Sunderland Vs Manchester United
Sunderland seemed to be heading for defeat as they trailed 2-0 with 10 minutes left at Anfield on Saturday. The Black Cats had other ideas and rallied to score two late goals and steal a point from their hosts. Sunderland remain in the bottom three and really need to pick up a few wins to drag their way up the table. Manchester United conceded in injury time to settle for a draw when they visited Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils cannot afford to see the gap between themselves and the Top 4 grow any wider and an early kick off on Saturday could see them turn up the pressure on their rivals. Away win expected at The Stadium of Light – Back a Manchester United victory here.
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Bournemouth Vs Stoke
Bournemouth faced Arsenal in Gameweek 25 and were on the losing side as Arsenal showed their class. Eddie Howe’s side are in a precarious spot above the Relegation Zone and more points are required to guarantee their Premier League survival. Next up, The Cherries face a Stoke side who have lost three straight games by an identical 3-0 scoreline. The Potters have seen themselves fall into the bottom half of the table following their dismal run of form. Mark Hughes will be keen to stop the rot and get back to winning ways as soon as possible. Bournemouth have been beaten twice in their last three at home and need to improve on their own Ground. Home win expected at Dean Court – Back a Bournemouth victory here.
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Crystal Palace Vs Watford
Crystal Palace finally put an end to their losing streak when they picked up a point from their visit to Swansea in Gameweek 25. The Eagles will be eyeing up a return to the Top 10 and will hope for three points when Watford make the short trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Hornets lost 1-0 at Spurs on Saturday and sit 10th in the Premier League heading into Gameweek 26. Watford have failed to find the net in either of their last two outings and must feed Deeney and Ighalo if they are to finish the Season in the top half of the Premier League. All square at Selhurst Park – Back a score draw here.
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Everton Vs West Brom
Everton made it back-to-back victories with an impressive 3-0 win at Stoke in Gameweek 25. The Toffees have won consecutive Premier League games by a 3-0 scoreline and will be full of confidence as they welcome West Brom to Merseyside. The Baggies lost 1-0 at Newcastle on Saturday despite a good display from Foster in goal. Albion are only 6 points clear of the Relegation Zone heading into Gameweek 26 and cannot be complacent about their Premier League survival. Home win expected at Goodison Park – Back an Everton victory here.
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Norwich Vs West Ham
Norwich saw their problems mount when they travelled to bottom club Aston Villa on Saturday and ended up on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline. The Canaries have fallen into the bottom three and are in terrible form having lost five straight in the Premier League. West Ham United went down 1-0 at Southampton on Saturday, their second consecutive defeat away from home. The Hammers will relish the prospect of taking on a Norwich side who will be low on confidence giving their poor form of late. Away win expected at Carrow Road – Back a Norwich victory here.
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Swansea Vs Southampton
Swansea settled for a share of the spoils when Crystal palace visited in Gameweek 25. The Swans are unbeaten in four matches and will give Southampton a good game on Saturday afternoon. With only four points separating Swansea from the bottom three the Welsh side will be keen to pick up more points. Southampton are in terrific form of late with four wins from their last five fixtures. Solid defending has been key for The Saints who have registered five clean sheets in a row. Swansea will need to be at their best if they are to get anything from this clash. Away win expected at The Liberty Stadium – Back a Southampton victory here.
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Chelsea Vs Newcastle
Chelsea fought back late to claim a point when they hosted Manchester United on Super Sunday. The Blues know that this is a must win game if they are to drag themselves up the Premier League table after a disastrous start to the Season. Newcastle picked up a much needed win over West Brom in Gameweek 25. The Magpies have dug themselves out of the Relegation Zone and will be keen to retain a cushion between themselves and the bottom three. Gary Cahill is likely to deputise for the injured Kurt Zouma for Chelsea/ Home win expected at Stamford Bridge – Back a Chelsea victory here.
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Arsenal Vs Leicester
Arsenal picked up a much needed victory when they visited Bournemouth on Super Sunday. The Gunners trail their visitors by five points and must surely win this game if they are to mount a serious title challenge in the closing weeks of the Season. Leicester picked up a huge win away at Manchester City in Gameweek 25. Many expected The Foxes to be on the losing side at The Etihad but they ran out to a 1-3 away win which leaves them favourites to land the Premier League title for the first time this Season. Leicester would likely settle for a draw here. All square at The Emirates – Back a score draw here.
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Aston Villa Vs Liverpool
Aston Villa took a big step towards Premier League survival with a crucial 2-0 win over Norwich in Gameweek 25. The Villains remain rooted to the bottom of the Premiership but have closed the gap to the Clubs above them in their bid to avoid the drop. Liverpool seemed to be cruising against Sunderland with a 2-0 lead at the 80 minute mark. Following a much publicized walk-out by the home fans Liverpool conceded twice late on to claim a single point from the match. The Reds have been poor lately with just one win from their last six outings and Villa could take advantage. Home win expected at Villa Park – Back an Aston Villa victory here.
Prediction 2-1
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Manchester City Vs Spurs
Manchester City fluffed their lines when they had a great chance to make their claim for the Premier League crown. Leicester visited The Etihad and registered a comfortable win to leave City trailing the League Leaders by 6 points heading into Gameweek 26. City can afford no more slip ups if they are to keep the pressure up but could find the going tough against a Spurs side in red hot form. Tottenham picked up their fourth win in a row over Watford on Saturday to move ahead of their hosts in the Premiership. City to avenge their Leicester defeat and end Spurs winning streak – Back a Manchester City victory here.
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