Liverpool are favourite to win at Anfield but West Ham in 5th and on 45 points, can win and go 4th before Arsenal and Man United play on Sunday
By Kehinde Okeowo
Premier League action resumes on Saturday, after midweek FA Cup fifth-round games, while Liverpool are trying to narrow the gap on the league leaders, City, the likes of Norwich are trying to avoid being cut adrift of other teams in the relegation dogfight.
Leicester City will be hoping to make it two wins in a row after their 2-0 win over Burnley when they battle Leeds United at the King Power Stadium in the early kick-off match.
Leeds who are 16th in the leagues table and 2 points above the drop zone will be trying to avoid dropping into the relegation spot, the match will commence at 1.30pm WAT, and will see David Coote officiate his 65th Premier League game.
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Aston Villa will attempt to take advantage of playing at Villa Park and move within 2 points of high playing Southampton in 9th in one of the 4pm games, Peter Bankes will be the center referee for the clash.
Burnley host Chelsea at Turf Moor in another 4pm match billed to be officiated by Andre Marriner. A draw or win for the home team will see them move out of revelation before Everton take on Tottenham on Monday.
Newcastle are currently 4 points clear of relegation and will welcome Brighton who are on a poor run, they will stay 14th and move within 2 points of The Clarets in 13th if they win and Villa loses. Martin Arkinson is the match referee.
Anthony Taylor will be in charge of the match between bottom side Norwich and fellow strugglers Brentford at Carrow Road, a win for the Canaries will see them leapfrog Watford into 19th position, as they go within 4 points of their visitors.
Wolves and Crystal Palace will clash at the Molineux Stadium, with the hosts trying to avoid a 3rd straight defeat and a wide gap in the fight for European places. It is the last of the 4pm games and it will be officiated by Andy Madley.
The last fixture on Saturday is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm at Anfield and will be handled by the experienced Jonathan Moss. West Ham are 5th and on 45 points, therefore, a win for them will take them 4th before Arsenal and Man United play on Sunday.
The hammers will, however, drop below Arsenal before the Gunners kick a ball on Sunday if they are beaten by Liverpool. The hosts on the other hand will go within 3 points of Man City if they win the encounter.