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Gary Cahill leads the Chelsea celebrations after their win at Manchester City

The run-up to the festive period continues with another bumper round of Premier League fixtures this weekend.

Everton's trip to Watford kicks things off, live on Sky Sports, in Saturday's early game, with Arsenal and Man City among others in action later in the day.

Super Sunday sees two big clashes at Old Trafford and Anfield, as Manchester United welcome Tottenham before West Ham travel to Liverpool.

We've taken a look at 10 questions that may be answered by Sunday evening...

Can the Hornets take their chance? Watford v Everton - Premier League Live, Saturday, 12.30pm

Watford, winless in their last 11 games against Everton, haven't beaten Saturday's opponents in any competition since 1987.

They will fancy their chances this weekend, though, against a Toffees team that has taken just one point from their last five Premier League away games.

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Ronald Koeman needs to get Romelu Lukaku, who has four goals in his last 18 league matches away from Goodison Park, firing again.

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One potential positive for the big Belgium forward? Watford have conceded a league-high 11 goals from opposition crosses this season.

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Will Pochettino risk Alderweireld? Man Utd v Tottenham - Super Sunday, 2.15pm

The former Southampton defender missed 10 games with a knee injury before returning to the Tottenham squad to face CSKA Moscow on Wednesday, putting him in contention to face Man Utd.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have badly missed him, winning just twice in his absence.

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His potential return would boost a defence likely to be tasked with keeping Zlatan Ibrahimovic quiet.

The Manchester United forward has scored 71 goals in 70 league home appearances since the start of the 2012-13 campaign.

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Everton 1-1 Manchester Utd

Can West Ham's shaky defence cope against Liverpool? Liverpool v West Ham - Super Sunday, 4.30pm

Liverpool boast the league's most potent attack, having scored 35 goals in 14 games.

And they face a West Ham team that's lost 10 points from winning positions this season - more than any other side.

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Slaven Bilic's leaky defence has been the main problem, with the Hammers often guilty of shooting themselves in the foot. They have made a league-high six individual errors leading to goals so far.

We may well be approaching Christmas but West Ham cannot afford to gift the game to Liverpool, who should provide a stiff examintion even without Philippe Coutinho.

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Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool's leaky defence could cost them the title

Can the Swans stop Jermain Defoe? Swansea v Sunderland - Saturday, 3pm

Only three players have scored a Premier League goal for Sunderland this season - Jermain Defoe (8), Victor Anichebe (3) and Patrick van Aanholt (2).

Stop Defoe then, and you go a long way to beating the Black Cats.

Unfortunately for Swansea, they've conceded 19 goals in just seven matches since Bob Bradley took charge on October 3, more than any other team.

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Sunderland 2-1 Leicester

Will it be a happy return for Eddie Howe? Burnley v Bournemouth - Saturday, 3pm

Between his two spells at Bournemouth, Eddie Howe was in charge at Turf Moor, winning 39 per cent of his games with the Clarets.

He left Burnley due to personal reasons in 2012 after nearly two years at the helm, swapping the then-Championship club for the League One Cherries.

Now both in the Premier League, Howe returns with Bournemouth four points and five places better off than his former club.

If his side can extend those gaps this weekend, they will be set for a comfortable Christmas in the top half.

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Why Bournemouth are still celebrating after Sunday's 4-3 win at home to Liverpool in the Premier League

Can Stoke end their Emirates curse? Arsenal v Stoke - Saturday, 3pm

Stoke have caused plenty of problems for Arsenal in the past, but rarely at the Emirates.

Their record at the north London venue is particularly poor, having lost all eight of their league games since winning promotion in 2008.

They come into Saturday's game in good form, with a single defeat from their last nine league matches, but Arsenal are enjoying a purple patch too.

Fresh from topping their Champions League group thanks to a convincing win in Switzerland, the Gunners will be looking to extend their unbeaten league run to 14 matches.

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Will it be a happy 300th for Alan Pardew? Hull v Crystal Palace - Saturday, 3pm

A much-needed victory over Southampton relieved some of the pressure on Alan Pardew, who is set to manage his 300th Premier League game this weekend.

That milestone will see Pardew become just the fifth Englishman to reach the figure, joining Harry Redknapp (641), Sam Allardyce (467), Steve Bruce (392) and Alan Curbishley (328).

A trip to Hull offers his side a good opportunity to make it back-to-back wins, with Mike Phelan's Tigers struggling for points.

They won more (6) in their opening two league matches than they have in their subsequent 12 games (5) and have conceded the second-most goals from set-pieces in the top-flight this season.

Christian Benteke should like the sound of that stat.

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Hull boss Mike Phelan says his side do not have the firepower needed for the Premier League

Can Kelechi Iheanacho put further pressure on Leicester? Leicester v Man City - Saturday, 5.30pm

Sergio Aguero begins his four-game suspension this weekend, with Kelechi Iheancho expected to replace the Argentine.

The youngster has impressed whenever called upon in Aguero's absence. Scoring five goals on the last five occasions he's stepped into the breach, and he scored again against Celtic in midweek Champions League action.

Leicester's victory at Man City in February last season put them on their way to winning the title, but the two teams meet in very different circumstances this weekend.

Claudio Ranieri's side could even start the game in the relegation zone if Hull and Sunderland win their 3pm kick-offs.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Riyad Mahrez (L) and Leicester City players show their dejection after Middlesbrough's first goal during the Premier Leag
Image: Leicester have won just three Premier League games this season

Could the Baggies spoil Chelsea's run? Chelsea v West Brom - Sunday, 12pm

Chelsea have not lost in the league since September, a run of form that has propelled Antonio Conte's side to the summit.

It would not typically be thought to be in jeopardy against West Brom at home, but Tony Pulis' side have been the surprise package so far this season.

They travel south having won 20 points from their 14 matches; their second best tally at this stage of a campaign.

If they can keep Eden Hazard - searching for his 50th Premier League goal - and Diego Costa quiet, they may add to that total on Sunday.

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Manchester City 1 - 3 Chelsea

Can shot-shy Boro breach the Saints? Southampton v Middlesbrough - Sunday, 2.15pm

What happens when the league's stingiest defence meets a shot-shy attack? We'll find out on Sunday when Aitor Karanka takes his team to St Mary's.

The Saints have allowed their opponents just 35 shots on Fraser Forster's goal this season, the fewest in the league so far.

And they face a Boro team that has managed a league-low 36 efforts on target - an average of just 2.5 per game.

It suggests a low-scoring affair could be on the cards on the south coast.

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Hull

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