The extended Gameweek ends with two matches under the lights at the Reebok and Stamford Bridge. There’s plenty of interest from Fantasy managers tonight with the likes of Papiss Cisse, Gareth Bale and Rafael Van der Vaart carrying the armband for some. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to capture your commentary as tonight’s action unfolds.
The teams news finds few surprises up at Bolton. Spurs start with an unchanged lineup as they look to put the pressure on Arsenal in third. The struggling Trotter’s lineup is also untouched following their battling 2-2 draw with Sunderland – Chris Eagles and Nigel Reo-Coker overcome knocks to start.
In contrast, down in London, Roberto Di Matteo rotates once again. Branislav Ivanovic’s return from suspension gives him the opportunity to start in defence alongside John Terry. Paulo Ferreira drops out with Jose Bosingwa reverting to right-back. Ryan Bertrand takes up the left-back role as Ashley Cole is rested ahead of the weekend Cup Final. Juan Mata, Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Michael Essien are also omitted with Mikel, Raul Meireles, Ramires and Florent Malouda coming in.
As for Newcastle, they bring in James Perch for Danny Simpson who has an ankle knock – Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux are included amongst the subs.
