WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28: Leeds United v Manchester City (midnight): City striker Erling Haaland, with 24 goals already this season, has just had a lengthy break during the World Cup, so is fit, refreshed, and raring to go. Look away now, Leeds fans. Prediction: Leeds 0 Manchester City 4. Getty
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26: Brentford v Tottenham, 4.30pm (UAE): Harry Kane may not have found enough to take England all the way at the World Cup, but his contribution, as usual, was massive, and he is so much more than just a prolific goalscorer. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has just signed a new contract, and has worked wonders at the Bees. Prediction: Brentford 1 Tottenham 2. AP
Crystal Palace v Fulham (7pm): Fulham manager Marco Silva is defying the odds at Craven Cottage, with his pre-season relegation favourites sitting comfortably in ninth place. Palace have the same number of points, and this will be down to whoever starts better after the lengthy break. Prediction: Palace 1 Fulham 2. PA
Everton v Wolves (7pm): Everton lost three games on the bounce in November before the Premier League made way for the World Cup. Maybe the break was a relief for manager Frank Lampard, but he certainly needs a lucky break or two if he is to keep his job. Prediction: Everton 1 Wolves 1. PA
Leicester City v Newcastle United (7pm): Eddie Howe's Newcastle are undoubtedly one of the success stories of the season, sitting in third place just two points behind champions Manchester City. They also have the means to strengthen in the transfer window, and a Champions League place is a real possibility. Prediction: Leicester 1 Newcastle 2. Getty
Southampton v Brighton (7pm): This will be new Saints manager Nathan Jones' first Premier League match in charge at St Mary's and he admits he's desperate to get the better of former club Brighton. They need to, sitting second bottom. Prediction: Southampton 1 Brighton 0. PA
Aston Villa v Liverpool (9.30pm): The World Cup was undoubtedly a poorer spectacle without the breathtaking skills of Mohamed Salah after Egypt failed to qualify. But that means he is well rested, where others are fatigued. Look out Premier League. Prediction: Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 3. EPA
Arsenal v West Ham (midnight): Desperate news for table-topping Arsenal that striker Gabriel Jesus will be out for at least three months after knee surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta will have his work cut out trying to keep Manchester City at bay, but he is proving to be a fine manager. Prediction: Arsenal 3 West Ham 1. Getty
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27: Chelsea v Bournemouth (9.30pm): Hakim Ziyech was one of the fairy tale stories of the World Cup as Morocco progressed to the semi-finals. Will Blues boss Graham Potter now show some faith in him? If not, there will be other clubs circling in January. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Bournemouth 0. Getty
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest (midnight): A new era beckons at United after Cristiano Ronaldo's surly departure. Marcus Rashford has been in fine form, and this could be the start of something special for the striker after extending his contract. Erik ten Hag needs to get results now. Prediction: Manchester United 3 Nottingham Forest 0. PA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28: Leeds United v Manchester City (midnight): City striker Erling Haaland, with 24 goals already this season, has just had a lengthy break during the World Cup, so is fit, refreshed, and raring to go. Look away now, Leeds fans. Prediction: Leeds 0 Manchester City 4. Getty
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26: Brentford v Tottenham, 4.30pm (UAE): Harry Kane may not have found enough to take England all the way at the World Cup, but his contribution, as usual, was massive, and he is so much more than just a prolific goalscorer. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has just signed a new contract, and has worked wonders at the Bees. Prediction: Brentford 1 Tottenham 2. AP
Crystal Palace v Fulham (7pm): Fulham manager Marco Silva is defying the odds at Craven Cottage, with his pre-season relegation favourites sitting comfortably in ninth place. Palace have the same number of points, and this will be down to whoever starts better after the lengthy break. Prediction: Palace 1 Fulham 2. PA
Everton v Wolves (7pm): Everton lost three games on the bounce in November before the Premier League made way for the World Cup. Maybe the break was a relief for manager Frank Lampard, but he certainly needs a lucky break or two if he is to keep his job. Prediction: Everton 1 Wolves 1. PA
Leicester City v Newcastle United (7pm): Eddie Howe's Newcastle are undoubtedly one of the success stories of the season, sitting in third place just two points behind champions Manchester City. They also have the means to strengthen in the transfer window, and a Champions League place is a real possibility. Prediction: Leicester 1 Newcastle 2. Getty
Southampton v Brighton (7pm): This will be new Saints manager Nathan Jones' first Premier League match in charge at St Mary's and he admits he's desperate to get the better of former club Brighton. They need to, sitting second bottom. Prediction: Southampton 1 Brighton 0. PA
Aston Villa v Liverpool (9.30pm): The World Cup was undoubtedly a poorer spectacle without the breathtaking skills of Mohamed Salah after Egypt failed to qualify. But that means he is well rested, where others are fatigued. Look out Premier League. Prediction: Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 3. EPA
Arsenal v West Ham (midnight): Desperate news for table-topping Arsenal that striker Gabriel Jesus will be out for at least three months after knee surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta will have his work cut out trying to keep Manchester City at bay, but he is proving to be a fine manager. Prediction: Arsenal 3 West Ham 1. Getty
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27: Chelsea v Bournemouth (9.30pm): Hakim Ziyech was one of the fairy tale stories of the World Cup as Morocco progressed to the semi-finals. Will Blues boss Graham Potter now show some faith in him? If not, there will be other clubs circling in January. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Bournemouth 0. Getty
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest (midnight): A new era beckons at United after Cristiano Ronaldo's surly departure. Marcus Rashford has been in fine form, and this could be the start of something special for the striker after extending his contract. Erik ten Hag needs to get results now. Prediction: Manchester United 3 Nottingham Forest 0. PA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28: Leeds United v Manchester City (midnight): City striker Erling Haaland, with 24 goals already this season, has just had a lengthy break during the World Cup, so is fit, refreshed, and raring to go. Look away now, Leeds fans. Prediction: Leeds 0 Manchester City 4. Getty
