Arsenal take the trip to Ninian Park to take on Cardiff, while Liverpool face the Old Enemy, Everton, at Anfield.
Cardiff vs Arsenal
Cardiff left winger Peter Whittingham will miss the FA Cup fourth round tie with Arsenal at Ninian Park.
The former Aston Villa prodigy pulled a hamstring in the Bluebird's clash against Birmingham City in the Championship and is out for up to three weeks. Fellow winger Paul Parry is back with the squad.
Meanwhile, Gunners fullback Gael Clichy is suspended for the game. William Gallas, fortunately, is back in contention after shaking off a hamstring problem.
Lukasz Fabianski should start for Arsene Wenger's men and Aaron Ramsey gets the nod to face his former team.
Top scorers: Ross McCormack (Cardiff) 15; Emmanuel Adebayor & Robin Van Persie (Arsenal) 12
Liverpool vs Everton
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will play in the Merseyside derby despite legal proceedings on Friday.
Javier Mascherano gets to start tonight, with reserve keeper Diego Cavalieri and full-back Andrea Dossena could also be involved for the Reds.
Everton centreback Joseph Yobo is set to return to action after missing four games with a hamstring strain.
Toffees manager David Moyes is set to pick the same XI that drew 1-1 with the Reds last week, with Belgium international Marouane Fellaini suspended.
Top scorers: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) 14; Mikel Arteta, Tim Cahill & Ayegbeni Yakubu (Everton) 5
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