football Wednesday BERN's pick (selected);

HULL vs CHELSEA
Defender Andy Dawson’s chances of being fit are rated as 50/50 after he suffered a dead leg against West Brom. Should he miss out Sam Ricketts is expected to deputise after impressing against the Baggies.

Chelsea’s injury list continues but Luiz Felipe Scolari is hoping to have Joe Cole back to face the Tigers. Didier Drogba, Michael Ballack and Michael Essien are all still out.

A win for Hull would continue their incredible Premier League form, put them three points ahead of Chelsea and set them up nicely for their next fixture, a trip to face the champions at Old Trafford on Saturday. But after losing their proud unbeaten home record in the league, Chelsea are in determined mood when they arrive at the KC Stadium.

LS: DRAW


ASTON VILLA vs BLACKBURN ROVERS
Aston Villa's Gareth Barry will be fit to face Blackburn, despite limping out of Saturday's win away at Wigan.

Striker John Carew could return after he was fined by manager Martin O'Neill for being out in the early hours ahead of Villa's Uefa Cup clash with Ajax.

Blackburn central defender Chris Samba has recovered from an ankle injury and should be fit to play. and so for striker Benni McCarthy who has regained match fitness and in line for his first start of the season.

LS: H-H

MAN UNITED vs WEST HAM
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson may recall midfielder Michael Carrick for the visit of West Ham.

The England international has only played 70 minutes of football this season due to an ankle problem but he returned to training last week.

West Ham will be without the suspended Carlton Cole who was sent off against Arsenal on Sunday. Mark Noble (calf) is out.

LS: 2-0

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