Premier League predictions: Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all win big

All eyes back on club football as the latest international break comes to an end

SATURDAY - Liverpool v Watford (3.30pm): Could be a messy one for third-from-bottom Watford at Anfield. The Hornets were victors at Southampton before the international break but now take on title-chasing Liverpool who have won nine league games in a row. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Watford 1. AP

Brighton v Norwich (6pm): Battle of two clubs chronically out of form. Brighton have lost six in a row and have games against Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City coming up. Rock-bottom Norwich have also lost six on the spin and are without a win since January. Prediction: Brighton 1 Norwich 0. Getty

Burnley v Manchester City (6pm): A couple of stumbles of late mean that City's lead over Liverpool at the top of the table has been whittled down to just one point. But Burnley are the traditional whipping boys for Guardiola's side and it will be normal service resumed here. Prediction: Burnley 0 City 3. Reuters

Chelsea v Brentford (6pm): Turbulent times off the pitch for Chelsea, but on it, not so much. Thomas Tuchel's men have won five league games on the trot and will fancy their chances of making it six against a Brentford side three places and eight points above the drop zone. Prediction: Chelsea 3 Brentford 0. Getty

Leeds v Southampton (6pm): Some much-needed relief for the Yorkshiremen lately after two wins in a row under new manager Jesse Marsch helped put daylight between them and the bottom three. They take on a Saints side on the slide after three defeats in a row. Prediction: Leeds 2 Southampton 1. AP

Wolves v Aston Villa (6pm): A Midlands derby that sees eighth-placed Wolves take on a Villa side who sit ninth - albeit with 10 points separating the two clubs. Wolves need the points to maintain their push for a European place against a Villa side looking to avoid a third defeat in a row. Prediction: Wolves 1 Villa 0. AP

Manchester United v Leicester (8.30pm): Two teams who have struggled for consistency all season meet at Old Trafford. United are now four points off the Champions League places and in dire need of wins if they want to play top European football next season. Prediction: United 2 Leicester 2. Reuters

SUNDAY - West Ham v Everton (5pm) One step forward, two steps back for Everton at the moment. A late league win over Newcastle was followed by a 4-0 FA Cup drubbing by Crystal Palace. A tricky trip to the capital is set to add to manager Frank Lampard's woes. Prediction: West Ham 2 Everton 0. Reuters

Tottenham v Newcastle (7.30pm): Momentum seems to be building for Spurs' Champions League hopes after four wins in their last five games. Newcastle have lost their last two matches but are one of this year's most improved teams. Prediction: Spurs 2 Newcastle 1. EPA

MONDAY - Crystal Palace v Arsenal (11pm): A test of Arsenal's top-four credentials here against a Palace side that is a tough nut to crack under manager Patrick Vieira. The Gunners will be looking to maintain form that has seen them win six out of their last seven games. Prediction: Palace 1 Arsenal 1. Getty

And we're back! The last international break of the season is over and our attention turns once again to various battles at the top and bottom of the Premier League.

Manchester City's lead over Liverpool at the top is now down to one point, while the race for the final Champions League spots is hotting up nicely with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham all still hoping to force their way into the top four.

At the bottom, Norwich, Burnley and Watford sit in the relegation zone although the likes of Everton, Leeds United and Brentford are still looking nervously over their shoulders.

Kicking off a run of seven games on Saturday is Liverpool against Watford at Anfield, followed by Brighton versus Norwich on the south coast, Burnley's clash with Manchester City at Turf Moor and Chelsea's home match with Brentford.

Leeds tackle Southampton at Elland Road, Wolves and Aston Villa battle in a Midlands derby, while Manchester United against Leicester City at Old Trafford brings the day's action to a close.

On Sunday, West Ham entertain Everton and Tottenham take on Newcastle United in the capital while Monday sees Crystal Palace face Arsenal at Selhurst Park.

You can see out predictions for this weekend's games in the gallery above.