Jose Mourinho heading for meltdown, and nervous times for Newcastle and Crystal Palace: Premier League predictions

All the fixtures in the English top flight after the midwinter break

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  Chelsea v Tottenham, Saturday, 4.30pm: To lose one top class striker in Harry Kane through injury is unlucky, but then Son Hueng-min being ruled out after surgery to a broken harm is seriously damaging. Son played for 90 minutes with his fracture, and scored twice in the thrilling 3-2 victory at Aston Villa. He will be hugely missed at Spurs, who may find the season finale tough without those two. As was seen in the Champions League in midweek. Jose watching will become very interesting. PA PREDICTION: Chelsea 2 Tottenham 1

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  Burnley v Bournemouth, Saturday, 7pm: A tremendous win for Burnley at Southampton last time out, and a welcome goal for Matej Vydra. Sean Dyche's side had actually won their last away game at Manchester United, and have now jumped to tenth spot with 34 points. It was their first double over Southampton since 1947, as the Saints continue to struggle at home. Bournemouth will be fighting for their lives in this one. AFP PREDICTION: Burnley 1 Bournemouth 1

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  Crystal Palace v Newcastle, Saturday, 7pm: Newcastle fans are very much divided on what happens next. One half says Toon have too much quality to get dragged into the relegation fight, while the other half are all doom and gloom. You wonder if it's still a 50-50 split after the last game, a 4-0 defeat at Arsenal! Palace are not without their own fears, and this could be very close. EPA PREDICTION: Crystal Palace 1 Newcastle 1

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  Sheffield United v Brighton, Saturday, 7pm: Sheffield United continue to make a mockery of the doom mongers, who had them down as certainties for relegation. They have amassed 39 points - almost certainly enough for Premier League action next season - and still another 12 games to enjoy, while sitting sixth. Champions League anyone? PA PREDICTION: Sheffield United 1 Brighton 0

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  Southampton v Aston Villa, Saturday, 7pm: Two points from the last nine, and a home defeat to Burnley last weekend. Suddenly Southampton are looking a little rocky again. A heartbreaking defeat for Villa against Tottenham, and they are just a point above the dreaded dotted line. Neither will be disappointed to share the spoils. Getty PREDICTION: Southampton 1 Aston Villa 1

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  Leicester v Manchester City, Saturday, 9.30pm: So Pep Guardiola has announced he is staying, whatever the outcome of City's appeal against the Uefa European punishment. That's good news for City fans, for sure, as any players thinking of jumping ship will now be having second thoughts. Pep will need to do a lot of work this summer if he wants to challenge Liverpool in the league next season. Reuters PREDICTION: Leicester 2 Manchester City 2

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  Manchester United v Watford, Sunday, 6pm: Manchester United a dull side? Once upon a time that notion would have been greeted with mirth. But the truth is, they are a dull side. Even Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted they weren't great when winning at Chelsea last weekend. But they could still squeeze into the Champions League, which says a lot about the quality of the top flight this season - Liverpool apart. PA PREDICTION: Manchester United 3 Watford 0

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  Wolves v Norwich, Sunday, 6pm: Wolves have won only one of their last five in the league. How did that happen? They were cruising along, but the wind seems to have gone out of their sails. But they are still in the Europa League, still in the hunt for a European place next season, and still have Adama Traore. So it's not all bad. Getty PREDICTION: Wolves 2 Norwich 1

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  Arsenal v Everton, Sunday, 8.30pm: Arsenal have won seven Premier League games this season. Yes, you read that right, seven, out of 26. And that's only after beating an obliging Newcastle last weekend. Everton have won ten, but are only two points ahead. So unless Richarlison sprinkles some magic, this will be too close to call. PA PREDICTION: Arsenal 1 Everton 1

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  Liverpool v West Ham, Monday, midnight: So West Ham are sinking fast, in the relegation zone, and struggling for goals. At least manager David Moyes has an easy team talk. 'Don't worry lads, Liverpool away next. Three points in the bag.' What a tough ask for the Hammers, made even harder by Liverpool tasting a rare defeat in the Champions League. AFP PREDICTION: Liverpool 3 West Ham 0

So the midwinter break is over, and the Premier League returns to the regular 10 games over the long weekend.

The players are supposed to be rested and raring to go for the final dozen games of the season, although it didn't really seem to stop at all, just slow down a little.

It does mean there have been no major movers over the last fortnight, although Newcastle and Crystal Palace may be even more nervous than they were before.

Liverpool's lead at the top extended to 25 points before Wednesday night, when Manchester City's victory over West Ham cut that to a mere 22.

The poor Hammers are not having it easy. Their next game, after that defeat at the home of the champions, is a visit to the home of the nearly champions. Liverpool v West Ham on Monday night at midnight is the last game of the round.

It all starts at 4.30pm on Saturday when Chelsea host Tottenham, two teams out of form but with it all to play for. The late game on Saturday is Leicester v Manchester City at 9.30pm.

Sunday's action sees Manchester United host Watford at 6pm, and Everton go to Arsenal at 8.30pm.

Ahead of the latest round of matches, Dominic Hart provides his predictions in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.