Premier League predictions: Liverpool win Merseyside derby, Man United beat Arsenal

Picking out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

TUESDAY - Newcastle v Norwich (11.30pm UAE): A crucial match for the bottom two. Eddie Howe has started his Magpies reign with a draw and a defeat, new Canaries manager Dean Smith has four points out a possible six. Winless Newcastle know that a defeat here and relegation is already looking inevitable. Prediction: Newcastle 3 Norwich 1. AFP

WEDNESDAY - Leeds v Crystal Palace (12.15am): The Eagles fell to their first league defeat in eight games against Aston Villa at the weekend - although five of those matches had ended in draws. Leeds, who sit just outside the relegation zone, are finding this season a struggle and have won just twice. Prediction: Leeds 1 Palace 1. EPA

Southampton v Leicester (11.30pm): Leicester bounced back into form with a much-needed 4-2 win over Watford on Sunday. Jamie Vardy scored twice at the King Power Stadium and will be looking to continue that form against a Southampton side who fell to a 4-0 battering at Liverpool at the weekend. Prediction: Southampton 0 Leicester 2. Getty

Watford v Chelsea (11.30pm): Watford's last two results sum up their erratic season quite nicely - beating Manchester United 4-1 one week, then losing 4-2 at Leicester the next. Table-toppers Chelsea will be looking for a return to winning ways after drawing at home to Manchester United. Prediction: Watford 1 Chelsea 3. Reuters

West Ham v Brighton (11.30pm): Two defeats on the trot have taken the wind out of high-flying West Ham's sails - although David Moyes' side remain fourth in the table. Brighton manager Graham Potter rightly called out his own fans after their home draw with Leeds was met with boos. Might be a few more jeering at the end here, though. Prediction: West Ham 3 Brighton 0. Reuters

Wolves v Burnley (11.30pm): Wolves kept their place in the top six despite a frustrating goalless draw with Norwich on Saturday. Another bottom three club are next up with Burnley - whose match against Spurs was postponed due to snow at the weekend - still having only won one game this season. Prediction: Wolves 1 Burnley 0. PA

THURSDAY - Aston Villa v Manchester City (12.15am): This Premier League malarky appears a stroll in the park for new Villa manager Steven Gerrard after two wins on the spin. But City are whole different ballgame to Brighton and Crystal Palace and a first defeat in charge at Villa is in the post for the Liverpool legend. Prediction: Villa 0 City 2. AP

Everton v Liverpool (12.15am): This could be a tough night for Everton manager Rafa Benitez. The Goodison Park natives are already restless with the Toffees having picked up two points from their last seven games. Liverpool, Benitez's former club, have blown away their last two league opponents 4-0 and are in relentless scoring form. Prediction: Everton 1 Liverpool 3. AFP

Tottenham v Brentford (11.30pm): After the Burnley game was called-off on Sunday, Spurs are still waiting to make amends for their embarrassing Euro defeat at Slovenian minnows Mura last time out. Brentford battled to a scrappy win over Everton for their first home win since the opening day of the season. Prediction: Spurs 2 Brentford 0. Getty

FRIDAY - Manchester United v Arsenal (12.15am): United have shown some fight in the two games since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking, winning at Villarreal and drawing with Chelsea. The players will now be looking to impress new interim manager Ralf Rangnick against an Arsenal team knocking on the door of the top four. Prediction: United 2 Arsenal 1. EPA

There has barely been time to draw breath and another round of Premier Leagues are upon us already.

The bottom-of-the-table clash between winless Newcastle United and Norwich City on Tyneside kicks-off proceedings on Tuesday, with Leeds United facing Crystal Palace later that night.

Wednesday's action begins with Southampton versus Leicester City at St Mary's Stadium, Watford play host to Chelsea, West Ham entertain Brighton, and Wolves face Burnley in the midlands. Later that night, Aston Villa tackle Manchester City at Villa Park and Everton clash with Liverpool in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

On Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur are at home to Brentford, while Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford. Less than two days later, the next round of fixtures are underway.

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