Gameweek 36 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the crunch clash between Liverpool and Tottenham.
Luton Town vs Everton
Luton Town will host Everton at Kenilworth Road on Friday, eager to end their losing streak at home. The home team have lost five of their last six Premier League matches, and they are one of the favourites to go down. A win here could lift them out of the bottom three, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the job done.
Meanwhile, Everton have shown tremendous form in recent weeks, picking up four wins from the last five league games. The visitors are full of confidence right now, and they have kept a clean sheet in their last three league games as well. Luton are completely devoid of confidence and form right now, and they are likely to end up on the losing side once again.
Probable Bet: Everton win
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates on Saturday, and they will look to continue their title charge with a win at home. They are coming into this game on the back of the win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, and they will be full of confidence and momentum.
The home team have won 13 of their last 15 Premier League games, and they have a phenomenal record against Bournemouth at home. The Gunners have beaten the Cherries in their last six home meetings.
Arsenal are brimming with confidence again, and they have scored at least twice in 13 of their last 15 league matters. The hosts will be the firm favourites heading into this contest and they should be able to pick up all three points. Bournemouth have failed to win any of their last six meetings against Arsenal, and they are likely to come up short once again.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Brentford vs Fulham
Brentford host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Bees are coming into this game on the back of a narrow defeat against Everton. The home side are 16th in the league table, and they will hope to finish the season as strongly as possible.
Meanwhile, Fulham are 13th in the standings, and they will look to finish as close to the top half as possible. They have been quite disappointing in recent weeks, managing just one win from the last six league games. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly.
24 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and this one is likely to be another high scoring contest. Both teams will look to outscore each other, and they have been quite vulnerable defensively. Brentford have scored at least twice in their last five matches against Fulham, and a thrilling contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals
Burnley vs Newcastle United
Burnley host Newcastle United in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The hosts have picked up just one win from their last six matches, and they are one of the favourites to go down.
They will need to win their remaining games to stand a chance of survival, and it remains to be seen whether Vincent Kompany’s side can grind out a result here. Meanwhile, Newcastle United are seventh in the standings, and they are pushing for European qualification. They will look to finish the season strongly, and it remains to be seen whether they can build on their recent form.
The Magpies are unbeaten in five of their last six league matches, and they have done quite well against Burnley as well. Newcastle have won five of their last six against the Clarets, and they will be the favourites heading into this game. Newcastle should be able to grind out an away win.
Probable Bet: Newcastle win
Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest
Sheffield United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to finish the season as strongly as possible. The Blades will go down to the EFL Championship at the end of the season, and they are on a losing streak right now. The home team have lost five of their last six league games, and they will be massive underdogs heading into this game.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest could still secure safety in the Premier League, but they need to win their remaining games. The Tricky Trees have lost three of their last four league matches, and they need to bounce back strongly. Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against the Blades, and they need another positive result here.
Sheffield United have conceded at least four goals in their last three league matches, and they have picked up just one win from the last six meetings against Nottingham Forest. A double chance on the away side seems ideal.
Probable Bet: Nottingham Forest to win or draw
Manchester City vs Wolves
Manchester City host Wolves in the Premier League, and they will look to climb to the top of the table with a win here. They are currently pushing for the league title and cannot afford to drop points at this stage of the season.
The defending champions have won 14 of their last 17 matches against Wolves, and they will be the favourites here. Meanwhile, Wolves ended their winless streak with a win over Luton Town, and it remains to be seen whether they can upset the odds and dent Manchester City’s title hopes.
The home team are in formidable form right now, and they have not conceded a single goal in the last three outings. The reigning champions will be the overwhelming favourites heading into this game, and they should be able to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Manchester City win
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Chelsea host West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to pick up a win over their London rivals. The Blues are unbeaten in five of their last six matches, and they will look to finish the season on a high. A win here would give them a much-needed confidence boost.
On the other hand, West Ham are currently eighth in the league table, and they will look to take advantage of Chelsea’s vulnerabilities and grind out a morale boosting away result here. The Blues have conceded at least twice in seven of their last eight league matches, and they have managed to find the back of the net consistently as well scoring at least twice in that.
16 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two sides, and another high scoring contest is on the cards here. The Hammers have looked quite vulnerable defensively and they have conceded 13 goals in their last six matches in all competitions.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Brighton host Aston Villa in the Premier League, and they will look to end their losing streak with a home win. The hosts have lost four of their last six league matches, and they are coming into this game on the back of consecutive defeats against Bournemouth and Manchester city.
The Seagulls are 12th in the league table, and it remains to be seen whether they can finish the season strongly. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification, and they are fourth in the league table. With Tottenham breathing down their necks, they cannot afford to slip up, and this is a must-win contest for them.
Unai Emery’s men are unbeaten in five of their last six matches, and they have an impressive record against Brighton as well. The West Midlands club are unbeaten in the last six matches against Brighton with five wins in that time. Meanwhile, they have scored at least twice in their last four league games as well. An away win is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa win
Liverpool vs Tottenham
Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to finish the season strongly and pick up an impressive win here. The Reds have already lost significant ground in the title race, and they will look to end the final few games of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure strongly.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are fifth in the standings, and they have lost their last two league matches. Spurs are currently seven points of drift of Aston Villa with two games in hand, and they will need to win all of their remaining games to stand the chance of Champions League qualification.
Matches between these two sides are quite exciting and packed with goals. Given their defensive vulnerabilities, this one should be no different. 23 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides.
Liverpool have conceded nine goals in their last six outings, and Tottenham have let in ten goals in their last five matches. An open game is expected here, and both teams are likely to get on the score sheet.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Crystal Palace host Manchester United on Monday, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form and pick up a morale-boosting victory over the Red Devils. The Eagles have picked up three wins and a draw from the last four league matches, and the win at Anfield recently will have given them immense confidence.
Manchester United are sixth in the standings, and they are chasing European qualification. However, they have picked up just one from the last six league matches, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly.
19 goals have been scored in the last six matches involving Crystal Palace, and 29 goals have been scored in the last six matches involving Manchester United. Both teams are quite vulnerable defensively, and a high-scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/Over 2.5 goals