Manchester United and Liverpool, the two most winningest teams in the history of English football, are the highlight game of the Premiership weekend as they square off in the classic derby.

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The two most winningest teams in English football square off in the classic Manchester United – Liverpool derby. Although Liverpool are not a dominant force, the game is still the biggest fixture on the English calendar. On this occasion United make the bus 45 mile coach ride to Anfield looking for a win to maintain their lead on top of the table, while Liverpool look to continue their push up the table.

City need to keep Man Utd within their sites and Arsenal need to secure their top standing.

Arsenal vs Manchester City; the reigning champions City come up against champions league candidates Arsenal in a massive top 4 game. Both teams need a win at this crucial point in the season. City need to keep Man UTD within their sites and Arsenal need to secure their top standing. However, City may prove to strong on the day, as Arsenal continue their record of struggles against top sides.

Queens Park Rangers vs Tottenham Hotspur; QPR manager, Harry Redknapp, returns to Spurs, the club were he spent 4 fantastic years and transformed himself and the club. He brings his relegation strugglers up against a Spurs side who are flying in fine form, under manager Andreas Villas Boas. As a testament to Spurs performance in December, Villas Boas picked up the premiership’s manager of the month award. QPR come into the game full of confidence as they are coming off a great 1-0 win over Chelsea. However Spurs may prove to be too strong in this highly charged emotion reunion.

Reading vs. West Bromwich Albion: two sides having surprisingly different seasons. Steve Clarke in his first stint as manager, has West Brom flying high in 7th, while Reading are fighting for their lives in the relegation zone. A must win for Reading, but West Brom organization and teamwork will get the result.

Sunderland vs West Ham United: Sam Allardyce has his West Ham playing very well while Sunderland take one step forward, one step back. A winnable game for both, the home advantage maybe enough for Sunderland to get the win.

Stoke City vs Chelsea: The turbulence continues to swirl around Chelsea and everytime it appears that they have it back on track, a bad result Knocks them off course. Chelsea come in to this weeks game on the backs of a surprising 1-0 loss to lowly QPR in their last league outing. They are in need of a win to get things back on track for Rafa’s boys. That wont be easy as they face a difficult game on the road against a tough and defiant Stoke side.

Norwich City vs Newcastle United; Newcastle are sinking and sinking fast. After a promising start they find themselves two points ahead of the relegation zone and are knee deep in the fight.

Fulham vs Wigan Athletic: Martin Jol’s Fulham will get drawn deeper into the relegation fight if they don’t win these types of games. Conversely, Wigan will look upon this as a winnable game and a chance to pick up all three points.

Everton vs Swansea City: Everton continue their push for a top 4 spot, are up against a Swansea side who are playing good football and getting results. Everton are in a good vein of form so game should be interesting.

Aston Villa vs Southampton: A massive 6 point contest between two teams knee deep in the relegation dog fight. Southampton come into the game one place behind Aston Villa, but definitely with confidence on there side after having good results over the christmas period. Villa on the other hand come into the game on the backs of several humiliating defeats conceding 15 goals over three games. A win for either team will propel then up the table.