Everton vs. Aston Villa (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Out to avoid a sixth game without a win in all competitions, basement-battling Everton host title-chasing Aston Villa in Sunday's Premier League affair at Goodison Park.
The Lions started the calendar year with a 1-0 beating of Middlesbrough in the third round of the FA Cup, whereas the Toffees were taken to a replay by Crystal Palace.
We say: Everton 1-2 Aston Villa
Each of Villa's last four Premier League away matches has seen Emery's side score twice, and while their offensive display against Boro was nothing to write home about, their well-rested big-hitters will have a glint in their eyes against an off-colour Everton unit.
The nine-goal victory Villa need to move into first place is surely only a pipe dream, but we still expect the Lions to right the wrongs of September's EFL Cup loss to the Toffees to make it six Premier League wins on the trot against Dyche's relegation strugglers.
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Man Utd vs. Spurs (Sunday, 4.30pm)
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Seeking their first top-flight double over Manchester United in the Premier League era, Tottenham Hotspur make the long journey north to Old Trafford for Sunday's enticing encounter.
Both sides kicked off 2024 by advancing to the fourth round of the FA Cup, as the Red Devils sunk Wigan Athletic 2-0, while Ange Postecoglou's team ran out 1-0 winners over Burnley.
We say: Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
While Tottenham severely lacked attacking ingenuity in their beating of Burnley, Man United's perpetual offensive woes are well-documented, but a raft of returns will no doubt boost the Red Devils' chances of opening their 2024 Premier League calendar on a high.
A full-strength Tottenham with a penchant for scoring on the road may be considered the favourites for Sunday's game, but with injuries and international call-ups decimating Postecoglou's squad, they may be kept waiting for an elusive double over Man United in a tightly-contested stalemate.
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