Premier League: predictions and analysis for the weekend top-flight fixtures

Free predictions and analysis for Saturday, Sunday and Monday's Premier League fixtures.

West Ham v Tottenham

BT Sport 1, 12.30pm Saturday

Jose Mourinho’s reign kicks off on the road with his Tottenham side hoping to pick up a first Premier League away win since January.

The Hammers, without a win or a clean sheet in seven matches in all competitions, could be obliging hosts.

Arsenal v Southampton

3pm Saturday

Arsenal are without a win in five in all competitions while Southampton are winless in seven.

Unai Emery and Ralph Hasenhuttl are under increasing pressure and the Saints' manager must pray that the worst defence in the top flight can hold firm against the Gunners.

Bournemouth v Wolves

3pm Saturday

Bournemouth can expect a threat throughout the 90 minutes against a Wolves side who have scored half of their 16 goals in the last 15 minutes of matches.

They have lost just one of their last 12 and boast a consistency that Eddie Howe would dearly love his Cherries to achieve.

Brighton v Leicester

3pm Saturday

Eight league wins in ten games have hoisted Leicester into the Champions League places but they won't find improving Brighton easy to crack.

Albion have won their last three at home although they may struggle to rack up a fourth against the division’s best defence.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

3pm Saturday

The league leaders have won four in a row against Palace, but all four have been close encounters.

With just two points dropped from 12 games played the Reds are going to take some stopping, especially given Palace’s bluntness in front of goal at home.

Everton v Norwich

3pm Saturday

It’s just one point out of a possible 21 for Norwich, whose early-season promise has evaporated.

The Canaries have not managed to find the net in the six first halves they have played on the road and if Everton can keep them quiet they can expect to nick the points.

Watford v Burnley

3pm Saturday

Watford got off the mark at the 12th time of asking and are seemingly on the up under Quique Sanchez Flores.

Burnley will be tough adversaries, although they are without an away win in eight road trips. The Hornets ought to fancy their chances of back-to-back victories.

Manchester City v Chelsea

Sky Sports Premier League, 5.30pm Saturday

At least one team have failed to score in the last six showdowns between these teams, a run that included City’s 6-0 drubbing of Chelsea last season.

However, it's hard to see the rivals failing to find the net this time since their matches have produced more goals than any other club's.

Sheffield United v Manchester United

Sky Sports Premier League, 4.30pm Sunday

Only Leicester have a better defensive record than Sheffield United, who have conceded just three goals in their last seven games.

Manchester United aren’t exactly overflowing with goals and won’t find their trip to Bramall Lane an easy assignment.

Aston Villa v Newcastle

Sky Sports Premier League, 8pm Monday

Villa have lost three in a row while Newcastle have won their last two and the Magpies should feel confident about this fixture.

Steve Bruce’s men can soak up the pressure all night before finding some joy on the counter-attack.

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