Premier League Predictions

Aston Villa – Leeds: Villa Park Wants a Repeat Saturday afternoon, Villa host Leeds in a big game for the top end of the table. The Villans want to back up their win at Elland Road, while the Whites are riding a run and desperate to pull further clear of the drop. Aston Villa: League…

Manchester City – Newcastle: Etihad hands City the perfect chance Arsenal’s slip-up has changed the title picture. On Saturday night City can seize control of the race when they host Newcastle. The Magpies are out for revenge after their League Cup exit, but recent trips to the Citizens’ ground haven’t gone in their favour. Manchester…

Chelsea – Burnley: Blues must avoid the Clarets’ trap Opposite targets at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea want Europe; Burnley are fighting to stay up. On Saturday the Londoners host a scrappy newly promoted side that digs in and can turn games on their head. Last week the Clarets came from two down to beat Crystal Palace…

Brentford – Brighton: Europe in the crosshairs, doubts in tow West London spells contrast. Brentford are looking up, almost surprised they’re still here. Brighton keep glancing over their shoulder. Saturday afternoon at the Gtech Community Stadium two teams arrive from different seasons. The Bees push on with ambition. The Seagulls are short of breath. Brentford:…

Wolverhampton – Arsenal: leaders head to rock-bottom Wolves Two moods. Two seasons. Arsenal roll into Molineux on Wednesday night with one job: tighten their grip on first place. Wolves are fighting for scraps, and the clock’s not on their side. On paper the gap is massive. On the pitch they still have to prove it.…

Brentford – Arsenal: a prickly London derby for the leaders? Thursday night at the Gtech Community Stadium and London serves up a derby with a twist. Arsenal arrive top of the table, confident, clicking again and full of momentum. Brentford aren’t fazed. They’re hunting Europe, guilty of upsetting the order and more than capable of…

Sunderland v Liverpool: a tricky night at the Stadium of Light Wednesday night Sunderland host Liverpool in what promises to be an electric atmosphere. The Black Cats have been workmanlike, but ruthless at home, while the Reds arrive up north with genuine doubts after another league disappointment. Tense setup — every point counts. Sunderland: solid…

Nottingham Forest – Wolves: a scrap for survival Wednesday night at the City Ground and you can cut the pressure with a knife. Forest are staring down a relegation fight; Wolves turn up already on the ropes, like every away trip is an uphill battle now. The stage is set. The stakes are ugly. Nottingham…

Aston Villa – Brighton: a night to steady the ship Wednesday night at Villa Park and Villa have one clear task: stop the bleeding in the league. Brighton roll into the Midlands without much confidence, stuck in a run that’s dragged on for weeks. Not exactly set-up for fireworks, but both teams have something to…