SATURDAY

Liverpool v Man City (KO 1245 GMT)

The good news for Liverpool is that it looks like Steven Gerrard has got himself fit, although I'm not sure that Fernando Torres will make this one. Manchester City had four players starting for England last week so it's not as if they've had a rest and that could be a factor.

I think Manchester City now have players capable of taking the game to Liverpool and that might suit the home side as a lot of teams go to Anfield and shut up shop. But this could be an open game and Liverpool will like that.

Verdict: 1-0

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Falkirk v Hamilton

This will be a cracker. Falkirk got a great result against Celtic recently, and did everything they had been failing to do in previous matches.

Even though they didn't keep a clean sheet, they scored goals, so it'll give them confidence.

I've watched Hamilton a few times recently, they're hard to break down and seem to be well organised. But when they lose a goal, the trouble starts and they end up chasing the game.

Both sides know what's at stake in this match, but I'm going to go for a Falkirk win.

Prediction: 2-1

SATURDAY

Aston Villa v Bolton

Villa will want to hit back after Wednesday's last-minute defeat to West Ham while Bolton will probably be feeling a little unhinged after their demolition at home to Chelsea.

Martin O'Neill's team will have enough to deal with everything the visitors throw at them though.
Verdict: 2-0

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER

Aberdeen v St Johnstone

Aberdeen need a result from somewhere after a couple of poor ones against Dundee United and Hibs.

Those were hard games, but they need something to boost their confidence as it is near to crunch time for them.

It will be another tough one as St Johnstone are playing well. Derek McInnes's side are entertaining and I enjoy watching them.

SATURDAY

Arsenal v Tottenham (1245 GMT)

Arsenal have been swotting teams at home and have a fantastic record at the Emirates.

Spurs would have wished this match came a month ago, the hiccup last week against Stoke left us thinking 'is this the old Tottenham?' With no Defoe and probably no Lennon there is a lack of cutting edge.

SATURDAY

Wolves v Aston Villa (1245 BST)

Villa are not playing that well but they are still picking up great results which must make boss Martin O'Neill absolutely delighted. The team are really sticking at it and they've got great team spirit with new players coming in and giving everything.

Wolves picked up a well-earned point at Everton last week and their injured players are now returning to fitness. This could just be their best result of the season so far.

Verdict: 2-1

Match preview

Aberdeen v Dundee United

This fixture brings back great memories for me. I always loved playing in this one since it is such a keenly contested rivalry.

Aberdeen are showing signs of gradual improvement, but they are drawing too many games. A long overdue goal for Lee Miller last week will have boosted his confidence, but he will find it hard going against a well-organised United defence.

United are carrying a few injuries and were far from their best last time, when they drew with Hamilton, but they are always hard to beat.

There's very little between the sides and I just can't separate them.

Prediction: 1-1

SATURDAY

Aston Villa v Chelsea (1245 BST)

Lots of these players have been on international duty and though it's not such a problem physically, I think mentally some of them might be a bit tired.

Chelsea's players were scattered all over the globe and I don't think this will turn out to be a classic. For the managers, it's just about getting through these types of games.

Verdict: 1-1

Match preview

St Johnstone v Rangers (1230)

St Johnstone got their first league win at Hamilton last time and will take great confidence from that, since they certainly didn't deserve to be at the bottom of the league.

The Saints will create chances and I think they will score, but they have been guilty of leaving themselves open at the back.

Rangers go into the game buoyed by the Old Firm win, but they have a recent record of struggling in these early kick offs.

Having narrowed the gap on Celtic, they will be determined not to slip up again and I fancy them to score a few goals if they can avoid a sluggish start.  

Prediction: 1-3

SATURDAY

Bolton v Tottenham

Tottenham tend to bully teams lower in the table and can score goals from all sorts of different areas. But Bolton are on a good run themselves and this will be a big test of Spurs' away form.

I know there have not been many draws in the Premier League this season but I can see this one ending up all-square, which wouldn't be the worst outcome for either team.

Verdict: 1-1