Premier League - Team news: Late Arteta decision

Eurosport - Sun, 27 Apr 13:10:00 2008

The battle for UEFA Cup places is the focus of attention in the Premier League today.

FOOTBALL: Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta - 0

Click on the link below the photo for predicted line-ups.

Everton v Aston Villa (16:00)

Everton will have Leon Osman back after a hip injury, but there are still doubts over Mikel Arteta's fitness. The Spaniard, who has been suffering from stomach and groin problems, faces a late fitness test.

Villa have no new injury concerns ahead of the trip to Goodison Park. Gabriel Agbonlahor has a slight cold, but is expected to play. Craig Gardner is still sidelined with a thigh problem and Curtis Davis (Achilles) is out for the rest of the season.

Monday

Derby v Arsenal (20:00)

Midfielder David Jones (calf) is a doubt for Rams boss Paul Jewell and faces a late fitness test while Marc Edworthy is struggling with a cracked rib. He joins Claude Davis and Giles Barnes on the sidelines.

Manuel Almunia returns for Arsenal after a wrist injury, but Alexander Hleb starts his three-match ban and misses out on the trip to Pride Park. Denilson is in line for a rare start as injuries to Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky have ruled them out.

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