There are seven games in the Premier League on Saturday, and we will bring you every moment.
Tottenham v Newcastle (12:30)
Aston Villa v Leicester
Bournemouth v Everton
Crystal Palace v Chelsea - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Man City v West Ham
Southampton v Brentford
Brighton v Arsenal (17:30) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Kick-off times 15:00 GMT unless stated
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
For week 20, he takes on The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe, who supports Liverpool.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Newcastle's form is incredible, with five wins on the spin in all competitions. They have scored 16 goals in those games, with only one conceded.
Tottenham, in contrast, are on a poor run of results - although they did not perform badly in their defeat by Nottingham Forest or in their draw with Wolves last time out.
This is going to be a great game and, while I think Spurs will score, I just can't go against Newcastle at the moment.
Eddie Howe's side have got goals in them and it is not just Alexander Isak who is a threat - Jacob Murphy is playing really well and their midfield of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton looks very strong.
McCabe's prediction: 1-2
Newcastle are too good for Tottenham. The way Spurs are under Ange Postecoglou, even if they turn up and play well, they might score four goals but then the other team would score five. I don't think he is a bad manager but you would need to have Virgil van Dijk and Marcel Desailly at the back for his approach to work.
As we enter a new calendar year and the halfway point of the season, the Opta Supercomputer has been busy making its predictions.
But who has the best chance of securing Champions League football next season?
With England given a 97.8% chance of finishing in the top two of Uefa's coefficients rankings and receiving a bonus place in next season's competition, it is highly likely to be a race to finish in the top five of the Premier League this campaign.
One team essentially guaranteed a Champions League spot season, according to the Supercomputer's simulations, is high-flying league leaders Liverpool (100%).
Following closely on their heels are Arsenal and Chelsea, who occupy second and fourthgoing into this weekend's fixtures, with a 99.8% and 91.7% chance of finishing in the top five respectively.
Despite their unprecedented drop-off in form over the past two months, Manchester City fans will be pleased to hear Opta still gives them a 89.1% chance of clinching the potential final Champions League spot next season.
It then becomes a hotly fought battle between two of the most in-form teams in the league right now.
Despite third-placed Nottingham Forest's incredible campaign so far, Nuno Espirito Santo's side still fall below Newcastle United in the predictions for fifth place - with a 33.6% chance compared to the Magpies' 44.6%.
Four teams still have an outside chance of getting that coveted spot, with Aston Villa (13.8%), Bournemouth (9.8%), Fulham (6.2%) and Tottenham (5.4%) in the race.
Newcastle Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Tottenham (kick-off 12:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
With Fabian Schar suspended for Newcastle's next two games, Howe said Sven Botman is "in my thoughts" for Saturday's match with the defender now recovered from his anterior cruciate ligament injury: "He's worked incredibly hard to get himself in a good condition. I'll have to make a decision on who best fits that position but it's great to have him available again."
Lloyd Kelly is another option in the back four, but Howe admitted that it is "difficult" for him to find a place in the side: "It's been down to the form of the lads who have played. I prefer to keep a settled back four and not chop and change. Lloyd is training well and is waiting for his chance."
He said that "everything has clicked" for his side who are on a five-match winning run: "We have looked a good attacking side, but I think the most pleasing thing with the recent run is how well we have protected our goal, defensively we have been brilliant. We have had a lot of control in that respect."
On freescoring Alexander Isak, who has been linked with a move away from St James Park: "Our players are loved by us and wanted by us. Their focus can only be on the here and now. I don't see it being an issue for us, especially in this transfer window. The players are very focused."
Howe praised winger Jacob Murphy who has three goals in his past four Premier League games: "Jacob has done really well. Goals and assists is what every attacking player needs in their games. His crossing ability is second to none. We are pleased for him."
On his expectations of an "exciting game" against Tottenham: "We've historically had some good matches against them. Both teams have had their moments in those games. One thing for sure is, they're not going to change their attacking approach. It's been very effective for them in front of goal. You look at their numbers - they're very good."
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Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham v Newcastle is the most played Premier League fixture never to finish 0-0 (59 meetings).
There have been 189 goals scored in games between the sides, the third-highest scoring fixture in Premier League history.
MLS club Charlotte FC are closing in on a deal to sign Newcastle and Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron, 30, for £16m. (Sun), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle start the new year arguably looking as good as they ever have under Eddie Howe's management.
After early-season inconsistencies, they have hit top form and have rediscovered their identity as an intense and exciting attacking team.
Winning a trophy remains the priority, so they will put everything into their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal and home advantage in the second leg could be crucial.
However, ongoing speculation about the futures of some star names is frustrating for fans.
Keeping the likes of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes at St James' Park for the next few seasons is key but, despite profit and sustainibility, the club obviously has no desire to sell them.
Silverware and more Champions League football would also show that Newcastle is a place where top players can achieve things.
The club are indicating that January might be a quiet month, but, after two disappointing transfer windows, they do need to strengthen, particularly at right wing and right centre-back.
Moving on more fringe players - rather than the big hitters - is also likely to be part of the transfer strategy under new sporting director Paul Mitchell in 2025.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA lot of players may struggle with the hectic festive schedule, but Alexander Isak is not one of them.
The 25 year old ended the year in style, managing 10 goal involvements in six league matches. The Sweden striker now only sits behind Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.
It was an excellent month for the club as a whole - the Magpies entered December in the bottom half of the Premier League table, and have emerged in fifth place, just three points of the Champions League spots. A win over Brentford also saw them progress into the final four of the EFL Cup.
Saturday's match against struggling Tottenham offers the chance for Isak and the club to pick up 2025 where they left off in 2024.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked what Newcastle's New Year resolutions should be.
Here are some of your replies:
Paul: Newcastle fans' resolution should be to calm down a bit. Particularly on social media. Each defeat is not the start of the apocalypse. Every win is not world domination. Let Eddie build a squad and support the lads.
Richard: Consistency. If we bring our 'A' game to every match then we win the vast majority. Had we won the games we should have so far this season, I place us in second. A "comfy" second place! If we're consistent in 2025 then we win a cup and get into the Champions League.
Luke: Bring the same energy to "smaller" games as they do to big games.
Nat: Keep hold of our star players! A successful window for us will be keeping hold of Isak, Bruno, Sandro and Gordon. These are the players we need to build around. Don't pay over the odds in January for players we don't need. Get rid of some of the deadwood like Almiron, Targett, etc, to make room in the wage budget for some big signings in the summer once we've bagged European football again.
Tony: Keeping Isak! Unless we hear huge financial reasons that we have to sell him, we have got to keep this key player at all costs!
Neil: When we are winning at half-time, don't play too deep in the second half and invite pressure. We do this too often, especially at home. Continue to play the way we did in the first half as that got us in a winning position.
Les: Be ruthless - scoring, buying, selling, just get it done!
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle.
Here are some of your comments:
Man Utd fans:
Rowan: Complete shambles of a game for us, the players we have are simply not good enough to keep United as high up the table as we have been historically. It's time to accept we are a mid to low table team, at least for now. We must stick with Amorim, as painful as it is for now, but it's time for a major clear out and entire squad rebuild if we want any chance of competing for trophies again.
Andy: Absolute shocker. Amorim was not the right choice, he's out of his depth. Can't see them winning either of the next two games. Relegation is a real possibility, if that happens it will be a long road back.
Ian: Dire, clueless and embarrassing. United can't defend, keep possession, pass or score and the keeper's rooted to his goal line most of the time. Ralf Rangnick's comment about needing major heart surgery was over two years and two managers ago and we've not seen much change since. Championship football next season is becoming more likely by the week.
Dave: Where do you start with this United team? Lack of fight, lack of effort, lack of confidence, lack of quality. Casemiro was awful, Zirkzee made zero effort - that can't be acceptable at any club. Eriksen was a decent midfielder seven or eight years ago - he's never had an engine and we don't have the legs around him to allow him to be a playmaker. We desperately need some width on the left and some legs in midfield. I really want this new manager to work out (I also wanted ten Hag to work out) but he's got to find some answers sharpish.
Newcastle fans:
Phil: Another brilliant performance tonight from the Toon, even though Man Utd were woeful. Tactical genius yet again from Eddie as he tweaks the roles of Bruno and Tonali. The midfield is now working really well. Isak proving he is the best striker in the league. Well done Toon!
Garrett: Another comfortable win for Newcastle. Bruno absolutely outstanding, Isak unplayable at times, and Hall is slowly becoming the best left-back in the league. After a slow start, four wins on the bounce puts us in an incredible position at the end of 2024.
Kirk: Another strong and confident performance from Newcastle - solid at the back and scoring goals again. We've hit a purple patch of form and out ourselves in contention for European football again. Unbelievable to think we've scored more goals in December alone then we did combined for the months August to November. Howay the Lads.
Ricky: Newcastle United are indeed united. They have weathered a rough patch of defending during early season to come out of it looking tight. Yes, they get the odd error here and there, but who doesn't.
How come the vast improvement? Tonali, the Italian has been awesome since Eddie Howe moved him into the holding midfield role. He spots danger early then eradicates it with ease. Once on the ball he moves confidently with it to deliver an amazing array of accurate passing often followed by being in the right place to receive again in the danger areas.
Don't get me wrong, this is by no means a one man team, it's just that with the confidence oozing from Tonali, his colleagues feed on it, and respond accordingly. This makes Newcastle much more difficult to break down then they respond with freedom and pace moving forward.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle United recorded their fourth Premier League victory in a row against Manchester United and former Leicester City midfielder Marc Albrighton believes that their up-turn in form "coincides" with individual squad players showing their "class" on the pitch.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Albrighton said: "They have got a lot of really good individuals and their form really coincides with the form of those individuals.
"Anthony Gordon, especially in the first-half, gave [Noussair] Mazraoui a torrid time down that left-hand side. He was causing all sorts of problems. Mazraoui didn't know whether to get close to him or whether to back off a little bit.
"On the other side, Jacob Murphy was superb. Over the course of the last month or so, maybe even longer, his form has improved and he is a real threat.
"There is the form of Alexander Isak up front as well. He is not only having such a big impact in games but he is also getting the goals as well. His first thought is to turn and sprint into the box to get in a goal-scoring position.
"Then you back that up with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton as well, who ran the show against Manchester United. The circumstances, with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen up against them, made life a lot easier for them but you still have to perform and they did that.
"So I think all the class of these individual players is showing through and they are bringing it together as a team."
Image source, Getty ImagesThis was only Newcastle United's third away league win in their last 57 visits to Manchester United (D17 L37), following wins in 1971-72 and 2013-14.
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is prepared to stay at the club if they finish in the top four of the Premier League this season, dealing a blow to Arsenal who are interested in signing the 25-year-old. (Sun), external
The Magpies are lining up a £20m move for Burnley's 22-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford. (Sun), external
Newcastle are in a strong position to clinch the signing of 27-year-old England defender Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan in January. (Caught Offside), external
Image source, PA MediaNewcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to BBC: "We know this has been an unkind fixture to us for a long, long time. To almost break new ground here and win in the manner that we did is really pleasing.
"Early in the season we were on the other end of it by conceding early goals and it makes such a difference [reversing it]. We gave ourselves mountains to climb at times, particularly on the road, and it is great to reverse it the last few games. Those goals have helped with momentum and confidence and from that point we have never looked back.
"[Alexander Isak] has been really, really good. His all round game is really strong. He can do a bit of everything. Most importantly he needs to be in the right place at the right time to score goals. Early in the match it was a great cross from Lewis Hall and Alex was there with the header.
"Really pleased for Martin [Dubravka] and the back line, the whole team really, for the clean sheet. Historically we have prided ourselves on being strong defensively and it is great to see us returning to that.
"Confidence is the ultimate thing that makes the difference. The players are playing in their best positions and look happy and comfortable and our injury record has also improved from last year."
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle midfielder Joelinton speaking to Sky Sports: "There is still a long way to go but the team is improving.
"A good performance away from home today, three points, two goals, clean sheet. Great mentality from the boys from start to finish to defend our goal and score two to win the game.
"We knew we were not playing in the way we wanted to play before, the intensity, the quality, scoring goals, but we just kept working hard every day on the training pitch with positivity. Then when you start to win and score goals the confidence comes back
"Belief is high. We started really well and scored the two goals, we could have scored more but didn't and then we lost a bit of control. At the end the most important is the three points and job done.
"[Alexander Isak] is amazing. It is so good to have him and to play alongside him because he is one of the best strikers in the world right now and I hope he continues scoring goals and playing amazing because it is good for us.
"I knew it was a goal, I headed the ball. Thank you God it was given. Very happy to score one more goal and help the team to win.
"Time will tell how good we are but we are enjoying football right now. We have to be humble and keep our feet on the ground because there is a long way to go."
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There are three games in the Premier League on Monday, and we will bring you every moment.
Ipswich v Chelsea (19:45) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
Aston Villa v Brighton (19:45)
Man Utd v Newcastle (20:00)
Kick-off times are GMT
Christmas is boxed off.
We're almost through the confusing days before New Year and January is within touching distance.
And we need your help - what is Newcastle's New Year's resolution?
It could be a new player to sign, a tactical system to implement, an off-the-pitch matter or something else entirely.
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.
This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
I said before Christmas that I thought Newcastle would hit their stride and they have done exactly that. The way they are playing, they should win at Old Trafford and make it four league wins in a row.
Manchester United's form is the exact opposite. I am not concerned about Ruben Amorim getting the sack but it really does not help when your goalkeeper keeps on conceding goals direct from a corner - that is under-12s stuff.
I remember it happening when I was watching my son play when he was about 15 and he got done off a corner. I told him you would never see it happen to a professional goalkeeper, but it has happened twice in two weeks. You could not make it up.
I need to apologise here though, because I was far too kind to Manchester United last week when I said they would get a draw at Wolves.
Their fans give me so much stick on social media whenever I say they will lose that it must have got to me a bit - I have become a bit of a chicken and have put them down to get a draw when my gut feeling has been for them to lose.
That has got to stop, because they are rubbish. That is not on Amorim because we will judge him when he has a chance to bring in his own players but, for now, we have to see them for what they are, which is a really poor side.
Emma-Jean's prediction: 1-2
As a Leeds fan it is literally in my DNA to hate Manchester United and I cannot predict anything good for them.
Newcastle United are interested in £25m Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, but they face competition for the 20-year-old Uzbekistan international from Premier League rivals Manchester City, Tottenham, Leicester City and Wolves. (Chronicle), external
