• WEDNESDAY - Spurs v Southampton (9pm kick-off UAE): An injury to Harry Kane, signing-up for the European Super League, then withdrawing, sacking Jose Mourinho, appointing Ryan Mason as caretaker, league game against the Saints and a League Cup final against Manchester City ... an average week at the office for Spurs who will be aiming for a much-needed lift against Ralph Hasenhuttl's side. Prediction: Spurs 2 Southampton 0. EPA
    WEDNESDAY - Spurs v Southampton (9pm kick-off UAE): An injury to Harry Kane, signing-up for the European Super League, then withdrawing, sacking Jose Mourinho, appointing Ryan Mason as caretaker, league game against the Saints and a League Cup final against Manchester City ... an average week at the office for Spurs who will be aiming for a much-needed lift against Ralph Hasenhuttl's side. Prediction: Spurs 2 Southampton 0. EPA
  • Aston Villa v Manchester City (11.15pm): Pep Guardiola will be looking for a reaction from his players ahead of Sunday's League Cup final. City's quadruple dreams were ended when they lost to Chelsea in last weekend's FA Cup semi-final and were beaten at home by Leeds in their last league game. Villa have seen their European aspirations disappear of late after manager just two wins in nine games. Perediction: VIlla 1 City 3. AP
    Aston Villa v Manchester City (11.15pm): Pep Guardiola will be looking for a reaction from his players ahead of Sunday's League Cup final. City's quadruple dreams were ended when they lost to Chelsea in last weekend's FA Cup semi-final and were beaten at home by Leeds in their last league game. Villa have seen their European aspirations disappear of late after manager just two wins in nine games. Perediction: VIlla 1 City 3. AP
  • THURSDAY - Leicester City West Brom (11pm): With Jamie Vardy having scored just one goal in 2021, it is Kelechi Iheanacho who has taken over the goalscoring reins. The attacker scored his 12th goal in 12 games against Southampton at Wembley last weekend to earn Leicester their first FA Cup final spot since 1969. The Baggies have won two on the trot but remain second bottom, nine points from safety. Prediction: Leicester 2 West Brom 1.
    THURSDAY - Leicester City West Brom (11pm): With Jamie Vardy having scored just one goal in 2021, it is Kelechi Iheanacho who has taken over the goalscoring reins. The attacker scored his 12th goal in 12 games against Southampton at Wembley last weekend to earn Leicester their first FA Cup final spot since 1969. The Baggies have won two on the trot but remain second bottom, nine points from safety. Prediction: Leicester 2 West Brom 1.
  • FRIDAY - Arsenal v Everton (11pm): A match between two top-half teams who have struggled for consistency this season. With captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang recovering from malaria, the sight of top-scorer Alexandre Lacazette pulling up with a hamstring injury during last week's draw with Fulham was a body blow for the Gunners. They face an Everton side without a win since March 4. Prediction: Arsenal 0 Everton 1. PA
    FRIDAY - Arsenal v Everton (11pm): A match between two top-half teams who have struggled for consistency this season. With captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang recovering from malaria, the sight of top-scorer Alexandre Lacazette pulling up with a hamstring injury during last week's draw with Fulham was a body blow for the Gunners. They face an Everton side without a win since March 4. Prediction: Arsenal 0 Everton 1. PA
  • SATURDAY - Liverpool v Newcastle (3.30pm): The Magpies have managed to drag themselves up to the heady heights of 15th following two narrow victories over Burnley and West Ham, the latter sealed courtesy of a late Joe Willock winner. Liverpool have secured 10 points from a possible 12 to put them back in contention for a top-four spot. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Newcastle 1. AP
    SATURDAY - Liverpool v Newcastle (3.30pm): The Magpies have managed to drag themselves up to the heady heights of 15th following two narrow victories over Burnley and West Ham, the latter sealed courtesy of a late Joe Willock winner. Liverpool have secured 10 points from a possible 12 to put them back in contention for a top-four spot. Prediction: Liverpool 3 Newcastle 1. AP
  • West Ham v Chelsea (8.30pm): All is well in world for Chelsea at the moment, ignoring the European Super League fiasco. Thomas Tuchel's side have sealed a place in the FA Cup final and Champions League semi-final. The Hammers are looking to pick themselves up from last week's disappointing defeat at Newcastle. Prediction: West Ham 1 Chelsea 2. EPA
    West Ham v Chelsea (8.30pm): All is well in world for Chelsea at the moment, ignoring the European Super League fiasco. Thomas Tuchel's side have sealed a place in the FA Cup final and Champions League semi-final. The Hammers are looking to pick themselves up from last week's disappointing defeat at Newcastle. Prediction: West Ham 1 Chelsea 2. EPA
  • Sheffield United v Brighton (11pm): Rock-bottom Blades only have professional pride to play for now after their inevitable relegation was confirmed by Saturday's defeat at Wolves. Brighton remain nervously looking over their shoulder. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Brighton 1. Getty
    Sheffield United v Brighton (11pm): Rock-bottom Blades only have professional pride to play for now after their inevitable relegation was confirmed by Saturday's defeat at Wolves. Brighton remain nervously looking over their shoulder. Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Brighton 1. Getty
  • SUNDAY - Wolves v Burnley (3pm): Two wins on the spin mean that Wolves are now sitting safely in mid-table after nearly being dragged into a relegation battle this season. Burnley must be wishing they could be saying the same. Three defeats in a row mean the Clarets are still in the mire, one place and six points ahead of Fulham in 18th place, but with a game in hand. Prediction: Wolves 1 Burnley 0. PA
    SUNDAY - Wolves v Burnley (3pm): Two wins on the spin mean that Wolves are now sitting safely in mid-table after nearly being dragged into a relegation battle this season. Burnley must be wishing they could be saying the same. Three defeats in a row mean the Clarets are still in the mire, one place and six points ahead of Fulham in 18th place, but with a game in hand. Prediction: Wolves 1 Burnley 0. PA
  • Leeds v Manchester United (5pm): The red half of Manchester are certainly trying to make sure rivals in blue City are not able to stroll to the title. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have won five league games on the trot, as well as sealing a Europa League semi-final spot, with teenage attacker Mason Greenwood firing on all cylinders again. Old rivals Leeds have beaten City and drew with Liverpool in their last two games so certainly cannot be written off here. Prediction: Leeds 2 Man United 3. EPA
    Leeds v Manchester United (5pm): The red half of Manchester are certainly trying to make sure rivals in blue City are not able to stroll to the title. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have won five league games on the trot, as well as sealing a Europa League semi-final spot, with teenage attacker Mason Greenwood firing on all cylinders again. Old rivals Leeds have beaten City and drew with Liverpool in their last two games so certainly cannot be written off here. Prediction: Leeds 2 Man United 3. EPA
  • Aston Villa v West Brom (10pm): Even for a renowned escapologist like Sam Allardyce, the Baggies look certain to be playing Championship football next season, despite a couple of impressive wins - against Chelsea and Southampton - of late. Villa have struggled without injured talisman Jack Grealish and just one victory in six games has left them 11th in the table and killed off any hopes of European football next season. Prediction: Villa 1 West Brom 1.
    Aston Villa v West Brom (10pm): Even for a renowned escapologist like Sam Allardyce, the Baggies look certain to be playing Championship football next season, despite a couple of impressive wins - against Chelsea and Southampton - of late. Villa have struggled without injured talisman Jack Grealish and just one victory in six games has left them 11th in the table and killed off any hopes of European football next season. Prediction: Villa 1 West Brom 1.
  • MONDAY - Leicester City v Crystal Palace (11pm): Leicester are in desperate need of three points here after two defeats in a row that threatens to derail their Champions League hopes for a second successive season, with West Ham, Chelsea and Liverpool breathing down their necks. Palace have nothing to play for bar pride with their top-flight status safely in the bag for next season. Prediction: Leicester 4 Palace 1. Reuters
    MONDAY - Leicester City v Crystal Palace (11pm): Leicester are in desperate need of three points here after two defeats in a row that threatens to derail their Champions League hopes for a second successive season, with West Ham, Chelsea and Liverpool breathing down their necks. Palace have nothing to play for bar pride with their top-flight status safely in the bag for next season. Prediction: Leicester 4 Palace 1. Reuters

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Premier League predictions: Jose Mourinho exit inspires Spurs, Manchester United maintain win streak

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

Gareth Cox

April 21, 2021

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The shadow of a European Super League might have been looming large this week, but it's still business as usual for the English top-flight.

We have Premier League action every day until a break next week for those not involved in European semi-final fixtures.

First up on Wednesday is Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton that sees Ryan Mason take charge of Spurs after the sacking of Jose Mourinho, before Aston Villa play host to table-topping Manchester City.

Thursday sees FA Cup finalists Leicester City take on West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium, while on Friday, Arsenal entertain Everton in North London.

Newcastle travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool on Saturday, while West Ham clash with Chelsea at the London Stadium and relegated Sheffield United face Brighton.

Sunday's action begins with Wolves versus Burnley at Molineux, Leeds against Manchester United in Yorkshire and Aston Villa's midlands derby with West Bromwich Albion.

Ending the latest round of fixtures is Leicester's second home game in four days against Burnley on Monday.

To look through our predictions for the latest round of matches, browse the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.

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