Premier League - Team news: Foster keeps place

Eurosport - Wed, 19 Mar 17:18:00 2008

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster is likely to keep his place for the visit of Bolton on Wednesday night as his side look for the win that would move them three points clear of title rivals Arsenal.

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Manchester United v Bolton (20:00 GMT)

Foster impressed on his debut in the 1-0 win over Derby, and is likely to get the nod between the sticks despite the fact Tomasz Kuszczak is available after serving a one-match ban.

First-choice 'keeper Edwin van der Sar remains out with a groin problem.

Defender Mikael Silvestre could be named in the squad after six months out with a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained during the 1-0 victory at Everton in September, while Gary Neville is touch-and-go with a calf strain.

Third-bottom Bolton will be without goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen after he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a back problem picked up in the warm-up prior to the UEFA Cup game against Sporting Lisbon on March 6.

Omani international Ali Al Habsi will continue to deputise.

Kevin Nolan and Gary Cahill are doubts with back and ankle problems respectively, while Tamir Cohen is definitely out.

Tottenham v Chelsea (20:00 GMT)

Chelsea can go level on points with second-placed Arsenal if they overcome Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech could return for the Blues after overcoming an ankle problem that has kept him out for the last four matches.

Coach Avram Grant has no new injury concerns, although with Nicolas Anelka recovering from a thigh strain he is likely to start with Didier Drogba as a lone striker.

Spurs are hopeful that skipper Ledley King will be fit to play after being sidelined by a calf injury, while fellow defenders Ricardo Rocha (groin) and Younes Kaboul (knee) are likely to miss the match.

Keeper Paul Robinson has an ankle knock but his recent good form is likely to see him given the nod ahead of Radek Cerny.

Gareth Bale (foot) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto (knee) are out for the season.

Striker Robbie Keane is in the squad despite storming off the pitch after being substituted in the 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, although he may start from the bench as he has a niggling knee complaint.

Tom Williams / Eurosport