Arsenal have confirmed that four first-team players have withdrawn from international duty during the upcoming break due to fitness concerns.
Nottingham Forest compounded Tottenham's relegation fears with a 3-0 win in north London while Aston Villa strengthened their Champions League ambitions with a 2-0 victory over West Ham in Premier League action on Sunday.
Everton delivered a commanding performance to run out 3-0 winners over Chelsea, a result that boosted their push for European football and deepened the visitors' struggles.
Fulham will be hosting relegation threatened Burnley in a Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening
Enzo Fernandez admitted he is uncertain about his future at Chelsea after the club's heavy Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, as frustration mounted at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
Micky van de Ven has rubbished claims Tottenham's players have lost interest in their fight for survival, insisting the squad remains fully committed despite a turbulent run of results.