Premier League LIVE: Build-up to Chelsea v Leeds, Everton v Bournemouth, Spurs v Newcastle and West Ham v Man Utd

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Newcastle's drop in form

Tottenham v Newcastle (19:30 GMT)

Much like Tottenham, all is not well at Newcastle.

The pressure is mounting on Eddie Howe after three defeats on the spin.

A lot has changed since December

Chelsea v Leeds (19:30 GMT)

It was was only two months ago that Chelsea and Leeds last faced each other in the Premier League, but a lot has changed since December.

Prior to that Wednesday night at Elland Road, Leeds had managed only three wins from 13 Premier League games.

But since beating Chelsea 3-1 that night, Daniel Farke's side have transformed their fortunes by winning four of their last 11 games.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are also on the up and back in contention for a place in the top four after winning all of their Premier League games under new manager Liam Rosenior.

Team news: Palmer starts, James out; No Calvert-Lewin

Chelsea v Leeds (19:30 GMT)

It's two changes from Chelsea from the side that beat Wolves convincingly on the weekend.

Estevao and Josh Acheampong come into the side, with Pedro Neto and Wesley Fofana making way.

Captain Reece James, who Liam Rosenior said was ill during his pre-match news conference yesterday, doesn't make the squad.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Estevao, Joao Pedro

Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Badiashile, Fofana, Sarr, Hato, Garnacho, Neto, Delap, Guiu

There is no place for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in Leeds' matchday squad.

The former Everton forward's hit 10 goals this season and has been one of the biggest drivers behind the side's revival in recent weeks.

Leeds XI: Darlow, Justin, Rodon, Bogle, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Gruev, Nmecha, Bornauw, Aaronson

Subs: Perri, Byram, Longstaff, Tanaka, Buonanotte, James, Okafor, Gnonto, Piroe

Team news – Spurs make three changes; Gordon starts for Newcastle

Tottenham v Newcastle (19:30 GMT)

Ciaran Kelly

BBC Sport reporter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Djed Spence returns as Tottenham Hotspur make three changes for the visit of Newcastle United.

The full-back missed the games against Manchester United and Manchester City with a calf strain but is fit to start in the absence of the injured Destiny Udogie.

Radu Dragusin replaces suspended captain Cristian Romero in the starting line-up after the defender was sent off in the 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford last time out while midfielder Yves Bissouma also comes into the side.

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Gray, Dragusin, van de Ven, Spence, Sarr, Bissouma, Gallagher, Odobert, Solanke, Simons

Subs: Kinsky, Palhinha, Tel, Souza, Kolo Muani, Oluesi, Byfield, Williams Barnett, Rowswell

Anthony Gordon looks set to lead the line as Newcastle United make four changes for the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The forward has recovered from a hamstring issue to take his place up front as Newcastle line up without a recognised striker.

Dan Burn, Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga also return to the starting line-up.

Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Willock, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Tonali, Wissa, Osula, J.Murphy, Woltemade, A.Murphy, Shahar

'Howe is feeling the heat'

Tottenham v Newcastle (19:30 GMT)

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer on BBC Radio 5 Live

Eddie Howe is feeling the heat a little bit team and the team was booed off at the weekend. I would be surprised if he was under pressure for his job because this is a guy who has done a great job at Newcastle.

He has taken them into the Champions League twice, and they have won their first domestic trophy in 70 years. He said yesterday he would walk away if he didn't feel he was the right man for the job. They're very emotional fans, one city club, the toon army. It would be a big surprise if they ever turned on Howe.

Howe has high standards himself, and he wants to maintain them. They have lost their last three games and gone out of the League Cup to Man City, the trophy they won so memorably last season.

Team news: Branthwaite starts for Everton, Kroupi drops to Bournemouth bench

Everton v Bournemouth (19:30 GMT)

David Moyes makes two changes to the Everton side that came from behind to beat Fulham on Saturday.

Jarrod Branthwaite makes his first home league start of the season in place of Michael Keane, while Tyrique George makes his home debut in place of Harrison Armstrong.

Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski (c), Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry.

Subs: Patterson, Beto, Keane, Iroegbunam, Armstrong, Travers, Dibling, Alcaraz, Rohl.

There are two changes for Bournemouth after Andoni Iraola's side drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.

Ryan Christie and Alex Toth come into the side, with Lewis Cook and top scorer Junior Kroupi dropping to the bench.

Tyler Adams is named among the substitutes after almost two months out with a knee injury.

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Toth, Christie (c), Adli, Rayan, Evanilson.

Subs: Brooks, Kroupi, Cook, Smith, Unal, Diakite, Mandas, Milosavljevic, Adams.

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BBC Radio 5 Live

On BBC Radio 5 Live this evening Kelly Cates is presenting 'Around The Grounds' where they will bring every goal reaction to the four games.

Tune into BBC Radio 5 Live, or click 'Listen Live' at the top of this live text to tune in.

The 5 Live team is on air from 19:00 GMT.

'No win, no trim' challenge nears its end?

West Ham v Man Utd (20:15 GMT)

Could today be the day that this Manchester United fans gets to finally have a haircut?

Frank Ilett, originally from Oxford but now living in Spain, started growing his hair in October last year as a way to "spread some humour" among fellow fans after a tough start to the season.

But he said the challenge, which requires Manchester United to win five consecutive games otherwise he will have to keep growing his hair, had been going on for "a lot longer than I ever expected".

But now, 18 months after starting his challenge the end could be in sight because if they win at West Ham it will be their fifth victory in a row.

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