Liverpool will become Premier League Champions on Sunday if they avoid defeat at Anfield to Spurs! Arne Slot in his first season in charge will see his team crowned title winners if they can win or draw this weekend after Arsenal only managed a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace midweek after leading twice only to be pegged back leaving Liverpool a single point away from glory.
Arsenal as it stands can only reach a maximum points tally of 79 should they win all 4 of their remaining games, this would only be good enough to match Liverpool current points total and the reds have 5 games left to play.
At the bottom end Leicester were confirmed relegated last weekend after battling away to the league leaders Liverpool, they eventually lost the game 1-0, ending their relegation fight.
Ipswich, continue to cling on but time is running out and they will join Leicester and Southampton in the Championship next season if they do not win this weekend away to Newcastle. However a win may not be enough for Ipswich as they rely on other results and should West Ham avoid defeat away to Brighton this weekend then regardless of Ipswichs result this will also confirm their relegation.
Man City boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a 2-0win away to Everton last weekend followed by a 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night, while Nottinham Forest also done themselves a favour with a 2-1 win over Spurs on Monday.
Newcastle suffered a heavy defeat away to Aston Villa last weekend 4-1 which sees them drop to 5th while Chelsea sit in 6th after coming from 1-0 down to Fulham to win 2-1.
This weekend sees just 7 league games as it is also FA Cup Semi Final weekend too.
We begin at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea take on Everton in the early 12.30 ko (UK time) game on Saturday. followed by 4 fixtures at 15.00 ko including Brighton v West Ham, Newcastle v Ipswich, Southampton v Fulham and Wolves v Leicester.
Sunday Bournemouth host Manchester United at 14.00 ko before the big one as Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield at 16.30 ko.
Pre-Match Summary
Chelsea are still in pursuit of a Champions league spot for next season and will be looking for back to back wins after a late winner last weekend secured 3 points in the West London derby. Everton have won just once in the last 5 and L2 and D2, the Toffees have not won away to Chelsea since 1994 a stat they will be looking to change this weekend.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Historically not a good away ground for Everton fans and its some time since they won here, Chelsea are unbeaten in 7 league games at home winning 5 of them. Home win is likely.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Chelsea’s last 4 games in all competitions have been Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible, Everton come here knowing they are safe from relegation and will look to play open football while Chelsea chase Champions League places this could make for an open game with both teams on the scoresheet.
Pre-Match Summary
West Ham currently in 17th allthough look to be safe enough from relegation can mathematically secure it here with a win or a draw which will see Ipswich relegated. Brighton have been in poor form of late and there hjopes of a European spot has dropped off now and a mid table finish looks as good as its going to get this season for the Seagulls.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Neither of teams have a won a game in the last 5 Brighton 3L and 2D and West Ham 3D and 2L, hard to know which way this will go and perhaps a Draw will be the outcome.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams defences have been weak of late and with that in mind there should be goals here. Over 2.5 is likely
- Both Teams to Score: Yes, both teams have scored in each of these teams last 3 games they have played.
Pre-Match Summary
After 5 straight league wins Newcastle suffered a heavy defeat away to Aston Villa 4-1 last time out, this seen them drop to 5th place behind City and Forest in 3rd and 4th. Theyll be looking to get back to winning ways here against an Ipswich side who come here knowing that anything other than a win will see their fate sealed and will be relegated.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Ipwsich have struggled all season and this will be tough, Newcastle despite last weekends blip will surly be too strong here. Home win
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Newcastle will want to make up for last weeks loss and could come out strong here. Over 2.5 goals is very possible.
- Both Teams to Score: No, its hard to make a case for Ipswich and they make struggle to create chances.
Pre-Match Summary
Southampton will happy when this season ends, still stuck on just 2 wins all season they are currently on the joint lowest ever points total in a league season of 11. They will be fighting to avoid that stat going into the history books. Fulham come here having lost the last 2 games and it looks as though there season is now over as Europe is out of reach.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: After earning a point in the last minute away to West Ham last week Saints may take some confidence and back at home should be a positive, these two drew 0-0 earlier in the season and a Draw here would see Saints avoid that unwated lowest points tally.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: This may be a drab and dull affair, Possible we will see Under 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: No. After drawing 0-0 earlier in the season, this may go the same way and chances may be bleak.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Leicester
Pre-Match Summary
Wolves are now unbeaten in 6 and have won the last 5 games in a row, a stat that no one would have predicted a few months ago but a real surge in form has seen them jump to 15th and Premier league saftey. Leicetser confirmed as a Championship side last weekend have just pride left to play for now but given Wolves form and confidence now this could end in further Foxes misery.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Wolves have played some excellent football in recent weeks and deservedly have secured Premier League status for next year. a Home win seems likely here against a poor Leicester side that havent won since January.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: With Wolves new found confidence and a poor Foxes defence this could potentially be Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: No. Despite scoring twice v Brighton a couple of weeks these are Leicester’s only goals in 9 games.
Bournemouth Vs Manchester United
Pre-Match Summary
The Cherrys have endured a good season in all so far but it looks like the European qualification dream is over they are currently 8th and now 8 points behind Villa in 7th and it could just be out of reach as we approcah the final weeks. Man Utd down in 14th have had their problems and they are without a win in 4 having L3 and D1.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: The Cherrys beat Utd 3-0 earlier in the season and would love a repeat of that here, the Form Utd are in its not impossible, this looks like it could be a Home win.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: 5 of the last 6 H2Hs have all been Over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Possible that there will be big chances at both ends today and btts could have a chance.
Liverpool Vs Tottenham Hotspur
Pre-Match Summary
Liverpool will be league winners with a point here and expect an excited Anfield as the dream can become reality today. Liverpool have been excellent all season and have maintained there position at the top pretty much all season long. Spurs have a huge task on and they have been inconsistent all season it is hard to see anything other than a Liverpool win.
Statistical Insight:
- Home Win/Away Win/Draw: Liverpool will come out fast here and it really is hard to make any type of case for Spurs, Home win look a solid selection.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: The last 5 league H2Hs have all seen Over 2.5 goals and this looks very likely to be the same.
- Both Teams to Score: The last 5 league H2Hs have all been btts and allthough this should be a comfortable home win, Spurs may get ont the scoresheet.
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Brighton v West Ham – Both teams to score YES
Wolves – Home win
Newcastle – Home win
Liverpool – Home win
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