Aston Villa Vs Everton
Aston Villa lost 2-1 at Stoke on Saturday afternoon to leave their Premier League status hanging by a thread heading into Gameweek 28. The Villains have registed just 16 points through the first 27 games of the campaign and will need a Herculean effort to avoid Relegation on current form. Everton enjoyed a weekend off as their scheduled game against Liverpool was postponed due to Capital One Cup Final commitments. The Toffees saw Chelsea leapfrog them in the standings and will be keen to get back to winning ways on Tuesday evening. All square at Villa Park – Back a score draw here.
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Bournemouth Vs Southampton
Bournemouth played out a 0-0 draw at Watford in Gameweek 27 which saw them move onto 29 points for the Season so far. The Cherries have lost both of their last two Premier League matches on home turf and need to pick up points at home if they are to secure Premier League survival. Southampton took an early lead against Chelsea on Saturday but were unable to maintain their lead until the final whistle. The Saints have impressed on the road in recent weeks with seven points from their last three outings away from home. Away win expected at Dean Court – Back a Southampton victory here.
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Leicester Vs West Brom
Leicester City left it late but picked up a vital three points when they defeated Norwich in Gameweek 27. The Foxes remain top of the Premier League but Spurs remain just two points adrift after they also won at the weekend. West Brom all but secured another Season of Premier League football with a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday Night Football. The Baggies took a 3-0 lead only to lose focus and give their fans a nervous finale against Crystal Palace. Leicester have not conceded in five straight home fixtures in the Premier League and will hope to maintain that streak. Home win expected – Back a Leicester victory here.
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Norwich Vs Chelsea
Norwich seemed to be heading for a share of the spoils at Leicester before conceding late on to leave The King Power Stadium empty handed. The Canaries have been in poor form of late with just one point registered from their last six fixtures. Chelsea picked up a terrific away win at Southampton on Saturday and will be full of confidence heading to Norfolk. The Blues have seen their Season transformed under the guidance of Guus Hiddink who would surely be a popular appointment on a permanent basis among Chelsea fans and players alike. Away win expected at Carrow Road – Back a Chelsea victory here.
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Sunderland Vs Crystal Palace
Sunderland lost 1-0 at West Ham United in Gameweek 27 to remain in the thick of the Relegation dog fight. The Black Cats beat Manchester United in their last home fixture in the Premier League and will be desperate to take advantage of a Crystal Palace who themselves are in dire form. Alan Pardew must be wondering where it all went wrong after his side started the Season in such promising fashion. The Eagles have been in freefall for weeks and can’t seem to stop the rot. Sunderland to boost their hopes of survival with a crucial win – Back a Sunderland victory here.
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Arsenal Vs Swansea
Arsenal lost 3-2 at Manchester United in Gameweek 27 and saw Leicester and Spurs open up the gap at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners are five points off top spot and must get back to winning ways to keep in touch with the leaders. Swansea took an early lead at White Hart Lane but were unable to keep Spurs at bay ending on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline. The Swans are without a win in four Premier League outings and could be struggling for confidence. Home win expected at The Emirates.
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Stoke Vs Newcastle
Stoke City solidified their place in the Top 10 with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in Gameweek 27. The Potters have won consecutive Premier League games and will hope to make it three in a row when Newcastle visit on Wednesday evening. The Magpies enjoyed a weekend off as their clash with Manchester City was rescheduled due to the Capital One Cup Final. Steve McClaren will hope his side have regrouped following their heavy defeat at Chelsea in their last Premier League outing. Newcastle have lost five straight road games and will find the going tough here. Home win expected at The Britannia.
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West Ham Vs Spurs
West Ham United continued their impressive home form by beating Sunderland 1-0 in Saturday’s early kick off. The Hammers have won four of their last five at Upton Park and will face another side in great form when Spurs make the short trip to East London. Tottenham came from behind to register all three points against Swansea on Sunday. Six straight Premier League wins sees Spurs sit just two points off Leicester at the top of the Premier League table heading into Gameweek 28. All square at The Boleyn – Back a score draw here.
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Liverpool Vs Manchester City
Liverpool host Manchester City in a re-run of the Capital One Cup Final on Wednesday evening. The Reds are 9 points adrift of their opponents in the Premier League and are already a long shot to reach the Top 4. Manchester City have lost two key Premier League matches in recent weeks to see their title challenge fade slightly. The Sky Blues trail Leicester by 9 points heading into Gameweek 28 and must win this if they are to keep the pressure on at the top of the table. Away win expected at Anfield – Back a Manchester City victory here
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Manchester United Vs Watford
Manchester United picked up a morale boosting 3-2 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils featured a number of young players which will give encouragement that the future at United is bright despite gloom surrounding the current campaign. Watford were unable to break down a resolute Bournemouth side and played out a bore draw at Vicarage Road on Saturday. The Hornets beat Crystal Palace in their previous away game but will likely find life more difficult in Manchester. Home win expected at Old Trafford – Back a Manchester United victory here.
Prediction 2-0
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