• TUESDAY - Norwich v Aston Villa (11.45pm UAE): Steven Gerrard's Villa can get back to winning ways after the Scouse manager fell to a narrow defeat on his return to Liverpool on Saturday. Norwich are bottom of the table, struggling for points, desperately short of goals and leaking like a sieve at the back. Prediction: Norwich 0 Villa 2. Getty
    TUESDAY - Norwich v Aston Villa (11.45pm UAE): Steven Gerrard's Villa can get back to winning ways after the Scouse manager fell to a narrow defeat on his return to Liverpool on Saturday. Norwich are bottom of the table, struggling for points, desperately short of goals and leaking like a sieve at the back. Prediction: Norwich 0 Villa 2. Getty
  • Manchester City v Leeds (midnight): Table-toppers City made it six wins on the spin against Wolves - but must be wondering how the score finished just 1-0 after Pep Guardiola's side had 24 shots on goal at the Etihad Stadium. Another tough game for Leeds who lost 3-2 at Chelsea last time out. Prediction: City 3 Leeds 1. AP
    Manchester City v Leeds (midnight): Table-toppers City made it six wins on the spin against Wolves - but must be wondering how the score finished just 1-0 after Pep Guardiola's side had 24 shots on goal at the Etihad Stadium. Another tough game for Leeds who lost 3-2 at Chelsea last time out. Prediction: City 3 Leeds 1. AP
  • WEDNESDAY - Brighton v Wolves (11.30pm): Brighton are back in action after a mini rest due to their last match with Spurs being called-off following an outbreak of Covid cases at the London club. Wolves fell to a 1-0 defeat at Manchester City - a scoreline that was highly flattering to Bruno Lage's side. Prediction: Brighton 1 Wolves 1. AP
    WEDNESDAY - Brighton v Wolves (11.30pm): Brighton are back in action after a mini rest due to their last match with Spurs being called-off following an outbreak of Covid cases at the London club. Wolves fell to a 1-0 defeat at Manchester City - a scoreline that was highly flattering to Bruno Lage's side. Prediction: Brighton 1 Wolves 1. AP
  • Burnley v Watford (11.45pm): The Hornets are currently in freefall after four defeats in a row, leaving them one place and two points ahead of third-bottom Burnley. The Clarets have drawn seven out of their last 10 games - with another on the way here that will frustrate both teams. Prediction: Burnley 2 Watford 2. Reuters
    Burnley v Watford (11.45pm): The Hornets are currently in freefall after four defeats in a row, leaving them one place and two points ahead of third-bottom Burnley. The Clarets have drawn seven out of their last 10 games - with another on the way here that will frustrate both teams. Prediction: Burnley 2 Watford 2. Reuters
  • Crystal Palace v Southampton (11.45pm): Palace enjoyed a much-needed win over hapless Everton on Sunday that ended a run of three consecutive defeats. Southampton are quickly being dragged into the relegation quagmire after taking just two points out of a possible 15. Prediction Palace 2 Southampton 0. Reuters
    Crystal Palace v Southampton (11.45pm): Palace enjoyed a much-needed win over hapless Everton on Sunday that ended a run of three consecutive defeats. Southampton are quickly being dragged into the relegation quagmire after taking just two points out of a possible 15. Prediction Palace 2 Southampton 0. Reuters
  • Arsenal v West Ham (midnight): An intriguing London derby that sees the sixth-place Gunners travel to fourth-top Hammers, with the teams separated by a couple of points. Arsenal powered past Southampton on Saturday, although the result was overshadowed by the dropping of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a disciplinary breach. Prediction: Arsenal 2 West Ham 1. Getty
    Arsenal v West Ham (midnight): An intriguing London derby that sees the sixth-place Gunners travel to fourth-top Hammers, with the teams separated by a couple of points. Arsenal powered past Southampton on Saturday, although the result was overshadowed by the dropping of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a disciplinary breach. Prediction: Arsenal 2 West Ham 1. Getty
  • THURSDAY - Leicester v Tottenham (11.30pm): The Foxes made light work of Newcastle on Sunday as Youri Tielemans bagged a brace in their 4-0 victory at the King Power Stadium - only their second victory in seven games. It remains to be seen whether this game goes ahead as Covid continues to ravage the Spurs squad. Prediction: Leicester 3 Spurs 2. PA
    THURSDAY - Leicester v Tottenham (11.30pm): The Foxes made light work of Newcastle on Sunday as Youri Tielemans bagged a brace in their 4-0 victory at the King Power Stadium - only their second victory in seven games. It remains to be seen whether this game goes ahead as Covid continues to ravage the Spurs squad. Prediction: Leicester 3 Spurs 2. PA
  • Chelsea v Everton (11.45pm): You have to wonder how much longer Rafa Benitez can last at Everton. His relationship with supporters reached rock-bottom during their defeat at Crystal Palace when the Spaniard's decision to substitute Richarlison was met with loud jeers. A fifth defeat in six games in the post at Stamford Bridge. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Everton 0. AP
    Chelsea v Everton (11.45pm): You have to wonder how much longer Rafa Benitez can last at Everton. His relationship with supporters reached rock-bottom during their defeat at Crystal Palace when the Spaniard's decision to substitute Richarlison was met with loud jeers. A fifth defeat in six games in the post at Stamford Bridge. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Everton 0. AP
  • Liverpool v Newcastle (midnight): Might be one for Newcastle fans to watch through their fingers. A woeful defensive performance in a 4-0 battering at under-strength Leicester at the weekend does not bode well for taking on free-scoring Liverpool at Anfield. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Newcastle 0. EPA
    Liverpool v Newcastle (midnight): Might be one for Newcastle fans to watch through their fingers. A woeful defensive performance in a 4-0 battering at under-strength Leicester at the weekend does not bode well for taking on free-scoring Liverpool at Anfield. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Newcastle 0. EPA

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Premier League predictions: Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool in goals blitz

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

Gareth Cox

December 14, 2021

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The shadow of Covid-19 looms large over the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

Brentford's home game with Manchester United has already bit the dust, while Tottenham Hotspur — whose game against Brighton was called-off due to a surge in positive cases at the London club — could well see their match with Leicester meet a similar fate.

Tuesday's schedule — a game down due to Manchester United's coronavirus outbreak — sees Norwich City play host to Aston Villa, while Manchester City battle Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium.

On Wednesday, Brighton entertain Wolves, Burnley take on Watford at Turf Moor, while Crystal Palace tackle Southampton and Arsenal face West Ham United in London.

Leicester versus Tottenham takes place at the King Power Stadium — Covid allowing — on Thursday, Chelsea are at home to Everton, while Liverpool against Newcastle on Merseyside brings the midweek games to a close.

In the gallery above, you can see our predictions for the matches. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

Updated: December 14, 2021, 2:17 PM
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