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Michael Owens Premier League predictions, including Liverpool v Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea

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Michael Owen's Premier League predictions Getty/PA — Michael Owen has made his Premier League predictions (Picture: Getty/PA)

The Premier Leagues hectic and crucial festive period continues this weekend with leaders Liverpool facing rivals Arsenal.

Jurgen Klopps side have moved six points clear of second-placed Tottenham after maintaining their unbeaten record on Boxing Day.

Spurs have won five league matches in a row to leapfrog Manchester City into second. City, last seasons champions, have lost three of their last four games.

Chelsea are also in action this weekend, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope to continue his fine run as Manchester United interim boss in the final match of the weekend.

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Brighton v Everton

Everton have not won an away game against one of the south coast sides since August 2015 and I feel they will have to settle for a point at the Amex against a Brighton side who were good value for their home point against the Gunners midweek.

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Everton put behind a nightmare defensive display against Spurs last weekend to score five at Turf Moor on Boxing Day, but they are unlikely to find Chris Hughtons side in as benevolent a mood.

Michaels Prediction: Brighton 1-1 Everton

Fulham v Huddersfield

A huge game at the foot of the table with the bottom two going head-to-head at Craven Cottage.

Alexsandar Mitrovic had seven attempts at goal in the first half of the Cottagers home draw with Wolves midweek, but the Serb is a handful for any side when at the top of his game and I think the hosts will keep the points in the capital.

Michaels Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Huddersfield

Fulhams results have picked up under Claudio Ranieri (Picture: Getty)

Leicester City v Cardiff City

Leicester have won their last two games – both against “big six” opposition – and it would be a surprise if they didnt make it nine points out of nine over the Christmas period when Cardiff visit the King Power.

Cardiff got a welcome point at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day, but they rode their luck against a Palace side who had over 30 attempts at goal but still drew a blank. A home win for me.

Michaels Prediction: Leicester City 2-0 Cardiff City

Tottenham v Wolves

Spurs have scored 11 times in their two games over the Festive period, but I feel they will find Wolves a tough nut to crack at Wembley.

Spurs are without a draw in their first 19 Premier League games of the season and, if they are to mount a realistic title challenge, they need to pick up maximum points.

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Michaels Prediction: Tottenham 1-0 Wolves

Tottenham are flying under Mauricio Pochettino (Picture: Getty)

Watford v Newcastle United

Watford have won their last three home games against Newcastle in all competitions and the Hornets will be looking for revenge having been, arguably, unfortunate to lose the reverse fixture at St Jamess Park earlier in the season.

The Hornets were undone by an Eden Hazard inspired Chelsea midweek while Newcastle found Liverpool too hot to handle at Anfield. I expect United to score but Watford to edge a thriller.

Michaels Prediction: Watford 2-1 Newcastle

Liverpool v Arsenal

Liverpool are only the fourth side in the history of the Premier League to remain unbeaten in the first half of the season and they can maintain that sequence when Arsenal visit Anfield on Saturday evening.

The Reds have scored 17 times in their last five home games (at least two in each match) against Arsenal and I was disappointed with the second half display of the Gunners at Brighton on Boxing Day.

Michaels Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal

Premier League leaders Liverpool face Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Palace had over 30 attempts on goal without scoring against Cardiff earlier in the week and they cannot afford such profligacy against Chelsea who had talisman Eden Hazard to thank for their win at Watford last time.

This promises to be a full-blooded London derby with the visitors keeping the points.

Michaels Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-2 Chelsea

Burnley v West Ham

Burnley were thrashed by Everton at Turf Moor on Boxing Day, but I expect a much-improved show from Sean Dyches side against West Ham.

Both teams have scored in the four previous Premier League games between the clubs at Turf Moor and I expect that trend to continue on Sunday.

Michaels Prediction: Burnley 1-1 West Ham

West Ham have climbed into the top half of the table (Picture: Getty)

Southampton v Manchester City

City have conceded from the first shot they have faced in three of the last four Premier League games they have played, and they wont have things all their own way against a Saints side who, at the time of writing, have scored six goals and picked up six points from their last two games.

City have won the last four Premier League games between the sides by an aggregate of 12-2, however, and I expect to see goals at St Marys in a game that City cannot afford to lose.

Michaels Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Manchester City

Manchester United v Bournemouth

Eight goals and six points for United since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over the managerial reins at Old Trafford and Paul Pogba (two goals and two assists) has looked a different player under the Norwegian.

Bournemouth conceded five at Spurs on Boxing Day and have never won at Old Trafford in their seven previous visits in all competitions. United to maintain their good recent record against the Cherries.

Michaels Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Bournemouth