FRIDAY - Newcastle v Crystal Palace (Kick-off midnight UAE): Two teams not exactly renowned for getting the pulses racing with free-flowing attacking football. And the natives on Tyneside are growing increasingly restless at what they see as overly defensive tactics employed by manager Steve Bruce. Two dispiriting 2-0 defeats on the trot - against Southampton and Chelsea - that saw Newcastle muster just three shots on target mean the spotlight is growing ever brighter on the Magpies boss. Palace fell to a 1-0 defeat at previously winless Burnley last week Prediction: Newcastle 1 Palace 0. AP
FRIDAY - Newcastle v Crystal Palace (Kick-off midnight UAE): Two teams not exactly renowned for getting the pulses racing with free-flowing attacking football. And the natives on Tyneside are growing increasingly restless at what they see as overly defensive tactics employed by manager Steve Bruce. Two dispiriting 2-0 defeats on the trot - against Southampton and Chelsea - that saw Newcastle muster just three shots on target mean the spotlight is growing ever brighter on the Magpies boss. Palace fell to a 1-0 defeat at previously winless Burnley last week Prediction: Newcastle 1 Palace 0. AP
SATURDAY - Brighton v Liverpool (4.30pm): The reigning champions laid down an impressive marker last week with a 3-0 destruction of in-form Leicester. Jurgen Klopp's team, ravaged by injury and without Covid-19 victim Mohamed Salah, coasted to victory and established a new club record of 64 home league games unbeaten. Salah is back this week and taking on a Brighton team that won at Aston Villa for the first time in their history last week. Prediction: Brighton 1 Liverpool 3. Getty
SATURDAY - Brighton v Liverpool (4.30pm): The reigning champions laid down an impressive marker last week with a 3-0 destruction of in-form Leicester. Jurgen Klopp's team, ravaged by injury and without Covid-19 victim Mohamed Salah, coasted to victory and established a new club record of 64 home league games unbeaten. Salah is back this week and taking on a Brighton team that won at Aston Villa for the first time in their history last week. Prediction: Brighton 1 Liverpool 3. Getty
Manchester City v Burnley (7pm): Testing times for Pep Guardiola. The City manager should be flying high after signing a new contract but he is currently experiencing his worst start to the season as a manager - and losing to old rival Jose Mourinho at Spurs last week must have hurt. Goals are proving hard to come by for the usually prolific City attack and they languish down in 13th place. There was much relief for Burnley when they defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 to secure their first victory of the season at the eighth attempt. Prediction: City 2 Burnley 0. Reuters
Manchester City v Burnley (7pm): Testing times for Pep Guardiola. The City manager should be flying high after signing a new contract but he is currently experiencing his worst start to the season as a manager - and losing to old rival Jose Mourinho at Spurs last week must have hurt. Goals are proving hard to come by for the usually prolific City attack and they languish down in 13th place. There was much relief for Burnley when they defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 to secure their first victory of the season at the eighth attempt. Prediction: City 2 Burnley 0. Reuters
Everton v Leeds United (9.30pm): The goals just keep on coming for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. His double against Fulham last week helped his team end a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Fulham - and took the England attacker to the top of the scoring charts with 10 goals in nine games. Leeds are going through a mini-slump of their own with one point in three games, scoring twice and conceding eight. Prediction: Everton 2 Leeds 1. Reuters
Everton v Leeds United (9.30pm): The goals just keep on coming for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. His double against Fulham last week helped his team end a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Fulham - and took the England attacker to the top of the scoring charts with 10 goals in nine games. Leeds are going through a mini-slump of their own with one point in three games, scoring twice and conceding eight. Prediction: Everton 2 Leeds 1. Reuters
West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United (Midnight): Battle of the winless wonders at the Hawthorns as second bottom West Brom (three points) take on bottom club Sheffield United (one point). Baggies manager Slaven Bilic did not hide his frustration during last week's 1-0 defeat at Manchester United when VAR interventions went against his side with penalty calls. The Yorkshiremen also lost 1-0 - at home to West Ham - leaving them without a victory in nine games. It's a match that sees the joint-worst defensive record (Baggies) take on the lowest goalscorers (Blades). Prediction: West Brom 1 Sheffield United 1. Getty
West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United (Midnight): Battle of the winless wonders at the Hawthorns as second bottom West Brom (three points) take on bottom club Sheffield United (one point). Baggies manager Slaven Bilic did not hide his frustration during last week's 1-0 defeat at Manchester United when VAR interventions went against his side with penalty calls. The Yorkshiremen also lost 1-0 - at home to West Ham - leaving them without a victory in nine games. It's a match that sees the joint-worst defensive record (Baggies) take on the lowest goalscorers (Blades). Prediction: West Brom 1 Sheffield United 1. Getty
SUNDAY - Southampton v Manchester United (6pm): United made it two wins on the spin last week - but it was far from convincing as they stumbled to three points at home to West Brom thanks to a retaken penalty by Bruno Fernandes. They had VAR and Sam Johnstone to thank after the Baggies goalkeeper clearly stepped off his line before saving the Portuguese's first effort. The Saints look in great shape, sitting fifth in the table - five places ahead of United - and are establishing themselves as this season's surprise packages. Prediction: Southampton 2 United 2. EPA
SUNDAY - Southampton v Manchester United (6pm): United made it two wins on the spin last week - but it was far from convincing as they stumbled to three points at home to West Brom thanks to a retaken penalty by Bruno Fernandes. They had VAR and Sam Johnstone to thank after the Baggies goalkeeper clearly stepped off his line before saving the Portuguese's first effort. The Saints look in great shape, sitting fifth in the table - five places ahead of United - and are establishing themselves as this season's surprise packages. Prediction: Southampton 2 United 2. EPA
Chelsea v Tottenham (8.30pm): Frank Lampard locks horns with his old Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League's two form teams clash at Stamford Bridge. Current Blues boss Lampard has seen his team with their last three games and sit third in the table, while Spurs and Mourinho went one better last week, beating Newcastle for their fourth victory on the trot, leaving them top of the pile. A good test for Mourinho's men who looked very impressive overpowering Manchester City last weekend. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Spurs 2. Reuters
Chelsea v Tottenham (8.30pm): Frank Lampard locks horns with his old Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League's two form teams clash at Stamford Bridge. Current Blues boss Lampard has seen his team with their last three games and sit third in the table, while Spurs and Mourinho went one better last week, beating Newcastle for their fourth victory on the trot, leaving them top of the pile. A good test for Mourinho's men who looked very impressive overpowering Manchester City last weekend. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Spurs 2. Reuters
Wolves v Arsenal (11.15pm): Arsenal are another one of the Big Six finding life tough in this manic campaign. The Gunners were poor in last week's draw at Leeds and were lucky to come away with a point. They have managed just one goal in five league games, losing three of those, and find themselves down in 13th place. Wolves, who are three places and one point ahead of Mikel Arteta's men, are struggling for goals themselves and both teams need a win to drag themselves back towards the European spots. Prediction: Wolves 1 Arsenal 2. PA
Wolves v Arsenal (11.15pm): Arsenal are another one of the Big Six finding life tough in this manic campaign. The Gunners were poor in last week's draw at Leeds and were lucky to come away with a point. They have managed just one goal in five league games, losing three of those, and find themselves down in 13th place. Wolves, who are three places and one point ahead of Mikel Arteta's men, are struggling for goals themselves and both teams need a win to drag themselves back towards the European spots. Prediction: Wolves 1 Arsenal 2. PA
MONDAY - Leicester City v Fulham (9.30pm): The high-flying Foxes were brought down to earth with a crash last week as a depleted Liverpool team dealt out a 3-0 battering at Anfield. It was a humbling defeat for Leicester who narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot for this season after being in the top four for most of the campaign. Fulham - one victory all season and 18 goals conceded - at home should be perfect opponent to quickly find the winning touch again. Prediction: Leicester 4 Fulham 1. AFP
MONDAY - Leicester City v Fulham (9.30pm): The high-flying Foxes were brought down to earth with a crash last week as a depleted Liverpool team dealt out a 3-0 battering at Anfield. It was a humbling defeat for Leicester who narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot for this season after being in the top four for most of the campaign. Fulham - one victory all season and 18 goals conceded - at home should be perfect opponent to quickly find the winning touch again. Prediction: Leicester 4 Fulham 1. AFP
West Ham v Aston Villa (midnight): An intriguing match at the London Stadium as two sides that fought their way out of the relegation dogfight last season, but who are enjoying a much improved campaign this time round. An excellent finish by record signing Sebastien Haller earned eighth-placed Hammers a narrow in over Sheffield United last week, while Villa - one place ahead of David Moyes' men - surprisingly lost at home to lowly Brighton. Prediction: West Ham 2 Villa 3. PA
West Ham v Aston Villa (midnight): An intriguing match at the London Stadium as two sides that fought their way out of the relegation dogfight last season, but who are enjoying a much improved campaign this time round. An excellent finish by record signing Sebastien Haller earned eighth-placed Hammers a narrow in over Sheffield United last week, while Villa - one place ahead of David Moyes' men - surprisingly lost at home to lowly Brighton. Prediction: West Ham 2 Villa 3. PA

Football

Liverpool batter Brighton, Spurs scalp Chelsea: Premier League predictions

A look ahead to this week's English top-flight fixtures

Gareth Cox

November 26, 2020

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The Premier League games just keep on coming thick and fast, much to the frustration of most of the managers.

Jurgen Klopp, Frank Lampard, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, and Jose Mourinho have all bemoaned the relentless schedule of late in this coronavirus-squeezed season.

But hectic or not, TV contracts have been signed and the show must go on with this week's action kicking-off on Friday with Newcastle United against Crystal Palace at St James' Park.

Saturday starts with Brighton's home clash with champions Liverpool, followed by Manchester City versus Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. Everton then play host to Leeds United, with West Bromwich Albion's bottom of the table battle with Sheffield United ending the day's fixtures.

On Sunday, Southampton face Manchester United on the south coast, while – in the match of the weekend –third top Chelsea take on league leaders Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. The day's third and final game sees Arsenal take on Wolves in North London.

Leicester City play Fulham at the King Power Stadium on Monday while West Ham against Aston Villa at the London Stadium brings the latest round of matches to a close.

To see our predictions for the upcoming matches, look through the photo gallery above and click on the arrows or swipe.

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Russ Mould, investment director at online trading platform AJ Bell, says almost every major currency has challenges right now. “The US has a huge budget deficit, the euro faces political friction and poor growth, sterling is bogged down by Brexit, China’s renminbi is hit by debt fears while slowing Chinese growth is hurting commodity exporters like Australia and Canada.”

Most countries now actively want a weak currency to make their exports more competitive. “China seems happy to let the renminbi drift lower, the Swiss are still running quantitative easing at full tilt and central bankers everywhere are actively talking down their currencies or offering only limited support," says Mr Mould.

This is a race to the bottom, and everybody wants to be a winner.

Five healthy carbs and how to eat them

Brown rice: consume an amount that fits in the palm of your hand

Non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli: consume raw or at low temperatures, and don’t reheat  

Oatmeal: look out for pure whole oat grains or kernels, which are locally grown and packaged; avoid those that have travelled from afar

Fruit: a medium bowl a day and no more, and never fruit juices

Lentils and lentil pasta: soak these well and cook them at a low temperature; refrain from eating highly processed pasta variants

Courtesy Roma Megchiani, functional nutritionist at Dubai’s 77 Veggie Boutique

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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