The domestic cup competitions dominated headlines this week, but the Premier League returns with a full slate of fixtures that could reshape both the title race and the relegation battle. Here are concise previews and score predictions for Gameweek 22.<\/p>\n
Manchester derby opens the weekend. The reverse fixture in September ended 3\u20130 to Man City, and their squad will arrive having come through a 10\u20131 win over Exeter City and a Carabao Cup win at Newcastle United. After three successive league draws, City will be tipped to impose themselves, though a new-manager effect could influence the hosts with Michael Carrick taking charge as interim boss. Prediction: Man Utd 1\u20133 Man City.<\/p>\n
Chelsea host Brentford in a London derby. Liam Rosenior\u2019s spell has offered mixed emotions: a 5\u20131 debut win against Charlton Athletic followed by cup disappointment at home to Arsenal. Chelsea have not kept a clean sheet in eight matches, yet seven goals in two games under Rosenior indicate attacking threat. Brentford arrive in fifth and high on confidence under Keith Andrews, with Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade likely to test Chelsea\u2019s defence. Prediction: Chelsea 3\u20132 Brentford.<\/p>\n
Leeds host Fulham in a meeting of two in-form sides. Leeds have been tough to beat since switching to a 3-5-2 under Daniel Farke. Fulham are third by recent results and unbeaten in six. Prediction: Leeds 2\u20132 Fulham.<\/p>\n
Liverpool seek to end three successive league draws at Anfield against Burnley. Arne Slot\u2019s adjustments have left Liverpool lacking cutting edge while defensive problems persist. Burnley remain porous and low in the table. Prediction: Liverpool 2\u20131 Burnley.<\/p>\n
Sunderland face Crystal Palace after Palace\u2019s FA Cup exit to Macclesfield Town and news that Oliver Glasner will leave this summer. Marc Gu\u00e9hi will be absent ahead of his impending move to Manchester City. Prediction: Sunderland 1\u20130 Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
Other picks: Tottenham 2\u20131 West Ham; Nottingham Forest 0\u20132 Arsenal; Wolves 2\u20132 Newcastle; Aston Villa 2\u20130 Everton; Brighton 2\u20131 Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Full fixtures and predicted scores are listed for reference across the weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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