The Premier League returns on Saturday and Manchester City have the chance to return to the top of the table.
League leaders Liverpool are not in action until Sunday, which gives City the chance to go back to the summit but they will need all three points from the day’s opener at Fulham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will look to celebrate becoming Manchester United’s manager on a permanent basis, by moving into the top-four with victory against Watford at Old Trafford.
Watford could move into seventh with victory themselves, but they would also need Wolves to slip up at Burnley.
If Wolves and Watford both slip-up, then both ninth placed West Ham and Leicester, in tenth, have the chance to move into seventh. Both are at home as West Ham host Everton and Leicester entertain Bournemouth.
There is a big South Coast derby that is something of a six-pointer as Brighton host Southampton. Brighton start the day five points off the bottom three, and the Saints are two points worse off – who would move level with the Seagulls if they win.
Bottom of the table Huddersfield could move level with second-bottom Fulham with victory as they travel to Crystal Palace.
See below for a preview on the games, including predictions from former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder Andy Gray and our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey and bet365’s Steve Freeth.
Fulham 12:30 Manchester City
Craven Cottage
TEAM NEWS: Andre Schurrle is a doubt, but Alfie Mawson and Marcus Bettinelli are sidelined.
City are without captain Vincent Kompany and Claudio Bravo, whilst there are doubts over a host of players including Fabian Delph, Nicolas Otamendi, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne. They also hope Benjamin Mendy will return.
KEY FACT: Fulham are targeting their first victory over Man City in 14 attempts in all competitions
MATCH ODDS: Fulham 16/1 Draw 8/1 Man City 1/9
bet365 Pick: Man City to win & Under 3.5 Goals @6/4
ANDY SAYS: Big City win will send them back to the top…0-4
GRAEME SAYS: Hard to see how Fulham trouble City here, and I don’t think they will…0-3
Football Index – One to follow: Phil Foden – City youngster has a lot of potential on the Index
Brighton & Hove Albion 15:00 Southampton
Amex Stadium
TEAM NEWS: Beram Kayal and Pascal Gross both miss out for Brighton, but they hope to have Florin Andone and Davy Propper back.
Danny Ings and Mario Lemina are both in contention to return for Southampton, but Michael Obafemi and Shane Long miss out.
KEY FACT: Southampton have scored a league-high 32 per cent of their PL goals from outside the box this season
MATCH ODDS: Brighton 7/5 Draw 11/5 Southampton 2/1
bet365 Pick: James Ward-Prowse to score anytime @4/1
ANDY SAYS: Close one coming here, should be a good derby but I see a score-draw…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think that Southampton could pick up the shock win here…0-2
Football Index – One to follow: Yan Valery – Young defender has so much potential
Burnley 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Turf Moor
TEAM NEWS: Johann Gudmundsson should be back for Burnley, but Steven Defour and Aaron Lennon remain sidelined.
Wolves have the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from.
KEY FACT: Wolves have won all three of their PL matches against Burnley
MATCH ODDS: Burnley 21/10 Draw 11/5 Wolves 13/10
bet365 Pick: Both Teams Not To Score @4/5
ANDY SAYS: Tough game for both but for me I think Wolves will come out on top…1-2
GRAEME SAYS: I think Burnley need the win here and they will just scrape home…2-1
Football Index – One to follow: Ruben Neves – A wonderful talent Wolves have on their hands
Crystal Palace 15:00 Huddersfield Town
Selhurst Park
TEAM NEWS: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Wilfried Zaha and Bakary Sako are all in contention to feature for Palace, but Mamadou Sakho is ruled out.
Huddersfield Town have Adama Diakhaby and Demeaco Duhaney sidelined.
KEY FACT: Huddersfield are undefeated in their three top-flight matches at Selhurst Park.
MATCH ODDS: Palace 4/9 Draw 16/5 Huddersfield 7/1
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @8/11
ANDY SAYS: Comfortable home win coming for my former team here…3-1
GRAEME SAYS: Palace should take the three points here…2-0
Football Index – One to follow: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – A sensational defensive talent
Leicester City 15:00 AFC Bournemouth
King Power Stadium
TEAM NEWS: Harry Maguire is suspended for Leicester, who are still without Marc Albrighton and Daniel Amartey.
Bournemouth are without Simon Francis, Lewis Cook, Steve Cook and Andrew Surman are all out, but David Brooks, Ryan Fraser, Junior Stanislas, Adam Smith and Dan Gosling could all feature.
KEY FACT: Eddie Howe is winless in seven away league visits to Leicester during his managerial career
MATCH ODDS: Leicester 4/5 Draw 13/5 Bournemouth 10/3
bet365 Pick: Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score @21/20
ANDY SAYS: Leicester are a good team and they will get the win here, but may not be easy…2-1
GRAEME SAYS: Bournemouth are not travelling well and I can’t see them getting anything here…2-0
Football Index – One to follow: Demarai Gray – A brilliant young winger, full of value
Manchester United 15:00 Watford
Old Trafford
TEAM NEWS: Tom Cleverley misses out on a return to his former club, but he might be the only playing missing for Watford if Andre Gray and Jose Holebas are passed fit.
Nobody has more injury concerns than United with Marcos Rojo and Alexis Sanchez ruled out, whilst a host of players are rated doubtful including Eric Bailly, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku.
KEY FACT: Watford are looking for their first league win at Old Trafford, at the 12th attempt
MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 2/5 Draw 7/2 Watford 7/1
bet365 Pick: Man Utd to win & Under 2.5 goals @3/1
ANDY SAYS: United get the three points here for me, and they won’t have too many issues doing it…3-0
GRAEME SAYS: This will not be an easy game for United, and Watford could get something but I give the home side the edge, just…2-1
Football Index – One to follow: Marcus Rashford – The potential in him is still amazing
West Ham United 17:30 Everton
London Stadium
TEAM NEWS: Samir Nasri is a doubt for West Ham, who are already without Jack Wilshere, Andriy Yarmolenko, Andy Carroll, Carlos Sanchez and Winston Reid.
Yerry Mina misses out for Everton, but they are hopeful that Andre Gomes, Lucas Digne and Phil Jagielka will be available.
KEY FACT: West Ham are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home matches
MATCH ODDS: West Ham 7/5 Draw 9/4 Everton 19/10
bet365 Pick: West Ham to win @7/5
ANDY SAYS: Can see this being a good game, with goals but I think Everton get something…2-2
GRAEME SAYS: West Ham are making the London Stadium feel like home and they get the win…2-0
Football Index – One to follow: Manuel Lanzini – A wonderful talent in West Ham’s midfield
