Manchester City\u2019s Saturday victory set up a pivotal Sunday in the Premier League. Arsenal know they must beat Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium to re-establish a seven-point advantage at the top. That match carries weight after Manchester United\u2019s collective performance in last week\u2019s derby and Bruno Fernandes\u2019s praised role in a 2-0 win.<\/p>\n
There is also a London derby when Crystal Palace host Chelsea, and Brentford welcome Nottingham Forest. Liam Rosenior\u2019s Chelsea ended a run without a league win with a 2\u20130 victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge, bringing his tally to three wins from four in charge. That run would be impressive for any Chelsea manager, but recent form in midweek suggests the Blues could struggle at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace remain in a tailspin. Steve Parish did not give into Oliver Glasner\u2019s apparent wish to get the boot last weekend, so Glasner will occupy the home dugout as Palace seek their first league win since Dec. 7.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1\u20131 Chelsea<\/p>\n
Brentford\u2019s season under Keith Andrews has exceeded early expectations. After a defeat at the City Ground in Gameweek 1, Andrews has guided the Bees to a campaign that looks set to better their best under Thomas Frank, when they finished ninth in 2022\u201323. Brentford sit seventh and have accumulated 24 points from 11 games at the Gtech, the fourth-best home record in the division. Nottingham Forest suffered an away Europa League defeat in Braga on Thursday, and that European slog may influence Sunday\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Brentford 3\u20131 Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n
The reverse fixture between Newcastle United and Aston Villa earlier in the season was uneventful, but Sunday\u2019s meeting on Tyneside has potential. Aston Villa\u2019s home loss to Everton increased pressure within the camp; Unai Emery\u2019s post-match interview depicted a manager \u201con the brink and not one who\u2019s distinctly overachieved.\u201d Villa did win at Fenerbah\u00e7e on Thursday, while Newcastle cruised past PSV Eindhoven. The Magpies are inconsistent away but difficult to break down at home.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Newcastle 3\u20132 Aston Villa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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