Gameweek 24 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles including the high-octane clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Nottingham Forest host Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat against Bournemouth. The Tricky Trees crashed to a 5-0 defeat away from home against Bournemouth, and the home fans will demand a strong reaction here.
Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion are coming into this game on the back of a shock defeat against Everton. Both teams will be desperate to grind out all three points here. They are unbeaten in five of their last six Premier League outings, and this is likely to be a close contest. The last meeting between these two sides in September ended in a draw, and this one could follow suit.
Probable Result: Draw
Everton vs Leicester City
Everton host Leicester City in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to build on their impressive victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion. The Toffees are clearly on the up, and they have shown improvement in recent weeks. They will look to pick up another win here and pull further clear of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Leicester City are coming into this game on the back of a morale-boosting victory over Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they can grind out of positive result here. They managed to beat Tottenham away from home, and that will have given them immense confidence.
Both teams will be desperate for a win here, and they could cancel each other out. Four of the last six meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw and this one could follow suit.
Probable Result: Draw
Ipswich Town vs Southampton
Ipswich Town host Southampton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get their campaign back on track with a positive result. This could be a relegation six-pointer, with both teams favourites to go down.
The home side have picked up just one win from the last six league games, and Southampton are on a six-match losing streak. Three of the last six meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw, and both teams are likely to cancel each other out once again. They are completely lacking in form and confidence right now, and a stalemate seems most likely.
Probable Result: Draw
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Bournemouth host Liverpool in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to build on their impressive run of form with a positive result at home. The Cherries have been exceptional in their last few outings, and they have picked up four wins and two draws from their last six matches in all competitions.
Liverpool are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League and they will look to get back to winning ways. The league leaders will want to extend their lead at the top of the table, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result here.
Liverpool have picked up 11 wins from their last 12 matches against Bournemouth, and they will certainly fancy their chances here. Although the Cherries have shown tremendous form in recent weeks, they could come up short against the Reds here. A narrow away win could be on the cards.
Probable Result: Liverpool win
Newcastle United vs Fulham
Newcastle United host Fulham in the Premier League, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory at home. The Magpies have picked up five wins from the last six outings, and they will be the favourites to pick up a win here.
The home side have won five of the last six meetings against Fulham, but the last time these two sides met, the London club picked up a 3-1 win at home. Newcastle will look to avenge that defeat here. On the other hand, Fulham have failed to win four of their last six outings, and they are likely to come up short.
Probable Result: Newcastle win
Wolves vs Aston Villa
Wolves host Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to increase their chances of survival with a victory here. The Black Country outfit are 18th in the league table, and they are coming into this game on the back of four consecutive league defeats.
Aston Villa have been quite inconsistent as well, but they picked up an impressive victory over Celtic in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week, and it will have boosted their confidence levels. Aston Villa are chasing European qualification, and they need to win these games.
The Villans have picked up two wins in the last two meetings with Wolves, and they will be the favourites here. The West Midlands club are undefeated in their last five matches, and they should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable Result: Aston Villa win
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to build on their recent performances with a victory here. They have picked up four wins from their last five matches in all competitions.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace have shown an upturn in in form as well. Although they were beaten by Brentford in their last league game, they have picked up four wins from the last six matches in all competitions.
Matches between these two sides have been quite evenly matched, and this one is unlikely to be any different. The last time these two sides met in September, they played out a goalless draw. Manchester United are the better team on paper, and a double chance on them would be ideal.
Probable Result: Man United win or Draw
Brentford vs Tottenham
Brentford host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will certainly fancy their chances against an inconsistent Spurs side. The Bees are coming into this game on the back of a victory over Crystal Palace, and it remains to be seen whether they can get a good result here.
Tottenham have lost five of their last six league games, and they are going through a rough patch. Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals and given their defensive performances this season, this one is likely to be a high-scoring one as well. 21 goals have been scored in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. Over 2.5 goals seem likely.
Probable Result: Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Arsenal host Manchester City in a blockbuster Premier League clash on Sunday, and they will look to close the gap with the league leaders with the victory at home. The Gunners have picked up four wins from their last five matches in all competitions, and they will be confident heading into this game.
Manchester City have not been at their best this season, but they have shown improvement in recent weeks, and they are in similar form compared to Arsenal. Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals, and this one is likely to be a lively contest as well.
Manchester City have scored at least twice in their last five league games and Arsenal have scored 11 goals in their last six outings as well. A high-scoring contest seems ideal. 16 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two sides. Over 2.5 goals seem likely.
Probable Result: Over 2.5 goals
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Chelsea host West Ham United in the Premier League on Monday, and they will look to continue their push for UEFA Champions League qualification with a victory at home. The Blues have been quite inconsistent in recent weeks with just two wins from the last six matches. This is a golden opportunity for them to bounce back at home.
West Ham have been quite poor as well, and they have lost four of their last six outings in all competitions. Chelsea are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against West Ham, and they should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable Result: Chelsea win
