Team news and statistics ahead of this weekend's remaining action in the Barclays Premier League.
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Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is doubtful because of an ankle injury, and Gabriel Paulista is ready to come at centre-half in his place. Goalkeeper David Ospina and full-backs Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal are expected to return, having missed last weekend's FA Cup win over Reading. Captain Mikel Arteta (ankle) and midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (groin) miss out.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will make a late decision on whether to risk Diego Costa's fragile hamstrings. Costa has missed the last two matches, but could return ahead of schedule in place of Didier Drogba. Fellow striker Loic Remy (calf) is definitely out, so Dominic Solanke could be a substitute if Costa fails to make it.
Last season: Chelsea 6 Arsenal 0, Arsenal 0 Chelsea 0
Last five league matches: Arsenal W W W W W; Chelsea D W W W W
Top scorers (all competitions): Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) 22; Diego Costa (Chelsea) 20
Match odds: H 29-20 A 19-10 D 9-4
Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland)
Verdict: Arsenal 0 Chelsea 0
Everton's Steven Pienaar is a major doubt after struggling with muscle fatigue. His fellow midfielders Leon Osman (groin) and James McCarthy (ankle) both returned to training on Friday and should be available. Striker Romelu Lukaku reported no after-effects from his first appearance in a month last weekend.
Manchester United are still without a number of first-team players. Defenders Phil Jones (ankle), Marcos Rojo (adductor) and Rafael (rib) are out and midfielder Michael Carrick (calf) is also unavailable. Centre-back Jonny Evans returns from suspension, but there are doubts over midfield duo Daley Blind (ankle) and Adnan Januzaj (ankle).
Provisional squad: De Gea, Lindegaard, Valdes, Amos, Shaw, Blackett, Blind, Smalling, Evans, McNair, Young, Fellaini, Herrera, Valencia, Di Maria, Januzaj, Pereira, Mata, Falcao, Rooney, Van Persie, Wilson.
Last season: Everton 2 Manchester United 0, Manchester United 0 Everton 1
Last five league matches: Everton W W W D W; Manchester United W W W W L
Top scorers (all competitions): Romelu Lukaku (Everton) 18; Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) 14
Match odds: H 23-10 A 6-5 D 23-10
Referee: Andre Marriner
Verdict: Everton 1 Man Utd 1
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