Preview of the Weekend: Tottenham host Man Utd; Leaders Liverpool visit Brighton

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Tottenham vs Man Utd

Kick off: 17:30 (CET)

Date: Sun, 13-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Vertonghen and Dier will hope to be included in some capacity, with the former expected to make the squad after overcoming a thigh problem.

Eric Bailly is suspended for Man Utd and with Marcos Rojo out and Chris Smalling a doubt, Phil Jones should continue alongside Victor Lindelof at the heart of the defence.

Alexis Sanchez is a doubt with a thigh problem and will be assessed, as will Paul Pogba, who is struggling with a thigh issue.

Focus

Tottenham have won 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier League).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Tottenham's last 4 games (Premier League).

Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).

Prediction

Tottenham 2-1 Man Utd

West Ham vs Arsenal

Kick off: 13:30 (CET)

Date: Sat, 12-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Manuel Pellegrini is sweating on the fitness of Chicharito and Marko Arnautovic, though the latter will hope to start here.

Arsenal have confirmed six players have returned to full training ahead of Saturday's clash against West Ham: Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny, Hector Bellerin, Nacho Monreal, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Mesut Ozil.

Focus

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Arsenal's last 10 away games (Premier League).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of West Ham's last 6 home games (Premier League).

West Ham have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Premier League).

Prediction

West Ham 2-2 Arsenal

Brighton vs Liverpool

Kick off:  16:00 (CET)

Date: Sat, 19-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has a crisis at centre-back this weekend, as Dejan Lovren has joined Joe Gomez and Joel Matip on the sidelines. Fabinho is expected to drop back and deputise.

With Fabinho set to start at centre-back, Naby Keita and James Milner will compete for the third spot in midfield if Klopp elects for a 4-3-3 formation.

Focus

Liverpool have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 5 matches against Brighton in all competitions.

Liverpool have won their last 5 matches against Brighton in all competitions.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Liverpool's last 7 games (Premier League).

Prediction

Brighton 1-2 Liverpool

Amiens vs PSG

Kick off:  17:00 (CET)

Date:  Sat, 12-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Edinson Cavani, Marco Verratti and Dani Alves all came off the bench in midweek and should start here.

Presnel Kimpembe is a doubt with a groin injury.

Focus

PSG are undefeated in their last 18 matches (Ligue 1).

PSG have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Amiens in all competitions.

PSG are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Amiens in all competitions.

Prediction

Amiens 0-3 PSG

Chelsea vs Newcastle

Kick off: 18:30 (CET)

Date: Sat, 12-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Alvaro Morata missed Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Tottenham with a hamstring injury and is not expected to feature here either.

Eden Hazard is expected to continue in a false nine position, which should grant Callum Hudson-Odoi another starting berth on the left wing. Pedro is back from injury and will challenge Willian for a spot on the opposite flank.

Cesc Fabregas is waiting to join Monaco and has already played his final game for Chelsea. With Ruben Loftus-Cheek ruled out, Ross Barkley or Matteo Kovacic will battle for one spot in midfield.

Focus

Chelsea have won their last 6 home matches against Newcastle in all competitions.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Chelsea's last 5 home games (Premier League).

Chelsea are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 home matches (Premier League).

Prediction

Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle

Atletico vs Levante

Kick off: 12:00 (CET)

Date: Sun, 13-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Saul Niguez is suspended for the home side due to an accumulation of bookings.

Juanfran might be asked to fill in at left-back, with Lucas Hernandez still recovering from a knee problem.

Jose Gimenez is expected to be named on the bench after coming back from injury.

Focus

Atletico have won their last 9 home matches against Levante in all competitions.

Atletico have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against Levante in all competitions.

Atletico have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Levante in all competitions.

Prediction

Atletico 2-0 Levante

Barcelona vs Eibar

Kick off: 18:30  (CET)

Date:  Sun, 13-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Sergi Roberto should be preferred to Nelson Semedo at right-back for the hosts.

Arthur may be given the nod ahead of Arturo Vidal in the centre of midfield.

Ousmane Dembele has jumped ahead of Philippe Coutinho in the pecking order and is expected to continue here.

Focus

Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 34 of their last 38 home matches (La Liga).

Barcelona have won their last 8 matches against Eibar in all competitions.

Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 matches against Eibar in all competitions.

Prediction

Barcelona 3-1 Eibar

Betis vs Real Madrid

Kick off: 20:45 (CET)

Date: Sun, 13-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Thibaut Courtois is sidelined for the rest of the month due to injury, meaning Keylor Navas will return in goal.

Toni Kroos is also injured meaning that Dani Ceballos should come into midfield.

With Lucas Vazquez suspended and Gareth Bale injured, Isco could get a rare start under Santiago Solari.

Focus

Real Betis have seen over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 15 matches against Real Madrid in all competitions.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Real Betis's last 6 home games (La Liga).

Prediction

Betis 2-2 Real Madrid

Man City vs Wolves

Kick off:  21:00 (CET)

Date:  Mon, 14-Jan-19

Probable Lineups

Team News

Benjamin Mendy is the only first-team player ruled out for Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola may stick with Gabriel Jesus up front regardless of Aguero's availability after the Brazilian scored four goals in midweek.

Focus

Man City are undefeated in 36 of their last 38 home matches (Premier League).

Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 12 home matches (Premier League).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City's last 7 home games (Premier League).

Prediction

Man City 2-0 Wolves

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