Premier League predictions: Liverpool bag six, Man United fold, Chelsea fill their boots

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 - Leicester City v Arsenal (3.30pm): A fine win for Arsenal against Aston Villa, followed by victory in the League Cup against Leeds. No doubting the Gunners are on the up at the moment after a rocky start, while Leicester are level on points and also finding decent form. Prediction: Leicester 2 Arsenal 2. AFP

Burnley v Brentford (6pm): Two defeats on the trot for Brentford might be a sign they are beginning to feel the heat in the top flight. Burnley are one of three teams still without a win, and will be desperate to get off the mark in this one. Prediction: Burnley 1 Brentford 0. Getty

Liverpool v Brighton (6pm): How do you stop Mohamed Salah, 15 goals this season? A hat-trick in the stunning 5-0 win at Manchester United, and rested in midweek. Brighton travel off the back of a 4-1 mauling by Manchester City. Albion fans might be watching this from behind their sofas. Prediction: Liverpool 6 Brighton 0. PA

Manchester City v Crystal Palace (6pm): A rare League Cup defeat in midweek means City can concentrate even more on retaining their Premier League title. They sit two points behind Chelsea, and while Brighton are still fifth, they have not won any of their last four league games. Prediction: Manchester City 4 Brighton 0. Getty

Newcastle United v Chelsea (6pm): Optimism remains high at Newcastle after the takeover, but now that has to be converted into points. Still without a win this season, and that is highly unlikely to change this weekend against the top team in the Premier League. Prediction: Newcastle 0 Chelsea 3. Getty

Watford v Southampton (6pm): Joshua King grabbed a hat-trick in the astonishing 5-2 win at Everton, the first victory for new manager Claudio Ranieri. The Hornets were even losing with 12 minutes to go! Southampton are chugging along, but will have one eye over their shoulders. Prediction: Watford 2 Southampton 1. Getty

Tottenham v Manchester United (8.30pm): United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under close scrutiny, even more so after the 5-0 thumping by Liverpool on home turf. Tottenham are hit and miss this season, but if this is the day Harry Kane finally finds his shooting boots, Ole could be in big, big trouble. Prediction: Tottenham 3 Manchester United 1. Getty

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 - Norwich City v Leeds United (6pm): Poor Norwich are out of their depth in the Premier League, despite their impressive promotion season. No wins, two points, two goals for, and 23 against. Leeds really need their second win. Prediction: Norwich 0 Leeds 2. AP

Aston Villa v West Ham United (8.30pm): Fair play to West Ham manager David Moyes, who says the club is "blossoming" after they beat Tottenham last time out in the league, moving to fourth. A very tough side to beat these days, and Villa are already finding it hard to beat anyone. Prediction: Aston Villa 1 West Ham 2. Getty

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Wolves v Everton (midnight): A few signs of unrest at Everton, and manager Rafael Benitez certainly won't have enjoyed the 5-2 drubbing at home to Watford last weekend. Wolves are mid table and won't be worried by this one. Prediction: Wolves 2 Everton 1. AP

Premier League heavyweights Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool battling it out at the top is no great surprise.

But Manchester United languishing in sixth, eight points behind the leaders? That wasn't the plan after being runners-up last season, and it means their trip to Tottenham on Saturday evening could be critical for the future of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

At the other end of the table, the bottom three of Norwich City, Newcastle United and Burnley have yet to secure a single win between them, now nine games into the campaign.

Kicking off this weekend's proceedings on Saturday will be Arsenal's trip to Leicester City.

The day continues with Burnley hosting Brentford, Liverpool beating Brighton (presumably), Manchester City against Crystal Palace, and Newcastle suffering again, this time against Chelsea. There's also Watford against Southampton, before the big one at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sunday sees bottom club Norwich host Leeds, and then Aston Villa up against West Ham United. The action concludes this weekend on Monday with Wolves v Everton.

You can see our predictions for the latest round of fixtures in the photo gallery above.