Tottenham have the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat against Manchester United this weekend in the Premier League.
Spurs host United; Arsenal travel to Liverpool; City take on Bolton
After a humbling defeat to rivals Arsenal last week, Tottenham face another tough task against Manchester United in the Premier League.
The champions may have earned a last-gasp victory at Norwich, but a wounded Spurs at White Hart Lane will be a different prospect altogether.
Manchester City will be hoping United slip up as they look to extend their lead at the top with a win over Bolton, while Carling Cup winners Liverpool host Arsenal in Saturday's early kick-off.
Elsewhere, Newcastle play Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby while struggling Blackburn and Aston Villa battle for much-needed points at Ewood Park.
Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs rolled back the years last weekend as
Manchester United overcame Norwich thanks to an injury-time winner from the Welshman, leaving them two points adrift of City at the summit. With their rivals expected to dispatch of Bolton on Saturday, United could be trailing the leaders by five points come kick-off against
Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. Spurs will be looking to restore pride following their defeat at Arsenal, although they are still well placed in third. With both teams looking for the victory, this could be an enthralling encounter in North London - watch all the action live on
Sky Sports 1 HD from 4.10pm.
Glory
Liverpool have been basking in glory after a penalty shootout success over Cardiff in their first Wembley visit since 1996. It is back to league duty on Saturday lunchtime though, when
Arsenal go to Anfield for a game live on
Sky Sports 2 HD from 12.45pm. Both teams will be in high spirits following their victories last weekend but with a top four place up for grabs this season, there is no time to dwell on previous performances. Liverpool currently trail the Gunners by seven points and have a game in hand over the Londoners - a win here would rekindle hopes of qualification for next year's UEFA Champions League.
A home fixture against
Bolton is one
Manchester City will be expected to win as they look to consolidate their position at the top of the table. City have won five successive matches in all competitions - an ominous statistic for Bolton whose form is poor. Owen Coyle's men have only managed one point from a possible 12 and a second-half collapse at Chelsea last weekend leaves them second bottom. However, a shock win at Eastlands could see Wanderers rise to 16th in the division, with just two points separating the bottom five. Carlos Tevez featured in a behind-closed-doors game in midweek but is unlikely to play on Saturday, with top scorer Sergio Aguero set to keep his place in the starting XI.
Local bragging rights will be at stake in the North East on Sunday when
Newcastle and
Sunderland contest the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park. The same fixture last season saw the Magpies run out 5-1 winners, while Alan Pardew's charges overcame Sunderland, then managed by Steve Bruce, 1-0 back in August thanks to Ryan Taylor's thunderbolt. The Black Cats are due a result against their rivals, having not beaten them since 2008. With Martin O'Neill at the helm they have belief back in the ranks and will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's 4-0 capitulation at West Brom - a rare poor display during O'Neill's reign.
Aston Villa are experiencing challenges
