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A look at the predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clashes as Arsenal and Chelsea kick-off a day that features two all-London clashes.

Another big weekend of Premier League action is underway, and we still have some big clashes on Sunday, with no less than two all-London clashes. Arsenal and Chelsea go head-to-head at the Emirates Stadium, with the Blues in need of a win to boost their top four hopes.

Later, Fulham will take on Tottenham as they look to move back towards the European spots. Ahead of those games, we have rounded up the predictions from BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton and SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson.

Arsenal vs Chelsea

Chris Sutton

“There won't be many goals in this game - one goal might be enough to win it, and I am going with Arsenal to get it. Declan Rice was very lively in his new attacking role against Manchester United and I can see him scoring again here.

“Chelsea have flattered to deceive in recent weeks. They have won their past two league games, but they were against Southampton and Leicester. This is a much bigger test. Prediction: 1-0.”

Paul Merson

“When Mikel Arteta refused to bring Raheem Sterling on against Manchester United, I thought it wasn't the right decision. They had to win that game and I can't believe he didn't play at all! Sterling impressed me against PSV in the Champions League. In fact, I thought he was one of Arsenal's best players in the second leg.

“What do I even say about Chelsea? They bored Leicester into submission last weekend! The way they are playing, I don't see how they can beat Arsenal here. Chelsea have no threat up front with Nicolas Jackson unavailable. I've always said that Christopher Nkunku is more of a no.10 and you can't expect or rely on him to do what a no.9 does.

“Arsenal need to win this game. A defeat to Chelsea would pull the Gunners back into the race to finish in the top four. They are now 15 points behind Liverpool and just eight points ahead of Manchester City in fifth-place. Another loss and you would have to start worrying about them finishing inside the top four and I can't believe I'm saying that!

“Chelsea are a better team when Cole Palmer is firing, but without Jackson he has struggled. I expect Palmer to find more space to operate in during this game, but I'm not sure Chelsea have enough to trouble Arsenal. Sterling is not eligible to play against his parent club, so I expect Mikel Merino to continue in attack. I'm not a big fan of the midfielder playing there, but what else can Arsenal do now? Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea.”

Fulham vs Tottenham

Chris Sutton

“Tottenham have got a few players back from injury but how much will Thursday's Europa League tie against AZ Alkmaar take out of them?

“Fulham have been very up and down at home, but I really fancy them here. Prediction: 3-1.”

Paul Merson

“It all comes down to Tottenham's match against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, where they are trailing 1-0 after the first leg. No point if Tottenham win all their remaining Premier League games but get knocked out of the Europa League. I worry for Spurs because they were lucky to get something out of that Bournemouth game. Ange Postecoglou's men were battered in that one.

“I'm actually backing Fulham to secure a comfortable win. It's crazy how none of us gave them a chance to finish in Europe at the start of the season. Now I think they can secure a European berth after they get the three points here! Prediction: Fulham 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur.”

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