Last updated at 15:00, Saturday 8th December 2012
Luis Suarez plays for Liverpool in the Premier League Suarez: suspended for Liverpool's game at West Ham.

Premier League Bitesize


Joe Brewin

The Manchester derby and Arsenal against West Brom are just two of the Premier League matches this weekend. Joe Brewin has previewed all ten of the weekend's top-flight games, here in bitesize format with best bet verdicts...

Arsenal v West Brom
West Brom have struggled on the road with only two wins from seven, but blundering Arsenal have made the most errors leading to goals in the Premier League this season and against a capable Baggies attacking line it feels safe to predict more of the same.
Aston Villa v Stoke
Stoke's away form remains dubious but against an Aston Villa team in a questionable state they will fancy their chances. Pulis’ men have struck more than twice just four times in their last 30 Premier League away games, while Villa have won only two of their last 11 games.
Southampton v Reading
Reading’s pitiful goal tally on the road has provided significant worry for Brian McDermott, but the Royals may fancy their chances here. However, the hosts’ disposal of QPR and Newcastle United in recent weeks sees them head into this one as rightful favourites.
Sunderland v Chelsea
Wednesday’s 6-1 demolition of will have somewhat boosted Chelsea, and if they take the lead in this one, it’s likely they will keep it that way against O’Neill’s hopeless blunderers, who are on a run of only two wins in their last 22 on home turf.
Swansea v Norwich
In this game, the numbers point to a low-scoring affair as five of Swansea's last seven games have yielded under 2.5 goals, while Norwich have recorded clean sheets in four of their last eight league games. With two teams in form this is sure to be a fascinating encounter, but entertainment may well be sparse.
Wigan v QPR
QPR have only gained three points from their eight trips this season but it has to get better somewhere along the road. You would certainly be foolish to back the R’s this weekend, but of course at the DW Stadium anything can happen.
Man City v Man Utd (Sunday 13:30)
It’s spectacularly impossible to predict this fixture, especially as it’s a dazzling home record against the league leaders; the top flight’s best attack facing the most stringent. You can bet on Manchester City finding the net but United have kept five clean sheets in their last seven.
Everton v Tottenham (Sunday 15:00)
Draw-happy Everton have the backing of Goodison Park behind them, but separating these two sides is almost impossible. The Toffees have won only one of their last nine league games after drawing seven of them.
West Ham v Liverpool (Sunday 16:00)
Liverpool have drawn almost half of their matches this season, while West Ham are equally tough opponents on home soil, losing just once, but there's a notable lack of firepower in the Reds’ ranks we don’t envisage a joyous afternoon for Rodgers’ men.
Fulham v Newcastle (Monday 20:00)
Fulham are in desperate need of a morale-boosting win and you should be able to feel safe in the prospect of goals - a hefty 17 of Fulham’s last 24 league games have produced over 2.5 net-ripplers.

For a more detailed look at the action, read Mike Holden's Saturday Premier League preview, featuring Swansea against Norwich, and Southampton's trip to Reading.

Also, read Mike Holden's Sunday preview of the Manchester derby between City and United.

 


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