Aston Villa Vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa lost their Relegation 6 pointer against fellow strugglers Sunderland in Gameweek 20 to leave them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. It now seems almost certain that Villa be playing Championship football next Season unless they can string a miraculous run of results together. Crystal Palace have no relegation worries despite losing 0-3 against Chelsea last time out. The Eagles have failed to find the net in their last three Premier League outings but will fancy their chances of getting back to winning ways against the League’s worst side. Away win expected at Villa Park – Back a Crystal Palace victory here.
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Bournemouth Vs West Ham
Bournemouth held out for an unlikely draw at Leicester despite being reduced to 10 men in Gameweek 20. The Cherries are in good form at home and will be keen to get back to winning ways after going three matches without a victory. West Ham United made it back-to-back victories with an impressive 2-0 win over Liverpool last time out. Antonio and Carroll are in terrific form and Bournemouth will need to pay close attention to the West Ham duo if they are to get anything from this fixture. All square at Dean Court – Back a score draw here.
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Newcastle Vs Manchester United
Newcastle United are in a poor run of form having lost three straight games in the Premier League. The Magpies’ most recent defeat saw them lose 1-0 at Arsenal despite having a host of chances and forcing several saves from Petr Cech. Manchester United finally got three points on the board when they hosted Swansea in Gameweek 20. Wayne Rooney scored the winner and Manchester United fans will be hoping that their Captain has found his shooting boots again. Away win expected at St James’ Park – Back a Manchester United victory here.
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Chelsea Vs West Brom
Chelsea seem to be finding their feet under the guidance of Caretaker boss Guus Hiddink. The Dutchman saw his side win impressively at Crystal Palace in Gameweek 20 and will hope to capitalise on two home fixtures lined up. West Brom have recorded back-to-back wins in the Premier League and will hope to give Chelsea a tough match on Wednesday evening. The Baggies sit 3 points ahead of their hosts heading into this clash and would love to pick up anything from their trip to West London. Diego Costa seems to have found form following the departure of Jose Mourinho. Home win expected at Stamford Bridge – Back a Chelsea victory here.
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Manchester City Vs Everton
Manchester City picked up an impressive 1-2 win at Watford in Gameweek 20 – Their first away win in 6 attempts. The Sky Blues sit 3rd in the Premier League table heading into this Gameweek and will hope to close the gap on Arsenal at the summit who are facing a tough game away at Liverpool. Everton came back from a losing position to end with a share of the spoils against Spurs in Gameweek 20. The Toffees are unbeaten in four matches away from home and will be a tough nut to crack. Home win expected at The Etihad Stadium – Back a Manchester City victory here.
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Southampton Vs Watford
Southampton are in a miserable run of form losing four of their last five outings in the Premier League. The Saints were able to see off Arsenal 4-0 in their last game at St Marys and will be hoping for more of the same when Watford visit on Wednesday evening. Watford are without a win in three matches having faced tough opposition in recent weeks. The Hornets have been one of the surprise stories of this Season and sit 9th in the Premier League heading into Gameweek 21. All square at St Marys – Back a score draw here.
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Stoke Vs Norwich
Stoke City went down 2-1 when they visited West Brom in Gameweek 20 and will be keen to bounce back right away. The Potters have won three of their last four home games and will be confident of seeing off a Norwich side who have struggled away from home in recent weeks. The Canaries have been in completely contrasting form – Excelling at home while disappointing on the road. Five defeats from six road games leaves Stoke looking like favourites for this game. Home win expected at The Britannia – Back a Stoke victory here.
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Swansea Vs Sunderland
Swansea City host Sunderland on Wednesday looking to record their second consecutive home victory in the Premier League. The Swans beat West Brom 1-0 in their previous match at The Liberty Stadium and will hope for another positive result against Sunderland. The Black Cats picked up a much needed win over West Ham in Gameweek 20. Jermain Defoe bagged a brace in that game and could be the difference between Sunderland staying in the Premier League or playing Championship football next Season. Stalemate in South Wales – Back a Bore Draw here.
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Liverpool Vs Arsenal
Liverpool lost 2-0 when they visited West Ham in Gameweek 20. The Reds sit 8th in the Premier League table heading into Gameweek 21 and need to get back to winning ways to keep pace with the Top 4 contenders. Arsenal bounced back from their heavy defeat at Southampton with two victories and two clean sheets. Petr Cech was in fine form last week when he kept Newcastle at bay despite being exposed a number of times by his defence. Should be an exciting game. Away win expected at Anfield -Back an Arsenal victory here.
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Spurs Vs Leicester
Tottenham Hotspur picked up a creditable point when they visited Everton in Gameweek 20. Pochettino’s side return to North London to face a Leicester side who are facing their first dip in form this Season. Despite facing 10 men and being awarded a penalty The Foxes were unable to find a way to beat Bournemouth in Gameweek 20. Vardy has been struggling with injury which has seen his goals dry up in recent weeks. Spurs to boost their Top 4 prospects with an important win on Wednesday evening – Back a Tottenham victory here.
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