Premier League and FA Cup predictions: Liverpool edge Man City, Chelsea bounce back

A mixed bag of action at Wembley and in the latest round of English top-flight matches

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  SATURDAY: Manchester City v Liverpool, FA Cup semi-final, 6.30pm (UAE): A 2-2 draw in the Premier League last week, safe passage for both in the Champions League, and they meet again at Wembley. A breathtaking run of games, and Liverpool will be more confident after avoiding defeat at the Etihad. Prediction: City 1 Liverpool 2. Getty

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  Premier League, Saturday: Tottenham v Brighton (3.30pm): Tottenham scoring for fun, and in command of their own destiny when it comes to the top four after Brighton beat Arsenal last week. They won't relinquish that advantage here. Prediction: Spurs 3 Brighton 0. Getty

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  Manchester United v Norwich (6pm): Old Trafford is not a happy place at the moment. Down in seventh and six points off the Champions League places. At least this will provide some respite for United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick. Prediction: Man United 3 Norwich 0. AP

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  Southampton v Arsenal (6pm): It was all going so well for the Gunners and manager Mikel Arteta before the international break, but successive defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton have made the run-in that much more difficult. The Saints lost 6-0 to Chelsea last time out, and will want to salvage some pride. Prediction: Southampton 1 Arsenal 1. Reuters

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  Watford v Brentford (6pm): Perhaps Watford's problem is that they haven't tried enough managers. Only three this season is conservative by their standards. Whatever the approach, it hasn't worked and the Championship looms. Again. Prediction: Watford 1 Brentford 3. PA

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  SUNDAY: Chelsea v Crystal Palace, FA Cup semi-final, 7.30pm: So, so close to a miracle in Madrid, but ultimately a heartbreaking Champions League exit. Question here is how coach Thomas Tuchel gets Chelsea to bounce back against a tricky Palace side. Prediction: Chelsea 2 Place 1. Getty

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  Newcastle v Leicester (Premier League, 5.15pm): Eddie Howe has done enough to ensure Premier League football at St James' Park next season - almost. He'll want to nail it for certain here against a Leicester side with no interest in the domestic run-in. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Leicester 0. Getty

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  West Ham United v Burnley (5.15pm): Last chance saloon for Burnley, and the Hammers will be suffering from midweek exploits in Europe. Possibly not the weekend's thriller. Prediction: West Ham 1 Burnley 1. Reuters

The weekend sees Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool clash again, this time in the FA Cup semi-finals.

After the pulsating 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday left the title race wide open, it's a one-off with the victors playing for silverware next month against the winners of Sunday's other semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

Mixed in with the two glamour ties is some important Premier League business. Tottenham get that action underway against Brighton in Saturday's early kick-off. And while City and Liverpool recommence their rivalry, other league matches will be fought out between Manchester United and Norwich City, Southampton v Arsenal and Watford against Brentford.

Sunday starts with the Premier League, with Newcastle United up against Leicester City and West Ham hosting Burnley. The FA Cup match between Chelsea and Palace brings the weekend's proceedings to a close.

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