SATURDAY:
CRYSTAL PALACE V MAN CITY
Crystal Palace have shown some encouraging signs under Oliver Glasner, but the same problem still exists. They're not scoring enough goals.
They haven't won since Glasner's first game in charge against Burnley and whilst they do have some breathing space between themselves and the bottom three, their current form is still a worry.
Man City should bring Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne back into the fold for this one after sitting out their midweek win over Aston Villa. I was quite surprised to see them both rested, but it didn't harm them one bit as Phil Foden was able to run the show.
It's important that City win this one so they can put the pressure on both Arsenal and Liverpool who play later and the next day respectively.
The pressure will also be on them to win this game and I think they will as they have more than enough quality to do so.
PREDICTION: 0-2
ASTON VILLA V BRENTFORD
I thought Aston Villa were in the game against City in midweek in that they had some decent chances and even when they were behind.
Villa will again be without Ollie Watkins and John McGinn for this one as they're still both injured and suspended respectively. I think they could struggle without them here as Brentford always make it difficult for teams.
Brentford come into this one six points above the bottom three and without a win in 9 games. They need to start winning games if they're to pull clear of the relegation trap door.
I can see that run being extended here. I do think they'll cause Villa problems and get a result as Villa are missing one or two key players. But I don't think they'll do enough to get a win.
PREDICTION: 1-1
EVERTON V BURNLEY
Everton are on their worst run of form ever and their last league win was in fact against Burnley at Turf Moor back in December.
Their draw at Newcastle in midweek could give them something to build on for the rest of the season and I was happy that Dominic Calvert Lewin finally ended his goal drought.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was right to feel frustrated with the referee after his sides' draw with Wolves in midweek because that foul that went against side was never a foul.
The Clarets have shown some encouraging signs recently, but they need to turn recent performances into winning ones if they're to stay up.
Burnley have fared better away from home this season, but I think Everton will have enough in them to end their long winless run.
PREDICTION: 2-0
FULHAM V NEWCASTLE
Fulham boss Marco Silva made a strong decision in making three first half substitutes against Nottingham Forest in midweek but it didn't make much of a difference.
The Cottagers will be glad to be back at home for this one as they've had more joy at home than they've had on the road. In this one they'll be up against a Newcastle side that have struggled on the road for most of the season and this will give them a chance.
Newcastle will probably be kicking themselves for not being clinical enough against Everton in midweek which will have definitely felt like two points dropped.
The Magpies are still missing a host of players through injury ahead of this one and because of that alongside Fulham's strong home record, I fancy the Cottagers to bounce back here.
PREDICTION: 3-1
LUTON V BOURNEMOUTH
These two sides met only a few weeks ago and delivered an absolute classic. It was surely the best game of the season so far.
Luton have shown a lot of fight this season and especially at home where they've been strong for most of the season. But they need to turn these good performances into results as they're without a win in 10 games. Their worst run of form since they've been in the top flight.
Bournemouth are on a good run of form following four wins from their last five and they're only just a point off the top 10.
They showed great character to win the reverse fixture and they may need to show it here as Luton will no doubt make it tough for them - especially as they're at home.
I don't see this one being as entertaining as the reverse fixture but I do think it will be a close game.
Luton will make it tough for Bournemouth as they're the home team but with the amount of injuries they have, I can only see them take another draw here.
PREDICTION: 1-1
WOLVES V WEST HAM
Wolves have a good record in this fixture - winning all but one of their five games against the Hammers since they've been in the Premier League.
Gary O'Neil will have one of his three main forwards back for this one in Matheus Cunha which is a massive boost for him and his side. He will give them the firepower they've been lacking over the last few weeks.
West Ham have looked vulnerable defensively this season and it's now 11 games without a clean sheet for them.
Wolves will definitely look to exploit and I think they will as they're a dangerous team on the counter attack.
PREDICTION: 1-0
BRIGHTON V ARSENAL
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Roberto De Zerbi's future recently and this game like the Liverpool one last week, could be an audition for him to manage one of the big clubs.
Brighton beat Arsenal around this stage of last season at the Emirates and it played a part in Arsenal's title collapse. I have a feeling that they could do something similar here and especially as they're at home.
Arsenal are no doubt a stronger team than they were last season and especially in defence which has been watertight all season.
But as Brighton can make it difficult for teams and are strong at home, I can see them put another dent in Arsenal's title chances.
PREDICTION: 1-1
SUNDAY:
MAN UNITED V LIVERPOOL
Man United have put in a performance whenever they've played Liverpool this season including in their most recent game in the FA Cup. Their subs made the difference for them that day and they deserve credit for turning the game around.
Liverpool failed to make the most of their most dominant spell when the sides met in the FA Cup a few weeks ago and it ended up costing them the game. I'm sure that Jurgen Klopp and his side will have learnt their lesson heading into this one.
United have faced a lot of shots this season and I can see them concede more chances in this one like they did against Chelsea last night. They did the same in the FA Cup a few weeks ago but this time I think Liverpool will be more clinical.
PREDICTION: 1-3
SHEFFIELD UNITED V CHELSEA
Sheffield United weren't actually that bad against Liverpool last night where they had two decent chances early on. They played better than a lot of people thought they would before the game.
The Blades have been shipping in goals for fun at home in recent games - conceding 19 in their last four home games. Chelsea might not be the most clinical side in front of goal, but I still think the Blades will a few goals here.
Chelsea's win over Man United last night was the story of their season so far in that they had spells where they were good and spells where they were not so good. I also felt they were a bit fortunate as I thought the first penalty decision was soft.
The blues' away form has been a bit dodgy this season, but I still think they'll have more than enough to beat the Blades here.
PREDICTION: 0-3
TOTTENHAM V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Spurs have played some brilliant football at times under Ange Postecoglou this season, but my only frustration with them is the amount of goals they're conceding from set pieces.
They got done from another one against West Ham in midweek and it's something they must address ASAP.
Nottingham Forest got a much needed win against Fulham in midweek which was arguably their best performance of the season so far. Both result and performance will give them both confidence and something to build on for the rest of the season.
But I don't think they'll carry it into this one though as they're away from home where they have once again struggled this season. Because of this I think Spurs will beat them handsomely here.
PREDICTION: 3-0
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