Predicting the result with Liverpool at the moment is almost impossible, not least because you can't second guess manager Rafa Benitez in terms of the team he is going to play.
Having said that, I think that after the win against Wigan in midweek I'm going to go for a Liverpool victory
There's no bias intended in that, I just wonder if they might now string a bit of a run together.
Verdict: 0-2
Aston Villa v Stoke
Both sides are on a run of decent form.
Stoke have improved their away form in the Premier League compared to last year but Villa are very much an in-form team at the moment.
I think Stoke will set themselves up very deep and it will be interesting to see how Aston Villa, who I think are still primarily a counter-attacking team, cope with it.
Saying that, I think they will create chances and I expect they will win.
Verdict: 2-1
Blackburn v Tottenham
You just don't know with Spurs away from home. They take the lead at places but then suddenly collapse and the north west, especially, is not a good place for them to go.
Blackburn will impose a really physical examination on them and their home form has generally been good, but I expect Spurs will leave with a draw.
Verdict: 1-1
Fulham v Manchester United
Fulham have just qualified for the Europa League last 32, which is an achievement in itself as they haven't got the biggest squad in the world - it is yet another feather in Roy Hodgson's cap.
They face a Manchester United team who have had a funny week. They lost at home to Villa but then cantered to victory at home to Wolves reserves on Tuesday night.
One thing about Fulham, especially when they play the big sides, is that they don't give the opposition many chances at Craven Cottage.
I think we're probably looking at a draw, which would represent a good result for Fulham.
Verdict: 1-1
Manchester City v Sunderland
Man City are back at home and that will make a difference to their performance.
We saw them just capitulate against Tottenham on Wednesday night but they're back in the comfort of Eastlands and I'll probably go against Sunderland.
Lee Cattermole is about to come back for Sunderland and I think they'd admit they've missed him, but I cannot see them winning in Manchester.
Verdict: 2-1
Arsenal v Hull (1730 GMT)
Arsenal's home form is excellent.
At the time of writing I don't know the full extent of Cesc Fabregas's injury from Wednesday night, but they always have so much of the ball at home and so many good players in midfield that I think they'll eventually expose Hull.
It's a tough gig for the likes of Hull to go to the Emirates Stadium because they don't really see much of the ball.
Consequently they don't get to cause too many problems, so I think it will be a comfortable Arsenal victory.
Verdict: 3-0
SUNDAY
Wolves v Burnley (1330 GMT)
Quite simply, Wolves have to win.
The furore caused by the side manager Mick McCarthy fielded in midweek rumbles on and the effects are still rippling out and being felt by everybody.
He is basically saying that Burnley at home is a far more important game for Wolves than Manchester United away.
I don't necessarily think the supporters would agree with that but in terms of three points it's difficult to argue with him.
Because of Burnley's poor away form and they way they tend to give up chances, I'm going for a narrow Wolves victory.
Verdict: 1-0
Everton v Birmingham
Birmingham are a form team, like city rivals Aston Villa - they have won five straight games in the Premier League, although Everton will very much be lying in wait.
The team that starts on Thursday night in the Europa League and the team that plays on Sunday will be completely unrecognisable.
I think they will do enough on Saturday to win and stop Birmingham's incredible run.
Verdict: 2-1
West Ham v Chelsea (1600 GMT)
West Ham are in a mess. Results are going against them, Dean Ashton had to retire, all sorts of players are missing and they can't seem to get the balance of the team right.
The opposition don't have to work too hard for their chances, which is a worry, and you just feel that with Chelsea's strength they will be good enough to win in east London.
Verdict: 0-2
MONDAY
Wigan v Bolton (2000 GMT)
It's an interesting game this one.
You just don't know what you're going to get from Wigan week in week out, but the fact they are at home means they will look at this as an opportunity for three points against one of their near rivals, not just geographically but also in the league table as well.
But Bolton had a good win against West Ham and I'm tending towards a draw here, which will be good for neither man nor beast.
Verdict: 1-1
Mark Lawrenson was speaking to BBC Sport's James Standley | 
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