Arsenal Vs Swansea
Arsenal were humiliated when they lost 6-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime. The Gunners were not assisted by referee Andre Marriner dismissing the wrong player for a handball on the goal-line. Arsene Wenger must raise the morale of his troops as they look to maintain a title challenge. Swansea lost 3-2 at Goodison Park at the weekend and have now lost four of their last five Premier League matches on the road. The Swans are in danger of being dragged into the relegation scrap unless their form improves. Home win expected at The Emirates.
Prediction 2-0
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Manchester United Vs Manchester City
Manchester United fans will hope the Champions League progression against Olympiakos will be the catalyst that kick-starts their campaign. The Red Devils backed that result up with an important win at West Ham on Saturday and now welcome Noisy Neighbours Manchester City to Old Trafford looking to put the 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool behind them. Manchester City found their swagger on Saturday when defeating bottom club Fulham 5-0 at The Etihad. Yaya Toure was impressive and bagged a hat-trick in that match and United will need to be weary of the threat he poses. Both RVP and Aguero will sit this match out through injury. Score draw.
Prediction 2-2
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Newcastle Vs Everton
Newcastle United bounced back from their defeat at Fulham by beating Crystal Palace through a late unanswered goal at St James’ Park. The Magpies look certain to finish in the top half of the Premier League having already notched up an impressive 46 points. Everton maintained their tremendous home form by beating Swansea on Saturday and will hope to further their Europa League prospects when visiting the North East. The Toffees could leapfrog Spurs into 5th place if they pick up a win at Newcastle but have lost all three of their previous Premier League matches on the road. Home win expected.
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West Ham Vs Hull City
West Ham United were undone by an early bit of magic from Wayne Rooney at Upton Park. The Hammers then conceded a sloppy second goal and there was no way back for Sam Allardyce’s men. Prior to the United game, West Ham had been in good form at home winning 3 on the trot and Big Sam will hope his side bounce back immediately. Hull City recorded an excellent win at the weekend and will be keen to add to their impressive sequence of winning their last two matches on the road. Both sides are almost certain of Premier League football next term but will want to end the season on a high note. Score draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Liverpool Vs Sunderland
Liverpool hit Cardiff for 6 on Saturday with Luis Suarez helping himself to a hat-trick in the process. Brendan Rodgers has now seen his side pick up a maximum 18 points from their last 6 matches as their title charge gains momentum. The Reds have won five of their last six at home and will fancy their chances of picking up maximum spoils on Wednesday. Sunderland visit Anfield on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Norwich on Saturday. The Black Cats are in the Relegation Zone and are 3 points adrift of safety heading into this clash. Gus Poyet has his work cut out if his side are to get anything from this match. Comfortable home win expected.
Prediction 4-1
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Chelsea Vs Arsenal
Chelsea’s title challenge derailed at Villa Park on Saturday evening. Chelsea ended up losing two players, the match and their manager who was sent to the stands following an ugly Ramires tackle. The Blues need to get back to winning ways in the Premier League in this crucial London Derby. Arsenal were victorious when they visited Spurs on Sunday evening. The Gunners are well poised to win the Premier League but will need to get through the next few matches without Mesut Ozil who has picked up a muscle injury. Chelsea to extend their lead at the summit.
Prediction 2-1
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Cardiff City Vs Liverpool
Cardiff City seemed destined to get a point from their trip to Goodison Park last weekend only to be denied by a late Seamus Coleman strike. The Bluebirds are in serious danger of playing Championship football next term unless their form improves. Liverpool fans enjoyed a day to remember when they visited Old Trafford and humbled their rivals by winning 3-0. In truth, Liverpool could have won by a bigger margin. With a favourable run in Liverpool are well in the hunt to win the Premier League if they maintain their current form.
Prediction 0-2
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Everton Vs Swansea
Everton were thankful to full-back Seamus Coleman for scoring a last minute winner against Cardiff in Gameweek 30. The Toffees sit 6th heading into their match with Swansea and can leapfrog Spurs into 5th by winning their games in hand. Swansea have been on a poor run of form which has seen them go without a victory since their derby win over Cardiff. The Swans are four points clear of the Relegation Zone heading into Gameweek 31 but that small cushion could evaporate very quickly. Everton to win their sixth consecutive home Premier League match.
Prediction 1-0
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Hull City Vs West Brom
Hull City have enjoyed an impressive campaign in the Premier League but need to consolidate their status by picking up a few more points between now and May. The KC Stadium has not seen a Hull Premier League victory since the 6-0 thrashing of Fulham back in December. West Brom sit 3 points clear of the drop zone heading into Gameweek 31. The Baggies recorded a crucial win at Swansea last weekend but need to do more to guarantee their top flight status. Spoils shared.
Prediction 1-1
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Manchester City Vs Fulham
Manchester City enjoyed a great weekend by winning at Hull and seeing Chelsea lose at Aston Villa. Vincent Kompany was given a straight red card at Hull and sits this match out through suspension while Aguero remains out injured. Fulham gave themselves a great chance of beating the drop by picking up three points against Newcastle last weekend. The Cottagers need to back that result up with more points but will struggle to do so with City being so strong at home. Home win expected.
Prediction 3-0
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Newcastle Vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle United have enjoyed an encouraging season and are in with a shout of leapfrogging Manchester United! The Magpies went down at Fulham but have a chance to bounce back when Crystal Palace make the long journey to the North East. Tony Pulis’ side are without a win in four Premier League matches and sit 17th in the standings. The Eagles have picked up two draws in their last matches on the road and will hope to pick up something from their visit to St James’ Park. Home win.
Prediction 1-0
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Norwich Vs Sunderland
Norwich fans look set for a nervous finish to the Premier League season as they are among the clubs fighting for survival. The Canaries are relying on their home form to keep them in the top division having lost five in a row on their travels. Sunderland are in an even worse position and are currently in the Relegation Zone heading into Gameweek 31. The Black Cats have improved under the guidance of Gus Poyet but have plenty of work to do in order to play Premier League football next season. Bore draw at Carrow Road.
Prediction 0-0
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West Ham Vs Manchester United
West Ham United had been on a great run of form before losing their last two matches. The Hammers welcome the Champions to Upton Park hoping to move level on points with Stoke and Aston Villa above them in the table. Manchester United were thrashed 3-0 by Liverpool at Old Trafford to compound a miserable Premier League campaign. The Red Devils did manage an impressive 3-0 win in the Champions League which may kick-start their League form. RVP bagged a hat-trick mid-week but was stretchered off and may sit this match out. Away win expected.
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Tottenham Vs Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur lost the North London Derby when Arsenal visited White Hart Lane last weekend. Spurs have lost against Chelsea and Arsenal in their last two matches and need to turn things around quickly if they are to have any chance of a Top 4 berth. Southampton comfortably beat Norwich in Gameweek 30 to move themselves into 8th place in the Premier League. The Saints have had a terrific campaign overall and will be looking to build on this platform next season. Spurs may suffer fatigue following their Thursday evening match at Benfica. Score draw.
Prediction 1-1
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Aston Villa Vs Stoke
Aston Villa enjoyed a great win over Chelsea last weekend which was overshadowed by Ramires’ red card and the ugly scenes which followed. Paul Lambert has done a great job at Villa Park and Christian Benteke seems to have hit top form again following a difficult season. Stoke are pushing for a Top 10 finish but have struggled on the road lately. The Potters have picked up just two points from their last six matches away from home and will struggle to get anything from their trip to Aston Villa.
Prediction 1-0
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