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Paris Saint - Germain grabbed another positive result on their latest Champions League fixture as they defeated Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Last weekend's 2 - 2 draw at the Emirates against Hull City can not be an ideal preparation, going into a crucial Champions League fixture as Arsenal do when they take on Anderlecht at the home of the Belgium champions.

We know you're already excited about midweek Premier League fixtures as the famously hectic Christmas schedule is just around the corner, but pause first to reflect on another superb weekend of action from the self - styled best league in the world.

Contrasting results earned by Arsenal and Liverpool this midweek on their English Premier League fixtures as Gunners suffered a shock defeat from Swansea while The Reds Thumped Huddersfield Town.

The England international has started three consecutive Premier League fixtures as injuries suffered by Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian plus Ashley Young's suspension for violent conduct severely limited Mourinho's defensive options.

Access to tickets for all Everton home games, and discounted group ticket sales to four Premier League fixtures as stated in the guide.

This weekend there will be just four Premier League fixtures as seven clubs feature in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

Not exact matches

Arsenal fans will be hoping from a look at this weekend's fixture list in the Premier League that it could be a good few days for the Gunners in our pursuit of the title, as many of our big rivals for the EPL trophy have matches that look harder on paper than our trip to Swansea and two of them are playing each other.

Man City will be without their captain and talisman Vincent Kompany tonight as they travel to recently crowned Dutch champions Feyenoord in their opening Champions League fixture.

I'm sure he will be used eventually as soon as Champions League group fixtures start.

He should have picked either Chambers or Holding to start in the back three with the first league fixture in mind when Konscielny will be sitting out a ban.Playing the Ox as a makeshift left sided wing - back is hardly going to persuade him to sign a new contract on the basis that he's an integral part of the squad....

The experienced World Cup winner has featured in all seven of Man United's Premier League fixtures this term and though the 30 - year - old has a lot to offer van Gaal as the Dutch manager looks to fight on multiple fronts and the having won the Champions League in 2013 and when questioned as to whether his side could win the showpiece trophy Schweinsteiger stated;

Antonio Conte has endured a difficult star to his second season at Stamford Bridge, with the Italian having to deal with striker Diego Costa's antics as the player looks to leave the club after going AWOL as per the Sun, as well as the Blues losing their opening Premier League fixture to minnows Burnley.

Hilary Term for the women will be a busy one as the Blues have four BUCS league fixtures to complete, plus a knock - out cup fixture, whilst the Panthers have a run of friendly fixtures leading into their Varsity Match as a Double Header with the Men's Under 20's at Iffley Road.

Unless a team is guaranteed to win all 38 fixture, it's only logical that others will have a say as to wether or not it can win the league..

Read on to see our Premier League predictions for all the games this weekend, as we look forward to the stand - out fixture between Manchester City and reigning champions Chelsea...

The 23 year old winger hasn't played a single minute of Premier League football for Chelsea and has been an unused sub for the past four fixtures and Roberto Di Matteo may well look to offload the pint sized performer as he doesn't appear to be surplus to requirements.

This evening's fixture is sandwiched in between Premier League games against Aston Villa and Arsenal, as Spurs look to cope with three big games in seven days.

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Luis Enrique's men produced a stunning display against Man City in the Champions League and go into the iconic fixture as favourites.

One fixture stands out head and shoulders above the rest in the Premier League this weekend, as Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Mkhitaryan had an outstanding season in 2012/13, scoring 25 goals in 28 domestic league fixtures, finishing as the Ukrainian Premier League's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer tleague fixtures, finishing as the Ukrainian Premier League's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer tLeague's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer target.

As for Granit Xhaka, the Swiss international is of course banned for three English competitive matches after he received a straight red card in last week's round of Premier League fixtures.

As for Granit Xhaka, the Swiss international is of course banned for three English competitive matches, which Arsenal mysteriously refused to appeal, after he received a straight red card in last week's round of Premier League fixtures.

After a lucky draw against Paris St Germain, Arsenal have bounced back with two wins on the spin in their Champions League group, leaving them in a strong position as the reverse set of fixtures begins.

And as that was the player's third booking in Europe's premier club competition this season, it meant a suspension from Madrid's next Champions League fixture, which sadly for Alonso, just happens to be the final at the Estadio Dragao on May 24.

Giroud was highly praised for his cameo appearance, so much so that following on from his form these past few weeks, many have suggested he should be reinstated ahead of Alexis Sanchez as the side's starting sole striker, starting with this weeks Champions League fixture against PSG.

Both sides have had their periods of glory and even though in present day, neither may be quite as competitive as the times this fixture is remembered for, it is still a very important match in the domestic league calendar.

Morata was once again dropped in today's Premier League fixture with Man City and it appears that Conte prefers to field Eden Hazard as a false nine rather than playing a conventional striker during big matches.

The 24 year old had an outstanding season in 2012/13, scoring 25 goals in 28 domestic league fixtures, finishing as the Ukrainian Premier League's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer tleague fixtures, finishing as the Ukrainian Premier League's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer tLeague's top scorer and the attacking midfielder is seemingly seen by Liverpool as their top summer target.

Arsenal were the favourites to win this season's Premier League before Sunday's 1 - 0 home defeat to Chelsea, which left Manchester City as the bookies» top tip, despite Leicester City leading the way with 15 rounds of fixtures left to play.

OG should only feature in FA, Mickey Mouse Cup or fixtures against bottom League clubs, unless brought on late as situational sub.

Tonight's Champions League fixture against Anderlecht will be a test of Arsenal's «big boys» credentials, as they will be playing away in this competition for the first time since the 0 - 2 defeat at the Westfalenstadion on Matchday 1.

«But the finest of all in the Premier League has gone under the radar of late, and as a Liverpool supporter going into this weekend's fixtures that worries me.

It may look like a tough call to take all three points against a Man United team that is unbeaten in 25 League fixtures, but as we know with Arsenal, anything is possible.

Arsenal may be much higher in the League, as usual, but the Saints have very little to fear from the Gunners in this fixture.

Arsenal's nightmarish start to their league campaign continued, as they lost to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and had Hull City to take care off in their subsequent league fixture.

Hopefully this will be their focus at the moment, and as they are comfortably in mid-table they have very little interest in the League fixtures going forward, whereas Arsenal have nothing else to distract them now.

Despite a hugely important league fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday, the German tactician insists he can not rest players in the Champions League as Porto will want to play with pride at Anfield and give a response to their nightmare display in the firsleague fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday, the German tactician insists he can not rest players in the Champions League as Porto will want to play with pride at Anfield and give a response to their nightmare display in the firsLeague as Porto will want to play with pride at Anfield and give a response to their nightmare display in the first leg.

Rooney scored a beautifully chipped goal in the Premier League fixture at the Emirates, which came as a result of Arsenal committing all 11 men forward in search of an equalizer.

Out of the FA cup is good as other teams will face a mounting fixture list which will compromise their league form.

Arsenal have scored 11 goals in their last three Premier League fixtures and Wenger will have been pleased with the return to form shown by Alexis Sanchez after a poor opening to the campaign from the tired Chilean, who had been in action at the Copa America over the summer and as such didn't enjoy as long a break as the Gunners boss would have liked.

I concede the fact it has only been a handful of Premier League fixtures and the title race, as well as Champions League gold is probably a touch ambitious but I have been extremely impressed wirh Arsenal over the last few weeks and owe Le Prof a personally aplogy.

And as disappointing and embarrassing as that would be, it might just help us our challenge for the Premier League title, as it would avoid some potentially harmfully congested fixture schedules at a key point of the season.

Normally it is Arsenal who are put at a disadvantage by the way that the football fixture list is worked out, as we are always involved in the Champions League and also tend to get through at least a few rounds of the two domestic cup competitions.

The Villa Park outfit look in a far healthier position since the appointment of Sherwood as a replacement for Paul Lambert, with the Midlands side racking four wins in their last eight Premier League fixtures helping to steer the club clear of the relegation zone.

If we do progress to the quarter - finals of the Europa League after that then it may become a bit more of a problem, as they are set to be played on the 5th and 12th of April, and we will then be back to playing every three or four days again, with our fixtures as follows....

The Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is very happy that Arsenal are top of the League, but he thinks that the Gunners should have opened up a bigger gap in the first half of the season as the second half is full of tough away fixtures.

0.93 goals over Liverpool's remaining seven league fixtures translated as 6.51 goals, so depending on how you interpret that figure, Salah would either finish on 34 or 35 league goals for 2017/18.

Should the Blues fail to qualify for the Champions League this season, it may not be the end of the world for the Blues, as a less - congested fixture list was one of the reasons why Conte's side were able to claim their fifth league title last camLeague this season, it may not be the end of the world for the Blues, as a less - congested fixture list was one of the reasons why Conte's side were able to claim their fifth league title last camleague title last campaign.