Vs Aston Villa

Middlesbrough's number 1 goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has recovered for his virus and will return to the Boro starting line up. A win for Steve McClaren's men could take them to seventh. However the Teesiders will have to do it without the suspended Paul Ince and the "stiff" Alen Boksic. Meanwhile Phil Stamp returns and could go straight into the starting eleven.

Sunday Premiership: Leeds Vs Sunderland

Skipper Michael Gray is set to miss Sunday's game at Leeds with a back injury and George McCartney is likely to replace him. Patrick Mboma however is set to be fit and will replace Niall Quinn upfront, partnering Kevin Philips.

Monday Premiership: Newcastle Vs Fulham

Newcastle have no fresh injury worries although Craig Bellamy is still struggling and may have to miss out yet another match. Kieron Dyer is now fully fit and keeps his place while Newcastle old boy Lee Clark is ruled out of a return to St James'. Striker Alan Shearer will be aiming to score his 200th Premiership goal in this clash.