The tea-time appointment of the top 2 in the table is the highlight of today's Premier League action.
Chelsea take a 5-point lead over Manchester City into their meeting at Stamford Bridge this evening, while Frank Lampard is set for a return to his former club.
Two more players in renewed form – Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing – return to Liverpool with West Ham, and a points points to prove to Reds manager, Brendan Rodgers.
Manchester United play host to the side that beat them 5-3 back in September, bottom side Leicester City.
Tottenham aim to maintain their Champions League hopes away to West Brom.
Crystal Palace and Everton are level on points, just 4 points above the dropzone heading into today's clash at Selhurst Park.
Sunderland play host to Burnley, Stoke welcome second-bottom QPR to the Britannia, and the day's action begun with third-bottom Hull entertaining Newcastle.