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CHRIS SUTTON'S VERDICT: Chelsea to WIN the Premier League, Manchester United can steal a top four spot under Ralf Rangnick, Rafa Benitez leads the sack race and Newcastle will be relegated (and rival fans will laugh!)

As the Premier League's hectic winter schedule approaches, everything is still to play for.

The title race is closer than ever, the managerial merry-go-round is in full swing and a few surprise relegation candidates are nervously looking over their shoulder.

Sportsmail's Chris Sutton gives us his predictions on how this exciting season will pan out…

Sportsmail 's Chris Sutton gives us his predictions on how this exciting season will pan out

Who will win the title race?

At the start of the season, I tipped Manchester City to win the Premier League, but that came with an asterisk. It was provided they completed the signing of Harry Kane which, at the time, looked likely.