Southampton were the first club to be officially relegated last weekend with a defeat away to Spurs 3-1. This was Saints 25th loss of the season so far leaving them on a mere 10 points and on track for an unwanted record of the worst points tally ever in a Premier League season currently held by Derby County with 11 points.
At the top Liverpool are still on course to lift the title despite losing away to Fulham 3-2 they remain 11 clear of second place Arsenal with 7 games left, who could only manage a draw away to Everton 1-1.
The Champions league spots are now becoming interesting as despite a 2-1 defeat Nottingham Forest look sure to have secured one sitting in 3rd place while with that win Aston Villa gave thier chances a boost as they move into 7th.
Chelsea 4th managed a 0-0 draw to Brentford while Newcastle had a routine victory 3-0 away to Leicester leaving the Magpies 5th and the Foxes 19th and are now almost certain to be joining Southampton in the Championship next season.
Man City remain 6th after a 0-0 draw in the Manchester derby, while Brighton look like they may miss out after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace who ended the game with 9 men.
Elsewhere West Ham drew 2-2 with Bournemouth and Wolves pretty much secured their status with a win over Ipswich who make up the bottom 3 and look as though their fate may also be sealed.
As we head into the final weeks the action this weekend starts at the Etihad at 12.30 ko UK time Manchester City v Crystal Palace, followed by Brighton v Leicester, Nottingham Forest v Everton and Southampton v Aston Villa all at 15.00 ko. the evening game sees Arsenal take on Brentford at 17.30.
Sunday is Chelsea v Ipswich, Liverpool v West Ham and Wolves v Tottenham all aty 14.00 ko before Newcastle v Man Utd at 16.30 and then finally Monday at 20.00 the action is rounded up with Bournemouth v Fulham.
Manchester City Vs Crystal Palace
Pre-Match Summary
City will be pushing to rescue by their standards a poor season by qualifying for Champions League they currently sit 6th and after a stalemate last time out v rivals Manchester United they will be looking for a big 3 points today. Palace come here in good form and have lost once in the last 7 games with 5W and 1D so will also fancy their chances today.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Not as easy as this may seem given Palaces recent excellent form they will cause problems for City but the Home side go in favourites and may just have enough. Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: It is easy to see an open ended game and there should be plenty of goalmouth action. Over 2.5 goals is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, 4 of the last 5 H2Hs have been btts.
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Liecester having lost 3-0 to Newcastle last week will almost certainly be playing in the Championship next season. They come here to face a Brighton side who have been on a poor run and look as though they may miss out on a european place as a result but will be looking to battle on today which looks on paper an easy game.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Brighton despite being on a poor run should get the job done here against a doomed Leicester team who look as though they have nothing left in whats been a long drab season. Home win
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: With a defence as bad as Leicesters there is always a chance of goals. Good chance of Over 2.5 goals
- Both Teams to Score: No, Leicester have not scored a goal for 8 consecutive league games, and its hard to see any change in that stat.
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Forest look to have done more than enough to secure a Champions League place for next season and it is some achivement considering last season they just about managed to survive relegation, today they welcome an in form Everton side who under David Moyes look a much better team. An interesting fixture between two in form teams.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Everton have lost just once in the last 11 allthough 6 of them including the last 5 games have been draws, can they manage another agaisnt a top Forest team. Possible Draw.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Forest are certainly capable of scoring multiple goals, as are Everton, but this one may be a tight game and Under 2.5 goals is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible btts, both teams have attacking threat but this may be a close one.
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Saints fate has been on the cards for a while but last week it was confirmed with a 3-1 loss to Spurs. They today welcome Aston Villa who earned a solid 3 points last week to keep there Champions League qualification hopes alive and will be wanting to bolster that with another win here.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Saints have won twice all season and it may remain that way after today. Villa come here chasing Champions League place and an Away win looks likely.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: The home side have conceded 74 goals so far the most of any team in the league and if Villa come here switched on it could easily be Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, as Saints have been relegated the pressure is now off and this may allow players to play more freely so maybe they have a goal or two in them.
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Arsenals title hopes may be over but they will not give it up and after a massive 3-0 win over Real Madrid midweek in the Champions League they will beleive anything is possible as they host fellow Londoners Bretford who have only won 1 in the last 5 with 2L and 2D, they have nothing to play for as a mid table finish is as best as it will get for the bees.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Arsenal have the upper hand in recent H2Hs winning 5 of the last 6 league game the other being a draw. This points towards a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: There should be plenty of goal opportunities in this one and its easy to see Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, Brentford always pose a threat going forward and have enough in them to grab a goal here.
Pre-Match Summary
It will take a miracle to see Ipswich survive relegation. They are 12 points off saftey going into this one, defeat here allthough not mathematically, will almost certainly see them go down. Chelsea have a battle of their own to secure Champions League but a win here will help the cause so there will be no let up for Ipswich.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Chelsea are huge favourites in this and it would take something big to see anything other that a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Could be one way traffic and Ipswich could face waves of attack and will do well to keep Chelsea at bay. Over 2.5 goals is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: Possibilities that Ipswich may nick a consolation.
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Liverpool remain on course to lift the title even after a 3-2 defeat last weekend away to Fulham. Arne Slot will be demanding they stay focused and do not let it slip in the final weeks. They today welcome West Ham who dont have a great record at Anfield and this will be a tough test. West Ham currently sit 16th in the league but look to be safe on 35 points.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: This should be a routine Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Liverpool the leagues top scorers will be looking to add to that today and Over 2.5 goals seems likely.
- Both Teams to Score: West Ham have it in the ranks to cause some problems and will create chances so btts has a chance.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Tottenham Hotspur
Pre-Match Summary
Wolves secured a huge 3 points last weekend against fellow relegation battling Ipswich and that win has pretty much ensured they will be a Premier League team next season. Spurs who have had a poor season sit 14th and last week was their first win in 5 games.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: The pressure will somewhat now be off Wolves and they could play open free football while Spurs inconsistent form continues. Possible Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: These two teams both leak goals and this could be very open. Over 2.5 goals yes.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, this looks like it could be any score on paper with how these two teams have played this season.
Newcastle United Vs Manchester United
Pre-Match Summary
Recent Carabao Cup winners Newcastle still have a job to do in order to secure their European dream and they are 5th which come the end of the season will be enough for Champions League but they need to stay focused and need wins as its tight in that group. Man Utd who drew v Man City last week 0-0 dont have much to play for now except pride and that may not be enough against this hungary Newcastle side.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Newcastle at home have been very good all season and an uncertain Man Utd team may not stop them. Home win looks likely.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Plenty of goals in these teams but recent years this fixture has not been a goal fest so we may see Under 2.5 goals here.
- Both Teams to Score: Could be a tight game and there is goals in these teams but its not a certainty.
Pre-Match Summary
Fulham could make a late bid for a European place after last weeks big win over league leaders Liverpool. They are now only 3 points off the European places and a win here could really give them a boost. The Cherrys recent run of poor form has seen them slip to 10th and look as though they are out of it now but will want to end the season on a high.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Could be an exciting game and tough one to judge, Fulham in better form could snatch an Away win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both these teams are hot infront of goal and its easy to see over 2.5 goals here.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, these two teams will not hold back and there should be plenty of chance of goals both ends.
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Aston Villa – Away win
Arsenal – Home win
Wolves v Spurs – Both teams to score YES
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Newcastle – Home win
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