The 2023/24 Premier League resumes this weekend as clubs around the English top flight prepare to take on the daunting run-in to the end of the season.
The top three are separated by just one point and Sunday is shaping up to be a defining day in the title race, with Liverpool hosting Brighton before current leaders Arsenal visit reigning champions Manchester City.
With plenty of big games also taking place in the hunt for European football and the battle against relegation, here's how sees the weekend's action playing out.
Saturday's early kick-off could provide plenty of entertainment when West Ham travel to St James' Park to take on Newcastle. The Magpies suffered more injury blows during the international break but the Hammers are prone to shipping goals away from home.
Nottingham Forest can jump out of the relegation zone with victory over Crystal Palace, but the drama of their points deduction and subsequent appeal could result in another difficult afternoon for Nuno Espirito Santo.
Sheffield United picked up a draw last time out but wins are desperately required to avoid a swift return to the Championship. However, the Blades have only managed three all season and are more likely to be outplayed at Bramall Lane by visitors Fulham.
The Cottagers were superb in beating Tottenham, who will hope to get back on track in their top-four bid when they host Rob Edwards' spirited Luton Town. A ten-player Spurs squeezed their way to a 1-0 success in the reverse fixture and will want a more dominant margin of victory against the Hatters.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in three games, beating Burnley and Luton, and their strength in attack may help them overcome an Everton side who continuously spurn chances in front of goal.
Chelsea are
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