• THURSDAY - Manchester United v Chelsea (10.45pm): United's Champions League hopes are all but over after three defeats in four games left them in sixth place, six points shy of the top four. Chelsea have shown some defensive frailties of late but United are simply a right old mess at the moment. Prediction: United 2 Chelsea 3. Reuters
    THURSDAY - Manchester United v Chelsea (10.45pm): United's Champions League hopes are all but over after three defeats in four games left them in sixth place, six points shy of the top four. Chelsea have shown some defensive frailties of late but United are simply a right old mess at the moment. Prediction: United 2 Chelsea 3. Reuters
  • SATURDAY - Newcastle v Liverpool (3.30pm kick-off UAE): Liverpool's derby victory over Everton last week kept them on course for an unprecedented quadruple and maintained the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. Newcastle have won four on the spin but tend to struggle against any of the Big Six. Prediction: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 3. PA
    SATURDAY - Newcastle v Liverpool (3.30pm kick-off UAE): Liverpool's derby victory over Everton last week kept them on course for an unprecedented quadruple and maintained the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. Newcastle have won four on the spin but tend to struggle against any of the Big Six. Prediction: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 3. PA
  • Aston Villa v Norwich (6pm): Villa ended a four-game losing streak with their draw at Leicester but Steven Gerrard's side have not won a game since beating Leeds on March 10. Championship-bound Norwich slumped to a 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle last week and are 10 points shy of escaping the drop zone. Prediction: Villa 2 Norwich 0. PA
    Aston Villa v Norwich (6pm): Villa ended a four-game losing streak with their draw at Leicester but Steven Gerrard's side have not won a game since beating Leeds on March 10. Championship-bound Norwich slumped to a 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle last week and are 10 points shy of escaping the drop zone. Prediction: Villa 2 Norwich 0. PA
  • Southampton v Crystal Palace (6pm): Two mid-table sides with little to play for bar pride. The Saints needed a brilliant double from James Ward-Prowse to earn a comeback point at Brighton last week, while Palace made it draw No 14 for the season with a goalless encounter at home to Leeds. Another draw on way here. Prediction: Southampton 1 Palace 1. Getty
    Southampton v Crystal Palace (6pm): Two mid-table sides with little to play for bar pride. The Saints needed a brilliant double from James Ward-Prowse to earn a comeback point at Brighton last week, while Palace made it draw No 14 for the season with a goalless encounter at home to Leeds. Another draw on way here. Prediction: Southampton 1 Palace 1. Getty
  • Watford v Burnley (6pm): Burnley's decision to sack Sean Dyche was widely criticised yet the Clarets have won seven points from three games under caretaker Mike Jackson and have moved out of the relegation zone. Watford are second bottom, nine points from safety and have lost their last four games. Prediction: Watford 1 Burnley 2. Getty
    Watford v Burnley (6pm): Burnley's decision to sack Sean Dyche was widely criticised yet the Clarets have won seven points from three games under caretaker Mike Jackson and have moved out of the relegation zone. Watford are second bottom, nine points from safety and have lost their last four games. Prediction: Watford 1 Burnley 2. Getty
  • Wolves v Brighton (6pm): Wolves' European hopes have taken a knock lately after two defeats on the spin but they remain in eighth, four points behind Manchester United in sixth with a game in hand. A tight win over draw specialists Brighton should keep Bruno Lage's men in the mix for a Euro spot. Prediction: Wolves 1 Brighton 0. PA
    Wolves v Brighton (6pm): Wolves' European hopes have taken a knock lately after two defeats on the spin but they remain in eighth, four points behind Manchester United in sixth with a game in hand. A tight win over draw specialists Brighton should keep Bruno Lage's men in the mix for a Euro spot. Prediction: Wolves 1 Brighton 0. PA
  • Leeds v Manchester City (8.30pm): With title rivals Liverpool having played earlier in the day, City might well have been knocked off the top spot ahead of this evening game. Leeds remain in the relegation mix and are fighting for their top-flight status so City will need to be at their ruthless best at what is sure to be a raucous Elland Road. Prediction: Leeds 1 City 2. Reuters
    Leeds v Manchester City (8.30pm): With title rivals Liverpool having played earlier in the day, City might well have been knocked off the top spot ahead of this evening game. Leeds remain in the relegation mix and are fighting for their top-flight status so City will need to be at their ruthless best at what is sure to be a raucous Elland Road. Prediction: Leeds 1 City 2. Reuters
  • SUNDAY - Everton v Chelsea (5pm): The pressure mounts on Frank Lampard and Everton. The Merseysiders have dropped into the bottom three and a first relegation from the top-flight since 1951 now looks on the cards with drop-zone rivals Burnley having found some form. And third-top Chelsea should make life even stickier for the Toffees. Prediction: Everton 0 Chelsea 2. Reuters
    SUNDAY - Everton v Chelsea (5pm): The pressure mounts on Frank Lampard and Everton. The Merseysiders have dropped into the bottom three and a first relegation from the top-flight since 1951 now looks on the cards with drop-zone rivals Burnley having found some form. And third-top Chelsea should make life even stickier for the Toffees. Prediction: Everton 0 Chelsea 2. Reuters
  • Tottenham v Leicester (5pm): With Liverpool and North London rivals Arsenal next up for Champions League-chasing Spurs, Antonio Conte's men cannot afford any slip up here. Leicester are comfortably mid-table having just played a Europa Conference League semi-final against Roma three days earlier. Prediction: Spurs 3 Leicester 0. Getty
    Tottenham v Leicester (5pm): With Liverpool and North London rivals Arsenal next up for Champions League-chasing Spurs, Antonio Conte's men cannot afford any slip up here. Leicester are comfortably mid-table having just played a Europa Conference League semi-final against Roma three days earlier. Prediction: Spurs 3 Leicester 0. Getty
  • West Ham v Arsenal (7.30pm): Two impressive victories in a row, over Chelsea and Manchester United, have moved Arsenal back into the top four and the momentum appears to be with Mikel Arteta's side in the race for a Champions League place. West Ham have won once in five games and their focus appears to have shifted to winning the Europa League. Prediction: West Ham 0 Arsenal 2. AFP
    West Ham v Arsenal (7.30pm): Two impressive victories in a row, over Chelsea and Manchester United, have moved Arsenal back into the top four and the momentum appears to be with Mikel Arteta's side in the race for a Champions League place. West Ham have won once in five games and their focus appears to have shifted to winning the Europa League. Prediction: West Ham 0 Arsenal 2. AFP
  • MONDAY - Manchester United v Brentford (11pm): Brentford have reached the classic safety marker of 40 points in their first Premier League season after claiming three wins and a draw from their last four games. And they will make life difficult for Ralf Rangnick's struggling side here. Prediction: United 2 Brentford 2. Reuters
    MONDAY - Manchester United v Brentford (11pm): Brentford have reached the classic safety marker of 40 points in their first Premier League season after claiming three wins and a draw from their last four games. And they will make life difficult for Ralf Rangnick's struggling side here. Prediction: United 2 Brentford 2. Reuters

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Premier League predictions: no change at top as Liverpool and Manchester City both win

Another crucial week in the English top-flight title battle

Gareth Cox

April 28, 2022

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The two heavyweights at the top of the Premier League continue to slug it out in what is already a classic title battle.

Manchester City seemed to have it in the bag as they enjoyed a 14-point lead over Liverpool during the festive period, although Jurgen Klopp's side did have games in hand.

But that has been whittled down to just a single point for City and the two teams find themselves exchanging places at the top depending on who plays first in the fixtures.

Both sides are in action on Saturday, with Liverpool first up as they face Newcastle United on Tyneside, while Manchester City travel to Leeds for the evening kick off.

Before that, Manchester United entertain Chelsea in their rearranged fixture at Old Trafford on Thursday.

The other games taking place on Saturday are Aston Villa at home to Norwich City, Southampton versus Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium, Watford against Burnley at Vicarage Road and Wolves playing host to Brighton at Molineux.

Sunday sees some crucial games in the battle for a top-four spot as Chelsea travel to Everton, Spurs tackle Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while West Ham and Arsenal enjoy a derby battle at the London Stadium.

Manchester United are in action once again on Monday as they face Brentford at Old Trafford.

You can see out predictions for the latest round of matches in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Formula One top 10 drivers' standings after Japan

1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 306
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 234
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 192
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 148
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 111
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 82
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 65
9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 48
10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 34

Updated: April 28, 2022, 3:14 AM
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