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manchester city will return to the top of the Premier League table, albeit for a matter of hours, if he claims maximum points against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday at lunchtime.
Meanwhile, the Bees must pull off an upset against the reigning top-flight champions if they are to reach the World Cup break inside the top half of the table.
We say: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford
Man City came out on top of the points after dominating both games against Brentford last season, and the Citizens will be firm favorites to secure another victory at the Etihad this weekend.
The Bees have looked defensively vulnerable in recent away games and hopes of keeping a clean sheet against Guardiola’s side are slim, especially if goal machine Haaland returns to action.
Our tipster partners predict more than 2.5 goals.
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Bournemouth Y Everton they will meet for the second time this week at the Vitality Stadium, this time in the Premier League on Saturday, following the hosts’ 4-1 EFL Cup victory on Tuesday.
Frank Lampard will start to feel the pressure as his Everton side have lost five of their last seven games.
We say: Bournemouth 1-0 Everton
Everton apparently have no one capable of scoring a goal when given the opportunity, and of the 17 ever-present PL teams since the start of last season, none have scored fewer points along the way than their 16.
The Vitality has also often been an arduous journey for the Toffees faithful, as they have never seen their side win a Premier League game here.
Our tipster partners predict less than 2.5 goals.
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Nathan Jones faces a baptism of fire in his first match in charge of Southamptonthat meet Liverpool at Anfield for Saturday’s final round of Premier League matches before the World Cup.
Both teams advanced in the EFL Cup on penalties in midweek, with the Reds knocking out Derby County while the Saints edged out Sheffield Wednesday.
We say: Liverpool 2-0 Southampton
A change in manager is unlikely to count for much for Southampton at Anfield as Liverpool are set to enter the World Cup break on a high note as they remind all their great hitters that they were well rested.
Finding the back of the net away from home hasn’t been Southampton’s forte in recent weeks, and we can only imagine the harvest of Klopp storming to victory in front of his own fans.
Our tipster partners predict a victory at home.
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basement club nottingham forest will be looking to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time since early September when they welcome him back. crystal Palace to the City Ground on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Eagles will try to cement their place in the top half of the table with a second straight away win.
We say: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Crystal Palace
A very close competition will be played on Saturday between two teams who will enjoy their chances to claim maximum points.
Forest appear to have turned a corner at the City Ground, but we can imagine Crystal Palace heading into the World Cup break on a high with a minor win.
Our tipster partners predict less than 2.5 goals.
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Aiming to avoid a third straight loss in all tournaments before the World Cup break, Tottenham Hotspur Welcome Leeds United north of London for Saturday’s Premier League match.
The Lilywhites lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, while their visitors also exited the competition at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
We Say: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leeds United
It may not be pretty, but with the returns of Kulusevski and Richarlison likely to see Conte return to his tried and tested 3-4-3, the stage is set for Tottenham’s reshuffled attack to help his side get back on track. of triumph.
The Lilywhites are rarely kept at bay in front of their own fans, and while Leeds deserve immense credit for the way their wins against Liverpool and Bournemouth did, Marsch’s side should ultimately come up short in North London.
Our tipster partners predict a victory at home.
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Two Premier League sides who experienced contrasting results in the EFL Cup in midweek will meet at the London Stadium when West Ham United be the host of city of leicester in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Hammers were defeated by Championship opposition at home a day after the Foxes cruised to a comfortable victory against their fourth-tier counterparts.
We say: West Ham United 2-2 Leicester City
At least three goals have been scored in each of the last seven meetings between these two teams, so expect plenty of action in goal on Saturday.
While the momentum is Leicester heading to the London Stadium, we may see West Ham securing at least one point in an entertaining contest in the capital.
Our tipster partners predict more than 2.5 goals.
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chelsea they will try to bounce back from successive Premier League defeats when they travel to a fitter stadium Newcastle United side in the late start on Saturday.
A run of four games without a win in the league has seen the Blues drop to seventh in the table, but Newcastle are third, with the Magpies collecting 27 points from their first 14 games.
We Say: Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea
In previous seasons we would be tipping Chelsea to win this, but it is very difficult to back up against Newcastle at the moment, while the visitors will not go into this match in the best of form. Both managers would be relatively satisfied with a point on Saturday, and we can see the spoils shared at St James’ Park.
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Arsenal will look to ensure they enter the World Cup break at the top of the Premier League table when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday.
The two sides had contrasting fortunes in the EFL Cup in midweek, with the hosts beating Leeds United while the Gunners were eliminated at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.
We Say: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Arsenal
Wolves will no doubt be aware of the dangers of taking Arsenal’s midweek result at face value, with the Gunners’ second-row XI not being as dominant as their first team have been this term, and an away team that stifled Chelsea with ease shouldn’t have the issues back on the winning track here.
The hosts are slowly but surely improving on the attacking front, but facing the joint best defense in the league with a host of well-rested big names should only end one way as Arteta’s side prepare to celebrate Christmas at the top of the league.
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