Everton v Fulham
Key Battle: Two teams without much to play for, but the battle between Steven Pienaar and Clint Dempsey as the best midfielder on show at Goodison should be entertaining
Player to Watch: Nikica Jelavic has enjoyed a superb start to life at Goodison – often finishing with one touch, so Fulham will be wary
Talking Point: Everton and Fulham both played well last week and will serve up an enticing duel here, one would assume
Prediction: 2-2
Stoke v Arsenal
Key Battle: Stoke’s physical threat is a constant menace for Arsenal and Tomas Rosicky’s ability to wriggle free of the attention of Dean Whitehead could be key
Player to Watch: Robin van Persie has looked a little jaded and has not scored for six games – time to break the duck?
Talking Point: Arsenal are close to third but need to take at least a point here, one would think
Prediction: 1-1
Sunderland v Bolton
Key Battle: Kevin Davies could make life a nuisance for Michael Turner and Sunderland.
Player to Watch: Bolton need points and the skill of Chris Eagles could cause Sunderland problems.
Talking Point: Ordinarily, this should be a home win, but Bolton are battling well against the drop and Sunderland have looked disinterested of late
Prediction: 0-1
Swansea v Wolves
Key Battle: Karl Henry against Leon Britton is the ultimate clash of styles in the centre of the pitch.
Player to Watch: Scott Sinclair’s pace and skill could be too much for this porous Wolves defence
Talking Point: Having been relegated last week, Wolves would surely rather be anywhere than Swansea – where they will chase shadows for long periods
Prediction: 4-0
West Brom v Aston Villa
Key Battle: Peter Odemwingie could give James Collins a tough time here at the Hawthorns
Player to Watch: Chris Brunt’s delivery is a constant menace for opposing teams and Villa will be wary of him
Talking Point: Villa are looking poor and battling the drop now, and they did lose at home to their rivals earlier this season
Prediction: 1-1
Wigan v Newcastle
Key Battle: Gary Caldwell has been defending brilliantly and organising the Wigan defence of late, but will face a tough test in Papiss Cisse this weekend
Player to Watch: Yohan Cabaye has been superb all season and could cause Wigan problems
Talking Point: Wigan need points, but the pressure is off Newcastle, and their power will be tough for Wigan
Prediction: 2-2
Norwich v Liverpool
Key Battle: Anthony Pilkington has caused opponents problems this season and Liverpool without Lucas will hope Jay Spearing can curb his threat.
Player to Watch: Luis Suarez will hope to show some of this best form as Liverpool gear up for the cup final.
Talking Point: With the FA Cup final just days away it would be easy to understand Liverpool being distracted
Prediction: 2-1
Chelsea v QPR
Key Battle: Fernando Torres will give Anton Ferdinand a run around this weekend after their exploits in Barcelona
Player to Watch: Ramires’ running has been key to Chelsea as they have defended for their lives in recent weeks.
Talking Point: QPR are desperate for the points, and will come and defend – something Chelsea usually do. Two dour defensive teams. This could be a long day.
Prediction: 0-0
Tottenham v Blackburn
Key Battle: Blackburn will hope that Yakubu can cause problems to a weakened Tottenham team, and Younes Kaboul
Player to Watch: Gareth Bale has looked out of ideas of late but will hope to fire his team to a crucial win here
Talking Point: Blackburn have fought valiantly all season and still need to, whilst Spurs are out of form
Prediction: 1-1
Man City v Man Utd
Key Battle: Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney are two of the league’s form players and they will be key here
Player to Watch: Carlos Tevez can poke his old employer’s in the eye yet again here
Talking point: United will sit back and invite City onto them, before looking to strike with pace on the break.
Prediction: 0-2
