Premier League predictions: Gameweek 21

Despite starting slow, the FA Cup third round undeniably delivered, and there’s no time to rest with another Premier League gameweek looming.

If you thought the festive period was busy, just wait until January – the real chaos begins then.

Most managers used the weekend to rest and rotate ahead of midweek fixtures, with only three top-flight teams exiting the FA Cup, two of which fell to Premier League opponents. Even Southampton emerged victorious.

The defeated teams will be eager to bounce back swiftly, with Gameweek 21 promising exciting midweek action.

Here’s how 90min predicts the upcoming midweek slate in the Premier League will unfold.

Perhaps Nottingham Forest’s win at Anfield wasn’t as surprising as initially thought. Could it be their version of Leicester City’s triumph in 2016 on the way to Premier League glory?

Forest’s impressive season raises the question of whether they can replicate Leicester’s unlikely success, currently sitting third in the table. They have a chance to close in on Liverpool on Tuesday, but they must defeat the league leaders at the City Ground.

Arne Slot’s team has only lost once in the league this season, but recent victories by Manchester United and Tottenham against the title favorites suggest a challenging match ahead.

Before the top-of-the-table clash on Tuesday, Manchester City plays Brentford, aiming for a fourth consecutive league win, while Chelsea faces Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge after a four-game winless streak. A win for Bournemouth would see them move above Chelsea in the table.

Graham Potter leads West Ham United for the first time at the London Stadium. Despite a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup, there were positive signs on debut. Fulham visits West Ham for the London derby.