Tony Kelshaw 
Liverpool can’t afford too many more slip-ups if they want to secure a top-four finish and are backed to see off Wolves at Anfield. The Reds have the added incentive of seeking revenge for a recent 3-0 drubbing at Molineux and should be fired up from the outset here.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will attract plenty of betting interest for this month’s long-awaited grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Fury was originally a slight favourite when the pair were first scheduled to face off in December 2021, but is now rated the underdog to prevail.
There are question marks over how France will respond to losing to Ireland in the Six Nations, so Scotland could be worth support in Paris. Gregor Townsend’s men still have everything to play for following two victories and the mood in their camp is very much a positive one.
Liverpool were embarrassed by Real Madrid in the Champions League but are expected to find Crystal Palace far more conducive company. The Reds are chasing a third straight Premier League victory and have won on their last seven trips to Selhurst Park in this competition.
Man City have won their last 12 meetings with Bournemouth, including a 4-0 Premier League stroll early on this season. The Blues should continue that dominance, although they may need to make changes after sticking with the same XI throughout Wednesday’s clash with RB Leipzig.
Real will go into Saturday’s Madrid derby with their tails up after an amazing victory over Liverpool and should have too much for Atletico. The Whites have already beaten their city rivals twice this term, prevailing 2-1 away in La Liga and 3-1 after extra-time at home in the cup.
England do not have a good record in Cardiff but can capitalise on the current crisis in Welsh rugby to put one over their old foes. Home coach Warren Gatland has had to contend with off-field issues this week, with the possibility of a strike by his players even mooted.
Ireland are now red-hot favourites for outright glory in this year’s Six Nations after opening up with impressive wins over Wales and France. Italy have shown some encouraging signs in losses to Les Bleus and England but another wooden spoon looks on the cards for the Azzurri.
West Ham boss David Moyes is down but not out following a tough run of fixtures and must look to come out fighting against Forest. Just one win in 11 Premier League games has left the Hammers in the bottom three, but most of their recent results have been encouraging.
Arsenal beat Leicester 4-2 at Emirates Stadium back in August and we’re expecting goals to flow again in Saturday’s reverse fixture. Both teams have suffered mixed fortunes in recent weeks, but each manager is committed to playing positive football whenever possible.
Leeds will be hoping the new manager bounce factor strikes again following the appointment of Javi Gracia ahead of hosting Southampton. Saints themselves stunned Chelsea with caretaker boss Ruben Selles in charge but this promises to be a totally different atmosphere.
Sean Dyche is two from two at Goodison Park as Everton boss and will be eyeing another crucial Premier League victory versus Aston Villa. However, Villa have won the past three head-to-head meetings between these teams and last lost to the Toffees back in 2016.
Fulham are flying high in sixth place in the Premier League but we’re not expecting them to enjoy an easy ride when entertaining Wolves. Wanderers will be smarting from somehow losing to Bournemouth in a match they dominated and had previously impressed under Julen Lopetegui.
As we enter the business end of the season, Europe’s leading clubs are once again having to balance continental competition with their busy domestic schedule. Is it possible to compete for honours with a small group of players or do managers need quality back-up in every position?