Aston Villa Vs QPR
Aston Villa went down 3-1 when they visited Old Trafford on Saturday. The Villains are only two points clear of the Relegation Zone heading into their midweek clash with fellow strugglers QPR. Tim Sherwood’s side are in poor form at home having lost four of their last five on home soil. Rangers have struggled away from home lately but picked up a huge win away at West Brom on Saturday – Just their second win on the road this Season. Time is running out for both sides in their quest to avoid the drop and neither side can avoid defeat at Villa Park. Score draw expected – Back a stalemate here.
Prediction 1-1
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Arsenal maintained their terrific form which has seen them won six in a row in the Premier League sitting just one point behind Manchester City in 2nd place. The Gunners have been unstoppable at home lately picking up six wins from their last six at The Emirates. Liverpool visit following a disastrous derby game against Manchester United in Gameweek 30. The Reds saw Gerrard dismissed and Skrtel has been banned retrospectively and both will miss this game. Already five points adrift of 4th place, Liverpool must avoid defeat if they are to play Champions League football next Season. Arsenal to leapfrog City into 2nd place with a home win at The Emirates – Back an Arsenal win here.
Prediction 2-1
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Everton Vs Southampton
Everton picked up an important away win at QPR in Gameweek 30. The Toffees have now picked up consecutive wins and will hope to make it three on the bounce when Southampton visit Goodison Park on Saturday. The Saints also picked up three points last time out when they hosted Burnley at St Marys. Southampton picked up a 1-1 draw in their last away fixture at Chelsea and will fancy their chances of causing an upset on Merseyside. Lukaku is doubtful for Everton while Fraser Forster misses out for Southampton. All square at Goodison Park – Back a draw here.
Prediction 1-1
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Leicester Vs West Ham
Time is running out for Leicester is they are to avoid playing Championship football next Season. The Foxes put up a valiant fight at Spurs but ended up on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline. Nigel Pearson’s side are seven points adrift of Sunderland in 17th place and have only 9 fixtures remaining. West Ham have no Relegation issues to worry about sitting comfortably in the top half of the Premier League table. The Hammers were able to put an end to their losing streak with a 1-0 win over Sunderland last time out. Leicester to give their hopes of survival a massive boost with a crucial home win – Back a Leicester victory here.
Prediction 1-0
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Manchester United Vs Aston Villa
Manchester United picked up a huge derby win in Gameweek 30 to give their Top 4 hopes a massive boost. The Red Devils have now won four Premier League matches in a row conceding just one goal in the process. Van Gaal will likely deploy Wayne Rooney in the advanced role in which he is excelling. Aston Villa were unable to follow up their remarkable 4-0 win at Sunderland when they hosted Swansea a fortnight ago. The Villains went down 1-0 and are only three points clear of Burnley in the Relegation Zone. Comfortable home win expected at Old Trafford – Back a Manchester United victory here.
Prediction 3-0
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Swansea Vs Hull
Swansea picked up a good 1-0 win away at Aston Villa in their last outing. Garry Monk has done a terrific job to guide his side to a Top 10 finish which now looks likely. Hull make the trip to South Wales in poor form away from home which has seen them get dragged into the Relegation dog-fight. The Tigers are without an away win since December and need to stop the rot if they are to ensure Premier League football returns to the KC Stadium for another Season. Home win expected at The Liberty Stadium – Back a Swansea victory here.
Prediction 2-0
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West Brom Vs QPR
West Brom were well beaten when they visited Manchester City in Gameweek 30. The Baggies home form has been particularly impressive of late – Three consecutive wins without a single goal conceded. QPR seem to face an uphill battle if they are to avoid the drop following a dismal home defeat when Everton visited Loftus Road in their last Premier League outing. That defeat was Rangers’ fifth defeat in a row and they are four points clear of safety heading into the weekend fixtures. Home win expected at The Hawthorns – Back a West Brom win here.
Prediction 1-0
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Chelsea Vs Stoke
Chelsea still lead the pack following their gritty 3-2 win away at Hull in Gameweek 30. When it seemed that Hull could hold Chelsea to a point following a Courtois howler, Loic Remy stepped up and delivered a winning goal when Costa limped off injured. The Blues have picked up just one victory from their last four home games and need to get back to winning ways. Stoke have lost two in a row and will need to be at their very best if they are to get anything from their trip to West London. Costa is doubtful for Chelsea. Home win expected at Stamford Bridge – Back a Chelsea victory here.
Prediction 2-0
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Burnley Vs Spurs
Burnley sit in the Drop Zone heading into Gameweek 31 following a poor run of results. The Clarets did pick up a huge win in their last match at Turf Moor when they beat Manchester City 1-0. That result will give Sean Dyche’s side a huge boost heading into the run-in. Spurs were thankful to Harry Kane when their star forward bagged a hat-trick against Leicester. Tottenham went on to win 4-3 to keep their hopes of a Top 4 finish alive. Harry Kane got his first goal for England and will look to follow that up with a goal on Sunday. Away win expected at Turf Moor – Back a Tottenham win here.
Prediction 1-2
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Sunderland Vs Newcastle
Sunderland host Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby hoping to maintain their excellent form in the fixture which matters most in the North East. The Black Cats trail their arch-rivals by 9 points heading into this contest and are in desperate need of a victory with Relegation a real possibility. Newcastle will not mind losing bragging rights locally provided they finish in the top half of the table. The Magpies are in poor form having lost three in a row and will find it difficult against a highly motivated Sunderland side. Home win expected at The Stadium of Light – Back a Sunderland victory here.
Prediction 1-0
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Crystal Palace Vs Manchester City
Monday Night Football returns as Crystal Palace host the Champions Manchester City. Crystal Palace have improved considerably since the appointment of Alan Pardew. The Eagles have won two matches on the bounce and are comfortably clear of any Relegation woes the Clubs below them are facing. Manchester City could be 4th in the Premier League table heading into this fixture. The Sky Blues despatched West Brom in their last outing and need to keep the pressure up on Chelsea if they are topple their West London rivals. Yaya Toure is out injured for City. Score draw at Selhurst Park – Back the draw here.
Prediction 1-1
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