Last weekend delivered more Premier League drama and a clutch of notable scalps. Arsenal\u2019s trip to Chelsea is the standout clash of Gameweek 13, and four of the traditional ‘Big Six’ who tasted defeat last weekend will be seeking quick responses.<\/p>\n
Brentford meet Burnley in a fixture that may yet produce late drama. Igor Thiago scored and missed a stoppage-time penalty in Brentford\u2019s 2\u20131 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Brazilian has failed to score in only five of Brentford\u2019s league matches this term. Burnley have lost three successive matches and five of their last six away, so Brentford are forecast to come through comfortably. Prediction: Brentford 3\u20131 Burnley.<\/p>\n
Manchester City have stumbled since the international break, with back-to-back defeats at Newcastle United and at home to Bayer Leverkusen. Pep Guardiola rung the changes midweek and was punished, but is likely to select a more familiar lineup against Leeds United. Leeds have struggled on their travels this season. Prediction: Man City 3\u20131 Leeds.<\/p>\n
Sunderland remain one of five teams unbeaten at home, though they suffered their first defeat of November to Fulham last time out. Bournemouth fought back from two goals down to avoid a third straight loss and will target another positive result. Prediction: Sunderland 1\u20131 Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Everton and Newcastle both beat Manchester clubs last weekend. Everton stunned Man Utd 1\u20130 at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for around 75 minutes after Idrissa Gueye\u2019s dismissal for raising his hands to his own teammate Michael Keane. Newcastle beat Man City 2\u20131, but a midweek defeat to Marseille has exposed their away vulnerability. Prediction: Everton 2\u20131 Newcastle.<\/p>\n
Tottenham have conceded 11 goals across their past three matches and face fatigue after a 5\u20133 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Fulham have won two of their last three and will look to exploit Spurs\u2019 wobble. Prediction: Tottenham 2\u20132 Fulham.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace\u2019s three successive clean sheets and fifth-place position make Selhurst Park a difficult assignment for a Manchester United side that suffered a heavy loss to Everton. Prediction: Crystal Palace 1\u20130 Man Utd.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa, fresh from a Europa League trip to Young Boys, host Wolves, who remain without a league win under Rob Edwards. Prediction: Aston Villa 2\u20130 Wolves.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest have back-to-back wins, including a 3\u20130 victory at Anfield, but Brighton sit sixth and can move closer to the top four. Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1\u20132 Brighton.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s run of poor results, including a 4\u20131 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven, meets a resurgent West Ham that is unbeaten in three. Prediction: West Ham 3\u20132 Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Chelsea and Arsenal both recorded big Champions League wins midweek and meet in a London showdown. Chelsea remain Arsenal\u2019s closest challengers; this one looks tight. Prediction: Chelsea 1\u20131 Arsenal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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