Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Having both fallen to 3-1 defeats to Manchester City in their most recent Premier League encounters, Aston Villa and Arsenal kick off this weekend's action at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime.
Unai Emery reunites with his former club as his current side sit 11th in the top-flight rankings, while the Gunners have been bumped down to second but could quickly regain top spot here.
We say: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
There may not be a better time all season for Emery to pit his wits against his former club, and Villa's taste for goals coupled with Arsenal's downturn in fortunes makes clean sheets here seem like a pipe dream.
However, Villa have still flattered to deceive in front of their own fans, and their leaky defence will no doubt be exposed by an Arsenal side who outplayed Man City in the first half in midweek, so we have faith in the Gunners to pull themselves out of the rut and rise back to the summit.
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Brentford vs. Crystal Palace (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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With the chance to break into the top six of the Premier League table if results go their way, Brentford welcome Crystal Palace to the Gtech Community Stadium for Saturday's London derby.
The Bees held former league leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in their most recent showdown, while Patrick Vieira's men played out an identical stalemate with Brighton & Hove Albion.
We say: Brentford 1-0 Crystal Palace
Having gleaned a league-high 14 points from losing positions this season, Palace are not to be counted out if they fall behind on Saturday, and Vieira's side have avoided defeat against some notable names so far in 2023.
However, victories are still eluding Vieira's crop, who will likely fall short against a Brentford side with a taste for wins in front of their own fans, but the Bees cannot expect to score at will.
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Brighton vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two surprise packages battling to qualify for Europe will face off in the Premier League on Saturday, as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Fulham to the Amex Stadium.
The two teams are level on 35 points in the top-flight standings, with the Seagulls in sixth sitting just above seventh-placed Fulham – who have played two games more – on goal difference.
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Fulham
An entertaining contest between two teams full of confidence and flying high at the right end of the table is set to take place on Saturday, and both sides will fancy their chances of creating numerous goalscoring opportunities in the final third.
Brighton may be considered slight favourites considering their recent home form, but with little to separate these two teams, the spoils could be shared on this occasion.
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Chelsea vs. Southampton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two Premier League teams struggling for form do battle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Chelsea play host to managerless Southampton.
While the Blues have won only one of their nine fixtures in all competitions since the turn of the year, the Saints have lost nine of their last 10 top-flight games.
We say: Chelsea 2-1 Southampton
Three valuable points are up for grabs at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and both teams are in desperate need of a victory in their quest to turn their fortunes around.
Southampton will hope that the change in the dugout with immediately spark a revival against a side that they have already beaten this season, but considering the plethora of quality options at Potter's disposal, we expect Chelsea to finally click and provide the home supporters with something to cheer.
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Everton vs. Leeds (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two relegation-threatened teams lock horns at Goodison Park on Saturday as Everton play host to Leeds United in the Premier League.
While the Toffees have only won three of their 11 top-flight matches on home soil so far this season, the Whites have picked up maximum points just once in 11 league fixtures on the road.
We say: Everton 1-1 Leeds United
There is little to separate Everton and Leeds who will both view Saturday's fixture as a good opportunity to claim maximum points in their quest to move away from the relegation zone.
A 1-1 draw was played out at Elland Road earlier this season, and another closely-fought contest with the same result could be on the cards at Goodison Park.
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Nott'm Forest vs. Man City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Seeking to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League, Manchester City travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
While the visitors are looking to secure back-to-back away victories within the space of three days, the hosts will endeavour to extend their unbeaten top-flight home run to eight matches.
We say: Nottingham Forest 1-4 Manchester City
Taking into account Forest's defensive injury concerns, City's attacking qualities and the one-sided affair that transpired the last time that these two teams met, the visitors should be regarded as firm favourite to claim maximum points this weekend.
Forest have fared much better on home soil so far this season, but we expect Haaland and co to have more joy in front of goal to help the Citizens consolidate their place at the summit.
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Wolves vs. Bournemouth (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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A pivotal relegation battle near the foot of the Premier League table takes place on Saturday, as Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Bournemouth to Molineux.
Julen Lopetegui's 10 men came away from Southampton with a 2-1 win last time out, while the Cherries impressively held Newcastle United to a 1-1 draw.
We say: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Bournemouth
While Wolves appear to have turned a corner since the World Cup, Bournemouth have not, and the Cherries' dreadful streak in front of goal away from home is showing no signs of ending anytime soon.
Coupled with the hosts' recent defensive exploits at Molineux, we can only envisage Lopetegui's team continuing their revival with a professional performance and three points to match, further boosting their survival hopes at the expense of the Cherries'.
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Facing the only team in the Premier League to have bested them this season, Newcastle United welcome Liverpool to St James' Park on Saturday evening.
The Magpies' spate of stalemates continued with a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth at the weekend, while the Reds brought joy to the Anfield faithful by beating Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside derby.
We say: Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool have not drawn a Premier League game away from home since September, but it has been stalemate after stalemate for Newcastle, whose lack of out-and-out midfield options will do them no favours on Saturday.
Whether Liverpool can indeed kick on following Monday's derby success remains to be seen, but breaking down the resolute Newcastle backline is a tough test for any foe - although the hosts' record in front of goal still leaves a lot to be desired - and we can envisage yet another low-scoring draw at St James' Park.
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