Robbie Savage Premier League predictions: Aston Villa slip-up, Tottenham double

The upcoming round of Premier League games is so big, the suits have been forced to spread matches over two weekends, stick them all on TV and call it a 'winter break'. Lucky us!

Five fixtures take place this weekend, including some mouthwatering encounters at both the top and bottom of the league.

Here, Robbie Savage looks at all of this weekend’s televised games. His full list of selections are at the bottom.

Think you know more than Sav? Predict the results of the upcoming Premier League matches with our Beat Sav predictor game. ENTER HERE

Remeber to get your predictions for the full matchday 21 programme before the games this weekend.

 

Everton vs Aston Villa (Sun, 14:00 GMT)

Everton, up until three Premier League games ago, everybody was saying they’re doing remarkably well considering the points deduction. And they have been.

But if Aston Villa go there and win – which they’ve done on the three previous encounters – it will be four straight Premier League defeats for Everton.

Aston Villa are absolutely flying. I just think once again, home advantage will count, the atmosphere at Goodison Park will get Everton over the line.

I think it’s going to be a tight game. I’m going for a 2-1 Everton win.

 

Man Utd vs Tottenham (Sun, 16:30 GMT)

First goal will be crucial in this game. The way Spurs play with that front-footed attacking football, playing a high line, that may play into Manchester United’s hands.

Especially with the pace out wide. Garnacho and Rashford on the left and the right. Hojlund’s pace.

If Spurs do pay a high line, McTominay’s runs from midfield – if he starts – that may play into Manchester United’s hands.

The first goal is so important. I think Spurs will get that. They will be brave, they will be positive. Front footed football.

I think they’ll go to Old Trafford thinking that they can do a double over Manchester United for the first time since 1989/90. They’ll do that with a 2-1 win.

 

Beat Sav predictions

(for matchday 21 across next two week's fixtures)

Burnley 2-1 Luton
Chelsea 3-1 Fulham
Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Everton 2-1 Aston Villa
Man Utd 1-2 Tottenham
Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace
Brentford 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Sheffield Utd 1-0 West Ham
Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool
Brighton 2-1 Wolves

Think you know more than Sav? Predict the results of the upcoming Premier League matches with our Beat Sav predictor game. ENTER HERE