Leicester vs. Chelsea (Saturday, 12.30pm)
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Kicking off the return of Premier League action after the international break, Leicester City and Chelsea butt heads at the King Power Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
The 12.30pm kickoff sees Blues boss Enzo Maresca reunite with the club he led back into the top flight at the first time of asking last season, and his successor Steve Cooper is on track to keep them there.
We say: Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea
With Fatawu missing, Buonanotte suspended and four other attackers not at full fitness, Leicester's perfect goalscoring record at home will surely be snapped at the hands of their former manager, whose side are the most potent away outfit the Premier League has to offer.
Given the Foxes' recent vulnerabilities at the back too, Saturday's affair is at risk of turning into an onslaught, and a straightforward win for Chelsea is the only outcome we can picture.
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Bournemouth vs. Brighton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two South Coast outfits collide at the Vitality Stadium in Saturday's Premier League battle, as Bournemouth scrap it out with Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Cherries entered the international hiatus on the back of an agonising 3-2 loss to Brentford, while Fabian Hurzeler's men prolonged Manchester City's misery two weekends ago.
We say: Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
The international break has the potential to harm both sides' offensive exploits, but their respective play styles should lead to plenty of goalmouth action at the Vitality, where Bournemouth have often had the Seagulls' number.
Neither side inspires much confidence defensively either, so we can envisage the goals being shared about equally in an entertaining stalemate.
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Arsenal vs. Nott'm Forest (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Remarkably only separated by goal difference in the Premier League standings, ailing Arsenal and high-flying Nottingham Forest prepare for an intriguing battle at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta's troops have failed to win any of their last four matches in the top flight, but their visitors also enter the North London battle fresh from their own setback at home to Newcastle United.
We say: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Both sets of players should be feeling rejuvenated and ready to go again after a welcome domestic break, and Forest's exceptional away record offers hope of a Tricky Trees surprise at the Emirates.
Any more dropped points on Saturday and Arsenal's title defence may be as good as dead in the water, but with Odegaard pulling the strings again, we have faith in Arteta's men to edge a tight battle and revive their faltering bid for glory.
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Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides that were glad to see international football intervene will return from a much-needed break on Saturday, as Aston Villa and Crystal Palace meet at Villa Park.
The hosts lost four games on the bounce before club competition was paused, while their visitors have won just once in the Premier League this season.
We say: Aston Villa 2-0 Crystal Palace
After taking a brief break from the daily grind, Aston Villa should return to Premier League action feeling suitably refreshed.
As Crystal Palace have picked up just two points on the road so far, taking anything back to the capital on Saturday evening will be a bonus.
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Everton vs. Brentford (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Brentford will look to pick up their first away points of the season when they travel to Goodison Park to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
The hosts have regressed heavily in their performance levels recently, slipping back towards the bottom three after seemingly pulling away following a promising unbeaten run through October.
We say: Everton 1-3 Brentford
Brentford's pointless start on the road will not go on forever, and the Bees will see this as their best chance yet to get off the mark against an underwhelming Everton.
The hosts have sleepwalked back into trouble after a good spell of results either side of the break in October, and with a devilishly difficult run of games ahead in December, unless they drastically improve their performance levels here, they could be in serious danger.
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Fulham vs. Wolves (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
The two teams meet for the first time since March when Gary O'Neil's side secured a 2-1 top-flight victory at Molineux.
We say: Fulham 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals are to be expected in Saturday's contest as both teams have scored in each of Fulham's opening five home matches this term, while Wolves have scored in all of their last 10 league games, netting at least twice in four of their last five.
Both teams will view this match as a winnable one, but Fulham will be regarded as slight favourites at Craven Cottage and may just do enough to edge out the Old Gold on this occasion, as they did in this fixture last season.
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Man City vs. Spurs (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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Manchester City will endeavour to close the five-point gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
Both the Citizens and Spurs are looking to get back on track after suffering 2-1 defeats to Brighton & Hove Albion and Ipswich Town respectively prior to the international break.
We say: Manchester City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have been somewhat of a bogey team for Guardiola over the years, as Man City have lost more Premier League games (six) and have conceded more Premier League goals (22) against Spurs than they have against any other opponent under the Catalan coach.
Spurs will fancy their chances of breaching City's backline once again this weekend in what could turn out to be another entertaining, action-packed contest filled with goalmouth activity, but if the Citizens are to welcome back some of their key players, they should get the job done in front of a carnival atmosphere at the Etihad following Guardiola's contract renewal.
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