Premier League fixtures- 31 January 2024 – Can Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the table?
Premier League matches are back in action, can Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the table and City looking to leapfrog Arsenal to sit in second place.
| Premier League matches | Kick-off | Where to watch the Premier League today |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City vs Burnley | 19:30 | TNT SPORTS |
| Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford | 19:30 | TNT SPORTS |
| Liverpool vs Chelsea | 20:15 | TNT SPORTS |
Premier League table
The PL table (as it stands). LFC will be hunting all three points to gain a five-point lead at the top, for Manchester City a win will see them move into second place on goal difference, getting them into a better position, and boosting their confidence, ahead of a string of games that shouldn’t be too challenging for the treble winners.
A Spurs win could see them break into the top four, whilst a Chelsea win would see them move closer to the top six. We’d still put our money on Liverpool winning the match (even without Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold) but Chelsea are on a three-game winning streak.
Football predictions from the experts
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Taking into account the aforementioned seven-game drawing streak between these two teams, another closely-fought contest could be on the cards on Wednesday, although Liverpool’s impressive record at Anfield will likely give them the edge.
Chelsea can ill-afford another frustrating spell in front of goal if they are to come away with a positive result at Anfield, but even if they do manage to breach Liverpool’s backline, we believe that Klopp’s rampant Reds should find a way to outscore their West London counterparts en route to an important victory. – (SPORTS MOLE)
Manchester City vs Burnley
Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Burnley
With or without Haaland, City should cruise to victory against a team with one of the tamest attacks in the league. – (ES)
It is difficult to back against a comfortable Man City victory on Wednesday considering the contrasting form of the two sides as well as the Citizens’ exceptional record against the Clarets.
Kompany will hope that his side can frustrate the hosts and avoid making any crucial errors at the back while attempting to play an expansive brand of football against one of the best possession-based and goal-hungry teams around. However, Guardiola’s men should have few problems breaching a leaky Burnley backline, even if Haaland is not quite ready to make his impending return from injury. – (SPORTS MOLE)
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Brentford
We expect a shock result (just like Luton’s 4-0 thrashing of Brighton yesterday) and see Brentford taking all three points. – (WTX SPORTS)
Although the personnel may be more or less the same, a ‘different’ Spurs side should tackle Brentford following their subdued defeat to Manchester City. As the Bees are rarely at their best away from home, Tottenham can take maximum points. Spurs 3-1 Brentford – (SPORTS MOLE)