Gameweek 18 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles including the high-octane Liverpool vs Arsenal clash.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton
Crystal Palace host Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night, and they will look to get back to winning ways after failing to win their last six league matches. Brighton have picked up just two wins from their last six league matches, and both teams will be desperate for all three points.
The last four matches between these two sides at Selhurst Park have ended in a draw. Given their recent performances, they might struggle to come away with all three points here as well. This is likely to be a close contest and the two teams should cancel each other out. In addition, five of the last six matches between these two sides have seen both teams get on the score sheet, and they are likely to do so once again.
Probable Bet: Draw/both teams to score
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United
Aston Villa will look to continue their impressive run of form when they host Sheffield United on Friday night. The West Midlands club have picked up five wins and a draw from their last six league matches, and they are third in the league table. They will look to continue their title charge with a win at home.
Meanwhile Sheffield United are 20th in the league table, and they have picked up four defeats in their last five league outings. This will be a difficult fixture for them away from home, and Aston Villa are likely to continue their impressive run of form with a home win. The visitors have conceded at least twice in 13 of their last 16 league matches, and it would not be a surprise if Aston Villa won with a comprehensive margin.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa to win by two or more goals
West Ham vs Manchester United
West Ham United host Manchester United In the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The Hammers are coming into this scheme on the back of three wins from their last four matches across all competitions, and they will be reasonably confident of grinding out a positive result at home. A win here would take them above Manchester United in the table, and they will look to push for Europa League qualification this season.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are winless in five of their last six matches across all competitions, and they are lacking in confidence and form right now. Although the Red Devils have done well against West Ham in recent seasons, this is likely to be a difficult outing for them.
West Ham managed to beat Manchester United back in May, and they will likely extend their unbeaten streak with a positive result against the Red Devils.
Probable Bet: West Ham win or draw
Fulham vs Burnley
Fulham take on Burnley on Saturday, and they will look to build on the wind over Everton during the midweek. The Cottagers booked their place in the semi-finals of the League Cup with a penalty shootout win over Everton and that will have given them a major confidence boost.
The West London side have won four of their last six matches across all competitions, and they will fancy their chances of picking up all three points against Burnley. Meanwhile, the away side are 19th in the league table with just two wins this season.
They are winless in five of their last six matches across all competitions and this will be a difficult outing for them. Fulham have the quality and momentum to take them past Saturday’s opposition.
Probable Bet: Fulham win
Luton Town vs Newcastle United
Luton Town take on Newcastle United in the Premier League this Saturday, and they will look to break their losing streak at home. The Hatters are 18th in the league table, and they have lost four of their last five league matches.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are going through a difficult run of form as well. They are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Chelsea in the English League Cup. The Magpies have now lost four of their last five matches across all competitions, and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways.
Newcastle are undoubtedly the better team on paper, and they are up against the side going through a rough patch. This is the ideal opportunity for the away side to get back to winning ways, and they should be able to grind out a result here.
Probable Bet: Newcastle or draw
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest take on Bournemouth in the Premier League this Saturday. The home side have lost five and drawn one of their last six league matches. They are going through a dreadful run of form and could easily be dragged into the relegation battle in the coming weeks. Steve Cooper has also parted ways with the Tricky Trees.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have shown tremendous improvement in recent weeks, and they have picked up four wins and a draw from their last five league matches. The away side are unbeaten in their last six matches against Nottingham Forest as well. So, given the performance of the home team in recent weeks, the Cherries are likely to continue their splendid run of form with another positive result here.
Probable Bet: Bournemouth win
Tottenham vs Everton
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Tottenham Hotspur host Everton in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to build on their recent victories over Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. The Londoners have bounced back from their decline in form with two back-to-back wins in the Premier League, and they will look to get back into the top four.
Everton have been outstanding since the points deduction, and they have won five of their last six Premier League matches. They are on a four-match winning run in the Premier League and will look to grind out a positive result here. Tottenham have been vulnerable in recent weeks because of their injury problems, and Everton could trouble them here.
Everton have scored at least twice in their last three league matches, and they are up against Tottenham side that has conceded 10 goals in the last six matches across all competitions. A high-scoring game seems likely.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool vs Arsenal
🔒 Fewest goals conceded in the Premier League this season:
🥇 Arsenal / Liverpool – 15
🥈 Manchester City – 18
🥉 Aston Villa / Everton – 20 pic.twitter.com/sHnYjl0E9Z— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 11, 2023
Liverpool host Arsenal on Saturday night in a blockbuster Premier League clash. Arsenal are currently on top of the league table with Liverpool just one point a drift of them in second place. Both teams are in similar form and this should be a cracking contest.
Matches between these two sides are packed with goals with the last six producing a total of 17 goals. Both teams are attacking in their approach, and they will look to pick up all three points here. This is likely to be an open contest with a fair few opportunities. Both teams are likely to get on the score sheet and a high-scoring game seems very likely.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/both teams to score
Wolves vs Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, and they will look to get back to winning ways. They are winless in four of their last six Premier League matches, and they are coming into this game on the back of a comprehensive defeat against West Ham.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have picked up two consecutive victories across all competitions, and they will look to put together a winning run now. They are currently tenth in the league table and will have to improve immensely if they want to secure Champions League qualification. Chelsea should be winning games like these, but it will not be an easy contest away from home.
Wolves are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Chelsea in all competitions. This is likely to be a close contest. But the Blues should be able to fix their poor record against Wolves with a positive result away from home this week.
Probable Bet: Chelsea or draw
