Gameweek 24 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles between West Ham vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Manchester United.
Manchester City vs Everton
Manchester City host Everton in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to continue their title charge with a victory at home.
A win takes them to the top of the league table provided the other results go their way, and Pep Guardiola will demand a strong showing from his players. Manchester City are unbeaten in their last six matches against Everton, and the Toffees are coming into this game on the back of a six-match winless run in the Premier League.
The home team are massive favourites heading into this contest, and they should be able to pick up a comprehensive victory.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Tottenham vs Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to push for a top four finish. They were held to a draw against Everton in their last game, and the North London outfit will look to bounce back strongly.
They have picked up four wins from their last six matches against Brighton and have a formidable record against the Seagulls at home. Meanwhile, the away side are eighth in the table, and they ended their winless run with a victory over Crystal Palace. It will be interesting to see if they can end their poor run of form against Tottenham away from home here.
Tottenham have scored at least twice in each of their last eight league matches, and Brighton have conceded 38 goals in 23 league matches. This is likely be an open game, and a high scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Fulham vs Bournemouth
Fulham host Bournemouth in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways with a positive performance at home.
The Cottagers are currently winless in five of their last six league matches. They are up against a Bournemouth side that has failed to win their last four league matches. This will be a cracking contest between two teams desperate to bounce back strongly.
The Cherries have an impressive head-to-head record against Fulham, and they are unbeaten in ten of their last 11 meetings against the London club. It will be interesting to see if Fulham can make amends. Both teams will be desperate for a win, and this is likely to be an open game with a fair few chances. A high scoring game is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool vs Burnley
Liverpool host Burnley in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Arsenal. They cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to win the league title this season. This will be a must-win contest for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Meanwhile, Burnley are 19th in the league table, and they are winless in their last five league matches. They have struggled against the Reds in the recent meetings, and this is likely to be another uphill challenge for them. Liverpool have picked up eight wins from their last ten meetings against Burnley, and this should be another comfortable victory for them.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win
Luton Town vs Sheffield United
Luton Town host Sheffield United in the Premier League, and they will look to steer clear of the relegation zone with a win at home. They are unbeaten in five of their last six league matches and will fancy their chances of getting something out of this game.
Sheffield United are at the bottom of the league table with just two wins this season. They will need to bounce back strongly if they want to keep their hopes of survival alive.
Sheffield United are winless in their last six league matches and they will struggle to get something out of this contest. They are in abysmal form and they are lacking in confidence and momentum.
Luton are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against the Blades and they should be able to extend that run of form.
Probable Bet: Luton or draw
Wolves vs Brentford
Wolves host Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a win here.
They are coming into this game on the back of a morale-boosting win over Chelsea and will certainly fancy their chances against Brentford. The away side are 15th in the league table, with five defeats in their last six league matches.
They have a dreadful record against Wolves as well. The Molineux outfit are unbeaten in their last six meetings against Brentford and they should be able to grind out all three points here.
Probable Bet: Wolves win
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest take on Newcastle United at the weekend, and they will look to get their stuttering campaign back on track. They are winless in their last three league matches and have dropped to 16th in the table. They could be dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to falter.
The home fans will expect a strong performance from the players here. Meanwhile, Newcastle ended their losing streak with a win and a draw in their last two league matches. It will be interesting to see if they can build some momentum with a win here.
Games between these two sides can be quite evenly matched. Both teams have won three each in the last six meetings between them. Neither side are particularly good defensively and this could be a high scoring contest. The last six meetings between these two sides of produced a total of 22 goals and this one is unlikely to be any different.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals
West Ham vs Arsenal
West Ham United host title challengers Arsenal this weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways with a victory at home. West Ham are winless in their last four league matches, and David Moyes is under a lot of pressure. The Scottish manager faces an uncertain future at the London club, and he needs his side to bounce back strongly.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are third in the league table after three consecutive victories in the league, and they will need to continue in that form if they want to win the league title. A loss here could be a devastating blow to their title hopes, and the Gunners will be desperate for a win.
The last six meetings between these two sides have produced a total of 19 goals and both teams are likely to play out another open game with an attacking approach. They will look to score goals here and a high scoring contest is on the cards. Four of the last five meetings between these two sides have seen both teams get on the score sheet.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Aston Villa host Manchester United in the Premier League, and they will look to pick up a morale-boosting win at home. Unai Emery’s men have been quite inconsistent in recent weeks, and they have picked up just two wins from six league matches. They will need to put together a winning run now to keep their Champions League hopes alive. A win over Manchester United would give them an immense confidence boost.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are sixth in the league table, and they will look to continue their push for European qualification. They have picked up two consecutive wins in the league and will look pile further misery on Aston Villa here.
24 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and five of the last six meetings have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. Both teams will be desperate for a win and they are unlikely to sit back and defend. This is likely to be an open contest and a high scoring game seems quite likely.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Crystal Palace host Chelsea in the Premier League on Monday night, and the Eagles will look to bounce back from the defeat against Brighton with a positive result at home.
Meanwhile Chelsea coming into this game on the back of two consecutive league defeats. They are 11th in the league table and cannot afford to keep dropping points if they wants to keep their hopes of European qualification alive.
Chelsea have an immaculate record against Crystal Palace, winning the last six meetings against the Eagles. They will look to build on their midweek win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup and grind out another positive result here. Crystal Palace have picked up just two wins from the last six league matches, and this will be a difficult outing for them. A narrow away win is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Chelsea win
