3 things that will happen in the Premier League this weekend

A dramatic Premier League weekend is on the cards as resurgent Manchester United look for a fourth straight win, while Chelsea and Liverpool face tough tests that could deepen their respective crises.

This weekend's Premier League action features three important clashes with high stakes for the upper half of the table, as new managerial dynamics and form swings promise fireworks.

Resurgent Manchester United, under coach Ruben Amorim, are tipped to defeat a new-look Nottingham Forest, while Tottenham is poised to hand struggling Chelsea a derby defeat, and a red-hot Aston Villa is expected to compound the misery on Arne Slot's Liverpool at Anfield.

In what I have dubbed the 'Air Bending Derby' due to the expected long-ball play, Nottingham Forest host a Manchester United side finding their groove.

Forest's new manager, Sean Dyche, will face a motivated United looking for a fourth consecutive league victory.

United's revival has been fueled by the form of players like Bryan Mbeumo and goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and a win could push them back into the UEFA Champions League places.

While Forest won both league meetings last season (3-2 at Old Trafford and 1-0 at home), Ruben Amorim's men, fresh off a 4-2 win over Brighton, hold the momentum.

The prediction is a narrow win: Nottm Forest 1-2 Man United.

The high-tension London derby sees third-placed Tottenham host Chelsea in a matchup crucial for both their seasons.

Spurs, despite an injury crisis and a recent Carabao Cup exit, are favourites. They have a history of struggling against Chelsea, having won only one of the last 13 league meetings.

However, Chelsea's recent 2-1 defeat at home to Sunderland has put manager Enzo Maresca under pressure.

The Blues have an exceptional away record this season, winning their last three, and also boast five wins from six league visits to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Despite their historical dominance, I feel Thomas Frank and his Spurs have something for neutrals to ensure Chelsea's current league woes.

Prediction: Spurs 2-1 Chelsea.

Anfield prepares for a clash of extreme contrasts as a crisis-hit Liverpool welcome an in-form Aston Villa in the late night kickoff on Saturday.

Liverpool is in a worrying slump, with six defeats in their last seven outings across all competitions and a staggering four consecutive league losses, a run not seen in the English top-flight for decades.

Meanwhile, Unai Emery's Villa arrive full of confidence, enjoying a run of six wins in their last seven and a morale-boosting victory over Manchester City.

Although Liverpool have been unbeaten in their last six league meetings against Villa since the infamous 7-2 loss in 2020, Villa's direct, robust style is perfectly suited to trouble a vulnerable Reds defense.

Expect Villa's fine run to continue: Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa.

If these predictions hold, Manchester United will consolidate their top-four charge and continue to shift the narrative around manager Ruben Amorim.

A loss for Chelsea would intensify the scrutiny on Enzo Maresca, potentially impacting his long-term future at the club.

Most significantly, a fifth consecutive league defeat for Liverpool would plunge the club into its deepest crisis in years, putting manager Slot under immense pressure just months into his second full season and potentially leaving the club out of European contention.