Champions Manchester City will lock horns with relegation-threatening Leicester City at the King Power Stadium at 12:30 PM UK Time. A win for the Citizens will take them to the top of the Premier League table ahead of leaders Arsenal.
Graham Potter will return to the Amex for the first since leaving Brighton earlier this season when Chelsea faces Brighton.
Liverpool could spell more doom for Jesse Marsch when Liverpool host Leeds United at Anfield. Arsenal will welcome Nottingham Forest at the Emirates while Manchester United plays West Ham United.
What is Patrice Evra’s Prediction for Match Day 13 of the Premier League?
Previewing the weekend round of games as the Ambassador for Betfair, he said:
Leicester City v Manchester City
“With Leicester, when you don’t expect anything from them, they win 4-0. It’s difficult to predict things with Leicester at the moment, but of course I’m going to go with City in this one. I think Guardiola’s side are in a destruction mood, they want to eat everything, they’re so hungry for the title. Guardiola is going to do everything to ensure his team get the title. Leicester are inconsistent and I know sometimes the Premier League can have some crazy results, but I don’t see it here. Prediction: 0-3“
Newcastle United v Aston Villa
“New manager and a big win last time out for Aston Villa. When you have a new manager, it is a big opportunity for players to show that they should be playing, and they want to prove themselves. Ashley Young is back and since I left United, for me he was the best left-back I’ve seen playing in my position. He’s so reliable, he’s a warrior and he know how to attack and defend in a one v one. Newcastle are on fire. Almiron is doing great. Their fans are over the moon. I can see this being an electric game, Villa looked good last time but Newcastle are on fire. Prediction: 2-1.”
Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspurs
“Spurs need a redemption. I don’t want to talk about VAR. I know that Conte will be fuming. They can’t draw this one, they need to win this game and I’m sure that after that injustice in the Champions League they will take their vengeance against Bournemouth. We all expect more from Tottenham but let’s not forget where they have come from and Conte will never give up, now people want to make him angry and trust me when he’s angry that’s when he delivers. I’m not worried for them. Prediction: 0-2.”
Brighton v Chelsea
“This will be a good game. Potter is going back home. It’s maybe emotional for him, but he knows how Brighton play, he built that team, and he knows their weakness. So, logically, Chelsea should win but Brighton will want to show to Potter that he left them, but they can still beat him. It’s going to be interesting, but for Chelsea, after that draw they need points. I see them beating Brighton. Prediction: 1-2.“
Crystal Palace v Southampton
“I’m not even hesitating in this one, Crystal Palace will win. I was so pleased when Zaha and Eze scored those two goals the other week. I think they should be quite comfortable in this one. Prediction: 2-0.”
Brentford v Wolves
“Wolves are still in the hunt for a new manager, and they’ve had a couple of disappointing results recently. Brentford were also on the end of a bad result last time, so both sides will be desperate to get back to winning ways. I can see a draw in this one. Prediction: 1-1.“
Fulham v Everton
“Mitrovic is back, he’s on fire, he’s not injured. The first name on the Fulham team sheet is Mitro. When you hear he’s playing it’s hard not to go for Fulham to win. At home, this should be a good match for them. Prediction: 2-0.“
Liverpool v Leeds United
“Liverpool have had some great results, especially beating Manchester City. They slipped up against Nottingham Forest, but Salah is back scoring and I think they are on the right track. Nunez is scoring again and they will want to keep the momentum going and I don’t think they will miss this opportunity against Leeds. Prediction: 3-0.“
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
“After beating Liverpool, I’m sure Forest are over the moon, nobody expected that. It was so painful, and you could see the anger in Klopp, he was so disappointed. This will be a good game; Arsenal drew against Southampton. I think Arteta’s side will win at home and pick up their winning spell. Prediction: 3-1.“
Manchester United v West Ham United
“Against United, West Ham will play with no fear, and I think it will be an explosive match. The game is at Old Trafford, and it’s a trap. It’s difficult to predict the outcome because when West Ham play against United they have nothing to lose. If United aren’t playing with the right spirit and fighting for every ball, they can easily lose this game. I can see this one being a draw, I know United need the three points after that good comeback against Chelsea, but West Ham are dangerous, and I can’t say United will beat them easily. They will make it a tough match. Prediction: 2-2.“