Gameweek 23 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles including the exciting Arsenal vs Liverpool clash.
Everton vs Tottenham
Everton will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to end their winless run with a positive result at home.
The Toffees are without a win in their last five league matches, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly. Everton are 18th in the league table, and they will need to grind out results if they want to secure their place in the Premier League next season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are fourth in the standings, and they will look to continue their push for Champions League qualification with a positive result here. They are unbeaten in five of the last six Premier League matters. In addition, they have an excellent record against Everton, and the North London outfit are under in the last six matches against the Toffees.
Given the recent form of the two teams, the away side are certainly the favourites heading into this contest. Spurs have scored at least twice in their last seven league matches, and the last six meetings between these two sides have produced a total of 16 goals. A high-scoring much seems likely this weekend.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals.
Newcastle United vs Luton Town
Newcastle United host Luton Town in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track with a positive result here. They are coming into this game on the back of a morale boosting win over Aston Villa, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out all three points.
Luton are 17th in the league table and they will look to pull clear off the bottom three. Both teams will be desperate for a win here and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Luton are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, and they are on a three-match winning run.
This is unlikely to be an easy outing for Newcastle and they will have to work hard in order to grind out a positive result. Newcastle have scored at least twice in their last three league matches, and this is likely to be an open game with a fair few chances. Both teams will look to grind out all three points and a high scoring game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Brighton are ninth in the league table, and they are on a disappointing run of form. They have picked up just one win from their last six league matches. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have picked up two wins from their last three matches, but they are not in the best of form either.
Both teams will be desperate to grind out a positive result and this is likely to be a close contest. Four of the last six matches between these two teams have ended in a draw, and this one is likely to follow suit. The two sides are likely to cancel each other out.
Probable Bet: Draw.
Burnley vs Fulham
Burnley are currently 19th in the league table, and they have failed to win five of their last six league matches. They are up against a struggling Fulham, who are in similar form right now. Fulham will be aiming for a top half finish but this is a tricky encounter for them.
The Cottagers have failed to win five of their last six meetings against Burnley, and they will have to improve immensely in order to grind out a result here. The away side have failed to score in five of their last six matches, and Burnley will look to take advantage of their poor form and grind out the result here.
The home team has scored at least twice in seven of their last eight meetings against Fulham. 18 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and another high-scoring game is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Sheffield United take on Aston Villa in the Premier League, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form against the West Midlands club. The home team are unbeaten in five of the last six meetings against Aston Villa, and the visitors are winless in four of the last five league matches.
The away side are certainly the underdogs in terms of statistics, but they have a better team on the paper. Aston Villa were outstanding during the first half of the season, and they have an impressive squad at their disposal. They are under pressure to grind out a result here, and the players are likely to step up and deliver.
An away win is on the cards. Sheffield United are winless in the last six league games, and Aston Villa are likely to pile further misery on them.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa win.
Manchester United vs West Ham
🗣️ "We're going to Old Trafford, which is a notoriously hard place to get results"
David Moyes discusses if West Ham's performance against Manchester United in December gives them confidence for Sunday ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/OeXrhbsb4O
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 2, 2024
Manchester United will look to build on their last-gasp win over Wolves with a positive result here. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal deep into injury time against the Molineux outfit, and Manchester United will look to continue their push for European qualification.
Meanwhile, West Ham United are above the Red Devils in the table, and they are unbeaten in their last six matches. This is likely to be a close encounter, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The last six meetings between these two sides have seen both teams pick up three wins each. This is likely to be an evenly matched contest, and the two sides are likely to share the spoils here. West Ham United have drawn their last three league games, and this one is likely to follow suit.
Probable Bet: Draw.
Chelsea vs Wolves
Chelsea will look to bounce back from the defeat against Liverpool with a win here. The Blues are tenth in the league table, and it remains to be seen whether they can improve on their recent performances and push for European qualification.
On the other hand, Wolves are 11th in the standings, and they are in a similar form compared to the London club. Chelsea have a poor record against Wolves in recent seasons, and they are winless in five of their last six meetings against the Molineux outfit.
That said, they are undefeated in their last ten home matches against Wolves. This is likely to be a close contest and the two teams are likely to cancel each other out.
Probable Bet: Draw.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth are winless in their last three league games, and they will look to get back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest. The Cherries have been in outstanding form in recent weeks, and they will look to bounce back strongly.
They are unbeaten in their last six meetings against Nottingham Forest and will be the favourites heading into this game. The visitors are 16th in the league table, and they have lost four of their last six league matches. This will be a tricky encounter for them and they are likely to fall short on current form.
Nottingham Forest are coming into this game on the back of just one win from their last five matches across all competitions. A home win seems quite likely.
Probable Bet: Bournemouth win.
Arsenal vs Liverpool
🗣️ "He will be missed, but for now he is here"
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta discusses how he feels about Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool and the Premier League at the end of the season 🔴 pic.twitter.com/aEsbYFYrQM
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 2, 2024
The Gunners will look to establish themselves genuine title contenders with a win over Liverpool here. Arsenal are third in the Premier League table and they need to win this in order to stay in the title race.
The home side are coming into this game on the back of two consecutive wins, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result here. Liverpool, on the other hand, are in impressive form right now, and they are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions.
The Reds are on a four-match winning run in the league and will look to continue their impressive run of form. Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals, and the last six have produced 17 goals across all competitions. Another high scoring game is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score.
Brentford vs Manchester city
Brentford will look to get back to winning ways when they host the defending Premier League champions on Monday night. The Bees have picked up two wins in their last two meetings against Manchester City, and it remains to be seen whether they can upset the odds once again.
They have lost five of their last six league matches, and this will be an appeal challenge for them. On the other hand, Manchester City are in scintillating form right now, having picked up five wins and a draw from their last six league matches.
They will look to close the gap with leaders Liverpool, and this is a must-win contest for them. Manchester City are undoubtedly the better team here, and they should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable Bet: Man City to win.
