FRIDAY - Newcastle v Aston Villa (midnight kick-off): Training-ground bust-ups, stories being leaked to the media, injuries to key players, two wins in 16 matches, one point shy of the bottom three, tactics and team selections heavily criticised by fans ... apart from that, all is going well for Newcastle manager Steve Bruce. His old club Villa, meanwhile, have managed only one win in five games. Prediction: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 1. AP
FRIDAY - Newcastle v Aston Villa (midnight kick-off): Training-ground bust-ups, stories being leaked to the media, injuries to key players, two wins in 16 matches, one point shy of the bottom three, tactics and team selections heavily criticised by fans ... apart from that, all is going well for Newcastle manager Steve Bruce. His old club Villa, meanwhile, have managed only one win in five games. Prediction: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 1. AP
SATURDAY - Leeds v Chelsea (4.30pm): The Thomas Tuchel bounce continues for Chelsea who are now back in the top four after 11 games unbeaten under their new manager. A fine performance from Kai Havertz would have been a welcome sight sight for Blues fans as we head into the the season's home straight. Marco Bielsa's Leeds continue to be reliably unreliable. Prediction: Leeds 1 Chelsea 2. Reuters
SATURDAY - Leeds v Chelsea (4.30pm): The Thomas Tuchel bounce continues for Chelsea who are now back in the top four after 11 games unbeaten under their new manager. A fine performance from Kai Havertz would have been a welcome sight sight for Blues fans as we head into the the season's home straight. Marco Bielsa's Leeds continue to be reliably unreliable. Prediction: Leeds 1 Chelsea 2. Reuters
Crystal Palace v West Brom (7pm): Roy Hodgson's Palace will still be untangling themselves after the runaround they were given by Gareth Bale and Spurs last week but should find the hapless Baggies a good team to face when in need of a lift. The intended boost provided by Sam Allardyce's arrival as manager hasn't happened and West Brom remain second bottom, eight points from safety. Prediction: Palace 1 West Brom 0. Reuters
Crystal Palace v West Brom (7pm): Roy Hodgson's Palace will still be untangling themselves after the runaround they were given by Gareth Bale and Spurs last week but should find the hapless Baggies a good team to face when in need of a lift. The intended boost provided by Sam Allardyce's arrival as manager hasn't happened and West Brom remain second bottom, eight points from safety. Prediction: Palace 1 West Brom 0. Reuters
Everton v Burnley (9.30pm): Everton are knocking on the door of the top four once again, despite last week's defeat at resurgent Chelsea. Three wins on the spin before that loss meant the Merseysiders are once again dreaming of Champions League football next season. Burnley, who have drawn four of their last five matches, should prove a tough nut to crack, but Everton have enough attacking flair to find a way. Prediction: Everton 1 Burnley 0. AFP
Everton v Burnley (9.30pm): Everton are knocking on the door of the top four once again, despite last week's defeat at resurgent Chelsea. Three wins on the spin before that loss meant the Merseysiders are once again dreaming of Champions League football next season. Burnley, who have drawn four of their last five matches, should prove a tough nut to crack, but Everton have enough attacking flair to find a way. Prediction: Everton 1 Burnley 0. AFP
Fulham v Manchester City (midnight): It wasn'l long ago that Fulham looked dead, buried and heading for relegation. But a resurgence in form - highlighted by last week's win at Liverpool - has seen Scott Parker's side haul themselves up the cliff face and only goal difference separates them from fourth-bottom Brighton. Alas, their progress is set to be brought to a temporary halt by runaway league leaders City. Prediction: Fulham 0, City 2. EPA
Fulham v Manchester City (midnight): It wasn'l long ago that Fulham looked dead, buried and heading for relegation. But a resurgence in form - highlighted by last week's win at Liverpool - has seen Scott Parker's side haul themselves up the cliff face and only goal difference separates them from fourth-bottom Brighton. Alas, their progress is set to be brought to a temporary halt by runaway league leaders City. Prediction: Fulham 0, City 2. EPA
SUNDAY - Southampton v Brighton (4pm): Sighs of relief were long and loud in Southampton last week when the Saints secured their first win in 10 league games when they defeated Sheffield United. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side are now seven points clear of the drop zone, something that fellow south coast side Brighton would dearly love. After three defeats in a row, the Seagulls are only clear of the bottom three by goal difference. Prediction: Southampton 2 Brighton 1. AFP
SUNDAY - Southampton v Brighton (4pm): Sighs of relief were long and loud in Southampton last week when the Saints secured their first win in 10 league games when they defeated Sheffield United. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side are now seven points clear of the drop zone, something that fellow south coast side Brighton would dearly love. After three defeats in a row, the Seagulls are only clear of the bottom three by goal difference. Prediction: Southampton 2 Brighton 1. AFP
Leicester v Sheffield United (4pm): Leicester showed they have the stomach in the fight for a top-four finish with their comeback win at Brighton last week, when a goal from Daniel Amartey earned the Foxes all three points. They sit third in the table, one point behind Manchester United in second. As for the Blades? Rock bottom, 12 points from safety and heading for the Championship. Prediction: Leicester 3 Sheffield United 0. EPA
Leicester v Sheffield United (4pm): Leicester showed they have the stomach in the fight for a top-four finish with their comeback win at Brighton last week, when a goal from Daniel Amartey earned the Foxes all three points. They sit third in the table, one point behind Manchester United in second. As for the Blades? Rock bottom, 12 points from safety and heading for the Championship. Prediction: Leicester 3 Sheffield United 0. EPA
Arsenal v Tottenham (8.30pm): All eyes on the Emirates Stadium where we will see whether the usually cautious Jose Mourinho will put his faith in the exciting 'BASK' forward line of Gareth Bale, Dele Alli, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane for the North London derby. The Gunners still find consistency hard to come by and last week's draw with Burnley, that saw Granit Xhaka gift the Clarets a goal, showed-off their propensity for self-destruction. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Spurs 3. PA
Arsenal v Tottenham (8.30pm): All eyes on the Emirates Stadium where we will see whether the usually cautious Jose Mourinho will put his faith in the exciting 'BASK' forward line of Gareth Bale, Dele Alli, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane for the North London derby. The Gunners still find consistency hard to come by and last week's draw with Burnley, that saw Granit Xhaka gift the Clarets a goal, showed-off their propensity for self-destruction. Prediction: Arsenal 2 Spurs 3. PA
Manchester United v West Ham (11.15pm): United will be aiming to build on last week's superb derby win at Manchester City and not make it a case of one step forward, two steps back against West Ham. The Hammers should provide a stern test, managed by former Red Devils boss David Moyes, sitting in fifth place and dreaming of European football next season. Prediction: United 2 West Ham 1. AFP
Manchester United v West Ham (11.15pm): United will be aiming to build on last week's superb derby win at Manchester City and not make it a case of one step forward, two steps back against West Ham. The Hammers should provide a stern test, managed by former Red Devils boss David Moyes, sitting in fifth place and dreaming of European football next season. Prediction: United 2 West Ham 1. AFP
MONDAY - Wolves v Liverpool (midnight): As unexpected turn of events go, Liverpool's catastrophic run of form must be right up there. Six-straight home defeats has not only seen their Premier League title defence fall apart, but also leaves their top-four hopes hanging by a thread. Wolves away should be a tricky one, but Jurgen Klopp's side will rediscover their winning touch ... just. Prediction: Wolves 0 Liverpool 1. Reuters
MONDAY - Wolves v Liverpool (midnight): As unexpected turn of events go, Liverpool's catastrophic run of form must be right up there. Six-straight home defeats has not only seen their Premier League title defence fall apart, but also leaves their top-four hopes hanging by a thread. Wolves away should be a tricky one, but Jurgen Klopp's side will rediscover their winning touch ... just. Prediction: Wolves 0 Liverpool 1. Reuters

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Premier League predictions: Spurs take derby honours, Liverpool rediscover winning touch

We pick out the winners and losers from the next round of English top-flight fixtures

Gareth Cox

March 11, 2021

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We are now heading into the Premier League home straight for this season with plenty still to play for.

While the title seems destined for the blue half of Manchester, last week's defeat to rivals United at least gave the City juggernaut something to think about.

The battle for European spots is hotting up nicely with teams right down to Aston Villa in ninth still the mix.

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At the other end of the table, while Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion are all but doomed, Fulham's resurgence has given the likes of Newcastle United and Brighton cause for concern.

The Magpies kick-off the latest round of fixtures on Friday when they take on Aston Villa at St James' Park.

On Saturday, in-form Chelsea travel to Leeds United, Crystal Palace entertain West Brom, Everton take on Burnley at Goodison Park and leader Manchester City face Fulham in the capital.

Sunday starts with a south-coast battle between Southampton and Brighton, followed by Leicester against Sheffield United at the King Power Stadium. The North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs is next at the Emirates Stadium, while Manchester United at home to West Ham finishes off the day's games.

Finally, on Monday, reigning champions Liverpool will be hoping to rediscover their winning touch at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Predictions for the games are in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device simply

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