With Gameweek 16 approaching, the Premier League landscape remains fluid at both ends of the table. Wolverhampton Wanderers are still yet to secure a win and look the only side who appear nailed-on for relegation. At the top, Arsenal lead but their advantage was cut after last weekend\u2019s late defeat at Aston Villa. Arsenal recovered with a 3\u20130 win away at Club Brugge where Noni Madueke starred, and they head into this weekend heavy favourites against bottom-placed Wolves.<\/p>\n
Chelsea have drifted since being tipped into the title conversation. The Blues sit fifth and eight points behind Arsenal after an embarrassing defeat at Leeds sandwiched between draws with Arsenal and Bournemouth. Enzo Maresca\u2019s return to his homeland ended badly when he was beaten by Atalanta midweek. A positive result against Everton is essential; Everton arrive on the back of four wins from five and sit just a point behind Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Liverpool found respite in Milan, beating Inter at the San Siro courtesy of a controversial late penalty. That win was timely following draws with Sunderland and Leeds, but the defence remains a concern and there is no guarantee Mohamed Salah will be available despite Arne Slot deciding to recall him to the matchday party. Brighton\u2019s attacking threat makes Liverpool\u2019s task difficult and a fourth straight home match without victory is possible.<\/p>\n
Fulham\u2019s form is unpredictable: wins over Sunderland and Tottenham were followed by a nine-goal thriller with Manchester City and a late defeat to Crystal Palace. Burnley have lost six on the spin and may struggle to stop Fulham\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n
Other narratives to watch: Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace after a key win over Real Madrid; Tottenham\u2019s strong away form sees them as favourites at Nottingham Forest; the Tyne-Wear derby returns with Sunderland ahead of Newcastle in the standings but Newcastle unbeaten in four; Brentford have strong home form and will be a tough test for Leeds; Manchester United will hope the 4\u20131 win over Wolves sparks a run as Bournemouth arrive winless in six.<\/p>\n
Predictions follow the most likely scores based on recent form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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