Saturday's Premier League predictions including Man City vs. Crystal Palace

Bournemouth vs. Luton (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Having seen their Andoni Iraola-led revival hit new heights last weekend, Bournemouth aim to further boost their Premier League survival hopes at the expense of Luton Town's at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

The Cherries subjected Manchester United to a 3-0 Old Trafford mauling in gameweek 16, while the Hatters fought bravely against Manchester City but were on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline.

We say: Bournemouth 3-1 Luton Town

Never before have Bournemouth won three Premier League games on the bounce while keeping three clean sheets, but with Luton showcasing plenty of belief and threat in the final third, the Cherries may be denied a piece of club history on Saturday.

However, away from their intimidating Kenilworth Road headquarters, Edwards's team should be limited to just the one consolation goal against Iraola's troops as the hosts prolong their purple patch in style.

Chelsea vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)

At risk of suffering three Premier League defeats on the trot for the first time in the Mauricio Pochettino era, Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge to host a revitalised Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues' winter woes continued in a 2-0 beating at the hands of Everton last weekend, while Chris Wilder made it second time lucky as the Blades sunk an injury-hit Brentford 1-0.

We say: Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United

As pitiful as Chelsea have been on home soil in 2023, going down to the Premier League's basement side would be unthinkable, but Sheffield United's horrendous away record makes for reassuring reading for the home crowd.

One should not expect Pochettino's men to run riot against their rejuvenated visitors, but with the Blades ranking last in several statistical categories on the road, we have faith in Chelsea to restore a sense of blue pride.

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Man City vs. Crystal Palace (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Fresh from their midweek Champions League victory in Belgrade, Manchester City return to Premier League action when they welcome Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

While the Citizens find themselves sitting fourth in the top-flight standings, the Eagles are languishing in 15th place and are beginning to look over their shoulders following a poor run of form.

We say: Manchester City 2-0 Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have frustrated Man City in the past and have already won in Manchester this season, beating Manchester United 1-0 in September, but it seems a tall order for Hodgson's out-of-form and depleted squad to pull off another upset on Saturday.

Man City may not be at full strength themselves, but they have coped without Haaland and Doku in their last two games, and Guardiola can rely on a number of his first-team stars, who were rested in midweek, to fire the champions to victory on home soil.

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Newcastle vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Licking their wounds from a heartbreaking European exit, Newcastle United are back in Premier League action on Saturday, when Fulham make the visit to St James' Park.

The Magpies' continental adventure came to an end with a 2-1 loss to AC Milan in midweek, while the Cottagers demolished London rivals West Ham United 5-0 in their last top-flight affair.

We say: Newcastle United 2-2 Fulham

As spectacular as Fulham have been on the goalscoring front in recent weeks, Silva's side have often been let down by defensive indiscipline away from home, where only six teams in the division have performed worse than them this season.

A couple of strikes should still come the visitors' way against Newcastle's weary legs, but given the Magpies' penchant for picking up points at home, Howe's men can fight fire with fire in an entertaining stalemate.

Burnley vs. Everton (Saturday, 5.30pm)

On the hunt for a fourth successive Premier League victory, Everton travel to Lancashire to meet fellow relegation candidates Burnley on Saturday evening, where Sean Dyche will be welcomed back for a Turf Moor homecoming.

The Toffees extended their winning streak by sinking Chelsea 2-0 last time out, while Vincent Kompany's men picked up a creditable point away to Brighton & Hove Albion in a 1-1 draw.

We say: Burnley 0-1 Everton

Only an inspirational display from Trafford allowed Burnley to come away from Brighton's turf with a point in the bag last weekend, but Kompany can take confidence from the goalkeeper's blinder as the Clarets aim to avoid reverting to old ways at Turf Moor.

A handful of enforced changes on Everton's end will not aid Dyche's efforts to get one over his old club either, but the Toffees have been the epitome of defensive solidity in recent weeks and have shown enough offensive verve to suggest that their winning sequence will continue this weekend.