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Harry Redknapp's Premier League predictions for Matchday 22

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It's a third game in a week for the Premier League clubs as they navigate the busy January schedule.

This weekend sees leaders Liverpool face a tricky trip to Brentford, while nearest challengers Arsenal host Aston Villa. At the other end of the table, Ipswich will look to be the latest side to upset Manchester City when they host the reigning champions.

Here's how Harry Redknapp thinks the action will go down as he gives his predictions to BetVictor.

Manchester United 2-2 Brighton

This could be a thriller. Manchester United were awful against Southampton for the first 70 minutes, but what a finish to the game and what a big three points. They’ll need to improve here though.

Brighton cruised to the win over Ipswich and looked back to their best. They’ve been a bit up and down this season, but I still look at this side and think they should be threatening the top six, there’s so much quality here.

I can see the Seagulls getting a lot of joy on the break with the pace and quality they’ve got in wide areas. I’m going for a high-scoring draw.

One to watch - How can it not be Amad Diallo; he is on fire! This lad never stops running and never stops trying to make things happen, he’s United’s best player by a mile at the minute.

Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa

It probably should have been more but that was a vital win for Arsenal the other night against Tottenham. I know people joke about the number of goals they score from set-pieces, but Mikel Arteta won’t care, they look like scoring from every corner!

Aston Villa look like they’re beginning to find their best form to me. It’s never easy to win at Everton and they were pretty comfortable in that game.

Villa obviously won here last season, and Unai Emery must love going back to Arsenal and winning. I just think the Gunners will have too much here though.

One to watch - I can’t believe I’m picking a centre-back, but Gabriel is just such a threat. The number of goals he scores is unbelievable and he’s a top defender as well.

Ipswich 1-2 Manchester City

Ipswich have looked more solid in the last few games but as a result, they’ve not been as threatening going forward. I’m a big fan of Liam Delap up front but he was so isolated against Brighton and it was a really tough task for him.

Manchester City just look so vulnerable at the back; I don’t know what’s going on. To blow a 2-0 lead at Brentford so late on is so unlike them, that sums it up for me. Pep Guardiola’s clearly desperate to get some players in but I’m curious to see how much impact they’ll have; it always seems to take players a while to settle in this City side.

Despite the form, I’m going for City, just!

One to watch - Erling Haaland signed a massive contract this week and it would be typical of him to find the net here!

Brentford 1-2 Liverpool

Brentford were superb against City and to be honest, they might feel a little frustrated not to have won the game. I’ve given up trying to work out how they’re so different home and away, but there are few better sides at home than this.

Liverpool drew at Nottingham Forest, but I think Arne Slot must have been quite happy with his side’s performance. Obviously, Arsenal have closed the gap on Liverpool and this is now a big test for them.

I think this will be a nervy encounter for Liverpool, but I think they edge it.

One to watch – Diogo Jota was the difference off the bench the other night for Liverpool and I think he’ll start this one.

Chelsea 3-1 Wolves

Chelsea are in a really poor run of form and to be honest, I didn’t see this coming. They’re still creating chances but defensively, they look so poor. It was nice to see Reece James show his quality the other night, I just hope he can stay fit.

Wolves have improved under Vitor Pereira, but they weren’t great against what is a very good Newcastle side. Looking ahead, they’ve got some tough fixtures coming up, they might just fancy going to an out-of-form Chelsea here.

I’m picking Chelsea. I can see Wolves scoring but they looked very poor at the back at St James’ Park.

One to watch - Cole Palmer is still playing such brilliant football. The goal he scored against Bournemouth was just sublime, the sort of thing you’d do having a kickabout in the garden! What a top, top player.

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Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth(Getty Images)

Wow, Newcastle are absolutely flying at the minute, they might just be the form team in the country! I know everyone will point to the goals from the main man Alexander Isak up top but the whole team is playing so well from those two young full-backs to Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and Anthony Gordon out wide.

Bournemouth so nearly got what would have been a fantastic win at Chelsea. I’m curious what they’ll do up front, they’ve obviously lost both strikers to bad injuries, you’d have thought they’d go and find an option in the window.

I just think Newcastle at home, in this form, will be too strong.

One to watch - How can it not be Alexander Isak? He’s trying to score for the ninth straight game! What a player.

Everton 1-1 Tottenham

This is a big game for David Moyes and Everton. I still find Sean Dyche’s departure surprising, but Moyes has so much experience, I’m certain he’ll be do another good job here. The lack of goals is a real concern though, you can never question this side’s desire and defensive effort, but they just don’t score a lot.

Tottenham were poor the other night, particularly in the first half. For me, the big concern would be that it wasn’t a typical Spurs performance where they created a lot but were poor at the back, they didn’t even threaten the Arsenal goal. This is a big, big game for the club.

I just think Everton, with that fantastic crowd behind them, can frustrate and take the game to Spurs. 1-1.

One to watch - Everton’s season will rest on the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, if Moyes can get him back to his best and back scoring goals, they’ll climb up the table.

Nottingham Forest 2-0 Southampton

Nottingham Forest got a point against Liverpool the other night and I thought they played well. They didn’t have much of the ball but to be fair, they never do. The form of Chris Wood is just amazing, he’s playing the best football of his career.

Southampton got beat at Man Utd and I’m not sure how given the number of chances they had in the first 60 minutes. I thought Tyler Dibling was superb yet again and Kamaldeen Sulemana was absolutely electric, every time he had the ball, he looked like such a threat.

Southampton looked good the other night, but I’ve got to pick Forest.

One to watch - I’m a big fan of Morgan Gibbs-White; he’s such a classy player in that Forest side.

Leicester 0-1 Fulham

It’s not looking great at the minute for Leicester. They don’t score many and they certainly concede plenty, that won’t get the job done in this league! It’s a big transfer window for them but finding players to improve the side is never easy in January.

That’s now a couple of games without a win in the league for Fulham, Marco Silva will be a little frustrated by that. They’ve got a decent run of fixtures on the way though, I can see them climbing back in the race for Europe.

I think Fulham get the win here, I just don’t see Leicester having enough to hurt them.

One to watch – Alex Iwobi has developed into the player many thought he could be. Goals were never his strength, but he’ll be full of confidence having scored a couple during the week.

West Ham 1-1 Crystal Palace

That was a massive win for Graham Potter during the week against Fulham. As a manager, you always want to get that first win as soon as possible. He’s got it, and that should settle West Ham down as he tries to work out his strongest side.

I think the job Oliver Glasner is doing is going under the radar. Last season was obviously so good for Crystal Palace but given the players they lost; they’ve done very well to be as comfortable as they have been.

Palace are never an easy side to beat and to create chances against. I’m going for a draw.

One to watch – Lucas Paqueta was playing in that false nine position the other day and I thought he did a good job. He’s the sort of player that Potter might get the very best out of.

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