Arsenal v Chelsea
Key Battle: Theo Walcott was off form against Wigan last week and will hope to do better against former Arsenal left back Ashley Cole.
Player to Watch: Barcelona could not find a way through the defensive midfield wall of Chelsea in the week, so Arsenal will need Alex Song’s power as well as technique to break through a tight midfield
Talking Point: Arsenal’s good form came to an end last week, whilst Chelsea have enjoyed most team’s share of luck in recent weeks to get a good run of form going
Prediction: 0-0
Aston Villa v Sunderland
Key Battle: Villa need points and will hope that Charles N’Zogbia can produce something out of nothing against Sunderland and Phil Bardsley.
Player to Watch: Stephane Sessegnon has been a key man for Sunderland this year and has shown superb form.
Talking Point: Villa are in danger of being drawn into a relegation battle whilst Sunderland have nothing to play for
Prediction: 0-2
Blackburn v Norwich
Key Battle: Grant Holt will be a tough opponent for Scott Dann as Blackburn look to get back to winning ways
Player to Watch: Morten Gamst Pederson will be crucial for Blackburn in the absence of Yakubu.
Talking Point: Norwich were thrashed last weekend and will want to improve, but Blackburn are desperate for points
Prediction: 3-1
Bolton v Swansea
Key Battle: Nigel Reo Coker will have his work cut out against Mark Allen in the Swansea midfield
Player to Watch: Gylfi Siggurdson continued his brilliant form last week for the Swans and will be looking to repeat that.
Talking Point: Bolton are in need of the points but Swansea are a tough opponent
Prediction: 1-1
Fulham v Wigan
Key Battle: James MacArthur will hope to influence the play more than Fulham rival Danny Murphy
Player to Watch: Clint Dempsey is the Fulham danger man and will hope to punish Wigan
Talking Point: Wigan need the points but look good for survival after some remarkable results of late
Prediction: 1-1
Newcastle v Stoke
Key Battle: Ryan Shawcross will have a physical but technical presence in Demba Ba to deal with when Newcastle face them this weekend.
Player to Watch: Papiss Cisse has been in lethal form of late and will look to punish Stoke
Talking Point: Stoke have little to play for whilst Newcastle chase a Champions League place
Prediction: 1-0
QPR v Tottenham
Key Battle: The artistry of Luka Modric will contrast the brute force and unsophisticated Joey Barton here.
Player to Watch: Gareth Bale will have been frustrated that Tottenham could not beat Chelsea last week and will be determined to make a point.
Talking Point: QPR have got good results against other big teams of late but Tottenham are in need of a positive result.
Prediction: 2-2
Man Utd v Everton
Key Battle: United need to break down a tough Everton team and Wayne Rooney will hope to strike against his former team and Phil Jagielka
Player to Watch: Antonio Valencia will be a threat having produced superb form when fit this season
Talking Point: United have an excellent record at home to Everton, and you would expect that to continue
Prediction: 2-0
Liverpool v West Brom
Key Battle: Usually the key battle is on the pitch, but just on the side is former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson against his successor Kenny Dalglish. This match has symbolical value for Liverpool
Player to Watch: West Brom will want to finish on a high and Chris Brunt is a threat with his delivery
Talking Point: Dropped points here would surely have the crowd more restless than they have been since, well, Hodgson last sat in the Anfield dugout.
Prediction: 1-2
Wolves v Man City
Key Battle: Sergio Aguero up against Roger Johnson appears a mismatch on paper and should prove just that
Player to Watch: Carlos Tevez has rejuvenated City and he will be their driving force here
Talking point: City need the points to help their title charge and Wolves are atrociously poor
Prediction: 0-8
