Gameweek 25 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles including the one between Manchester City vs Chelsea.
Brentford vs Liverpool
Brentford will host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and they will look to build on the win over Wolves with another positive performance at home. They have picked up just one win from five matches against the Reds and will need to be at their best in order to grind out all three points.
Liverpool bounced back from the defeat to Arsenal with a win over Burnley, and they will look to extend their lead at the top of the table with an away win. They have won five of their last six matches and are unbeaten in four of their last five matches against Brentford.
The Bees will be the favourites heading into this contest, and they should be able to take advantage of Brentford’s defensive vulnerabilities and grind out a win. The away side have conceded 39 goals in 23 league games, and they have lost four of their last six league outings.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win.
Burnley vs Arsenal
Arsenal will look to continue their title charge with a win when they take on Burnley away from home. The Gunners are on a four-match winning run in the league, and they will be confident og extending that streak with a victory here. They are up against 19th placed Burnley, who have failed to win their last six league games.
The home side are likely to fight for a result here, but they will fall short because of the gulf in class between the two teams. Arsenal should pile further misery on the hosts and expose their defensive frailties. Burnley have conceded 50 goals in 24 league matches, and they could be their undoing against the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win.
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
Newcastle United will look to get their stuttering campaign back on track with a win over the Cherries when the two sides meet on Saturday. The Magpies picked up two wins and a draw in their last three league matches after ending their losing streak. They will want to build on that and put together a winning run now.
Bournemouth have failed to win their last five league games after displaying tremendous form in the league. They will look to bounce back strongly. Both teams have been vulnerable defensively, and this should be an open contest with a fair few goals. Newcastle have conceded ten goals in their last six outings, and the Cherries have shipped out 11 in that time.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals or Both teams to score.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
The Hammers will look to get their season back on track when they travel to Nottingham Forest. They have failed to win their last five league matches, and David Moyes is under a lot of pressure to turn things around.
As for Nottingham Forest, they are winless in their last four league games (L3). Both teams will be desperate to bounce back strongly, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top. West Ham are the better team on paper, but they are lacking in form and confidence right now.
Games between these two teams have often been packed with goals. 23 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two and this one is unlikely to be any different. Nottingham Forest have conceded ten goals in their last six outings, and West Ham have shipped out 14. A high scoring game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals or Both teams to score.
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Fulham will take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, and they will look to build on their recent run of form with a win at home. They have been difficult to beat in recent weeks. Fulham are unbeaten in four of their last five matches. They have put in impressive performances against the likes of Liverpool in that time.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are on the decline. After an impressive start, they have now failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions. They are fifth in the league table, and they cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to secure European football for the next season.
They have won five of their last six meetings against Fulham, but this one is unlikely to be a straightforward game for them. Both teams are desperate for a win and this will be a close contest. Fulham have drawn three of their last five matches, and Aston Villa have drawn two of their last three away matches. They could cancel each other out and share the spoils here.
Probable Bet: Draw.
Tottenham vs Wolves
Tottenham Hotspur are unbeaten in the last five Premier League matches, and they will look to continue that run of form when they host Wolves. They are currently fourth in the league table and they cannot afford to drop points right now. The home fans will be expecting a comprehensive victory from the players here.
Wolves are 11th in the league table, and they have lost two of their last three league games. They will look to pull off an upset here. Wolves have picked up three wins from their last four meetings against Tottenham, and this will be a close contest. However, Spurs have a better set of players and the momentum with them. They should be able to grind out a narrow win.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win.
Manchester City vs Chelsea
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Manchester City are second in the table with a game in hand. A win here could send them to the top of the standings if the other results go their way. Pep Guardiola will demand a strong performance from his players, and he will want them to grind out all three points.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are tenth in the league table, and they will look to get their campaign up and running with a morale-boosting result against the defending champions. Chelsea crashed to two consecutive defeats after a winning run in the league. But they have now bounced back with an impressive performance against Crystal Palace away from home. The Blues will look to build on that and pull off an upset away from home.
Manchester City have a formidable record against Chelsea with five wins and a draw from their last six meetings against the London club. Judging by Chelsea’s performances this season, they are likely to struggle against the best team in the league and a home win is on the cards. 17 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two sides, and a high-scoring game could be on the cards as well.
Probable Bet: Man City win or Over 2.5 goals.
Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Blades are at the bottom of the table, and they will be desperate to preserve their status as a top-flight club. They will need to start grinding out valuable results now. Sheffield United ended their winless streak in the league with a win over Luton Town last time out, and it remains to be seen whether they can build on that performance and pick up points here.
Meanwhile, Brighton are ninth in the standings, and they have been quite inconsistent. They have picked up just two wins from the last six league matches, and this will be a tricky contest for them. Sheffield United are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Brighton, and they will fancy their chances of getting something out of this game.
Probable Bet: Sheffield United win or draw.
Luton Town vs Manchester United
Manchester United will be desperate for European qualification this season, and they will look to build on their recent performances. They are unbeaten in five of the six league matches, and they have picked up four wins in that time.
The Red Devils are sixth in the league table, and they will look to continue their impressive form against Luton with an away win. They have picked up two wins against Sunday’s opposition in two meetings. They have scored four goals in the process as well without a reply.
Manchester United will be the favourites to pick up all three points, and they are likely to pile further misery on the home team which has failed to win four of the last five league matches.
Probable Bet: Manchester United win.
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Everton are currently 18th in the league table without a win in the last six league matches. They are under tremendous pressure, and they need to pick up points if they want to secure their place in the Premier League next season.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are 15th in the league table with four defeats in the last six league matches. They are in danger of being dragged into the relegation battle, and the Eagles will be desperate to bounce back strongly.
Both teams need to pick up a win here, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Everton are unbeaten in the last six meetings against Crystal Palace, and the home fans will be expecting a strong performance from the players. Both teams will be playing for the three points, and this is likely to be an open game with a fair few goals.
Crystal Palace have conceded 14 goals in the last four matches across all competitions. Everton have been quite vulnerable defensively as well, conceding six goals in the last four outings. A high-scoring game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals or Both teams to score.
