Aston Villa are the fifth Premier League club to make a managerial change this season, replacing Steven Gerrard with former Arsenal head coach Unai Emery, who won the Europa League two seasons ago with Villarreal. The Spaniard is anticipated to take charge on November 1, or when work permits are approved.

Fantasy managers have some new in-form options going into the final stretch before the World Cup, such as Leicester winger Harvey Barnes and Aston Villa striker Danny Ings.

Saturday

Leicester City v Manchester City (8.30am)

Leicester climbed out of the bottom three for the first time this season with a 4-0 away victory over Wolves. Ricardo Pereira and Ryan Bertrand remain out with Achilles and knee injuries, while Jonny Evans and Wilfried Ndidi are doubtful for the Foxes this weekend.

Manchester City cruised past Brighton at home on Saturday to remain two points off leaders Arsenal. Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips remain out, and Erling Haaland is doubtful with a minor injury for the visit to the East Midlands.

City have won 13 of their 22 league meetings, edging the Foxes 1-0 on their most recent visit to the King Power Stadium.

Prediction: 0-2

Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur (11am)

Bournemouth lost both their league games this week, at home to Southampton then away to West Ham United. Lloyd Kelly and David Brooks remain out with ankle and hamstring injuries, while Neto and Dominic Solanke are doubtful this weekend.

Spurs lost at home to Newcastle United last weekend, and now sit just two points above the Magpies and Chelsea. Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison are out, while Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are doubts for the North London club.

The Cherries held Spurs to a goalless stalemate on their last visit to Vitality Stadium, but the capital side have won seven of their ten total league encounters.

Prediction: 1-2

Brentford v Wolverhampton Wanderers (11am)

Brentford were smashed 4-0 on the road by Aston Villa on Sunday. Backup goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, Pontus Jansson and Aaron Hickey are out, while Christian Norgaard is doubtful with an Achilles injury this weekend.

Wolves have fallen into the relegation zone, losing four of their last five league matches. Pedro Neto, Francisco Oliveira, Raul Jimenez and Sasa Kalajdžić are out, while Toti Antonio Gomes is doubtful with a muscle injury for the visit to West London.

The away team has won on both occasions these clubs have met.

Prediction: 1-2

Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea (11am)

Brighton continue to search for their first league victory under manager Roberto de Zerbi, after the 3-1 away loss to Manchester City. Jakub Moder remains out with a knee injury and loanee Levi Colwill is ineligible to play against his parent club due to league rules. Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman and Adam Lallana are doubtful.

Chelsea failed to hold onto a late advantage given to them by Jorginho from the penalty spot, instead drawing at home with Manchester United. Reece James, Wesley Fofana and N’Golo Kante remain out, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Mateo Kovacic are doubtful.

The Blues are unbeaten in ten meetings with the Seagulls, yet four of the last five have ended in draws.

Prediction: 1-2

Crystal Palace v Southampton (11am)

Crystal Palace endured a mixed week of results, beating Wolves at home before a heavy defeat at Everton. James McArthur remains out with a hip injury, while Jack Butland, Nathan Ferguson, Nathaniel Clyne, and Chris Richards are doubtful for Palace this weekend.

Southampton got a valuable 1-1 home draw with leaders Arsenal. Kyle Walker-Peters (hamstring), Tino Livramento (knee) and Armel Bella-Kotchap (dislocated shoulder) are out, while Romeo Lavia is doubtful thanks to lack of match fitness this match.

Saints have dominated this series, winning 14 of 27 total top-flight encounters.

Prediction: 1-2

Newcastle United v Aston Villa (11am)

Newcastle jumped into the top-four for the first time this term after their away win over Tottenham. Karl Darlow, Matt Ritchie, Paul Dummett, Emil Krafth, Allan Saint-Maximin and Alexander Isak are out, while Elliot Anderson is doubtful thanks to a minor injury this weekend

Aston Villa smashed Brentford 4-0 at home in their first match under caretaker coach Aaron Danks, before announcing Emery on Monday. Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara remain out, while Lucas Digne and Ludwig Augustinsson are doubtful for the visit to St James’ Park.

The Magpies have won 23 of the 50 contests between the clubs.

Prediction: 2-0

Fulham v Everton (1.30pm)

Fulham defeated Leeds at Elland Road to move back into the top ten. Kenny Tete, Layvin Kurzawa, and Manor Solomon remain sidelined by various injuries for the Cottagers this weekend.

Everton smashed Crystal Palace 3-0 at home on Saturday to steer four points clear of the relegation zone. Yerry Mina, Ben Godfrey and Andros Townsend remain out, while Nathan Patterson is doubtful for the visit to Craven Cottage.

The Toffees have won 18 of their 30 overall encounters.

Prediction: 2-1

Liverpool v Leeds United (3.45pm)

Liverpool remain inconsistent, losing away to Nottingham Forest after edging West Ham at home. Joel Matip, Luis Diaz, new recruit Arthur Melo, and Diogo Jota are out for this match, with Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara doubtful.

Leeds United are winless in eight league games, falling into the relegation zone. Stuart Dallas remains out with a leg injury, while Leo Hjelde, Adam Forshaw, Archie Gray, and Tyler Adams are doubtful for this visit to Merseyside.

The Reds smashed the Yorkshire side 6-0 last season, and have 17 wins from 28 total meetings historically.

Prediction: 3-1

Sunday

Arsenal v Nottingham Forest (11am)

Arsenal suffered a setback to their strong start to this campaign with the away draw with Southampton. Mohamed Elneny and Emile Smith Rowe are out, while Oleksandr Zinchenko is doubtful for the coming match.

Nottingham Forest kept their third clean sheet of the season in the home victory over Liverpool. Moussa Niakhaté, Omar Richards and Harry Toffolo remain out, with Jack Colback and Lewis O’Brien doubtful for the visit to North London.

The Gunners have won six of their ten top-flight contests.

Prediction: 0-2

Manchester United v West Ham United (1.15pm)

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro scored the equalizer in stoppage time to secure an away draw with Chelsea. Brandon Williams and Raphael Varane remain out, while Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek are doubtful this weekend.

West Ham cruised to home victory over Bournemouth on Monday. Nayef Aguerd remains out with an ankle injury, while Lucas Paquetá, Craig Dawson and Maxwel Cornet are doubtful for the visit to Old Trafford.

United have won 32 of their 52 league matches against the Hammers.

Prediction: 3-1