Arsenal Vs Southampton
Arsenal missed the opportunity to go top of the table when they lost 0-1 when Chelsea visited in Gameweek 23. The Gunners conceded ground to both Leicester and Manchester City and will be keen to get back to winning ways when they face Southampton on Tuesday evening. Southampton are in terrific form with three consecutive wins in the Premier League. The Saints have not conceded in any of their last three and picked up a huge three points at Old Trafford last time out. Koeman’s side are not yet out of the European picture but need to maintain their winning streak to challenge the Top 4 sides. Home win expected at The Emirates – Back an Arsenal victory here.
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Leicester Vs Liverpool
Leicester City re-took their place at the top of the Premier League table with a comfortable 3-0 win over Stoke in Gameweek 23. The Foxes made light work of tough opposition and have conceded just once in their last five Premier League outings heading into this clash. Liverpool played their part in a 9 goal thriller at Carrow Road in Gameweek 23. Jurgen Klopp saw his side come back from a losing position to claim all three points in memorable fashion. Vardy is back among the goals for Leicester while Firmino bagged a brace in Gameweek 23 and will need to be marshalled carefully. All square at The King Power Stadium.
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Norwich Vs Spurs
Norwich hearts were broken when they lost 4-5 against Liverpool in Gameweek 23. The Canaries had the lead but were unable to hang on in a match which will long be remembered. Tottenham Hotspur are quietly going about their business and picked up three more points at Crystal Palace last time out. Spurs are just five points off Leicester at the top of the table and have a five point cushion over Manchester United in 5th place. Alli scored a screamer at Palace and Norwich will need to be wary of the threat posed by the Spurs man. Tottenham’s away form has been good lately. Away win expected at Carrow Road.
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Sunderland Vs Manchester City
Sunderland remained in the bottom three despite picking up a point against Bournemouth in Gameweek 23. The Black Cats have seen their fortunes improve lately and are just four points adrift of Norwich in 17th place in the Premier League. Manchester City could only manage a draw at West Ham last time out and saw Leicester open up a three point cushion at the summit of the Premiership. City booked their place at Wembley in the Capital One Cup Final but could have picked up a costly injury as Kevin De Bruyne was stretchered off on Wednesday evening. Away win expected at The Stadium of Light – Back a Manchester City victory here.
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West Ham Vs Aston Villa
West Ham United picked up a point when they faced Manchester City in Gameweek 23 and will hope to go one better when Aston Villa make the trip to East London on Tuesday evening. The Villains have dug themselves a huge hole to dig their way out of and are rooted to the foot of the Premier League table. Villa are 10 points clear of safety despite going three matches unbeaten. Remi Garde’s side must turn draws into victories if they are to avoid playing Championship football next Season. The Hammers home form has been good of late and it is hard to see them losing this game. Home win expected at Upton Park – Back a West Ham Victory here
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Crystal Palace Vs Bournemouth
Crystal Palace are in dire form right now and have lost four straight matches in the Premier League. Alan Pardew has seen his side fall out of the Top 10 and will be keen to get back to winning ways. The Eagles have struggled infront of goal recently and must become more potent to win matches. Bournemouth have given themselves some breathing room from the Relegation Zone following their haul of four points from their last two fixtures. The Cherries have picked up two draws from their last two away games and might be happy with a share of the spoils here. Bore Draw at Selhurst Park – Back a stalemate here.
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Manchester United Vs Stoke
Manchester United fans were once again venting their fury after they saw their side beaten at Old Trafford. The Red Devils played poorly against Southampton and were made to pay when Charlie Austin popped up with a late winner for the visitors. Stoke City went down heavily at Leicester in Gameweek 23 and will be keen to bounce back immediately. The Potters are renowned as a strong physical side which which could cause United a host of problems. Louis Van Gaal appears to be under increasing pressure as United are 5 points adrift of a Top 4 berth. Narrow home win expected – Back a Manchester United victory here.
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West Brom Vs Swansea
West Bromwich Albion were unable to make it three wins in a row at home when they were held by a resolute Aston Villa side in Gameweek 23. The Baggies host Swansea on Tuesday evening keen to get back to winning ways. Swansea City made it back-to-back victories with an impressive win at Everton in Gameweek 23. That victory moved Swansea to 15th in the Premier League standings heading into the midweek fixtures. Difficult to pick a winner in this match. All square at The Hawthorns
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Everton Vs Newcastle
Everton fans have had a difficult period lately with their side without a win in five Premier League outings. The Toffees were also knocked out of the Capital One Cup against Manchester City to extinguish the possibility of a Wembley final against rivals Liverpool. Newcastle United have been busy in the transfer market bringing in Jonjo Shelvey and Andros Townsend to boost their prospects of survival. The Magpies lost at Watford last time out but will look to take advantage of an Everton side who will be struggling for confidence. Home win expected at Goodison Park – Back an Everton victory here
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Watford Vs Chelsea
Watford ended their four game losing streak when they picked up a good win over Newcastle in Gameweek 23. Ighalo was back on target for The Hornets and his goals could be enough to keep Watford in the Premier League for another Season. Chelsea seem to have found calmer waters under the guidance of Guus Hiddink and are unbeaten since their trip to Leicester in mid-December. Their most recent fixture saw them pick up a much needed win over Arsenal which showed plenty of character after taking an early lead at The Emirates. Chelsea could still launch a Top 4 push if they can string a number of victories together. Away win expected at Vicarage Road – Back a Chelsea victory here.
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