Michael Owen predicts Man Utd vs Southampton and Burnley vs Liverpool

The Premier League continues this weekend and former England striker Michael Owen has offered his expert opinion.

Manchester City may have a commanding nine-point lead over Liverpool, yet the race for Champions League football and the relegation battle are both hotting up.

Saturday's Premier League action starts with Southampton's visit to Old Trafford, with Manchester United in need of three points after failing to beat Burnley on Tuesday.

Owen is backing Ralf Rangnick's side to bounce back from the Turf Moor disappointment, although he admits it will be a "far from easy game for United".

Southampton won 3-2 at Tottenham on Wednesday and Owen - who played for United between 2009 and 2012 - is concerned about United's leaky defence.

The Red Devils have conceded 31 Premier League goals this season - three more than bottom side Burnley.

"The number of goals they’ve conceded due to individual mistakes this season has been alarming," Owen told Bet Victor, although he still thinks United will win 2-1.

At the other end of the table, Everton host Leeds. Both teams are in need of some points after slipping dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Saturday's game will be Frank Lampard's first Premier League fixture at Goodison Park since he succeeded Rafa Benitez on deadline day. Owen is predicting a 2-0 win for the Toffees.

"It’s been a disastrous run of form [for Everton] and the performance away at Newcastle on Tuesday wasn’t good enough," added the Premier League winner.

"Frank will need time to implement his style at Everton, and a win here would help."

Another big game this weekend sees top four challengers Tottenham and Wolves face each other in north London.

Both teams have a decent chance qualifying for next