Five things to watch out for in the PL this weekend

Livepool and United face off at Anfield

After securing respective European progress, Liverpool and United must turn focus sharply back to domestic action, as they meet at Anfield on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's men enter the clash in first, 16 points ahead of Mourinho's maligned side, yet United have the superior head to head record in recent weeks. Regardless, it is sure to be a fascinating match up between the two sides, both on the pitch and the touchline.

Palace to plummet further?

An array of suspensions to key players could be to the detriment of Crystal Palace, who host Leicester City at Selhurst Park this weekend. The 'eagles' are yet to win a league game in the absence of talisman Wilfried Zaha, the match with the 'Foxes' will be their 13th attempt at banishing the hoodoo.

Huddersfield and Newcastle clash in sure six-pointer

The 'Terriers' and the 'Toon army' are struggling for form as of late, and as such, the match between them this weekend could have a crucial bearing on the league table come May. The hosts are without many key names, including Aaron Mooy, through injury, while Benitez and Newcastle themselves are hoping to recover from a run of three win-less fixtures.

Pivotal fixture list for Fulham

Claudio Ranieri's side may be bottom of the league, having lost their last two to Manchester United and Chelsea, but the club would not have expected results in those fixtures. Moreover, the win and draw against Southampton and Leicester City, more accurately represent the early progress that seems to have been made at Craven Cottage. Crucially, Fulham now have a run of four fixtures that could see them pull themselves back into the survival dog fight. West Ham, Newcastle, Wolves and Huddersfield are all teams that Fulham are capable of beating, which they must if they are to rescue themselves from relegation.

Saints to give new manager momentum?

Southampton have not won at St Mary's since April; a shameful record that has rightly irked a large majority of their supporters. Nevertheless, with new boss Ralph Hasenhuttl having had more time to embed his ideas into his new side, it may be a happy homecoming for the Austrian this weekend. The strict tactician cancelled a squad day off in order to prepare a rigorous training regime ahead of the hosts match with Arsenal. While a victory against the so far 22 match unbeaten 'Gunners' may be slightly optimistic, a return to the high energy football and entertaining play last seen under Pochettino, could get the south coast side motoring once more.