The last international break of the season is now over and we can now brace ourselves for what promises to be a thrilling finale to the Premier League season.
At the top, Arsenal are eight points clear of Manchester City, although Mikel Arteta's side have played a game more than the reigning champions.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur occupy third and fourth place, although Newcastle United and Liverpool are breathing down their necks, with Brighton and Brentford the unlikely lads just below, in seventh and eighth.
At the other end of the table there are nine teams in the relegation mix with just four points separating bottom club Southampton from 12th-placed Crystal Palace.
The weekend kicks off with a cracker as Manchester City take on Liverpool in Saturday's early game.
Six matches follow at 6pm (UAE) with Arsenal hosting Leeds United, Bournemouth taking on Fulham on the south coast, Brighton clash with Brentford at the Amex, Crystal Palace face Leicester City at Selhurst Park, while Nottingham Forest tackle Wolves at the City Ground.
For the late game, Chelsea entertain Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Sunday sees West Ham United versus Southampton at the London Stadium and Newcastle against Manchester United on Tyneside, with Everton entertaining Spurs on Monday to round off the latest round of fixtures.
Predictions
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SATURDAY - Manchester City v Liverpool (3.30pm kick-off UAE): What has been a top-two title clash for the last few seasons this time round sees second-placed City hold a four-place and 15-point advantage over the Merseysiders. City need the win to keep the pressure on Arsenal at the top, while Liverpool are hanging on the coattails of fourth place. Prediction: City 3 Liverpool 1. Getty -
Arsenal v Leeds (6pm): The Gunners enjoy a eight-point lead at the top of the table, albeit having played a game more than second-placed Manchester City. Leeds have shown signs of improvement under Javi Gracia but remain perilously close to the relegation zone and sit just two points above the bottom three. Prediction: Arsenal 4 Leeds 1. Reuters -
Bournemouth v Fulham (6pm): Both teams fell to 3-0 defeats in their last league outing - against Aston Villa and Arsenal, respectively. The Cherries sit second from bottom having lost three of their previous four games. Fulham's hope of European football next season have taken a hit lately after losing two of their previous three matches. Prediction: Bournemouth 0 Fulham 2. PA -
Brighton v Brentford (6pm): Two potential rivals for a European spot separated only by goal difference clash on the south coast. The Seagulls are in seventh and sit one place ahead of the Bees and will be looking for revenge after losing 2-0 in the capital back in October. Prediction: Brighton 1 Brentford 1. Getty -
Crystal Palace v Leicester City (6pm): These two are currently in the bottom three of the form table with neither having won a single game in their last five outings. Palace's form has been so bad that they ditched Patrick Vieira as manager and replaced him with the 75-year-old Roy Hodgson. No joy for the septuagenarian here I'm afraid. Palace 1 Leicester 2. Getty -
Nottingham Forest v Wolves (6pm): The battle to avoid the drop is an intriguing one with nine clubs very much still in the relegation battle. It is fair to say neither of these two are in great form with Forest taking two points from a possible 15, while Wolves are marginally better off after claiming four points from the same number of games. Prediction: Forest 1 Wolves 1. AFP -
Chelsea v Aston Villa (8.30pm): Chelsea missed an opportunity to build on their recent revival before the international break when they allowed Everton to twice come back and earn a draw at Stamford Bridge. They face a Villa side that has earned three wins and a draw from their last four games. Prediction: Chelsea 2 Villa 1 -
SUNDAY - West Ham v Southampton (5pm): The proverbial relegation six-pointer at the London Stadium as third bottom West Ham take on rock-bottom Southampton. The Saints showed plenty of fight to earn a point against Spurs last time out but will have less joy across the capital here. Prediction: West Ham 2 Southampton 0. Getty -
Newcastle v Manchester United (7.30pm): Fifth takes on third with the Magpies potentially overtaking their opponents if they take all three points. Eddie Howe's side have won two on the spin to boost their top-four quest and expect St James' Park to be rocking on Sunday as they attempt to make it three. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Man United 1. AFP -
MONDAY - Everton v Tottenham (11pm): Spurs' first game post Antonio Conte is a tricky one. Goodison Park can be a bear pit on occasions and Sean Dyche has certainly instilled some organisation and fight into Everton. But Spurs players will have a point to prove and they have Harry Kane flying for club and country at the moment. Prediction: Everton 1 Spurs 3. Getty
