Premier League predictions: Gameweek 11

• Premier League returns with Gameweek 11 this week
• Liverpool take on Aston Villa after Man City visit Brighton
• Chelsea host Arsenal in huge London derby on Sunday

There’s one last weekend of Premier League action for fans to enjoy before the November international break and it’s a huge one.

Liverpool were the big winners last week as they picked up three points while title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal were both defeated. All three are involved in tantalising fixtures over the next few days, while there’s also bound to be more drama at the foot of the table with a relegation shootout between the current bottom two.

So which teams look set to pick up more valuable points and who will head into the final break of the year cursing their luck after defeats?

There is no 12:30 (GMT) kick-off this weekend, giving FPL managers a few more hours to set their lineups. Instead, there are four matches taking place concurrently at 15:00 for fans to get stuck into.

Brentford‘s strong form at the Gtech Community Stadium will be put to the test when Bournemouth visit. No other side in the top flight has registered more than the Bees’ 13 points at home, though the Cherries have impressed by taking two wins and a draw from recent outings against Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City.

Crystal Palace have dragged themselves out of the relegation zone in recent weeks after ending their winless start to the campaign but face a tough London derby when Fulham travel to Selhurst Park. The Cottagers are ninth after Monday night’s dramatic success against Brentford and will be intent on securing another victory.

Everton were cruelly denied a late point at Southampton last time out. That was their first defeat in six games but another one might be on the way at London Stadium as West Ham United attempt to turn things around under Julen Lopetegui.

Two teams marooned in the bottom three collide at Molineux when Wolves welcome Southampton. Gary O’Neil could desperately do with a win and the Saints may be perfect opposition, even if they did recently secure a much-needed success against Everton.

The first televised match of the weekend is a big one as Manchester City attempt to drag themselves out of their three-game malaise by taking on Brighton & Hove Albion. Pep Guardiola will greatly crave three points to put some pressure on their title rivals, but the Seagulls are poised to make life difficult for the reigning champions at the AMEX Stadium.

Another helping of evening entertainment arrives at Anfield. Liverpool are flying under Arne Slot, sitting at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables, and may edge a tight encounter with Aston Villa, who have lost three games in a row in all competitions.

Sunday 10 November

Sunday presents four Premier League fixtures and each have their distinct appeals.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has one more afternoon in the Old Trafford dugout left before Ruben Amorim takes over as Manchester United host Leicester City. The two teams faced each other recently as the Red Devils won a Carabao Cup encounter and it may be another home triumph here.

Nottingham Forest have been the surprise package of the season so far, sitting third after ten games. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have lost only one match and Chris Wood is on fire. That said, they’ll be given a stern examination by Newcastle United, who executed their game plan perfectly last week to beat Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur will hope Europa League fatigue will play little part in their clash with Ipswich Town. A win would lift them closer to the teams above them, though the Tractor Boys will be committed as they search for a first league win of the season.

Bringing Gameweek 11 to a close is a fascinating London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. The two teams are level on points and had differing European results in midweek, albeit in competitions of differing quality. That said, it’s hard to pick a winner between them.