Premier League 21/22: Matchday twenty predictions

This season, the team's predictions will be available in weekly articles and they'll be in competition with a league too!

Read our pundits predictions below (To the games that still stand this weekend)

Crystal Palace v Norwich - Tuesday 28th December (3pm)

Chris Coughlin

After Wilfried Zaha received two first half yellow cards against Spurs, Palace will be even more gutted that they didn't succeed in getting the game called off. It was a very tough day at the office as Spurs swept them aside. As for Norwich, they started well enough under Dean Smith but it's been nothing but pain since. They should've had a penalty at 2-0 down against Arsenal but I doubt that would've changed the outcome. They were pathetic in all other departments. Even without Zaha, Palace should be getting the job done here.

Prediction: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 0-0

Harry Reynolds: 2-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Southampton v Spurs - Tuesday 28th December (3pm)

Joe Richardson

After an indifferent start under Conte, Tottenahm look like a completely different animal now. They press and impose themselves on the opposition which they couldn't have done less of under Nuno earlier in the season. Saints come into the game off the back of a really moral boosting win at West Ham with Jan Bednarek becoming something of a poacher recently. The Polish centre-back has two goals in three games. I don't see him adding to that here and I think Spurs have enough in the tank to earn the win.

Prediction: 1-2

Harry Reynolds: 0-2

Ryan Kirk: 1-2

Chris Coughlin: 1-2

Chris Stott: 1-2

Watford v West Ham - Tuesday 28th December (3pm)

Chris Coughlin

Ultimately we have no idea what to expect from Watford given the time they've had off. We don't know for sure which players will be available but we know for sure that they'll need the form of Emmanuel Dennis to remain strong in order to drag themselves clear of trouble and improve their woeful form under Ranieri. West Ham need to get their own act together if they are to keep their hopes of a top four finish alive although they look to be fading more and more by the game. I'll just about edge for the Hammers on this one.

Prediction: 1-2

Joe Richardson: 1-1

Harry Reynolds: 1-1

Ryan Kirk: 0-2

Chris Stott: 0-2

Leicester v Liverpool - Tuesday 28th December (8pm)

Ryan Kirk:

If last week's EFL Cup tie was anything to go by, we should be in for a cracker. Leicester have scored three goals in each of their last two games in all competitions - against Liverpool and Manchester City but failed to win either match. That must be a big cause for concern for Brendan Rodgers, even with their injury problems. Liverpool, meanwhile, got an unexpected extra rest after the game against Leeds was postponed and I think the extra rest will help them get the better of the Foxes again.

Prediction: 1-3

Joe Richardson: 2-4

Harry Reynolds: 0-3

Chris Coughlin: 1-3

Chris Stott: 2-3

Chelsea v Brighton - Wednesday 29th December (7:30pm)

Harry Reynolds

Romelu Lukaku showed why Chelsea paid so much money to get him back against Villa, and he completely changed the game. That was an important victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side, and you would have to fancy them to follow up against Brighton. Although the Seagulls got their first win since September by beating Brentford 2-0, this is a completely different kettle of fish for them, and this should be a comfortable home win.

Prediction: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-1

Ryan Kirk: 2-0

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0

Brentford v Man City - Wednesday 29th December (8:15pm)

Chris Stott

This could be very, very painful viewing for Brentford fans. They can be proud of their team's efforts so far this year. 20 points after 17 games is very nice for a team playing their first Premier League season but this will be a step too far. City are relentless at the moment and they'll break Brentford down at will at times I feel. I've gone 3-0 but that might be kind on the Bees.

Prediction: 0-3

Joe Richardson: 0-4

Harry Reynolds: 0-4

Ryan Kirk: 0-3

Chris Coughlin: 0-3

Everton v Newcastle - Thursday 30th December (7:30pm)

Harry Reynolds

If Everton win this they should finally be able to start looking up the table, as opposed to peering anxiously over their shoulders. Having Dominic Calvert-Lewin back will be a massive boost, whereas the visitors will be without their two key men in Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin. They were better than they have been in the 1-1 draw with Man United, but they still looked doomed along with Norwich. I’ll go for Everton to just nick this one.

Prediction: 1-0

Joe Richardson: 1-0

Ryan Kirk: 2-1

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Chris Stott: 1-2

Man Utd v Burnley - Thursday 30th December (8:15pm)

Ryan Kirk

It's been a very strange start for Manchester Utd under Ralf Rangnick. They've taken seven points out of a possible nine so far but haven't scored more than one goal in a game so far and were extremely fortunate to get anything from their trip to Newcastle. I don't think it's quite been the heavy metal football they seemed destined to get from the interim boss. I do, however, think they'll get the better of Burnley who've got plenty of ground to make up having had a few games postponed recently. The Clarets have drawn the joint most games in the division this season but I think they'll do well to get a point at Old Trafford.

Prediction: 2-0

Joe Richardson: 2-0

Harry Reynolds: 1-0

Chris Coughlin: 2-0

Chris Stott: 2-0