Gameweek 28 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the title-defining clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Manchester United vs Everton
Manchester United will host Everton in the Premier League at the weekend, looking to boost their top-four hopes with a positive result at home. The Red Devils are coming into this game on the back of two consecutive league defeats, and they will be under pressure to bounce back strongly.
Everton are 16th in the league table, and they are winless in their last six league matches. They will need to start picking up points to secure their place in the Premier League next season. Judging by their recent performances, they will be massive underdogs here.
Manchester United are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings against Everton, and they will fancy their chances of grinding out all three points. Everton are lacking in confidence and belief right now, and they have conceded at least twice in eight of their last ten matches against the Red Devils.
Probable Bet: Manchester United to win
Crystal Palace vs Luton Town
Crystal Palace host Luton Town in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track with the wind at home. They are 14th in the league table, and they are winless in four of their last five league matches.
They are up against Luton Town, who are 18th in the table. The visitors have lost four league matches in a row, and they are in the relegation zone. They will be desperate to bounce back strongly and boost their survival hopes.
Luton have won four of their last five matches against Crystal Palace, and this is likely to be an evenly matched contest. Both teams have been quite vulnerable defensively, and they will be chasing a win here. An open game is on the cards, and both teams are likely to get on the scoresheet. Four of the last five matches between these two teams have seen both teams score and this one is likely to follow suit.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score
Bournemouth vs Sheffield United
Bournemouth host Sheffield United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to build on the win over Burnley and put together a positive run of results. They are 13th in the league table and will hope to push for a top-half finish.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United are at the bottom of the table, having lost five of their six league matches. The Blades will be the underdogs heading into this game, and they will be desperate for a victory to keep their chances of survival alive.
Matches between these two teams are very evenly matched, and this one is unlikely to be any different. The two teams have scored in four of their last five meetings. and another high-scoring game is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Wolves vs Fulham
Wolves take on Fulham in the Premier League, and they will look to consolidate their place in the top half with a win at home. Fulham are 12th, and they will fancy their chances of grinding out a good result here. The West London club are in impressive form, and they are unbeaten in five of their last six league matches.
The two teams are quite evenly matched, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Wolves are undefeated in their last 14 home matches against Fulham, and they have kept a clean sheet in the last four home matches against the London club. The home team will look to avoid a defeat here and complete a double over Wolves.
Probable Bet: Wolves to win or draw
Arsenal vs Brentford
Arsenal host Brentford in the Premier League, and they will look to keep their title hopes alive with a home win. They are in exceptional form right now winning their last six league matches. Arsenal have been scoring freely, and they will be the favourites. They are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings against Brentford as well.
Meanwhile, the away side are 15th in the league table, with just one win from their last six league matches. They are on a poor run of form, and that is likely to continue here. The Bees are unlikely to be able to stop the Arsenal juggernaut away from home.
Probable Bet: Arsenal to win
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and this will be a crucial encounter in the race for Champions League qualification. Aston Villa are currently five points clear in fourth place, and Tottenham will look to make up the deficit with a win away from home.
Aston Villa have picked up four wins from the last six matches against Tottenham, and they are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive league victories. Spurs have been quite inconsistent this season, winning three of their last six league matches. This will be a cracking contest, and both teams will be chasing the three points.
Neither side are defensive in their approach, and a high-scoring game could be on the cards. The last six meetings between these two sides have seen a total of 18 goals scored, and Spurs have been in free-scoring form as well. The North London outfit have scored at least twice in ten of their last 11 league matches.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Brighton host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways and consolidate their place in the top half. They are ninth in the league table but have picked up just two wins from their last six league matches.
Nottingham Forest are in similar form as well, having picked up just one win from the last six league matches. They could easily be dragged into the bottom three if they continue to falter. The last few meetings between these two sides have been packed with goals, and they have been quite evenly matched. This one is unlikely to be any different.
Both teams will look to pick up all three points, and they will look to outscore each other. Neither side have been impressive defensively, with Brighton conceding 44 goals and Nottingham Forest letting in 49 goals in the league. The two sides are likely to get on the scoresheet here, and a high scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals
West Ham United vs Burnley
West Ham United host Burnley in the Premier League, and the Hammers will look to build on their recent run of form. They have picked up two consecutive victories in the league and will look to push for European qualification with another win here.
Burnley are 19th in the league table, with five defeats from their last six matches. They will be the underdogs here and have failed to score in their last three games. Burnley have picked up just one win against West Ham in the last six meetings, and their poor run of form is likely to continue with our home win here.
Probable Bet: West Ham to win
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Liverpool host Manchester City, and this could prove to be a defining game in the title race. A win here could send Manchester City to the top of the table or help Liverpool extend their lead at the summit. The last few matches between these sides have been packed with goals.
Liverpool and Manchester City have scored a combined total of 22 goals in the last six meetings, and this is likely to be an open contest as well. Neither side can afford to drop points here, and this is likely to be a close contest.
Manchester City have won nine of their last ten league matches, and Liverpool have won eight of their last nine league matches. This will be an evenly matched contest, and the two teams are likely to cancel each other out.
Probable Bet: Draw/ Both teams to score
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Chelsea host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday night, and they will look to get into the top half with a good result here. Chelsea 11th in the league table with just two wins from their last six league matches. Meanwhile Newcastle United are eighth with three wins in the same period.
It will be interesting to see who comes out on top here. Three of the last four matches between these two teams have ended in a draw after normal time and given their recent performances, this could be another close contest. Neither side are impressive form right now, and they could easily cancel each other out and share the spoils. A score draw could be on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Draw
