Second-placed Manchester City are not in action until Sunday, which means that Chelsea can build a cushion at the top of the Barclays Premier League table in this afternoon's three o'clock kick-off with a win over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
Among the other 3pm kick-offs today, Tottenham will host Sunderland, who could hand a debut to former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe, while Burnley take-on Crystal Palace at Turf Moor.
The game of the day could be at Villa Park, where struggling Aston Villa will play host to Liverpool.
The Villa supporters are planning a protest at the start of the game to express their anger at the team's performances and the club's owner, Randy Lerner.
The late kick-off today in the Premier League is at St James' Park.
Southampton have made the trip north-east to face Newcastle in a half-five start.
