The busy festive period in the Premier League is well and truly under way, and there are a number of intriguing matches to look forward to this weekend.
None more so than Friday night's clash between two sides with ambitions of making the top four, and thus entry into next season's Uefa Champions League.
Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium one point behind the visitors who occupy fourth spot in the table. Therefore a win for either side would provide a big boost for their respective top four hopes.
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Elsewhere, champions Chelsea face a tricky trip to in-form Everton, who have banished their early season struggles since the arrival of Sam Allardyce.
Manchester City will look to extend their record-breaking winning run when they entertain Bournemouth before Manchester United contest Saturday's late kick-off at Leicester City.
Ahead of all the action, Graham Caygill provides his predictions and reasons for his chosen scorelines.
