Premier League predictions: Spurs seal derby win over Chelsea, Man City enjoy goal glut

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

FRIDAY - Fulham v Wolves (midnight kick-off UAE): Fulham are looking for their third win on the spin as they continue pushing for a place in Europe next season, boosted by last week's late victory at Brighton. Wolves recent upturn in form took a hit with a disappointing home defeat against struggling Bournemouth. Prediction: Fulham 2 Wolves 1. AP

SATURDAY - Everton v Aston Villa (7pm): New Everton manager Sean Dyche admitted after last week's vital win over fellow strugglers Leeds that home form will be crucial to his team's top-flight survival hopes. They are back at Goodison Park here facing a Villa side who have lost three in a row. Prediction: Everton 1 Villa 0. Getty

Leeds v Southampton (7pm): Battle of the bottom two who have both binned their managers in recent weeks, with Leeds sacking Jesse Marsch and Southampton Nathan Jones. Leeds have just appointed Javi Gracia while the Saints, who won at Chelsea last week thanks to James Ward-Prowse's free-kick, continue with Ruben Selles in caretaker charge. Prediction: Leeds 2 Southampton 2. PA

Leicester v Arsenal (7pm): Table-topping Gunners returned to winning ways last week with victory at Aston Villa, their first in three games. Leicester saw their recent improvement grind to a halt as they were made to pay for missed chances in their 3-0 loss at Manchester United. Prediction: Leicester 1 Arsenal 3. PA

West Ham v Nottingham Forest (7pm): If reports are to be believed, defeat here could mean David Moyes' reign at West Ham coming to an end. The Hammers find themselves in the bottom three after losing at Spurs. Forest saw striker Chris Wood score a last-gasp leveller at home to Manchester City last week and are five points and five places clear of 18th-place West Ham. Prediction: West Ham 1 Forest 1. Getty

Bournemouth v Manchester City (9.30pm): By dropping two points at Nottingham Forest last week, City allowed Arsenal to extend their lead at the top and third-place Manchester United to gain ground below them. The Cherries moved out of the bottom after beating Wolves in what was only their second away win of the season. Prediction: Bournemouth 1 City 4. Getty

Crystal Palace v Liverpool (11.45pm): Victory at Newcastle made it two wins on the spin for Liverpool last week, although Jurgen Klopp's side will be licking their wounds after a 5-2 Champions League beating by Real Madrid on Tuesday. Palace have yet to win a league game in 2023 after four draws and three defeats. Prediction: Palace 1 Liverpool 1. EPA

SUNDAY - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea (5.30pm): London derby time and a chance for Spurs to kick-on in their bid to secure a top-four place. A win here would move Antonio Conte's side four points clear of fifth-place Newcastle, albeit having played two games more. They face mega-spending Chelsea who are without a victory in four games. Prediction: Spurs 1 Chelsea 0. PA

The Premier League title race took another twist last week when Manchester City stumbled just short of the finishing line as they had to settle for a draw at Nottingham Forest.

Pep Guardiola's men enjoyed 73 per cent of the possession at the City Ground and had 23 attempts at goal compared to the opposition's four, but had to settle for just a point when Chris Wood scored with Forest's only shot on target six minutes from time.

There were no such problems for Arsenal who returned to the top of the table after a 4-2 win at Aston Villa, but needed two goals deep into injury-time to seal three points. It means Mikel Arteta's side are two points clear with a game in hand on second-placed City.

This week's schedule begins with Fulham taking on Wolves at Craven Cottage on Friday evening.

Saturday starts with Everton at home to Aston Villa, Leeds United playing host to fellow strugglers Southampton, Leicester City entertaining Arsenal and West Ham tackling Nottingham Forest at the London Stadium.

There are two evening games that see Bournemouth battle Manchester City on the south coast and Crystal Palace face Liverpool at Selhurst Park.

Sunday's one and only league game – Manchester United will also play Newcastle United in the League Cup final – should be a cracker when Tottenham Hotspur face Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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