Sol Campbell can expect a white hot reception when he returns to Tottenham for the first time in an Arsenal shirt on Saturday.

The England defender made the shock Bosman switch across north London in the summer much to the fury of the Spurs faithful.

His return to White Hart Lane adds extra spice to what promises to be a blistering derby clash and the Premiership game of the day.

But Spurs boss Glenn Hoddle warned: "I don't want a situation where the fans have one eye on the front door and the thieves come in the back door and steal the three points.

"I want all the fans' energy to take the roof off.

"Our incentive must be to get the three points and go above Arsenal rather than have a go at Sol."

Aston Villa play host to Middlesbrough boosted by the return of defender Olof Mellberg and Paul Merson.

Riverside skipper Paul Ince misses the trip as he starts a three-game ban but former Villa favourite Gareth Southgate should start.

In-form Blackburn will be without midfielder Garry Flitcroft for the visit of a high-flying Liverpool side.

Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard should both be fit for the Reds.

Derby and Southampton clash at Pride Park in what already is being classed as a relegation six-pointer.

The Saints could hand a debut to Ecuador striker Kleber Chala.

Fast improving Newcastle travel to Fulham looking to continue their good form.

But London is not a happy hunting ground for the Magpies who haven't won in any competition in 26 visits to the capital.

Manchester United will be without Roy Keane and Juan Veron for the visit of struggling Leicester .

Alan Rogers goes straight into the Foxes squad after his move from Nottingham Forest but Robbie Savage is suspended.

On Sunday Everton take on Chelsea at Goodison without injured skipper Kevin Campbell.

French ace Emmanuel Petit faces a fitness test on the ankle injury for the Londoners.

French winger Ulrich Le Pen is set for his Ipswich debut against Bolton.

The home side are looking for a third straight win over Wanderers at Portman Road.

Sunderland will be hoping to return to winning ways against table-topping Leeds.

The Black Cats - who have lost their last five consecutive home games with Leeds - are missing defender Jody Craddock.

David O'Leary's side are without Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell who are both on World Cup duty with Australia.