"A tight turnaround, combined with the relentless tempo of the Prem, means that everyone is liable to falter. With Chelsea and Man United both drawing last night against opponents well below them in the table, the only teams to have won their last two games are Arsenal and Brentford, who meet tomorrow. Of the eight clubs playing tonight, only Man City and Crystal Palace won at the weekend."
"Fulham went 5-1 down at home to Man City, then scored three and threatened to pull off one of the great shocks. Brighton went 2-0 up at home to Villa, only to lose 4-3. Was nobody thinking of the poor scribe manning the Clockwatch? This evening Scott Murray is covering Sunderland v Liverpool at 8.15pm GMT, while I bring you the goals from the 7.30 games."
"Crystal Palace (13th) v Burnley (19th) After a nightmare that lasted two months, Palace suddenly woke up on Sunday, when they won the A23 derby. They should be full of confidence against Burnley, who have only one away win all season (at Wolves, back in October). But if Burnley can draw at Anfield, they surely have it in them to get a point at Selhurst Park."
Two midweek Premier League rounds produce rapid swings in fortunes, exemplified by Thomas Frank's sacking after a Newcastle defeat. Chelsea and Manchester United dropped points against lower-ranked opponents, leaving Arsenal and Brentford as the only teams with consecutive wins. Of the eight clubs playing tonight, only Manchester City and Crystal Palace won at the weekend. Earlier December midweek fixtures produced dramatic comebacks and collapses: Fulham fell 5-1 to Manchester City before rallying to score three, and Brighton surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-3. Previews note Brighton's slump, Villa's recent home defeats, Palace's renewed confidence, and Burnley's scarce away success.
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