The English Premier League rattles on towards spring with another full set of top flight fixtures across the weekend.
As the nights begin to draw out, it’s now a case of who can close in on the EPL title as the sharp end of the season lurks just over the horizon.
Manchester City are proving to be among the brightest stars once again, as they seek to retain their top flight crown.
An Etihad Stadium assignment against unpredictable Chelsea is their next task in the Saturday evening kick off.
Pep Guardiola’s maestros are two points off the top but with a game in hand – and came out of their Uefa Champions League knockout trip to FC Copenhagen with a first leg lead in midweek.
It’s Liverpool who lead the way and who can keep their noses in front when they go to Brentford for the Saturday lunchtime match.
The long goodbye for boss Jurgen Klopp moves to the capital with the Reds knowing three points will keep them at least two clear no matter what happens elsewhere.
Arsenal stunned their title rivals from Merseyside a couple of weeks ago and remain firmly in the mix themselves, with ailing Burnley the visitors to the Emirates Stadium.
Not content with that, the Gunners recorded a 6-0 demolition job last time out, keeping Mikel Arteta and his charges right in contention and ahead of the chasing pack.
North London rivals Tottenham sit five points back in fourth place.
Ange Postecoglou has a tricky one to contend with at home to Wolves, too, although their Black Country visitors have just dipped in form in recent weeks.
Manchester United hit the road on Sunday, meanwhile, when they go to Luton for a David vs Goliath contest.
Kenilworth Road is the ramshackle venue as Erik ten Hag attempts to continue his mini revival with the Red Devils, who have won their last three to keep their top four hopes alive.
Sheffield United finally picked up their third victory of a torrid campaign last weekend.
They will be eyeing up a fourth in Sunday’s other Premier League game, too, with Brighton heading to Bramall Lane amid a dodgy run of form.
And the pressure is firmly on at the wrong end of the EPL table in the Monday night football.
Everton will kick off against Crystal Palace inside the relegation zone but know they can drag their visitors right into the drama if they can seal all three points at Goodison Park.
It could also spell the end for veteran boss Roy Hodgson, who is on the brink amid a hefty fan backlash in south London.
David Moyes is feeling something similar after watching his West Ham side ship six goals to Arsenal at the London Stadium.
He needs an instant response from the Hammers if they are to keep their European qualification dream alive for another season, with Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest their next opportunity.
Newcastle are on the same points tally as the Londoners but have perked up recently to win two of their last unbeaten three.
Eddie Howe’s side are at home to Bournemouth, whose own previously excellent EPL form has dropped off a cliff.
Aston Villa have won just once in their last four going into their trip to Fulham.
It feels like Unai Emery’s men are feeling the heat following an outstanding first half of the campaign, while their hosts are loitering in mid table obscurity.
All latest EPL Predictions
Brentford v Liverpool
| Result prediction | Liverpool to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Brentford / Liverpool to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | N. Maupay(Brentford) I. Toney(Brentford) Diogo Jota(Liverpool) L. Díaz(Liverpool) D. Núñez(Liverpool) |
Burnley v Arsenal
| Result prediction | Arsenal to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Arsenal / Arsenal to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | L. Trossard(Arsenal) Gabriel Magalhães(Arsenal) B. Saka(Arsenal) Gabriel Martinelli(Arsenal) |
Fulham v Aston Villa
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | Rodrigo Muniz(Fulham) Álex Moreno(Aston Villa) |
Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth
| Result prediction | Newcastle United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Newcastle United / Newcastle United to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | F. Schär(Newcastle United) |
Nottingham Forest v West Ham United
| Result prediction | Nottingham Forest to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Nottingham Forest / Nottingham Forest to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | n/a |
Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers
| Result prediction | Tottenham Hotspur to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Tottenham Hotspur / Tottenham Hotspur to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | Richarlison(Tottenham Hotspur) Matheus Cunha(Wolverhampton Wanderers) |
Manchester City v Chelsea
| Result prediction | Manchester City to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Manchester City / Manchester City to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | P. Foden(Manchester City) J. Álvarez(Manchester City) C. Palmer(Chelsea) |
Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion
| Result prediction | Sheffield United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Sheffield United / Sheffield United to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | n/a |
Luton Town v Manchester United
| Result prediction | Luton Town to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / Luton Town to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | C. Morris(Luton Town) E. Adebayo(Luton Town) M. Rashford(Manchester United) R. Højlund(Manchester United) |
Everton v Crystal Palace
| Result prediction | Crystal Palace to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Crystal Palace / Crystal Palace to win |
| Team to Score prediction | Crystal Palace |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | E. Eze(Crystal Palace) M. Olise(Crystal Palace) |
Manchester City v Brentford
| Result prediction | Manchester City to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / Manchester City to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | P. Foden(Manchester City) J. Álvarez(Manchester City) N. Maupay(Brentford) I. Toney(Brentford) |