Tottenham beat Arsenal, Chelsea bounce back, Manchester clubs both prevail as Liverpool win big at Southampton: Premier League predictions

A look ahead to the 27th round of games in England's top flight and a look at what to expect.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04:  Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides second goal and his 100th Premier League goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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This is the last round of Premier League games for two weeks with the FA Cup taking centre stage again next weekend. Here is a look at the 10 fixtures and how we predict they will pan out.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal vs Everton - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - February 3, 2018   Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring their fifth goal to complete his hat-trick    REUTERS/David Klein    EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  Please contact your account representative for further details.
Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey scored a hat-trick last weekend and will be hoping to be on the scoresheet again against Tottenham. David Klein / Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur 3 Arsenal 2

Why? If either side has serious hopes of finishing in the top four this is not a game they can afford to lose. Arsenal were impressive in beating Everton 5-1 last weekend, but Tottenham showed good resilience in fighting back at Liverpool. Tottenham will test Arsenal's weak defence more than Everton and with Harry Kane back on good form they could well take the points.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 4, 2018   Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha react             REUTERS/David Klein    EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  Please contact your account representative for further details.
Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha. David Klein / Reuters

Everton 1 Crystal Palace 2

Why? Everton's good form when Sam Allardyce took over seem a long time ago. Roy Hodgson has done a cracking job in making Crystal Palace a tough nut to crack and they have the quality going forward, particularly with Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke, to leave Goodison Park with the three points.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Chris Hughton, Manager of Brighton and Hove Albion looks on prior to the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and West Ham United at Amex Stadium on February 3, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Brighton manager Chris Hughton. Steve Bardens / Getty Images

Stoke City 1 Brighton and Hove Albion 1

Why? A relegation six-pointer with both sides in the bottom third of the table. Brighton showed good heart in winning against West Ham United and Chris Hughton's men will be confident of getting a share of the spoils.

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 06:  Tom Carroll of Swansea City celebrates with teammate Tammy Abraham after scoring his sides seventh goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Swansea City and Notts County at the Liberty Stadium on February 6, 2018 in Swansea, Wales.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Swansea City are on a good run of form. Catherine Ivill / Getty Images

Swansea City 1 Burnley 1

Why? Burnley have had a dip since early December but their superb display in getting a point against Manchester City showed what they are still capable of. Swansea have injuries but have shown a real upturn under Carlos Carvalhal and are unbeaten in their past eight games in all competitions.

Watford's Troy Deeney, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road stadium in London, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Watford had an impressive 4-1 win against Chelsea on Monday. Frank Augstein / AP Photo

West Ham United 2 Watford 2

Why? Watford will be on a high after their thumping win over Chelsea, but West Ham have only lost one of their past seven league matches at home and in Marko Arnautovic have the goal threat to cause Watford's leaky rearguard problems.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates with Raheem Sterling after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match Manchester City versus West Bromwich Albion at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates with Raheem Sterling. Martin Rickett / PA via AP

Manchester City 3 Leicester City 1

Why? Leicester can cause sides problems but they will struggle to handle City's dominant attack. Sergio Aguero, Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling will again be the men that the league leaders will look to for the goals.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his side's first goal with team mates during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Stoke City at Vitality Stadium on February 3, 2018 in Bournemouth, England.  (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Joshua King, second left, was Bournemouth's match-winner against Stoke City last weekend. Warren Little / Getty Images

Huddersfield Town 0 Bournemouth 2

Why? Huddersfield have hit the skids at exactly the wrong time with five losses in a row, and have picked up just three points from 24 in total since December 16. Eddie Howe's Bournemouth are showing real spirit after a difficult start to the season and in Josh King and Callum Wilson they have the quality to pour more misery on David Wagner's side.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United vs Huddersfield Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 3, 2018   Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez    REUTERS/Scott Heppell    EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  Please contact your account representative for further details.
Alexis Sanchez will be part of Manchester United's forward line that takes on Newcastle United. Scott Heppell / Reuters

Newcastle United 0 Manchester United 3

Why? Their blip at Tottenham apart Jose Mourinho's side are gaining momentum and with Alexis Sanchez settling in to the forward line they should have too much quality for Newcastle United.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04:  Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scored twice against Tottenham on Sunday. Michael Regan / Getty Images

Southampton 1 Liverpool 4

Why? Southampton have improved in the second half of the season and their win last weekend at West Brom was a big one. But Liverpool should be too strong for them as Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino continue to impress.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road stadium in London, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Chelsea's Eden Hazard will look to inspire his side back to winning ways. Frank Augstein / AP Photo

Chelsea 2 West Bromwich Albion 0

Why? Chelsea are in awful form at present and the pressure is on Antonio Conte. Even with their current low confidence they should be too good for the side propping up the rest of the league.