Saturday's Premier League fixtures could bring major changes to the table, particularly in the battle for the title, European spots, and relegation fight.
At the top, Manchester City could strengthen their grip on third place with a win over Nottingham Forest. If other results go their way, they might even close the gap on the top two. Meanwhile, Liverpool, who currently lead the league, are expected to extend their advantage with a win over bottom-placed Southampton. If they drop points, however, it could open the door for their closest challengers.
The race for Europe could also see some movement. Aston Villa, currently pushing for a top-six finish, face Brentford in what could be a decisive game. A win for Villa would keep them in the hunt, while a defeat could see them overtaken by teams below them. Brighton, who are also in contention for European qualification, could climb higher with a victory over Fulham, especially if other results favour them.
Further down the table, Crystal Palace have a chance to move closer to the top half with a win over struggling Ipswich Town. Brentford, sitting just outside the top ten, could also rise in the standings if they manage to beat Aston Villa.
At the bottom, Southampton's chances of survival look bleak, and a heavy defeat to Liverpool would leave them further adrift. Ipswich, another relegation-threatened side, desperately need points, but a loss to Palace could push them closer to the drop zone. Everton, on an impressive unbeaten run, could climb into the top half with a win over Wolves, while a defeat for Wolves could see them slip further into mid-table obscurity.
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