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ARSENAL (1) v PORTSMOUTH (3)
Midfielder Gilberto will be missing from the Arsenal team after a tiring flight back from helping Brazil beat Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier. Portsmouth, promoted as first division champions, have had a relatively soft introduction to the premier league but playing Arsenal at Highbury will test them. Both sides are unbeaten but Arsenal have yet to drop a point in four games and their attack, spearheaded by Thierry Henry, is in superb form.
BLACKBURN ROVERS (9) V LIVERPOOL (10)
A game likely to feature a lot of goals -- Blackburn are the highest scorers in the division while Liverpool finally found their goal touch in a 3-0 win at Everton. Liverpool striker Michael Owen, with three goals, looks at the peak of his form while Andy Cole has scored four for Blackburn. Rovers could parade new signings Barry Ferguson and Dino Baggio who played for the reserves this week.
BOLTON WANDERERS (17) V MIDDLESBROUGH (19)
No wins from four games has already put Bolton on course for yet another relegation dog-fight, while Middlesbrough are a better side than their lowly position indicates. Both teams are leaking goals and Boro have been hit by injuries to their backline, although central defender Chris Riggott and striker Michael Ricketts are ready to return. Bolton have re-signed utility player Paul Warhurst after releasing him at the end of last season and could give a debut to Frenchman Ibrahim Ba.
CHARLTON ATHLETIC (11) V MANCHESTER UNITED (2)
Champions United did not expect to lose at Southampton in their previous game and no-nonsense Charlton offer the same sort of mid-table challenge. United midfielders Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt are doubtful after missing England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Liechtenstein through injury. Charlton will be without teenage striker Carlton Cole with a hip injury but Paolo di Canio, who missed two games with a bruised knee, scored twice in a reserve match on Tuesday.
CHELSEA (5) V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (15)
A London derby with real bite for both managers. Chelsea's Claudio Ranieri must have been unsettled by reports this week that United's Alex Ferguson turned down his job, while Glenn Hoddle's position would be seriously undermined by another defeat like the 3-0 home loss to Fulham. Despite buying a clutch of strikers, Spurs have scored just two goals while their defence will need to be at its sharpest to keep out Chelsea's expensive strike force led by recent signing Hernan Crespo.
EVERTON (14) V NEWCASTLE UNITED (1
Newcastle were relieved by the two-week break in club action after three defeats in eight days left them out of the Champions League and winless in the premier league. French winger Laurent
Robert could return to the starting line-up and Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has been passed fit after injuring his knee. All Everton eyes will be on teenage striker Wayne Rooney after his two goals for England and goalkeeper Richard Wright may return after a knee injury.
SOUTHAMPTON ( V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (20)
Southampton are unbeaten and have scored just three goals, none more important than striker James Beattie's in the 1-0 defeat of Manchester United. Promoted Wolves have had a miserable start to their season, gaining just one point from a 0-0 home draw with Portsmouth last time out.
MANCHESTER CITY (4) V ASTON VILLA (13) (15:00 CET)
City will be looking for their first league win at their new City of Manchester Stadium and Villa their first victory away from home since January. Villa manager David O'Leary is being cautious about striker Juan Pablo Angel's fitness after his return from playing in two South American World Cup qualifiers for Colombia. Defender Ronny Johnsen is nursing a hamstring strain but should be fit.
BIRMINGHAM CITY (6) V FULHAM (7) (17:05 CET)
Fulham, having won their previous match 3-0 at Tottenham, come up against their own goalkeeper Maik Taylor who is on loan to Birmingham and in fine form with three clean sheets. The Birmingham attack have managed only two goals in three matches but new Argentine signing Luciano Figueroa is not quite ready for premier league action.
LEICESTER CITY (16) V LEEDS UNITED (12) (21:00 CET)
Leicester manager Micky Adams has a doubt up front with Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie after he aggravated a groin injury during their Euro qualifier against Armenia in Belfast on Wednesday. There will be two teenagers on the Leeds bench, Aaron Lennon, who became the youngest premier league player on his debut at Tottenham last month aged 16 years and 129 days, and rookie goalkeeper Scott Carson following veteran Nigel Martyn's move to Everton.
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German first division matches - Sept 13-14
BERLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich visit VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday with their minds already on their Champions League opener against Celtic.
Winning another German title would please the Bavarians but their main goal this season is to bounce back in Europe after their shock first-stage exit from last year's Champions League.
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Wednesday's game at home against Celtic is far more important than Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg to the German champions, who are second in the Bundesliga table with 10 points from four games -- as many as leaders Werder Bremen, who have a better goal difference.
Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, who could have done without the two-weeks break due to Euro 2004 qualifiers, has plenty of injury worries in the midfield with Jens Jeremies and Sebastian Deisler both sidelined.
HERTHA BERLIN (15) v HANOVER 96 (10)
Hertha Berlin hope striker Fredi Bobic, who joined Hertha from Hanover 96 in the close season, can repeat what he did for Germany on Wednesday and inspire them to their first victory of the season when he returns to his former club.
Bobic was decisive in Germany's 2-1 win over Scotland on Wednesday, opening the scoring before being fouled for the penalty which Michael Ballack converted for a 2-0 lead.
Hertha have yet to score a goal this season but have still managed three draws in their four matches.
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HANSA ROSTOCK ( v VFL BOCHUM (12)
Hansa Rostock coach Armin Veh has no injury worries and should make no changes to the side who picked up five points from their last three games.
VfL Bochum, who have Nigeria midfielder Sunday Oliseh and Germany forward Paul Freier out injured, have not won in Rostock since a 2-0 victory in 1992.
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BAYER LEVERKUSEN (4) v HAMBURG SV (17)
Germany defender Jens Nowotny, who has played just one game in 18 months because of two knee injuries, should make his comeback for Bayer Leverkusen and play at least half a game.
UEFA Cup entrants Hamburg SV will find it hard to bounce back from a disastrous start of three losses and a draw with four players out injured and one suspended.
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TSV 1860 MUNICH (6) v COLOGNE (14)
TSV 1860 Munich crushed Cologne 3-0 the last time they played them in the Bundesliga, in 2002. That victory was their seventh straight home win over Cologne.
Cologne, back in the top flight after one season in the second division, are without Germany defender Mustafa Dogan and midfielder Joerg Heinrich, both injured.
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BORUSSIA DORTMUND (5) v WERDER BREMEN (1)
Injury-racked Borussia Dortmund are without Evanilson, Torsten Frings, Christoph Metzelder and Flavio Conceicao.
Leaders Werder Bremen miss injured French playmaker Johan Micoud but are on a high after a surprisingly strong start.
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SCHALKE 04 (11) v VFB STUTTGART (3)
Schalke 04 have won their last five home games against Stuttgart but are without injured Germany midfielder Joerg Boehme and Dutch defender Niels Oude Kamphuis.
VfB Stuttgart, last season's runners-up, are warming up for their Champions League debut away to Rangers on Tuesday.
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KAISERSLAUTERN (1 v SC FREIBURG (9)
Kaiserslautern, who fought against relegation and financial collapse last season, remain in trouble.
SC Freiburg, back in the Bundesliga after one season in the second division, have started reasonably well but are without Georgian midfielder Levan Tskitichvili and French forward Abder Ramdane.
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BOR. MOENCHENGLADBACH (13) v EINTRACHT FRANKFURT (16)
Both clubs glory days are long gone with their ambitions this season to escape relegation.
Moenchengladbach have several players injured while promoted Eintracht miss defender Jens Keller.
The two clubs drew 1-1 the last time they met in a Bundesliga match, five years ago.
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Preview: Bradford v Preston
New Bradford signing Nicky Summerbee may make his first-team debut in the clash with Preston at Valley Parade.
Summerbee, who signed a two-year deal with the Bantams last week, is not 100 per cent match fit but caught the eye playing for the reserves in midweek and could be given a starting berth on the right flank.
Paul Evans remains a doubt after missing the 4-0 defeat at home to Sunderland with a bruised foot.
The game has also come too soon for Mark Bower (ankle), although the defender is expected to return to full training by the end of the week.
Preston winger Eddie Lewis is set to be handed a starting place after being rested for the first week in September.
The American was given time off from training by boss Craig Brown, who will be hoping that Lewis will not burn out halfway through the season after representing his country in the Gold Cup during the summer.
George Koumantarakis is still sidelined with a calf injury which is likely to keep him out of action until the end of the month.
Claude Davis will also sit out the contest as he continues to recover from a medial knee ligament injury, while Tyrone Mears is also ruled out with the recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Cardiff City v Gillingham
Rookie centre-back James Collins will deputise for the injured Danny Gabbidon as Cardiff bid to stretch their unbeaten Division One run to a fourth game.
Striker Peter Thorne will make his first start of the season as he comes in for the suspended Alan Lee, who is also injured.
Cardiff are unable to call on injured central defender Spencer Prior or left-back Gary Croft, who has played only two reserve-team games since recovering from an appendix operation.
Gillingham skipper Paul Smith is ready for a first-team return after completing 90 minutes in the reserves' 2-1 win over Wycombe.
Smith underwent knee surgery in the summer and has yet to feature in the first team this year. Player-manager Andy Hessenthaler may also choose to start after having an impact in his substitute appearance against Millwall last week.
French goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu, who signed this week from non-league Hayes, is expected to start on the bench. Striker Tommy Johnson completes the final game of his suspension.
Preview: Coventry v Stoke
Steve Staunton is set to return to the first-team reckoning as Coventry prepare to take on Stoke at Highfield Road.
Gary McAllister, yet to celebrate a league win this season, is expected to name Staunton in his 16-man squad after the defender recovered from a twisted ankle.
Richard Shaw is also poised for a return to the squad after his broken foot healed.
Neither Mo Konjic nor Youssef Safri have reported injuries after being on international duty, so both are expected to start against the Potters.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has the luxury of a near-full strength side for the clash - but he may be tempted to make changes after slipping to a second consecutive defeat at home to Burnley last weekend.
This could mean a place in the starting line-up for the likes of Chris Iwelumo, Marc Goodfellow and Kris Commons, who all impressed for the reserves in midweek.
Peter Hoekstra and Clint Hill (both ankle) are both well on the road to recovery but are not expected to return to first-team action until the end of the month.
Preview: Nottingham Forest v Sheff United
Nottingham Forest boss Paul Hart is expected to stick with an unchanged starting line-up as the Reds renew their acquaintance with Sheffield United at the City Ground.
Gareth Taylor, the £500,000 signing from Burnley, could feature in the squad after a run-out in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The only fitness doubt concerns fringe player Chris Doig (hamstring).
United boss Neil Warnock could have Ashley Ward back for the trip.
The 32-year-old striker has overcome a groin strain, playing 45 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Michael Brown serves the first game of a three-match ban for his sending-off against Crystal Palace, while Mike Whitlow (knock in training) and Jack Lester (ankle and knee) are both doubtful.
Definitely ruled out are Paddy Kenny (knee) and Steve Kabba (knee).
Preview: Rotherham v Crewe
New signing Martin Butler will make his Rotherham debut when the Millers host Crewe in front of the television cameras.
Butler, a £150,000 signing from Reading, will be named in the starting XI alongside either Darren Byfield or Mark Robins.
However, United will be without Martin McIntosh, who serves the second match of a three-game ban for his sending-off against Norwich.
Darren Garner (groin) is close to full fitness, while Paul Warne has also recovered from a bout of flu and should be on the substitutes' bench.
Crewe left-back David Vaughan is a major doubt after suffering a toe injury while on international duty with Wales Under-21s.
If Vaughan is ruled out then Anthony Tonkin could make his debut following his move from Stockport.
Chris McCready is also doubtful after picking up a knock in training, while Adie Moses is struggling with a hamstring injury sustained against Burnley.
Richard Walker is on standby for his first start of the season if Moses is unavailable. Allan Smart's ankle injury will mean a place on the bench for either Luke Varney or Paul Edwards.
Preview: Sunderland v Crystal Palace
Sunderland skipper Jason McAteer is gunning for a return to action against Crystal Palace after finally recovering from a torn hamstring.
Darren Williams is back after an ankle problem, and could replace Stephen Wright who has a sore calf muscle.
Matt Piper picked up a slight knee knock and may miss out.
Palace manager Steve Kember will be forced into a reshuffle as Tommy Black and Tony Popovic are suspended, but midfielder Michael Hughes returns from a ban.
Neil Shipperley (knee), Shaun Derry (knee) and Dougie Freedman (hamstring) all return after missing the draw with Millwall.
Hayden Mullins (leg) and Gary Borrowdale (head) are also in the squad after recovering from their injuries.
Darren Powell is back from a thigh injury and Curtis Fleming should be return after a knee operation.
Preview: Walsall v Derby
Walsall boss Colin Lee will before forced to reshuffle his line-up ahead of the Bescot Stadium clash with Derby.
Lee will be without Zigor Aranalde, who serves the first match of a three-game suspension, meaning either Darren Wrack or Pedro Matias will be expected to fill in at left wing-back.
Lee will also be without the services of Vinny Samways (suspended). But Jamie Lawrence has recovered from the broken toe which has ruled him out so far this season, while Stefan Oakes has shaken off a rib injury.
Matty Fryatt, 17, is in contention for a place on the bench after a string of impressive reserve-team appearances.
Derby winger Candido Costa has been ruled out after picking up a three-game suspension. He was sent off during the 4-1 reverse at Cardiff last month.
But Michael Johnson is expected to feature at the heart of the defence despite a recent hamstring scare, while Paul Boertien has recovered from a thigh strain. Warren Barton could come into the reckoning following back and hamstring problems.
The Midlands showdown is also likely to mark a first return to the Bescot for Brazilian striker Junior, who had been on loan with the Saddlers last year before becoming the focus of Lee's ire.
The Saddlers supremo was disappointed neither the player nor his agent responded to his close-season offer of a two-year contract, with Junior eventually agreeing a one-year deal with the Rams instead.
Preview: West Brom v Ipswich
West Brom boss Gary Megson is expected to name an unchanged squad as the Division One pacesetters entertain Ipswich at The Hawthorns.
Darren Moore and Michael Appleton continue their recoveries from cruciate knee ligament damage.
Ipswich boss Joe Royle will hand debuts to Alan Mahon and Chris Bart-Williams.
Charlton midfielder Bart-Williams and Blackburn defender Mahon have joined on one and three-month loan deals respectively.
However, Royle has Jermaine Wright under treatment for a back strain he sustained in training on Thursday.
Certain non-starters are Chris Makin (hip) and Tommy Miller (ankle).
Preview: West Ham v Reading
Wayne Quinn is likely to go straight into West Ham's starting line-up against Reading following his loan move from Newcastle.
The left-back comes in as an emergency replacement for Rufus Brevett, who may not play again this year after breaking a bone in his foot.
Rob Lee is rated doubtful to return from medial ligament damage while Steve Lomas could be back in six weeks after undergoing a knee operation in Holland. Niclas Alexandersson could be involved after arriving from Everton on a one-month loan deal.
Reading caretaker manager Kevin Dillon is unlikely to make any changes to a winning side.
The Royals are unbeaten in six league and cup games under Alan Pardew's management, but Dillon has been at his side throughout and has had a strong influence on team selection.
With Kevin Watson recovered from an ankle injury Dillon has the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from. Adie Williams, Steve Sidwell and Omar Daley are available after being away on international duty with Wales, England Under-21s and Jamaica respectively
Preview: Wimbledon v Wigan
Patrick Agyemang is doubtful for Wimbledon's final home match at Selhurst Park against Wigan.
The Dons striker missed training this week with an ankle problem and is in a race against time to be declared fit, but Lionel Morgan looks set for a comeback after knee surgery.
The fixture should be Wimbledon's last at home in south London before they move to the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes later this month.
Wigan boss Paul Jewell is expected to hand new Geoff Horsfield his debut.
Jewell welcomes back Steve McMillan, who is back in training after more than two weeks out with a groin problem.
The former Motherwell man could replace Peter Kennedy, whose stomach upset kept him out of Northern Ireland's defeat by Armenia in midweek.
Neil Roberts is also a slight doubt as his girlfriend gave birth this week.
Preview: Norwich v Burnley
Norwich manager Nigel Worthington is set to hand debuts to loan signings Peter Crouch, Darren Huckerby and Kevin Harper in the home clash with Burnley.
Worthington is spoiled for choice in attack as Iwan Roberts has recovered from the calf injury which saw him replaced against Nottingham Forest, but the Canaries boss is likely to partner Crouch and Huckerby in attack.
That could mean Paul McVeigh reverts to a left-midfield role.
Jim Brennan is moving closer to a return but will not feature, while Mark Rivers (ankle) is still three weeks away from full fitness, so Harper is expected to fill the void on the right-hand side on midfield.
Mark McGregor (knee) is Burnley's only definite absentee.
However, Lee Roche is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring strain and Gareth Farrelly has successfully shaken off a knock sustained in the 2-1 win at Stoke. Ian Moore could also stake a claim for a starting place
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Blackpool v Bournemouth
Blackpool boss Steve McMahon has major doubts over Danny Coid and Tommy Jaszczun for the visit of Bournemouth after the pair picked up knocks in training.
But McMahon has Keith Southern back in his squad after a long lay-off with a knee injury and Neil Danns returns after a one-match suspension.
Strikers John Murphy (thigh) and Matt Blinkhorn (broken foot) definitely miss out for the Cherries match.
And McMahon is looking forward to the match as his side have been without a game for two weeks due to international call-ups.
"We were very frustrated especially on the back of a good win at Swindon," McMahon said. "We've got to be careful and we certainly won't be underestimating them."
Bournemouth welcome back two players from international duty.
Striker Warren Feeney was on target for Northern Ireland Under-21s in midweek, while midfielder Brian Stock earned rave reviews for his performance for Wales Under-21s against Finland.
It means boss Sean O'Driscoll should have his entire squad available for selection, although one or two players are still short of full match fitness.
O'Driscoll may also opt change formations, after switching to 3-5-2 for their last two away games at QPR and Wrexham
Chesterfield v Notts County
Chesterfield new-boy Mark DeBolla is expected to make his debut against Notts County after signing on a month's loan from Charlton.
The Spireites could also welcome back influential defender Steve Blatherwick, who has been on the sidelines since August 12 after fracturing his cheekbone in the Carling Cup defeat against Burnley.
However, the former Nottingham Forest man is well on the road to recovery and came through the reserves' 2-2 draw against Mansfield with no ill-effects.
Spireites assistant manager Lee Richardson said: "Steve wants to play and we want him to play but it's going to be a tight one so we won't make a decision until the last moment."
Stuart Howson, who also featured for the second string in midweek, has recovered from an ankle operation but will be given more time before he is risked in the first team.
"Three points on Saturday will be very, very welcome," Richardson added.
"County obviously have their problems on and off the pitch but that's not to say it won't be an extremely tough game."
Notts County striker Paul Heffernan will miss the trip after picking up a three-game suspension.
The 21-year-old was sent off during the 1-0 home defeat to Peterborough last month, meaning he will miss the match against the Spireites as well as the games against Rushden & Diamonds and Tranmere.
Magpies boss Bill Dearden is also sweating on the availability of defenders Nicky Fenton and Steve Jenkins, who are expected to face late fitness tests after sustaining dead leg and hamstring problems respectively.
Tony Hackworth's knee injury also makes him a doubt, but fellow frontman Mark Stallard, who completed the final 15 minutes of last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Luton, is expected to start at Saltergate after recovering from severe bruising to his foot.
Colchester v Brighton
Colchester boss Phil Parkinson could welcome back defender Alan White from injury for the home match with Brighton.
White has missed the last three games with a groin strain, but is back in the running for a place in the starting XI.
Goalkeeper Richard McKinney faces at least two more weeks out of action with a knee injury, which means youngster Dean Gerken will continue to deputise on the substitutes' bench.
Meanwhile, defender Gavin Johnson took part in his first training session for almost a year on Thursday, as he continues to recover from a broken leg, but he will play no part in the Brighton match.
Brighton defender Paul Watson is unlikely to recover in time for the trip.
The full-back is still struggling with the nerve problem in his foot that has kept him out of action since the 1-0 defeat at Barnsley three weeks ago and is unlikely to be risked against Phil Parkinson's team.
Nathan Jones serves the last game of a three-match suspension while fellow defender Dean Blackwell (cruciate knee ligament) is a long-term absentee.
Oldham v Bristol City
Oldham boss Iain Dowie will be without defender Will Haining for the visit of Bristol City.
The 20-year-old, who is firmly established in Dowie's line-up, suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 0-0 draw with Hartlepool.
The Latics will also be without midfielder Darren Sheridan, who serves the final game of a three-match ban after his sending off at Scunthorpe.
Defender Mark Hudson is in the squad after extending his loan move from Fulham.
Bristol City manager Danny Wilson is still expecting a tough afternoon despite Oldham's financial problems.
"Players have had to leave and that has made it more difficult for the manager Ian Dowie," Wilson told BBC Radio Bristol.
"He's still got them very well organised and has got some quality there, so you've always got to respect the oppostition and we'll certainly do that."
Captain Tom Doherty remains doubtful for the game after suffering a dead leg playing for Northern Ireland.
Plymouth v Luton
Plymouth midfielder Tony Capaldi comes back into contention for the home game against Luton Town.
Summer signing Capaldi has been on international duty with Northern Ireland and Argyle boss Paul Sturrock confirmed: "Tony is back, fit and comes back into the squad."
Sturrock also confirmed in-form strikers Ian Stonebridge and Micky Evans, who both scored in the 3-1 win at Brentford, will lead the Argyle attack.
He said: "You can't bring someone else in after both your strikers score in an away win. They are playing well together."
Strikers Marino Keith (foot) and Nathan Lowndes (ankle) are back in training.
Luton striker Steve Howard will miss the trip through suspension.
Mike Newell's threadbare squad has been further stretched by a calf injury to defender Alan Neilson.
Young goalkeeper Robert Beckwith has struggled in training with a cut to his foot but should be fit to start.
Russell Perrett's recovery from a groin injury has been handicapped by an infection, while Steve Robinson is seeing a specialist about his back complaint.
Skipper Kevin Nicholls is also out for at least eight weeks following a knee operation.
Port Vale v Barnsley
Port Vale boss Brian Horton is sweating on the fitness of Michael Walsh, Michael Cummins, and Marc Bridge Wilkinson ahead of the visit of Barnsley.
Assistant manager Ian Brightwell told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's a game the players must believe they can do well in especially if they want to make others sit up and take notice that Port Vale are a team with genuine promotion aspirations".
Barnsley boss Gudjon Thordarson has several injury doubts ahead of the top-of-the-table encounter.
Isaiah Rankin (hamstring) definitely misses out, while Dean Gorre (hamstring), Tony Gallimore (knee), Anthony Kay (toe), Kevin Donovan (groin) and Lee Crooks (back) are all doubtful for the trip to Vale Park.
However, Thordarson welcomes back Chris Lumsdon, who returns from suspension for a game the Icelander is refusing to hype up.
"It's a big game, but every game is a big game," he said.
"They will be very tough and they'll be trying to keep their good run going."
QPR v Wycombe
QPR manager Ian Holloway will have to chop and change his line-up again as he prepares to face Wycombe without several first-team stars.
Defender Gino Padula, striker Tony Thorpe (both ankle) and defender Marc Bircham (hamstring) are all major doubts ahead of the match.
Midfielder Tommy Williams has returned to Birmingham after his loan spell expired, and defender Clarke Carlisle is still out of action as he receives treatment for alcohol addiction.
Defender Matthew Rose (shin) is definitely out and striker Richard Pacquette is still short of match fitness despite making his comeback from a hamstring injury in a reserve match at Gillingham last week.
Wycombe should be boosted by the return of midfielder Charlie Mapes.
The midfielder missed last week's 2-0 defeat against Rushden & Diamonds with a knee injury.
Goalkeeper Frank Talia and defender Chris Vinnicombe will both be available before beginning suspensions for their dismissals at Nene Park.
Chairboys manager Lawrie Sanchez has no new injury worries to contend with.
Rushden & Diamonds v Brentford
Rushden & Diamonds manager Brian Talbot will have to sweat over the fitness of Marcus Bignot ahead of the match with Brentford at Nene Park.
Talbot will wait until the last moment before deciding whether the defender has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring strain.
Striker Rodney Jack should be fit though, after recovering well from a kick to the back of his leg during the 2-0 win over Wycombe.
Defender Andy Edwards will miss out through suspension and midfielder Gary Mills is a doubt after suffering mild concussion during a midweek reserve-team game against Crewe.
Midfielder Richie Hanlon played for 45 minutes in the 2-2 draw against Crewe as he continues to step up his return from a medial knee ligament injury, but he is unlikely to feature against Brentford.
Brentford boss Wally Downes faces a selection headache in midfield.
Matt Somner and Kevin O'Connor have returned from international duty, with the under-21 sides of Wales and the Republic of Ireland respectively, and will be fighting hard to reclaim their places in the starting line-up.
Somner is likely to replace Lee Fieldwick in defence, while O'Connor could come in for Jay Smith in midfield.
Andrew Frampton is recovering well from a head injury which has kept him out for a month, but he is unlikely to feature against Rushden.
Alan Julian again deputises for the suspended Paul Smith in goal.
Sheff Wed v Stockport
Sheffield Wednesday boss Chris Turner could hand Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu his debut for the home tie with Stockport.
The Congan striker completed a one-year loan deal from French side Amiens this week and scored twice for the reserves against Burnley.
On his chances of playing, Turner said: "It's possible. He's done well and we're pleased with him."
Shefki Kuqi and Alan Quinn have returned from international duty with Finland and the Republic of Ireland unscathed, but Derek Geary starts a three-match ban for his sending-off against Wycombe.
Midfielder Matt Hamshaw (knee ligaments) is not ready for a return to action as Turner anticipates a tricky encounter with County.
"It will be a tough game," Turner said. "They're a big, powerful side, a lot like Tranmere."
Stockport striker Luke Beckett is serving a one-match ban for his dismissal against Tranmere earlier in the season, but probably would have been ruled out anyway with a knee injury.
County boss Carlton Palmer has no injury concerns as he prepares his team for the trip to his former club.
"I'm looking forward to it - I had several good years there," said Palmer.
"There should be a big crowd and the players are looking forward to it, but when you're a footballer you should be looking forward to playing, no matter who the opponents are."
Swindon v Wrexham
Swindon boss Andy King is likely to name an unchanged team for the home clash with Wrexham.
Midfielder Sammy Igoe serves the second of a three-match ban which will also keep him on the sidelines for Tuesday's trip to Grimsby.
Winger James Milner and defender Jerel Ifil, who are both on loan, are likely to keep their places in the team.
Tommy Mooney and Sam Parkin should continue to lead the attack.
Midfielder Steve Robinson is still on the long-term injured list and will probably be out of action for another three to four weeks.
Wrexham striker Lee Jones returns to the squad to face Swindon after recovering from an ankle injury.
Boss Denis Smith can also welcome back defender Steve Roberts (heel) and full-back Jim Whitley (hamstring) from injury.
All three players featured in the reserves' 4-0 win over Rochdale in midweek, but striker Chris Armstrong is still some way short of fitness with an Achilles injury.
Wrexham's Trinidad & Tobago contingent - Hector Sam, Carlos Edwards and Dennis Lawrence - will all return to the squad after being on international duty against Morocco.
Defender Craig Morgan - who made his debut for the Wales Under-21 side in midweek - is also included in the squad.
Tranmere v Peterborough
Tranmere boss Ray Mathias will monitor Gary Jones and Shane Nicholson before making a decision on their availability for the home tie against Peterborough.
Midfielder Jones damaged knee ligaments in the 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday and faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit in time for the Prenton Park match.
Meanwhile, defender Nicholson still could play a part even though he was expected to be out of action for up to two weeks with a toe injury.
"It's a funny situation with Shane," said Mathias.
"His toe has got much better every day so he could still have a chance.
"We'll continue to look at Shane and Gary, but otherwise we are okay injury-wise."
Peterborough boss Barry Fry is likely to keep faith with the same team that drew at Grimsby last week for the trip to Tranmere.
Sagi Burton is still out with a knee injury, while fellow defender Christopher Kanu is serving the second game of a three-match suspension.
Winger Adam Newton will once again be the man to watch as he looks to follow up his goal against the Mariners with another strike at Prenton Park.
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MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz will be waiting anxiously for fitness reports on Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Zinedine Zidane as the Spanish champions prepare for Saturday's home match with Valladolid (1730 GMT).
Injuries and international call-ups forced Queiroz to name a patched up side for Real's last league game and the performance reflected the coach's selection problems, as they just managed to scrape a 1-1 draw away to Villarreal.
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The result left Real in third place after two games, two points behind leaders Deportivo Coruna.
Several players may still be missing for Real, however.
Zidane, who suffered a thigh injury against Villarreal, played most of France's Euro 2004 qualifier against Slovenia on Wednesday but was confined to the swimming pool for work with the club's physiotherapists after arriving back in Madrid the following day.
Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos both played in Brazil's World Cup qualifying win against Ecuador and are not due back in Madrid until Friday afternoon, when a decision will be made on whether they can play against Valladolid.
All three players should be fit enough to be make the squad but Queiroz will be wary of taking risks so close to the club's first Champions League match at home to Olympique Marseille on Tuesday.
"I don't like rotating players but sometimes it's necessary," said Queiroz, who could choose to play Javier Portillo up front in place of Ronaldo and Esteban Cambiasso or Guti in central midfield.
The good news for Real was that England captain David Beckham, Portuguese forward Luis Figo and Spaniards Iker Casillas, Raul and Michel Salgado all came through international games unscathed.
Valladolid are level on points with Real in seventh place after claiming a 1-0 win at home to Malaga in their last league game.
CELTA VIGO (12) v REAL BETIS (16) (1930)
Celta will inevitably be distracted by the prospect of their Champions League debut against Club Bruges on Tuesday and Betis should be capable of taking advantage and claiming their first win of the season.
Former Barcelona striker Alfonso has passed himself fit to play the full 90 minutes against Celta and should start alongside the Argentine Martin Palermo. - - - -
RACING SANTANDER (2) v REAL SOCIEDAD (14) (1930)
Racing have started the season in excellent form and will be confident of claiming another victory over last year's surprise runners-up.
Real Sociedad will be playing their first Champions League match in midweek and coach Raynald Denoueix will have to think hard about whether to include influential midfielder Xabi Alonso in his starting line-up.
Alonso has recovered from the ankle injury he suffered in Spain's 2-1 win over Ukraine this week but it may be too much of a risk to play him with Wednesday's game against Olympiakos in mind. - - - -
SEVILLA (5) v DEPORTIVO CORUNA (1) (1930)
Sevilla will provide a stern test for Deportivo, the only side in the division with maximum points from two games.
Deportivo coach Javier Irureta must decide whether to promote Walter Pandiani from the bench. The Uruguayan striker has come on as a substitute to score two vital goals already this season and could replace Diego Tristan. - - - -
ALBACETE (1 v BARCELONA (4) (1930)
Barcelona have made a decent start with four points from two games under new coach Frank Rijkaard.
Albacete have yet to win a point this term and Barcelona, who will have Patrick Kluivert back after suspension, should enjoy a comfortable evening. - - - -
ATHLETIC BILBAO (19) v REAL MALLORCA ( (1700)
Bilbao have lost both their games so far this season and they will be wary of the visit of a talented Mallorca side, who will start with the explosive attacking duo of Samuel Eto'o and Arnold Bruggink. - - - -
ESPANYOL (11) v VILLARREAL (15) (1700)
Villarreal will be kicking themselves for failing to beat a weakened Real Madrid side in their last league outing. Espanyol could also be below strength, with strikers Raul Tamudo and Raul Molina both struggling to be fit. - - - -
OSASUNA (9) v ATLETICO MADRID (10) (1500)
Ivory Cost striker Ibrahima Bakayoko could make his first start for Osasuna after completing his move from Olympique Marseille. Atletico will hope to see Fernando Torres back near his best after the young striker made a desperately disappointing competitive debut for Spain in midweek. - - - -
REAL ZARAGOZA (20) v MURCIA (13) (1700)
Zaragoza have yet to get going this season but this clash with Murcia, another side promoted from division two last season, could finally set them on their way. - - - -
VALENCIA (6) v MALAGA (17) (1700)
Ruben Baraja, Carlos Marchena and Vicente all came through Spain's bruising clash wth Ukraine unscathed and should be fit to help Valencia's bid for a first home win of the season. Marcelo Romero has a back injury and is likely to miss out for Malaga.(Ananova, BBC, Megasoccer,Reuters,
Midfielder Gilberto will be missing from the Arsenal team after a tiring flight back from helping Brazil beat Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier. Portsmouth, promoted as first division champions, have had a relatively soft introduction to the premier league but playing Arsenal at Highbury will test them. Both sides are unbeaten but Arsenal have yet to drop a point in four games and their attack, spearheaded by Thierry Henry, is in superb form.
BLACKBURN ROVERS (9) V LIVERPOOL (10)
A game likely to feature a lot of goals -- Blackburn are the highest scorers in the division while Liverpool finally found their goal touch in a 3-0 win at Everton. Liverpool striker Michael Owen, with three goals, looks at the peak of his form while Andy Cole has scored four for Blackburn. Rovers could parade new signings Barry Ferguson and Dino Baggio who played for the reserves this week.
BOLTON WANDERERS (17) V MIDDLESBROUGH (19)
No wins from four games has already put Bolton on course for yet another relegation dog-fight, while Middlesbrough are a better side than their lowly position indicates. Both teams are leaking goals and Boro have been hit by injuries to their backline, although central defender Chris Riggott and striker Michael Ricketts are ready to return. Bolton have re-signed utility player Paul Warhurst after releasing him at the end of last season and could give a debut to Frenchman Ibrahim Ba.
CHARLTON ATHLETIC (11) V MANCHESTER UNITED (2)
Champions United did not expect to lose at Southampton in their previous game and no-nonsense Charlton offer the same sort of mid-table challenge. United midfielders Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt are doubtful after missing England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Liechtenstein through injury. Charlton will be without teenage striker Carlton Cole with a hip injury but Paolo di Canio, who missed two games with a bruised knee, scored twice in a reserve match on Tuesday.
CHELSEA (5) V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (15)
A London derby with real bite for both managers. Chelsea's Claudio Ranieri must have been unsettled by reports this week that United's Alex Ferguson turned down his job, while Glenn Hoddle's position would be seriously undermined by another defeat like the 3-0 home loss to Fulham. Despite buying a clutch of strikers, Spurs have scored just two goals while their defence will need to be at its sharpest to keep out Chelsea's expensive strike force led by recent signing Hernan Crespo.
EVERTON (14) V NEWCASTLE UNITED (1
Newcastle were relieved by the two-week break in club action after three defeats in eight days left them out of the Champions League and winless in the premier league. French winger Laurent
Robert could return to the starting line-up and Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has been passed fit after injuring his knee. All Everton eyes will be on teenage striker Wayne Rooney after his two goals for England and goalkeeper Richard Wright may return after a knee injury.
SOUTHAMPTON ( V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (20)
Southampton are unbeaten and have scored just three goals, none more important than striker James Beattie's in the 1-0 defeat of Manchester United. Promoted Wolves have had a miserable start to their season, gaining just one point from a 0-0 home draw with Portsmouth last time out.
MANCHESTER CITY (4) V ASTON VILLA (13) (15:00 CET)
City will be looking for their first league win at their new City of Manchester Stadium and Villa their first victory away from home since January. Villa manager David O'Leary is being cautious about striker Juan Pablo Angel's fitness after his return from playing in two South American World Cup qualifiers for Colombia. Defender Ronny Johnsen is nursing a hamstring strain but should be fit.
BIRMINGHAM CITY (6) V FULHAM (7) (17:05 CET)
Fulham, having won their previous match 3-0 at Tottenham, come up against their own goalkeeper Maik Taylor who is on loan to Birmingham and in fine form with three clean sheets. The Birmingham attack have managed only two goals in three matches but new Argentine signing Luciano Figueroa is not quite ready for premier league action.
LEICESTER CITY (16) V LEEDS UNITED (12) (21:00 CET)
Leicester manager Micky Adams has a doubt up front with Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie after he aggravated a groin injury during their Euro qualifier against Armenia in Belfast on Wednesday. There will be two teenagers on the Leeds bench, Aaron Lennon, who became the youngest premier league player on his debut at Tottenham last month aged 16 years and 129 days, and rookie goalkeeper Scott Carson following veteran Nigel Martyn's move to Everton.
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German first division matches - Sept 13-14
BERLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich visit VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday with their minds already on their Champions League opener against Celtic.
Winning another German title would please the Bavarians but their main goal this season is to bounce back in Europe after their shock first-stage exit from last year's Champions League.
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Wednesday's game at home against Celtic is far more important than Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg to the German champions, who are second in the Bundesliga table with 10 points from four games -- as many as leaders Werder Bremen, who have a better goal difference.
Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, who could have done without the two-weeks break due to Euro 2004 qualifiers, has plenty of injury worries in the midfield with Jens Jeremies and Sebastian Deisler both sidelined.
HERTHA BERLIN (15) v HANOVER 96 (10)
Hertha Berlin hope striker Fredi Bobic, who joined Hertha from Hanover 96 in the close season, can repeat what he did for Germany on Wednesday and inspire them to their first victory of the season when he returns to his former club.
Bobic was decisive in Germany's 2-1 win over Scotland on Wednesday, opening the scoring before being fouled for the penalty which Michael Ballack converted for a 2-0 lead.
Hertha have yet to score a goal this season but have still managed three draws in their four matches.
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HANSA ROSTOCK ( v VFL BOCHUM (12)
Hansa Rostock coach Armin Veh has no injury worries and should make no changes to the side who picked up five points from their last three games.
VfL Bochum, who have Nigeria midfielder Sunday Oliseh and Germany forward Paul Freier out injured, have not won in Rostock since a 2-0 victory in 1992.
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BAYER LEVERKUSEN (4) v HAMBURG SV (17)
Germany defender Jens Nowotny, who has played just one game in 18 months because of two knee injuries, should make his comeback for Bayer Leverkusen and play at least half a game.
UEFA Cup entrants Hamburg SV will find it hard to bounce back from a disastrous start of three losses and a draw with four players out injured and one suspended.
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TSV 1860 MUNICH (6) v COLOGNE (14)
TSV 1860 Munich crushed Cologne 3-0 the last time they played them in the Bundesliga, in 2002. That victory was their seventh straight home win over Cologne.
Cologne, back in the top flight after one season in the second division, are without Germany defender Mustafa Dogan and midfielder Joerg Heinrich, both injured.
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BORUSSIA DORTMUND (5) v WERDER BREMEN (1)
Injury-racked Borussia Dortmund are without Evanilson, Torsten Frings, Christoph Metzelder and Flavio Conceicao.
Leaders Werder Bremen miss injured French playmaker Johan Micoud but are on a high after a surprisingly strong start.
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SCHALKE 04 (11) v VFB STUTTGART (3)
Schalke 04 have won their last five home games against Stuttgart but are without injured Germany midfielder Joerg Boehme and Dutch defender Niels Oude Kamphuis.
VfB Stuttgart, last season's runners-up, are warming up for their Champions League debut away to Rangers on Tuesday.
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KAISERSLAUTERN (1 v SC FREIBURG (9)
Kaiserslautern, who fought against relegation and financial collapse last season, remain in trouble.
SC Freiburg, back in the Bundesliga after one season in the second division, have started reasonably well but are without Georgian midfielder Levan Tskitichvili and French forward Abder Ramdane.
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BOR. MOENCHENGLADBACH (13) v EINTRACHT FRANKFURT (16)
Both clubs glory days are long gone with their ambitions this season to escape relegation.
Moenchengladbach have several players injured while promoted Eintracht miss defender Jens Keller.
The two clubs drew 1-1 the last time they met in a Bundesliga match, five years ago.
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Preview: Bradford v Preston
New Bradford signing Nicky Summerbee may make his first-team debut in the clash with Preston at Valley Parade.
Summerbee, who signed a two-year deal with the Bantams last week, is not 100 per cent match fit but caught the eye playing for the reserves in midweek and could be given a starting berth on the right flank.
Paul Evans remains a doubt after missing the 4-0 defeat at home to Sunderland with a bruised foot.
The game has also come too soon for Mark Bower (ankle), although the defender is expected to return to full training by the end of the week.
Preston winger Eddie Lewis is set to be handed a starting place after being rested for the first week in September.
The American was given time off from training by boss Craig Brown, who will be hoping that Lewis will not burn out halfway through the season after representing his country in the Gold Cup during the summer.
George Koumantarakis is still sidelined with a calf injury which is likely to keep him out of action until the end of the month.
Claude Davis will also sit out the contest as he continues to recover from a medial knee ligament injury, while Tyrone Mears is also ruled out with the recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Cardiff City v Gillingham
Rookie centre-back James Collins will deputise for the injured Danny Gabbidon as Cardiff bid to stretch their unbeaten Division One run to a fourth game.
Striker Peter Thorne will make his first start of the season as he comes in for the suspended Alan Lee, who is also injured.
Cardiff are unable to call on injured central defender Spencer Prior or left-back Gary Croft, who has played only two reserve-team games since recovering from an appendix operation.
Gillingham skipper Paul Smith is ready for a first-team return after completing 90 minutes in the reserves' 2-1 win over Wycombe.
Smith underwent knee surgery in the summer and has yet to feature in the first team this year. Player-manager Andy Hessenthaler may also choose to start after having an impact in his substitute appearance against Millwall last week.
French goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu, who signed this week from non-league Hayes, is expected to start on the bench. Striker Tommy Johnson completes the final game of his suspension.
Preview: Coventry v Stoke
Steve Staunton is set to return to the first-team reckoning as Coventry prepare to take on Stoke at Highfield Road.
Gary McAllister, yet to celebrate a league win this season, is expected to name Staunton in his 16-man squad after the defender recovered from a twisted ankle.
Richard Shaw is also poised for a return to the squad after his broken foot healed.
Neither Mo Konjic nor Youssef Safri have reported injuries after being on international duty, so both are expected to start against the Potters.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has the luxury of a near-full strength side for the clash - but he may be tempted to make changes after slipping to a second consecutive defeat at home to Burnley last weekend.
This could mean a place in the starting line-up for the likes of Chris Iwelumo, Marc Goodfellow and Kris Commons, who all impressed for the reserves in midweek.
Peter Hoekstra and Clint Hill (both ankle) are both well on the road to recovery but are not expected to return to first-team action until the end of the month.
Preview: Nottingham Forest v Sheff United
Nottingham Forest boss Paul Hart is expected to stick with an unchanged starting line-up as the Reds renew their acquaintance with Sheffield United at the City Ground.
Gareth Taylor, the £500,000 signing from Burnley, could feature in the squad after a run-out in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The only fitness doubt concerns fringe player Chris Doig (hamstring).
United boss Neil Warnock could have Ashley Ward back for the trip.
The 32-year-old striker has overcome a groin strain, playing 45 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
Michael Brown serves the first game of a three-match ban for his sending-off against Crystal Palace, while Mike Whitlow (knock in training) and Jack Lester (ankle and knee) are both doubtful.
Definitely ruled out are Paddy Kenny (knee) and Steve Kabba (knee).
Preview: Rotherham v Crewe
New signing Martin Butler will make his Rotherham debut when the Millers host Crewe in front of the television cameras.
Butler, a £150,000 signing from Reading, will be named in the starting XI alongside either Darren Byfield or Mark Robins.
However, United will be without Martin McIntosh, who serves the second match of a three-game ban for his sending-off against Norwich.
Darren Garner (groin) is close to full fitness, while Paul Warne has also recovered from a bout of flu and should be on the substitutes' bench.
Crewe left-back David Vaughan is a major doubt after suffering a toe injury while on international duty with Wales Under-21s.
If Vaughan is ruled out then Anthony Tonkin could make his debut following his move from Stockport.
Chris McCready is also doubtful after picking up a knock in training, while Adie Moses is struggling with a hamstring injury sustained against Burnley.
Richard Walker is on standby for his first start of the season if Moses is unavailable. Allan Smart's ankle injury will mean a place on the bench for either Luke Varney or Paul Edwards.
Preview: Sunderland v Crystal Palace
Sunderland skipper Jason McAteer is gunning for a return to action against Crystal Palace after finally recovering from a torn hamstring.
Darren Williams is back after an ankle problem, and could replace Stephen Wright who has a sore calf muscle.
Matt Piper picked up a slight knee knock and may miss out.
Palace manager Steve Kember will be forced into a reshuffle as Tommy Black and Tony Popovic are suspended, but midfielder Michael Hughes returns from a ban.
Neil Shipperley (knee), Shaun Derry (knee) and Dougie Freedman (hamstring) all return after missing the draw with Millwall.
Hayden Mullins (leg) and Gary Borrowdale (head) are also in the squad after recovering from their injuries.
Darren Powell is back from a thigh injury and Curtis Fleming should be return after a knee operation.
Preview: Walsall v Derby
Walsall boss Colin Lee will before forced to reshuffle his line-up ahead of the Bescot Stadium clash with Derby.
Lee will be without Zigor Aranalde, who serves the first match of a three-game suspension, meaning either Darren Wrack or Pedro Matias will be expected to fill in at left wing-back.
Lee will also be without the services of Vinny Samways (suspended). But Jamie Lawrence has recovered from the broken toe which has ruled him out so far this season, while Stefan Oakes has shaken off a rib injury.
Matty Fryatt, 17, is in contention for a place on the bench after a string of impressive reserve-team appearances.
Derby winger Candido Costa has been ruled out after picking up a three-game suspension. He was sent off during the 4-1 reverse at Cardiff last month.
But Michael Johnson is expected to feature at the heart of the defence despite a recent hamstring scare, while Paul Boertien has recovered from a thigh strain. Warren Barton could come into the reckoning following back and hamstring problems.
The Midlands showdown is also likely to mark a first return to the Bescot for Brazilian striker Junior, who had been on loan with the Saddlers last year before becoming the focus of Lee's ire.
The Saddlers supremo was disappointed neither the player nor his agent responded to his close-season offer of a two-year contract, with Junior eventually agreeing a one-year deal with the Rams instead.
Preview: West Brom v Ipswich
West Brom boss Gary Megson is expected to name an unchanged squad as the Division One pacesetters entertain Ipswich at The Hawthorns.
Darren Moore and Michael Appleton continue their recoveries from cruciate knee ligament damage.
Ipswich boss Joe Royle will hand debuts to Alan Mahon and Chris Bart-Williams.
Charlton midfielder Bart-Williams and Blackburn defender Mahon have joined on one and three-month loan deals respectively.
However, Royle has Jermaine Wright under treatment for a back strain he sustained in training on Thursday.
Certain non-starters are Chris Makin (hip) and Tommy Miller (ankle).
Preview: West Ham v Reading
Wayne Quinn is likely to go straight into West Ham's starting line-up against Reading following his loan move from Newcastle.
The left-back comes in as an emergency replacement for Rufus Brevett, who may not play again this year after breaking a bone in his foot.
Rob Lee is rated doubtful to return from medial ligament damage while Steve Lomas could be back in six weeks after undergoing a knee operation in Holland. Niclas Alexandersson could be involved after arriving from Everton on a one-month loan deal.
Reading caretaker manager Kevin Dillon is unlikely to make any changes to a winning side.
The Royals are unbeaten in six league and cup games under Alan Pardew's management, but Dillon has been at his side throughout and has had a strong influence on team selection.
With Kevin Watson recovered from an ankle injury Dillon has the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from. Adie Williams, Steve Sidwell and Omar Daley are available after being away on international duty with Wales, England Under-21s and Jamaica respectively
Preview: Wimbledon v Wigan
Patrick Agyemang is doubtful for Wimbledon's final home match at Selhurst Park against Wigan.
The Dons striker missed training this week with an ankle problem and is in a race against time to be declared fit, but Lionel Morgan looks set for a comeback after knee surgery.
The fixture should be Wimbledon's last at home in south London before they move to the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes later this month.
Wigan boss Paul Jewell is expected to hand new Geoff Horsfield his debut.
Jewell welcomes back Steve McMillan, who is back in training after more than two weeks out with a groin problem.
The former Motherwell man could replace Peter Kennedy, whose stomach upset kept him out of Northern Ireland's defeat by Armenia in midweek.
Neil Roberts is also a slight doubt as his girlfriend gave birth this week.
Preview: Norwich v Burnley
Norwich manager Nigel Worthington is set to hand debuts to loan signings Peter Crouch, Darren Huckerby and Kevin Harper in the home clash with Burnley.
Worthington is spoiled for choice in attack as Iwan Roberts has recovered from the calf injury which saw him replaced against Nottingham Forest, but the Canaries boss is likely to partner Crouch and Huckerby in attack.
That could mean Paul McVeigh reverts to a left-midfield role.
Jim Brennan is moving closer to a return but will not feature, while Mark Rivers (ankle) is still three weeks away from full fitness, so Harper is expected to fill the void on the right-hand side on midfield.
Mark McGregor (knee) is Burnley's only definite absentee.
However, Lee Roche is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring strain and Gareth Farrelly has successfully shaken off a knock sustained in the 2-1 win at Stoke. Ian Moore could also stake a claim for a starting place
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Blackpool v Bournemouth
Blackpool boss Steve McMahon has major doubts over Danny Coid and Tommy Jaszczun for the visit of Bournemouth after the pair picked up knocks in training.
But McMahon has Keith Southern back in his squad after a long lay-off with a knee injury and Neil Danns returns after a one-match suspension.
Strikers John Murphy (thigh) and Matt Blinkhorn (broken foot) definitely miss out for the Cherries match.
And McMahon is looking forward to the match as his side have been without a game for two weeks due to international call-ups.
"We were very frustrated especially on the back of a good win at Swindon," McMahon said. "We've got to be careful and we certainly won't be underestimating them."
Bournemouth welcome back two players from international duty.
Striker Warren Feeney was on target for Northern Ireland Under-21s in midweek, while midfielder Brian Stock earned rave reviews for his performance for Wales Under-21s against Finland.
It means boss Sean O'Driscoll should have his entire squad available for selection, although one or two players are still short of full match fitness.
O'Driscoll may also opt change formations, after switching to 3-5-2 for their last two away games at QPR and Wrexham
Chesterfield v Notts County
Chesterfield new-boy Mark DeBolla is expected to make his debut against Notts County after signing on a month's loan from Charlton.
The Spireites could also welcome back influential defender Steve Blatherwick, who has been on the sidelines since August 12 after fracturing his cheekbone in the Carling Cup defeat against Burnley.
However, the former Nottingham Forest man is well on the road to recovery and came through the reserves' 2-2 draw against Mansfield with no ill-effects.
Spireites assistant manager Lee Richardson said: "Steve wants to play and we want him to play but it's going to be a tight one so we won't make a decision until the last moment."
Stuart Howson, who also featured for the second string in midweek, has recovered from an ankle operation but will be given more time before he is risked in the first team.
"Three points on Saturday will be very, very welcome," Richardson added.
"County obviously have their problems on and off the pitch but that's not to say it won't be an extremely tough game."
Notts County striker Paul Heffernan will miss the trip after picking up a three-game suspension.
The 21-year-old was sent off during the 1-0 home defeat to Peterborough last month, meaning he will miss the match against the Spireites as well as the games against Rushden & Diamonds and Tranmere.
Magpies boss Bill Dearden is also sweating on the availability of defenders Nicky Fenton and Steve Jenkins, who are expected to face late fitness tests after sustaining dead leg and hamstring problems respectively.
Tony Hackworth's knee injury also makes him a doubt, but fellow frontman Mark Stallard, who completed the final 15 minutes of last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Luton, is expected to start at Saltergate after recovering from severe bruising to his foot.
Colchester v Brighton
Colchester boss Phil Parkinson could welcome back defender Alan White from injury for the home match with Brighton.
White has missed the last three games with a groin strain, but is back in the running for a place in the starting XI.
Goalkeeper Richard McKinney faces at least two more weeks out of action with a knee injury, which means youngster Dean Gerken will continue to deputise on the substitutes' bench.
Meanwhile, defender Gavin Johnson took part in his first training session for almost a year on Thursday, as he continues to recover from a broken leg, but he will play no part in the Brighton match.
Brighton defender Paul Watson is unlikely to recover in time for the trip.
The full-back is still struggling with the nerve problem in his foot that has kept him out of action since the 1-0 defeat at Barnsley three weeks ago and is unlikely to be risked against Phil Parkinson's team.
Nathan Jones serves the last game of a three-match suspension while fellow defender Dean Blackwell (cruciate knee ligament) is a long-term absentee.
Oldham v Bristol City
Oldham boss Iain Dowie will be without defender Will Haining for the visit of Bristol City.
The 20-year-old, who is firmly established in Dowie's line-up, suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 0-0 draw with Hartlepool.
The Latics will also be without midfielder Darren Sheridan, who serves the final game of a three-match ban after his sending off at Scunthorpe.
Defender Mark Hudson is in the squad after extending his loan move from Fulham.
Bristol City manager Danny Wilson is still expecting a tough afternoon despite Oldham's financial problems.
"Players have had to leave and that has made it more difficult for the manager Ian Dowie," Wilson told BBC Radio Bristol.
"He's still got them very well organised and has got some quality there, so you've always got to respect the oppostition and we'll certainly do that."
Captain Tom Doherty remains doubtful for the game after suffering a dead leg playing for Northern Ireland.
Plymouth v Luton
Plymouth midfielder Tony Capaldi comes back into contention for the home game against Luton Town.
Summer signing Capaldi has been on international duty with Northern Ireland and Argyle boss Paul Sturrock confirmed: "Tony is back, fit and comes back into the squad."
Sturrock also confirmed in-form strikers Ian Stonebridge and Micky Evans, who both scored in the 3-1 win at Brentford, will lead the Argyle attack.
He said: "You can't bring someone else in after both your strikers score in an away win. They are playing well together."
Strikers Marino Keith (foot) and Nathan Lowndes (ankle) are back in training.
Luton striker Steve Howard will miss the trip through suspension.
Mike Newell's threadbare squad has been further stretched by a calf injury to defender Alan Neilson.
Young goalkeeper Robert Beckwith has struggled in training with a cut to his foot but should be fit to start.
Russell Perrett's recovery from a groin injury has been handicapped by an infection, while Steve Robinson is seeing a specialist about his back complaint.
Skipper Kevin Nicholls is also out for at least eight weeks following a knee operation.
Port Vale v Barnsley
Port Vale boss Brian Horton is sweating on the fitness of Michael Walsh, Michael Cummins, and Marc Bridge Wilkinson ahead of the visit of Barnsley.
Assistant manager Ian Brightwell told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's a game the players must believe they can do well in especially if they want to make others sit up and take notice that Port Vale are a team with genuine promotion aspirations".
Barnsley boss Gudjon Thordarson has several injury doubts ahead of the top-of-the-table encounter.
Isaiah Rankin (hamstring) definitely misses out, while Dean Gorre (hamstring), Tony Gallimore (knee), Anthony Kay (toe), Kevin Donovan (groin) and Lee Crooks (back) are all doubtful for the trip to Vale Park.
However, Thordarson welcomes back Chris Lumsdon, who returns from suspension for a game the Icelander is refusing to hype up.
"It's a big game, but every game is a big game," he said.
"They will be very tough and they'll be trying to keep their good run going."
QPR v Wycombe
QPR manager Ian Holloway will have to chop and change his line-up again as he prepares to face Wycombe without several first-team stars.
Defender Gino Padula, striker Tony Thorpe (both ankle) and defender Marc Bircham (hamstring) are all major doubts ahead of the match.
Midfielder Tommy Williams has returned to Birmingham after his loan spell expired, and defender Clarke Carlisle is still out of action as he receives treatment for alcohol addiction.
Defender Matthew Rose (shin) is definitely out and striker Richard Pacquette is still short of match fitness despite making his comeback from a hamstring injury in a reserve match at Gillingham last week.
Wycombe should be boosted by the return of midfielder Charlie Mapes.
The midfielder missed last week's 2-0 defeat against Rushden & Diamonds with a knee injury.
Goalkeeper Frank Talia and defender Chris Vinnicombe will both be available before beginning suspensions for their dismissals at Nene Park.
Chairboys manager Lawrie Sanchez has no new injury worries to contend with.
Rushden & Diamonds v Brentford
Rushden & Diamonds manager Brian Talbot will have to sweat over the fitness of Marcus Bignot ahead of the match with Brentford at Nene Park.
Talbot will wait until the last moment before deciding whether the defender has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring strain.
Striker Rodney Jack should be fit though, after recovering well from a kick to the back of his leg during the 2-0 win over Wycombe.
Defender Andy Edwards will miss out through suspension and midfielder Gary Mills is a doubt after suffering mild concussion during a midweek reserve-team game against Crewe.
Midfielder Richie Hanlon played for 45 minutes in the 2-2 draw against Crewe as he continues to step up his return from a medial knee ligament injury, but he is unlikely to feature against Brentford.
Brentford boss Wally Downes faces a selection headache in midfield.
Matt Somner and Kevin O'Connor have returned from international duty, with the under-21 sides of Wales and the Republic of Ireland respectively, and will be fighting hard to reclaim their places in the starting line-up.
Somner is likely to replace Lee Fieldwick in defence, while O'Connor could come in for Jay Smith in midfield.
Andrew Frampton is recovering well from a head injury which has kept him out for a month, but he is unlikely to feature against Rushden.
Alan Julian again deputises for the suspended Paul Smith in goal.
Sheff Wed v Stockport
Sheffield Wednesday boss Chris Turner could hand Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu his debut for the home tie with Stockport.
The Congan striker completed a one-year loan deal from French side Amiens this week and scored twice for the reserves against Burnley.
On his chances of playing, Turner said: "It's possible. He's done well and we're pleased with him."
Shefki Kuqi and Alan Quinn have returned from international duty with Finland and the Republic of Ireland unscathed, but Derek Geary starts a three-match ban for his sending-off against Wycombe.
Midfielder Matt Hamshaw (knee ligaments) is not ready for a return to action as Turner anticipates a tricky encounter with County.
"It will be a tough game," Turner said. "They're a big, powerful side, a lot like Tranmere."
Stockport striker Luke Beckett is serving a one-match ban for his dismissal against Tranmere earlier in the season, but probably would have been ruled out anyway with a knee injury.
County boss Carlton Palmer has no injury concerns as he prepares his team for the trip to his former club.
"I'm looking forward to it - I had several good years there," said Palmer.
"There should be a big crowd and the players are looking forward to it, but when you're a footballer you should be looking forward to playing, no matter who the opponents are."
Swindon v Wrexham
Swindon boss Andy King is likely to name an unchanged team for the home clash with Wrexham.
Midfielder Sammy Igoe serves the second of a three-match ban which will also keep him on the sidelines for Tuesday's trip to Grimsby.
Winger James Milner and defender Jerel Ifil, who are both on loan, are likely to keep their places in the team.
Tommy Mooney and Sam Parkin should continue to lead the attack.
Midfielder Steve Robinson is still on the long-term injured list and will probably be out of action for another three to four weeks.
Wrexham striker Lee Jones returns to the squad to face Swindon after recovering from an ankle injury.
Boss Denis Smith can also welcome back defender Steve Roberts (heel) and full-back Jim Whitley (hamstring) from injury.
All three players featured in the reserves' 4-0 win over Rochdale in midweek, but striker Chris Armstrong is still some way short of fitness with an Achilles injury.
Wrexham's Trinidad & Tobago contingent - Hector Sam, Carlos Edwards and Dennis Lawrence - will all return to the squad after being on international duty against Morocco.
Defender Craig Morgan - who made his debut for the Wales Under-21 side in midweek - is also included in the squad.
Tranmere v Peterborough
Tranmere boss Ray Mathias will monitor Gary Jones and Shane Nicholson before making a decision on their availability for the home tie against Peterborough.
Midfielder Jones damaged knee ligaments in the 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday and faces an anxious wait to see whether he will be fit in time for the Prenton Park match.
Meanwhile, defender Nicholson still could play a part even though he was expected to be out of action for up to two weeks with a toe injury.
"It's a funny situation with Shane," said Mathias.
"His toe has got much better every day so he could still have a chance.
"We'll continue to look at Shane and Gary, but otherwise we are okay injury-wise."
Peterborough boss Barry Fry is likely to keep faith with the same team that drew at Grimsby last week for the trip to Tranmere.
Sagi Burton is still out with a knee injury, while fellow defender Christopher Kanu is serving the second game of a three-match suspension.
Winger Adam Newton will once again be the man to watch as he looks to follow up his goal against the Mariners with another strike at Prenton Park.
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MADRID, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz will be waiting anxiously for fitness reports on Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Zinedine Zidane as the Spanish champions prepare for Saturday's home match with Valladolid (1730 GMT).
Injuries and international call-ups forced Queiroz to name a patched up side for Real's last league game and the performance reflected the coach's selection problems, as they just managed to scrape a 1-1 draw away to Villarreal.
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The result left Real in third place after two games, two points behind leaders Deportivo Coruna.
Several players may still be missing for Real, however.
Zidane, who suffered a thigh injury against Villarreal, played most of France's Euro 2004 qualifier against Slovenia on Wednesday but was confined to the swimming pool for work with the club's physiotherapists after arriving back in Madrid the following day.
Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos both played in Brazil's World Cup qualifying win against Ecuador and are not due back in Madrid until Friday afternoon, when a decision will be made on whether they can play against Valladolid.
All three players should be fit enough to be make the squad but Queiroz will be wary of taking risks so close to the club's first Champions League match at home to Olympique Marseille on Tuesday.
"I don't like rotating players but sometimes it's necessary," said Queiroz, who could choose to play Javier Portillo up front in place of Ronaldo and Esteban Cambiasso or Guti in central midfield.
The good news for Real was that England captain David Beckham, Portuguese forward Luis Figo and Spaniards Iker Casillas, Raul and Michel Salgado all came through international games unscathed.
Valladolid are level on points with Real in seventh place after claiming a 1-0 win at home to Malaga in their last league game.
CELTA VIGO (12) v REAL BETIS (16) (1930)
Celta will inevitably be distracted by the prospect of their Champions League debut against Club Bruges on Tuesday and Betis should be capable of taking advantage and claiming their first win of the season.
Former Barcelona striker Alfonso has passed himself fit to play the full 90 minutes against Celta and should start alongside the Argentine Martin Palermo. - - - -
RACING SANTANDER (2) v REAL SOCIEDAD (14) (1930)
Racing have started the season in excellent form and will be confident of claiming another victory over last year's surprise runners-up.
Real Sociedad will be playing their first Champions League match in midweek and coach Raynald Denoueix will have to think hard about whether to include influential midfielder Xabi Alonso in his starting line-up.
Alonso has recovered from the ankle injury he suffered in Spain's 2-1 win over Ukraine this week but it may be too much of a risk to play him with Wednesday's game against Olympiakos in mind. - - - -
SEVILLA (5) v DEPORTIVO CORUNA (1) (1930)
Sevilla will provide a stern test for Deportivo, the only side in the division with maximum points from two games.
Deportivo coach Javier Irureta must decide whether to promote Walter Pandiani from the bench. The Uruguayan striker has come on as a substitute to score two vital goals already this season and could replace Diego Tristan. - - - -
ALBACETE (1 v BARCELONA (4) (1930)
Barcelona have made a decent start with four points from two games under new coach Frank Rijkaard.
Albacete have yet to win a point this term and Barcelona, who will have Patrick Kluivert back after suspension, should enjoy a comfortable evening. - - - -
ATHLETIC BILBAO (19) v REAL MALLORCA ( (1700)
Bilbao have lost both their games so far this season and they will be wary of the visit of a talented Mallorca side, who will start with the explosive attacking duo of Samuel Eto'o and Arnold Bruggink. - - - -
ESPANYOL (11) v VILLARREAL (15) (1700)
Villarreal will be kicking themselves for failing to beat a weakened Real Madrid side in their last league outing. Espanyol could also be below strength, with strikers Raul Tamudo and Raul Molina both struggling to be fit. - - - -
OSASUNA (9) v ATLETICO MADRID (10) (1500)
Ivory Cost striker Ibrahima Bakayoko could make his first start for Osasuna after completing his move from Olympique Marseille. Atletico will hope to see Fernando Torres back near his best after the young striker made a desperately disappointing competitive debut for Spain in midweek. - - - -
REAL ZARAGOZA (20) v MURCIA (13) (1700)
Zaragoza have yet to get going this season but this clash with Murcia, another side promoted from division two last season, could finally set them on their way. - - - -
VALENCIA (6) v MALAGA (17) (1700)
Ruben Baraja, Carlos Marchena and Vicente all came through Spain's bruising clash wth Ukraine unscathed and should be fit to help Valencia's bid for a first home win of the season. Marcelo Romero has a back injury and is likely to miss out for Malaga.(Ananova, BBC, Megasoccer,Reuters,