Arsenal vs. Bournemouth (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Bidding to temporarily go four points clear at the top of the Premier League standings, Arsenal kick off Saturday's action with the visit of Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium for the lunchtime kickoff.
The Gunners staved off a second-half Tottenham Hotspur fightback in an enthralling 3-2 North London derby win last weekend, while the Cherries hit Brighton & Hove Albion for three without reply.
We say: Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth
The handbrake has certainly come off for a Bournemouth side who have scored in each of their last 10 Premier League matches, and despite Arsenal's unrivalled defensive record, the Gunners are still guilty of the odd rearguard mistake.
However, as the visitors continue to work around an injury crisis, they ought to be overwhelmed by Arteta's effervescent attacking forces, as the Gunners do all that they can to remain in control of the race for glory.
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Brentford vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Brentford and Fulham will be playing solely for West London derby bragging rights in Saturday afternoon's Premier League contest at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Bees have been guaranteed a seat at the top table for 2024-25 despite losing 1-0 at Everton last weekend, while their visitors drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in another all-capital affair.
We say: Brentford 1-1 Fulham
Nothing but pride is at stake when Brentford and Fulham take to the field this weekend, so it is difficult to envisage sparks flying between these two West London rivals, especially with international stars hoping to avoid pre-Euro 2024 injuries.
Silva's side have developed a knack for scoring on the road, but with Brentford rediscovering their resilient streak at home, a low-scoring draw could be on the cards.
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Burnley vs. Newcastle (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Burnley will endeavour to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time this season when they welcome top-six hopefuls Newcastle United to Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.
The Magpies are looking to complete their second league double over the Clarets in three years after securing a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture at St James' Park back in September.
We say: Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United
Burnley's resurgent form at Turf Moor and Newcastle's woes on the road suggest that a closely-fought contest could be on the cards this weekend. Nevertheless, the Magpies will be regarded as favourites to come out on top, and with in-form Isak leading the line, we can see the away side outscoring their opponents to claim three valuable points.
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Sheff Utd vs. Nott'm Forest (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Now condemned to Championship football for the 2024-25 season, Sheffield United can at least do their bit to try to bring Nottingham Forest down with them on Saturday afternoon.
A 5-1 crushing at the hands of Newcastle United confirmed the Blades' relegation from the Premier League, while Nuno Espirito Santo's side are dangling above danger after their 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
We say: Sheffield United 1-3 Nottingham Forest
Knowing that nothing they do from hereon in will affect their relegated status, Sheffield United should be released from their shackles and play with a bit more freedom against a leaky Nottingham Forest side dealing with some untimely defensive concerns.
Santo's men may have cut wasteful figures against the champions, but they possess the attacking knowhow to successfully fight fire with fire this weekend and should glean the three points required to remain in control of their survival destiny, potentially taking Sheffield United's goals conceded column into the three figures too.
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Man City vs. Wolves (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Seeking to remain within touching distance of Premier League leaders Arsenal, reigning champions Manchester City welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Citizens will be out for revenge against the Old Gold after they suffered a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture at Molineux almost eight months ago.
We say: Manchester City 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Although they enter Saturday's contest as underdogs, Wolves can travel to the Etihad with optimism having already beaten Man City this season as well as both Chelsea and Tottenham away from home since the turn of the year.
However, the Citizens have looked unstoppable on home soil for some time, and if they are to line up with both Foden and Haaland in attack, they will fancy their chances of outscoring their West Midlands counterparts, who have conceded in each of their last 10 matches.
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