Premier League: free tips and predictions for Saturday's 3pm kick-offs

Free Premier League football tips for Saturday's 3pm matches: Burnley v Newcastle United, Chelsea v Bournemouth, Leicester City v Norwich City & Sheffield United v Aston Villa.

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Newcastle draw no bet
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Chelsea-Chelsea double result
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Leicester and under 3.5 goals
1pt 13-10general
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Aston Villa draw no bet
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Burnley v Newcastle

Team news

Burnley
Ashley Westwood (unspecified injury) and Ashley Barnes (groin) are back in contention and Jay Rodriguez (finger) and Chris Wood (knock) should feature. Johann Berg Gudmundsson (hamstring) and Kevin Long (hip) remain sidelined. Charlie Taylor (hamstring) is unlikely to be risked and Phil Bardsley (unspecified injury) is a doubt.

Newcastle
Allan Saint-Maximin (hamstring) has joined Ciaran Clark, Matt Ritchie, Sung-Yeung Ki and Jamaal Lascelles on the sidelines. Jonjo Shelvey and Miguel Almiron are carrying minor injuries and will be monitored.

Verdict

Newcastle are up to 11th after successive victories and can climb into the top half for the first time this season by defeating Burnley at Turf Moor.

The Magpies have had to absorb some bad news with talented winger Allan Saint-Maximin facing a month on the sidelines.

But Jonjo Shelvey has scored in each of the last three games and could deliver another magical moment.

Burnley are physically strong and will look to load the penalty area at every opportunity but the Magpies' reliable defence can hold firm.

Key stat

Newcastle have lost one of their last seven fixtures.

Chelsea v Bournemouth

Team news

Chelsea
Fikayo Tomori (hip) is a doubt but Mason Mount could return after being rested in midweek.

Bournemouth
Nathan Ake and Callum Wilson (both hamstring) have joined Adam Smith, Steve Cook, Junior Stanislas, David Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Lloyd Kelly on the sidelines but Joshua King could return.

Verdict

Qualifying for the Champions League knockout stage was a major achievement for Chelsea and their week could get even better with a comfortable victory at home to Bournemouth.

Frank Lampard's side will not have to worry about European football again until February and they could do with refocusing on domestic matters, having lost three of their last four Premier League games.

However they should soon be in the ascendancy against injury-ravaged Bournemouth, who received a double blow last week with Callum Wilson and Nathan Ake added to their absentee list.

Key stat

Bournemouth have lost their last five matches.

Leicester v Norwich

Team news

Leicester
Demerai Gray has fully recovered from illness and no fresh injuries are reported.

Norwich
Grant Hanley (groin and hernia) is back in training but Josip Drmic and Timm Klose remain sidelined.

Verdict

Leicester are doing their best to keep the title race interesting- they ave won eight matches in a row and are unlikely to slip up against relegation-threatened Norwich.

However, the Foxes are not accustomed to winning home games at a canter and they could be made to work hard by the Canaries, who have been more competitive since key players returned from injury.

Norwich have not conceded more than two goals in an away match since the opening weekend of the season and they can keep the score respectable.

Key stat

Norwich's last eight away matches have featured fewer than four goals.

Sheffield United v Aston Villa

Team news

Sheffield United
Chris Wilder has a fully-fit squad but John Lundstram, George Baldock and John Fleck are one booking away from a suspension.

Aston Villa
Tyrone Mings (hamstring) is out but Matt Targett has shaken off a minor injury.

Verdict

Aston Villa are the top scorers in the bottom half of the Premier League and their positive approach may help them to secure three points at Sheffield United.

Defeats away to Chelsea and at home to Leicester have dragged the Villans into the relegation mix but manager Dean Smith may feel his team have a better chance of picking up points at Bramall Lane.

Villa's talisman Jack Grealish has sparkled despite the recent downturn and he could make the difference against the Blades, who have lost five home matches this season.

Key stat

Sheffield United have lost five of their last nine home fixtures.

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