It’s the round before Christmas in the English Premier League this weekend, with a full set of fixtures to ring in the festive period good and proper.
Liverpool are top of the EPL tree as things get merry, but back-to-back draws has seen their points advantage wane going into their Sunday visit to Tottenham.
Spurs are the second-highest goal scorers in the league but start the weekend tenth in the table and with the pressure mounting on owner Daniel Levy from the stands.
A blazing run of recent form has taken Chelsea right up to within striking distance of the Reds at the summit.
The Blues go to Everton earlier on Sunday knowing a three-point haul would take them top, at least temporarily.
Sean Dyche’s side remain deep in relegation danger despite losing only once in their last five, as they continue their survival quest in the last season at Goodison Park.
Manchester United face a stern Old Trafford test, meanwhile, when sixth-placed Bournemouth visit the north west.
The Red Devils returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion in Sunday’s Manchester derby but remain in the bottom half of the Premier League, as new boss Ruben Amorim finds his feet in English football.
It was a late United comeback at the Etihad Stadium that did for floundering reigning champions Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola now taking his charges to Aston Villa for the Saturday lunchtime kick off.
The Villans have been on an iffy run themselves as they attempt to balance domestic duties with their return to the Uefa Champions League, but would nevertheless go above their illustrious visitors if they can seal the win at Villa Park.
A London derby takes centre stage on Saturday evening, as Arsenal head south of the River Thames to play Crystal Palace.
The Gunners remain in the thick of the title race but, like Liverpool, have drawn their last two, while the Eagles have finally taken flight in recent weeks as they shake off a torrid start to the season.
Nottingham Forest are one of a clutch of surprise packages as the campaign nears the halfway mark, winning three of their last four and sitting fourth in the EPL table as they conjure memories of their glory days under Brian Clough.
Their latest test is a tricky trip to Brentford, who themselves are within reach of the top six despite their inconsistency.
Brighton are right in the continental qualification mix, despite having gone four games without victory, ahead of their game at West Ham.
Hammers chief Julen Lopetegui only ever feels like one game away from the threat of the sack at the London Stadium, even with improving results that have pulled them away from immediate danger.
Ipswich and Newcastle clash at Portman Road, meanwhile, having both earned vital wins last time out.
The Tractor Boys’ second victory since returning to the top flight has left them two points shy of safety, while Eddie Howe’s side recorded a handsome St James’ Park success to finally get themselves back on track.
Sunday’s other two fixtures involve clubs under new management, as they opt to roll the dice in the race to beat the drop.
Rock bottom Southampton pulled the plug on Russell Martin’s time at St Mary’s Stadium after their battering at the hands of Tottenham last week.
Their attempted reboot begins on the road at Fulham, who are eighth in the table and four unbeaten under the impressive charge of Marco Silva.
Wolves fired Gary O’Neil after their demoralizing home loss to Ipswich, with experienced Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira expected to take his place for the short trip to relegation rivals Leicester.
The Foxes are five points above the Black Country club, having themselves gambled on the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as boss just a couple of weeks ago.
Fixtures and results
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Aston Villa v Manchester City
| Result prediction | Aston Villa to win |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Aston Villa / Aston Villa to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | n/a |
Brentford v Nottingham Forest
| Result prediction | Brentford to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Brentford / Brentford to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | K. Schade(Brentford) C. Wood(Nottingham Forest) |
Ipswich Town v Newcastle United
| Result prediction | Newcastle United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / Newcastle United to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | A. Isak(Newcastle United) |
West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion
| Result prediction | West Ham United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / West Ham United to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | n/a |
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | I. Sarr(Crystal Palace) B. Saka(Arsenal) |
Everton v Chelsea
| Result prediction | Chelsea to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Chelsea / Chelsea to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | C. Palmer(Chelsea) E. Fernández(Chelsea) N. Jackson(Chelsea) |
Fulham v Southampton
| Result prediction | Fulham to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Fulham / Fulham to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | A. Iwobi(Fulham) |
Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
| Result prediction | draw |
| Over/Under prediction | under 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | draw / draw |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | Matheus Cunha(Wolverhampton Wanderers) |
Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth
| Result prediction | Manchester United to win |
| Over/Under prediction | over 2.5 goals |
| HT / FT prediction | Manchester United / Manchester United to win |
| Team to Score prediction | both teams |
| Anytime Goalscorer prediction | M. Rashford(Manchester United) J. Kluivert(AFC Bournemouth) |
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
| 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 | J. Maddison(Tottenham Hotspur) Mohamed Salah(Liverpool) |