Some of Premier League clubs unexpectedly were doped out of the competition a return to league action in midweek offers a shot at redemption for many.
Liverpool will be joping to maintain their lead at the top whn Leicester City visit Anfield.
Manchester United will play at hope against Burnley, Arsenal will host Cardiff, Manchester City travel to Newcastle and Chelsea face a tricky test away at Bournemouth.
Arsenal vs Cardiff
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 11 home Premier League games and have won their last five at the Emirates including an excellent win against Chelsea last time when their high press and controlled aggression was too much for the visitors.
Michael’s prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Cardiff
Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth have lost their last five home games against Chelsea in all competitions and have already been beaten by the Blues twice this season including a 1-0 defeat in the League Cup at the Vitality Stadium.
Michael’s prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Chelsea
Manchester United vs Burnley
If United win Burbley, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wil become the first ever manager in the history of the Premier League to win hisfirst seven league games.
United are unbeaten in their last 19 home games against the Clarets in all competitions
Michael’s prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Burnley
Liverpool vs Leicester City
Liverpool have won their last seven home Premier League games and will most likely l continue that sequence against a Leicester.
Michael’s prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester City
Tottenham vs Watford
Watford are looking to do the double over Spurs for the first time in their history and they will give the hosts plenty to think about at Wembley. Spurs have not drawn any of their last 27 Premier League games – although
Michael’s prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Watford
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Michael Owen believes it will be a record-breaking Premier League midweek for the managers of both Manchester giants.
Michael’s prediction: Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City