Man United vs Liverpool
The standout clash of the weekend, and for good reason too. Liverpool will head to Old Trafford buoyed by last month’s FA Cup win over United, and once again, the midfield battle is likely to prove decisive.
While both sides are fairly even in the centre, it is on the wings where United look too powerful for the Reds, especially with Antonio Valencia on form, and Nani and Ashley Young both back fit. With home advantage, United will exact revenge on their bitter rivals.
Prediction: 2-0 (Half-time 1-0)
 
Sunderland vs Arsenal
A tricky one to call considering both teams have enjoyed a good run of form in recent weeks. Arsenal will be flying high after last weekend’s 7-1 thumping of Blackburn, while Sunderland have won seven of their ten league games under Martin O’Neill.
 
It’s not going to be easy, but with Arsenal’s inconsistent away form, with the Gunners having lost six of their twelve games on the road, this could just be another excellent result for O’Neill’s resurgent side.
Prediction:  1-1 (Half-time 0-0)