Premier League predictions: Man City and Liverpool all square, Tottenham win again

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

FRIDAY - Newcastle v Wolves (8pm): After a stellar start to 2022, Newcastle suddenly find themselves on a run of three straight defeats, the last of which was a 5-1 battering at Spurs. Wolves are in eighth place and looking to maintain their push for European place. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Wolves 1. AFP

SATURDAY - Everton v Manchester United (3.30pm): United have little room for error if they want to keep alive their top-four hopes and face an Everton side fighting for their top-flight lives. Goodison Park will be rocking for this one but feels like a draw on way when both teams need a win. Prediction: Everton 2 Man United 2. Reuters

Arsenal v Brighton (6pm): The Gunners suffered a bruising 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday and cannot afford to stumble again here with rivals Spurs gaining momentum in the top-four push. Brighton ended a run of six defeats with last week's draw with Norwich but have not won since February 12. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Brighton 0. Getty

Southampton v Chelsea (6pm): Third-placed Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from last week's capitulation at home to Brentford and maintain the gap between themselves and the top-four chasing pack. They face a Southampton side that have taken just one point from four games. Prediction: Southampton 1 Chelsea 2. PA

Watford v Leeds (6pm): A huge game for third-bottom Watford if they want to drag 16th-placed Leeds back into the relegation dogfight. The gap between the two side is eight points but the Hornets have a game in hand on the Yorkshiremen. Prediction: Watford 1 Leeds 3. PA

Aston Villa v Tottenham (8.30pm): Villa manager Steven Gerrard warned his players that they are playing for their futures after losing to Wolves last week - their third loss on the trot. Spurs, on the other hand, made it three wins in a row after sticking five past Newcastle. Prediction: Villa 0 Spurs 2. EPA

SUNDAY - Brentford v West Ham (5pm): Brentford will be looking for another win against a side hoping for a top-four finish following their stunning victory at Chelsea. West Ham edged out struggling Everton last week and are set for more of the same in this capital clash. Prediction: Brentford 1 West Ham 2. Getty

Leicester City v Crystal Palace (5pm): Palace are enjoying a super first season under Patrick Vieira, highlighted by last week's 3-0 win over Arsenal that took them up to ninth in the table. The Foxes are below Palace only on goal difference and it will be a tight affair again here. Prediction: Leicester 1 Palace 1. Reuters

Norwich v Burnley (5pm): Time is running out for these two in their battle to beat the drop. Norwich are bottom of the pile having not won a league game since January 21. Sean Dyche's side are now just once place and one point from Everton in 17th after beating the Merseysiders on Thursday. Prediction: Norwich 1 Burnley 2. AFP

Manchester City v Liverpool (7.30pm): All eyes on the Etihad Stadium as the top two - separated by just one point - clash in the first of two games in a week, ahead of next week's FA Cup semi-final. Liverpool have the edge on form - having not dropped a point since January 2 - but will see their win-streak come to an end against City. Prediction: City 1 Liverpool 1. Getty

This weekend sees Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool clash at the Etihad Stadium.

City lead the way but have seen their lead whittled down to just one point by the relentless winning machine that is Jurgen Klopp's Merseyside outfit.

In October's corresponding fixture, a deflected late strike by Kevin de Bruyne earned City a 2-2 draw that also saw Mohamed Salah set up one goal for Sadio Mane and score a sensational second himself.

The latest round of fixtures begins on Friday night when Newcastle United take on Wolves at St James' Park.

Saturday kicks off with Everton against Manchester United at Goodison Park, followed by Arsenal's home game with Brighton, Southampton versus Chelsea on the south coast and Watford against Leeds United at Vicarage Road. Aston Villa's clash with Tottenham Hotspur is the day's late game.

Sunday starts with Brentford's game in the capital with West Ham United, Leicester City entertaining Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium and Norwich City's game with Burnley at Carrow Road. The top-of-the-table clash in Manchester brings the weekend's proceedings to a close.

You can see our predictions for the latest round of fixtures in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.