Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership derby clash with Middlesbrough after shaking off a virus.

Charlton midfielder Matt Holland faces a late fitness test before Sunday’s Barclays Premiership derby at Tottenham.

Bolton trio Kevin Nolan, Kevin Davies and Ivan Campo are all available for the match at Blackburn tomorrow after suspension.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has described striker Michael Owen as “touch and go” to be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership derby against Sunderland.

Aston Villa are without Juan Pablo Angel, on-loan Carlton Cole, Mark Delaney and Eric Djemba-Djemba for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership derby at Birmingham.