EPL Predictions: Picks, Top Players for Week 12 Premier League Fixtures
High-flying Arsenal face a tough challenge to extend their Premier League winning streak to six games in Week 12 as they face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
New Aston Villa boss Remi Garde faces the daunting prospect of a clash with league leaders Manchester City in his first game in charge, while struggling Chelsea travel to Stoke City.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will hope his side can build on their excellent win against the Blues last time out when they host Crystal Palace at Anfield.
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In a weekend packed with important clashes, individual performances could play a key role in a number of fixtures. Read on for a look at the top players for Week 12 and full predictions for all 10 matches.
| Date | Time (GMT/ET) | Fixture | Prediction |
| Nov. 7 | 12:45 p.m./7:45 a.m. | Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United | 1-1 |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Leicester City vs. Watford | 2-1 |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Manchester United vs. West Bromwich Albion | 2-1 |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Norwich City vs. Swansea City | 0-2 |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | Sunderland vs. Southampton | 1-3 |
| Nov. 7 | 3 p.m./10 a.m. | West Ham United vs. Everton | 2-2 |
| Nov. 7 | 5:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Stoke City vs. Chelsea | 1-2 |
| Nov. 8 | 1:30 p.m./8:30 a.m. | Aston Villa vs. Manchester City | 0-3 |
| Nov. 8 | 4 p.m./11 a.m. | Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur | 2-1 |
| Nov. 8 | 4 p.m./11 a.m. | Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | 1-1 |
Mesut Ozil vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have not lost in the Premier League since they went down to Manchester United on the opening day of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino has instilled a commendable work ethic in the side, and key striker Harry Kane has begun to find his form in front of goal.
Arsenal will have to produce a terrific performance to beat Spurs at the Emirates, and the continued excellence of Mesut Ozil will be essential.
The German was brilliant last time out as the Gunners bounced back well from a Capital One Cup defeat against Sheffield Wednesday as they easily beat a decent Swansea City side 3-0.
Ozil has been one of the most effective creative players in the league so far this season, and he will be vital if Arsenal are to unlock their local rivals' well-organised defence, per Squawka:
He picks out passes that other players do not see, and his link-up play with Alexis Sanchez can be devastating, even against the top sides—as proven in the 3-0 defeat of Manchester United in October.
Ozil's movement and intelligence can create space for the likes of Sanchez and Olivier Giroud, which could prove to be the difference against Spurs.
Eden Hazard vs. Stoke City
Chelsea's 2015-16 league campaign went from bad to worse last time out when they lost 3-1 at home to Liverpool.
The defeat to the Reds came on the back of a penalty-shootout loss in the Capital One Cup to Saturday's opponents Stoke City.
In that clash at the Britannia Stadium, Eden Hazard missed the crucial penalty, and the Belgian will surely hope to redeem himself.
A hallmark of Chelsea's travails this season has been the the consistent under-performing of their 2014-15 title-winning stars.
Hazard's drop-off in quality has been the most startling. Arguably the Premier League's best player last term, he has failed to find the back of the net in 11 appearances this season, per WhoScored.
Per the Sunday World's Kevin Palmer, the Belgian has looked disinterested of late:
That needs to change against the Potters. Hazard is Chelsea's most dangerous attacking threat and has the ability to change games on his own.
A turnaround in his form could have a positive effect on the entire squad and boost Chelsea's prospects as the season moves toward the key Christmas period.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will be desperate for victory against Stoke; a return to form for Hazard would be a huge help.
