The FA Cup sixth round dominates the weekend’s proceedings and I can see the two favourites bouncing back from their recent defeats.

Chesterfield ended Bury’s run of six successive victories last weekend, but I expect them to bounce back against Shrewsbury tonight.

The Merseyside derby is always a highly-fueled, passionate affair. And this one won’t be any different as both teams could really do with the win.

This weekend’s big fixture is Arsenal v Manchester United on Sunday. There’s a lot at stake, as a win could see either team go top of the Premier League (if Chelsea don’t do the inevitable against Burnley on Saturday).

After an extended break due to Christmas and the snow, I’m back with my weekly set of predictions and unlike most, my New Year’s resolution isn’t to lose pounds, but to gain them!

Chelsea will be looking for blood after crashing out of the Carling Cup to Blackburn, losing in the Premier League to Man City and drawing against Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League.

After stonking Arsenal 3-0 in the Carling Cup in midweek, Manchester City will now be looking to end their drawing run in the Premier League.

If there’s one team who can open up Chelsea’s super-tight defence, it’s Arsenal. After last weekend’s no-show at Sunderland, Arsene Wenger’s men will be itching to get back on the score sheet.

Arsenal were unstoppable before the international break, winning their previous four games, but I think they could lose their momentum in this one.

Forget about England taking on Brazil this weekend, Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off against France is where the real action is.