The relentless December Premier League schedule keeps on coming this weekend as, fresh from a round of midweek fixtures, the teams get ready to do it all again over the weekend.

Liverpool get gameweek 16 underway at Crystal Palace in a match which could see them move top of the table - although that could only be for a few hours until current leaders Arsenal visit third-placed Aston Villa, who will be looking to back up their famous win over Manchester City with a 15th straight home victory.

Manchester United also feature on a stacked Saturday, before Chelsea and Man City both face away trips on a Sunday which also sees a London derby between Fulham and West Ham United.

Gameweek 16 then comes to a close in fitting fashion as Tottenham Hotspur look to halt their slide at home to Newcastle United.

Each gameweek, Sports Mole is taking on a famous musician or band in a prediction competition, and this week it is the turn of singer-songwriter and Manchester City fan Alex Spencer.

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Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool

Saturday, 12.30pm

Alex Spencer: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool

Sports Mole: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool

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Brighton vs. Burnley

Saturday, 3pm

Alex Spencer: Brighton 3-0 Burnley

Sports Mole: Brighton 2-0 Burnley

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Wolves vs. Nott'm Forest

Saturday, 3pm

Alex Spencer: Wolves 1-0 Nott'm Forest

Sports Mole: Wolves 2-1 Nott'm Forest

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Sheff Utd vs. Brentford

Saturday, 3pm

Alex Spencer: Sheff Utd 1-3 Brentford

Sports Mole: Sheff Utd 0-1 Brentford

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Man Utd vs. Bournemouth

Saturday, 3pm

Alex Spencer: Man Utd 2-1 Bournemouth

Sports Mole: Man Utd 2-1 Bournemouth

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Aston Villa vs. Arsenal

Saturday, 5.30pm

Alex Spencer: Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

Sports Mole: Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

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Everton vs. Chelsea

Sunday, 2pm

Alex Spencer: Everton 1-0 Chelsea

Sports Mole: Everton 1-1 Chelsea

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Luton vs. Man City

Sunday, 2pm

Alex Spencer: Luton 0-4 Man City

Sports Mole: Luton 0-3 Man City

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Fulham vs. West Ham

Sunday, 2pm

Alex Spencer: Fulham 2-2 West Ham

Sports Mole: Fulham 1-2 West Ham

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Spurs vs. Newcastle

Sunday, 4.30pm

Alex Spencer: Spurs 3-2 Newcastle

Sports Mole: Spurs 2-1 Newcastle

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Alex Spencer Q&A

How did you come to support Man City and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?

My dad has been a massive Manchester City fan since the 1980s so I guess I was automatically born as a Man City fan. My first memory with Manchester City was going to my first game at the Etihad against Wolves in 2011 - I was four years old and we won!

My favourite City memory was probably the comeback against Aston Villa when we won 3-2 and we won the Premier League, or when me and my brother performed two Manchester classics for the City players when we won the league in 2022 - it was one of the greatest days of my life.

Who have been your favourite five players for your club? (Historically or currently)

Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Jack Grealish, Rodri and Ruben Dias.

What's going on for you as an artist at the moment?

I signed a record deal with Modern Sky in the new year and since then I've been writing, gigging and releasing music.

I've just released my debut EP which has gone amazing, I supported Jamie Webster at the 02 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester and I played my first ever sold-out Manchester headliner at the Deaf Institute. I have a lot more planned for 2024!

Check out Alex Spencer's latest track, 'One Step Forward', available on all digital streaming platforms now.

You can follow Alex Spencer on Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).

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2023-24 SEASON LEADERBOARD (ARTISTS)

Scores are calculated as one point for a correct result and five points for a correct scoreline.

1. SPRINTS' Sam (19pts | Gameweek 9)
2. Flat Party's Nic (18pts | Gameweek 7)
3. SPRINTS' Jack (16pts | Gameweek 9)
4. SPRINTS' Karla (14pts | Gameweek 9)
5. Flat Party's Dylan (12pts | Gameweek 7)
6. Flat Party's Rory (10pts | Gameweek 7)
7. Tom Speight (9pts | Gameweek 2)
= Majestic & Beyond Chicago (9pts | Gameweek 3)
= Sea Girls' Andrew Dawson (9pts | Gameweek 8)
10. New Rules' Ryan Meaney (8pts | Gameweek 6)
= K.A.D (8pts | Gameweek 12)
12. Kid Kapichi's Jack Wilson (7pts | Gameweek 5)
13. Sainte (5pts | Gameweek 13)
14. Insincere (4pts | Gameweek 1)
= STONE (4pts | Gameweek 10)
= Slick Don (4pts | Gameweek 14)
= The Blinders' Charlie McGough (4pts | Gameweek 15)
18. Barry Can't Swim (3pts | Gameweek 4)
= Keen Roy (3pts | Gameweek 11)

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2023-24 COMPETITION HISTORY

Gameweek 1: Insincere 4-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 2: Tom Speight 9-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 3: Majestic & Beyond Chicago 9-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 4: Barry Can't Swim 3-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 5: Kid Kapichi's Jack Wilson 7-11 Sports Mole
Gameweek 6: New Rules' Ryan Meaney 8-10 Sports Mole
Gameweek 7: Flat Party's Rory, Nic & Dylan 10/18/12-3 Sports Mole
Gameweek 8: Sea Girls' Andrew Dawson 9-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 9: SPRINTS' Jack, Same & Karla 16/19/14-16 Sports Mole
Gameweek 10: STONE 4-6 Sports Mole
Gameweek 11: Keen Roy 3-9 Sports Mole
Gameweek 12: K.A.D 8-8 Sports Mole
Gameweek 13: Sainte 5-2 Sports Mole
Gameweek 14: Slick Don 4-6 Sports Mole
Gameweek 15: The Blinders' Charlie McGough 4-4 Sports Mole

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