An action packed Saturday of action with nine Premier League games scheduled.

Leaders Manchester City are looking to maintain their unbeaten league record and also their current run of 16 straight victories as they host Bournemouth at the Etihad. The Cherries could find themselves in the relegation zone by the end of the day if they lose.

Second placed Man United are looking to make sure the 11-point gap at the top is not extended as they travel to Leicester in the late kick-off.

The opening game of the day sees Everton play host to third place Chelsea. Victory for Sam Allardyce team could see them into the top-eight, as they look to continue their excellent run of form.

Sixth plays seventh at Turf Moor as high-flying Burnley host Tottenham. Victory for either would take them into the top-five.

At the other end there is an archetypal six-pointer as bottom-of-the table Swansea City host Crystal Palace. Leon Britton takes charge of the Swans following the sacking of Paul Clement. Palace’s good run of recent form has seen them rise to 14th – but they are just two points above the drop-zone.

Another huge game at the bottom sees second-from-bottom West Brom travel to Midlands rivals Stoke – who will drop into the bottom-three if they lose at the Bet365 Stadium.

Newcastle’s poor run of form has seen them sink into the bottom three, and they will be looking for all three points at West Ham,. Victory for Rafa Benitez’s men would lift them above The Hammers, who could find themselves in the relegation zone with defeat – although victory could take them as high as 12th.

Watford are looking put an end to their recent poor form as they travel to Brighton, whilst Huddersfield are also on the South Coast as they face Southampton.

See below for a preview on each game, including predictions from former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder Andy Gray, super agent and former Manchester City ace Barry Silkman, our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey and bet365’s Steve Freeth.

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Everton 12:30 Chelsea
Goodison Park
Live On Sky Sports

TEAM NEWS: Alvaro Morata is suspended but have a near fully fit squad with David Luiz looking to be included. Everton long list of injuries remains with Ramiro Funes Mori, Seamus Coleman, Leighton Baines and Ross Barkley remain sidelined but Yannick Bolasie and James McCarthy could feature.
KEY FACT: Sam Allardyce has won his last two PL matches versus Chelsea
MATCH ODDS: Everton 5/1 Draw 14/5 Chelsea 4/7
bet365 Pick: Draw @14/5
ANDY SAYS: Tough game for Chelsea but I think they can take the three points away…0-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think Everton will get something here, indeed I can see them winning…2-1
SILKY SAYS: Have to go Chelsea here, they will have too much for Big Sam’s side…1-3
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Just over £1.50 and back in the top-100, Wayne Rooney is on the rise

Brighton & Hove Albion 15:00 Watford
Amex Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Shane Duffy is suspended for Brighton and Steve Sidwell remains sidelined with a back problem. Watford have three players banned in the shape of Troy Deeney, Marvin Zeegelaar and Abdoulaye Doucoure, but Tom Cleverley is back from his suspension. Kiko Femenia is out but Will Hughes will have a late fitness test.
KEY FACT: Brighton have won one of their last 11 league matches against Watford
MATCH ODDS: Brighton 6/4 Draw 21/10 Watford 19/10
bet365 Pick: Brighton to win @6/4
ANDY SAYS: Watford’s form is not the best so I have to for a narrow home win…1-0
GRAEME SAYS: Tough one, depends which Watford turn-up, I think they might turn it around…1-2
SILKY SAYS: Close game so I think they will cancel each other out, score-draw…1-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Richarlison – just over £2 and in the top-50, one to watch

Manchester City 15:00 AFC Bournemouth
Etihad Stadium

TEAM NEWS: John Stones, Benjamin Mendy, David Silva and Vincent Kompany will all miss out. Charlie Daniels, Josh King, Callum Wilson and Harry Arter are all major doubts for Bournemouth, whilst Jermain Defoe is definitely out.
KEY FACT: Man City have won nine and lost none of their 11 previous league matches against Bournemouth
MATCH ODDS: Man City 1/10 Draw 8/1 Bournemouth 22/1
bet365 Pick: Man City win and under 4.5 goals @10/11
ANDY SAYS: You can’t see how Bournemouth can upset City here, and they probably won’t…3-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think City could put Bournemouth to the sword in this one…4-0
SILKY SAYS: City are special at the moment, Bournemouth shouldn’t get near them…5-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Leroy Sane at under £3 looks very good value

Southampton 15:00 Huddersfield Town
St. Mary’s Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Phillip Billing, Jon Gorenc Stankovic. Michael Hefele and Elias Kachunga are all ruled out through injury whilst Jonathan Hogg is suspended. Chris Lowe is expected to be fit. For Southampton, Portuguese full-back Cedric Soares is ruled out but youngster Josh Sims could be involved again following injury.
KEY FACT: Southampton have won their last three home matches against Huddersfield
MATCH ODDS: Southampton 4/7 Draw 29/10 Huddersfield 19/4
bet365 Pick: Southampton to win and under 2.5 goals @12/5
ANDY SAYS: Close game, and I think Huddersfield could claim a point…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I could see Huddersfield claiming the win here…0-2
SILKY SAYS: Don’t see many games here, think this may play out as a goalless draw…0-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: 

Stoke City 15:00 West Bromwich Albion
bet365 Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Kurt Zouma, Bruno Martins-Indi and Stephen Ireland are sidelined and Glen Johnson is a major doubt. West Brom are hoping Matty Phillips and Nacer Chadli will be fit to return, but James Morrison and Craig Dawson are both also unlikely to feature as they both continue to nurse injuries.
KEY FACT: West Brom are unbeaten in six Premier League matches against Stoke 
MATCH ODDS: Stoke 6/5 Draw 11/5 West Brom 12/5
bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @19/20
ANDY SAYS: Close one, both need the win but can only see a draw…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think Stoke might just get the win they are looking for but will be close…2-1
SILKY SAYS: I struggle to see between these two, maybe West Brom but I will say a draw…1-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: At 81p surely Salomon Rondon is worth a look

Swansea City 15:00 Crystal Palace
Liberty Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Wilfried Bony is missing for Swansea, but they are hoping Ki Sung-yueng and Leroy Fer will be available. Christian Benteke is suspended, whilst Joel Ward and Connor Wickham are sidelined. Jason Puncheon is available.
KEY FACT: Swansea have only lost once at home to Crystal Palace in their entire history
MATCH ODDS: Swansea 11/5 Draw 21/10 Palace 13/10
bet365 Pick: Draw @21/20
ANDY SAYS: Have to go with my former team to heap more misery on Swansea here…1-2
GRAEME SAYS: Huge game at the bottom and I think Swansea might just hold Palace…1-1
SILKY SAYS: I don’t see Swansea getting anything out of this, have to say Palace…1-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Wilfried Zaha has been on fire and is obvious one to look at here

West Ham United 15:00 Newcastle United
London Stadium

TEAM NEWS: West Ham are hoping to have Andy Carroll and Cheikou Kouyate back from injury but Edmilson Fernandes, Sam Byram and Jose Fonte are still sidelined. Rafa Benitez has no injury worries but Jonjo Shelvey is suspended.
KEY FACT: Newcastle have lost 71 PL matches in London, more than any other side from outside the capital
MATCH ODDS: West Ham 21/20 Draw 23/10 Newcastle 13/5
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @4/6
ANDY SAYS: Has to be a home win for me, West Ham look very solid at the moment…2-0
GRAEME SAYS: Newcastle need some sort of result here, and they might just come away with a point..1-1
SILKY SAYS: I have to go with West Ham here, home win…2-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Manuel Lanzini is the best player on show in this game, little doubt

Burnley 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur
Turf Moor
Live On BT Sport

TEAM NEWS: Stephen Ward is missing for Burnley through injury whilst James Tarkowski is suspended. Davinson Sanchez is back from suspension for Spurs but Toby Alderweireld and Victor Wanyama.
KEY FACT: Burnley have won one of their seven Premier League matches against Tottenham
MATCH ODDS: Burnley 6/1 Draw 3/1 Spurs 1/2
bet365 Pick: Spurs to win and under 2.5 goals @9/4
ANDY SAYS: I see my ex-club being held by Burnley here, who are in very good form…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think Spurs will come out on top but will have to work hard…0-2
SILKY SAYS: I have to say Tottenham but am not convinced really…1-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Steven Defour has been in fine form and is available at 60p

Leicester City 19:45 Manchester United
King Power Stadium
Live On Sky Sports

TEAM NEWS: Robert Huth and Matty James are both sidelined for Leicester. Eric Bailly, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are all missing for United.
KEY FACT: Leicester have lost 13 of their last 17 Premier League matches against Man United
MATCH ODDS: Leicester 16/5 Draw 13/5 Man Utd 5/6
bet365 Pick: Both Teams To Score @4/5
ANDY SAYS: I can see United doing enough here and taking the win…0-2
GRAEME SAYS: United should shake off their midweek cup upset with victory…1-2
SILKY SAYS: I think Leicester will get something here, at least a point…2-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Paul Pogba is up to number nine and at £4.55 has a lot of value still to go