The festive football action is in full swing and Thursday sees one of the biggest matches of the next few weeks, when Tottenham’s title credentials (16/1 Premier League Outright) will be tested with the visit of Chelsea for a London derby to relish at White Hart Lane.

There are seven Premier League matches taking place on Wednesday, with five of the top seven teams in action. While the two Manchester clubs attempt to open up a gap at the top, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle will all be looking to keep pace in the chase for Europe.

The Barclays Premier League returns on Saturday afternoon with five 3pm kick offs and a teatime clash at the DW Stadium as Wigan entertain 8/1 title shots Chelsea. With the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool not playing until Sunday, the less glamorous clubs get the chance to take centre stage.

There are two Premier League games on Sunday but all eyes are sure to be in what looks like a mouth-watering clash at Anfield as Liverpool host leaders Manchester City, kick off at 4pm.

After another interesting week of European action the Premier League returns on Saturday, with eight matches in total. While Manchester United v Newcastle might be the standout game, we look at three which might offer a bit more value for money, headed by in-form Tottenham.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp looks set to return to the dugout for his side’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Monday, with the Londoners hoping to extend their unbeaten league run to nine games.

There is a triple header in the Premier League on Sunday to get stuck into following the European action in midweek, which could have a big impact at both ends of the table. It all kicks off with a crucial clash at the foot of the league as Wolverhampton host Wigan, with the kick off at 13:30.

Newcastle United have been one of the surprise packages of the season but will have their work cut out on Monday night when they travel to the Potteries to take on Stoke City (Stoke 6/5, draw 23/10, Newcastle 5/2 – Match Betting).

While much of the attention this week has been on a certain local tussle at Old Trafford, thanks to Thursday’s Europa League encounters there are also four other Premier League games to entertain us on Sunday, featuring teams from the top, middle and bottom of the table.

Saturday brings us the first of two big derby matches in the Premier League this weekend as Liverpool make the short trip across Stanley Park to neighbours Everton in the lunchtime kick-off. There are also five 3pm kick-offs including Manchester United playing host to Norwich.