Premier League predictions: Man City hammer Crystal Palace, Liverpool thrash Man United

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

FRIDAY - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur (midnight, UAE): Forest manager Steve Cooper is fighting for his job after a dismal run of one win in 12 games and one point from their last five matches. Spurs secured their first win in five games last time out when they battered Newcastle 4-1. Prediction: Forest 1 Spurs 3. Getty Images

SATURDAY - Bournemouth v Luton Town (7pm): The Cherries secured a historic first win at Old Trafford on Sunday and their current run has seen them take 13 points out of a possible 15. Luton have lost four out of their last five games and are four points shy of safety at the bottom of the table. Prediction: Bournemouth 2 Luton 0. AFP

Chelsea v Sheffield United (7pm): Chelsea's defeat at Everton last weekend was their fourth in four games and leaves them 12th in the table, 14 points behind a top-four spot. The Blades secured a much-needed win against Brentford but remain bottom of the table. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Sheffield United 0. Getty Images

Manchester City v Crystal Palace (7pm): City secured their first win in four attempts when they edged out Luton on Sunday but are four points and three places behind table-topping Liverpool. Palace are dropping closer to the bottom three after taking one point out of a possible 15. Prediction: Man City 4 Palace 0. AFP

Newcastle v Fulham (7pm): Newcastle have lost two on the spin, conceding seven goals along the way but their home form - seven wins out of eight - remains strong. Fulham head into the game on the back of two 5-0 home victories on the spin, but have won only once away from Craven Cottage this season. Prediction: Newcastle 2 Fulham 1. Getty Images

Burnley v Everton (9.30pm): The Clarets secured a battling draw at Brighton last week but are only avoiding being bottom of the table by goal difference. Everton dispatched Chelsea with ease on Sunday and have won four of their last five games, as manager Sean Dyche returns to his former club. Prediction: Burnley 0 Everton 1. PA

SUNDAY - Arsenal v Brighton (6pm): The Gunners have lost top spot after defeat at Aston Villa last weekend, in what was only their second loss this season. Brighton were held at home by Burnley but the Seagulls have lost just once in seven games. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Brighton 2. EPA

Brentford v Aston Villa (6pm): The Bees' defeat at Sheffield United last time out means they have lost four out of their previous five games. High-flying Villa are third in the table after beating Manchester City and Arsenal in their last two matches. Prediction: Brentford 1 Villa 2. EPA

West Ham v Wolves (6pm): The Hammers slumped to a 5-0 thrashing at Fulham last week, bringing to an end an upturn in form that had seen them win three out of their last four games. Wolves were held 1-1 at home by Nottingham Forest but sit 10 points clear of the bottom three. Prediction: West Ham 2 Wolves 2. PA

Liverpool v Manchester United (8.30pm): Liverpool sit top of the pile for the first time since September 2021 thanks to their comeback win over Crystal Palace, their fourth victory in five games. United are coming out of a miserable week that saw them lose at home Bournemouth and finish bottom of their Champions League group. Prediction: Liverpool 4 Man United 1. Getty Images

Liverpool have taken over top spot in the Premier League with Jurgen Klopp's side in pole position for the first time since September 2021.

The Merseysiders came back from a goal down against Crystal Palace to win 2-1, with the game turning on its head within two second-half minutes that saw Jordan Ayew sent off and then Mohamed Salah level the score.

A 91st-minute winner from Harvey Elliott – coupled with Arsenal losing 1-0 at Aston Villa – means Liverpool lead the Gunners by one point at the top of the table.

Villa sit in third place, two points clear of Manchester City, after Pep Guardiola's men launched their own comeback to win 2-1 at Luton Town.

At the other end of the table, Sheffield United remain bottom despite their win over Brentford in what was Chris Wilder's first victory since returning as manager.

The Blades are level on eight points with Burnley, with the Clarets ahead thanks to their superior goal difference, while Luton occupy the third and final relegation spot.

This week's round of fixtures begins on Friday when Nottingham Forest take on Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground.

Saturday sees four games kick off at 7pm (UAE) as Bournemouth face Luton on the south coast, Chelsea play host to Sheffield United, Manchester City tackle Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium and Newcastle United are up against Fulham on Tyneside.

Burnley entertain Everton at Turf Moor in the late game.

Sunday starts with three games at 6pm with Arsenal taking on Brighton at the Emirates Stadium, Brentford facing Aston Villa and West Ham United battling Wolves at the London Stadium. The game of the weekend sees fierce rivals Liverpool and Manchester United clash at Anfield (8.30pm, UAE).

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