Aston Villa Vs Chelsea
Aston Villa saw their miserable run of form continue when they lost yet again in Gameweek 31. The Villains are firm favourites to be playing Championship Football next Season having secured just 16 points from 31 Premier League fixtures this Season. Chelsea made it back-to-back draws when they claimed a point from the visit of West Ham last time out. The Blues are only playing for pride with a Top 4 finish seemingly out of reach this campaign. Away form has been good for Chelsea in recent weeks and they will be confident they can get a result at struggling Villa. Away win expected at Villa Park – Back a Chelsea victory here.
Prediction 0-2
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Arsenal Vs Watford
Arsenal picked up an important three points from their trip to Goodison Park which gave them a timely boost heading into the International Break. The Gunners kept themselves in contention for the title despite remaining 11 points adrift of League leaders Leicester City. Watford are struggling for form at present and will have used the weekend off to regroup. The Hornets have lost three straight Premier League games but due to impressive form earlier in the Season are in no immediate danger of Relegation. Wenger’s side can afford no slip ups and will be keen to apply maximum pressure to Leicester and Spurs. Home win expected at The Emirates – Back an Arsenal victory here.
Prediction 2-1
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Bournemouth Vs Manchester City
Bournemouth saw their winning streak come to an abrupt halt when they visited White Hart Lane in Gameweek 31. The Cherries had been in good form and will be keen make it three wins in a row on home turf. Manchester City saw their title hopes bruised when Manchester United visited The Etihad and took all three points. Joe Hart picked up an injury in that clash and joins Vincent Kompany in the City treatment room. The Sky Blues are just one point ahead of West Ham and Manchester United and could easily slide out of the Top 4 this weekend if they fail to win on the South Coast. All square at Dean Court – Back a score draw here.
Prediction 1-1
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Norwich Vs Newcastle
Norwich host Newcastle United looking to make it two wins in a row and give their chances of Premier League survival a huge boost. The Canaries picked up a crucial win over West Brom in Gameweek 31 and could move five points clear of the drop zone with a victory here. Newcastle United left it late but found an equaliser against Sunderland to end their losing streak of four consecutive matches. Rafa Benitez will need all of his managerial expertise to engineer an escape from the predicament Newcastle find themselves in. Narrow home victory expected at Carrow Road – Back a Norwich victory here.
Prediction 1-0
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Stoke Vs Swansea
Stoke are in good form at present and have lost just one of their last six Premier League outings. The Potters could yet secure a European finish if they maintain their current form. Mark Hughes has done a terrific job at The Britannia and will want to finish the Season on a positive note. Swansea City picked up a much needed win in Gameweek 31 when they saw off Aston Villa 1-0. The Swans have won three of their last four Premier League matches and will provide stern opposition. All square at The Britannia Stadium – Back a score draw here.
Prediction 1-1
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Sunderland Vs West Brom
Sunderland took the lead against Newcastle but were unable to hold on for the win in their North East Derby clash. The Black Cats remain in the Relegation Zone heading into Gameweek 32 and will see this fixture as a golden opportunity to pick up three precious points. The Baggies were defeated by Norwich in Gameweek 31 and will be keen to bounce back immediately. Albion sit mid table and have nothing but pride to play for at this stage of the Season. Home win expected at The Stadium of Light – Back a Sunderland victory here.
Prediction 2-1 – Back a 2-1 Sunderland Win Here
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West Ham Vs Crystal Palace
West Ham United have defied a number of pundits this Season to sit just one point adrift of the Top 4 heading into Gameweek 32. The Hammers have enjoyed a terrific campaign under Slaven Bilic and could yet top it off with European Football next Season. Crystal Palace started the Season well but have been in terrible form recently. The Eagles have lost four of their last five Premier League outings and will be low on confidence. Alan Pardew could see his side struggling against Relegation if their poor form continues. Home win expected at Upton Park – Back a West Ham victory here.
Prediction 2-0
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Liverpool Vs Spurs
Liverpool took a 0-2 lead at Southampton in Gameweek 31 before going on to lose 3-2 at St Marys. The Reds had won three Premier League matches in a row prior to that defeat and will be keen to get back to winning ways immediately to boost their Top 4 prospects. Spurs made light work of Bournemouth and ran out 3-0 winners in Gameweek 31. Harry Kane has four Premier League goals in his last two outings and will be brimming with confidence heading into this clash. All square at Anfield – Back a score draw here.
Prediction 1-1
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Leicester Vs Southampton
Leicester City continued to keep their rivals at bay by picking up three points from their trip to Selhurst Park in Gameweek 31. The Foxes are handling the pressure well despite having few household names within their ranks. Claudio Ranieri has done a terrific job at Leicester and deserves tremendous credit. Southampton showed plenty of character to come from a losing position to beat Liverpool 3-2 in Gameweek 31. The Saints are still in with a chance of a Top 4 finish and have plenty to play for in the final weeks of the Season. Home win expected at The King Power Stadium – Back a Leicester victory here.
Prediction 2-1
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Manchester United Vs Everton
Manchester United picked up a huge derby win at Manchester City in Gameweek 31 to keep their Top 4 hopes alive at the expense of their fierce rivals. The Red Devils have won three of their last four to relieve some of the pressure on Manager LVG. Everton were defeated when they hosted Arsenal in Gameweek 31 – Their third defeat in their last four Premier League outings. The Toffees sit 12th in the Premier League heading into this weekend and will be keen to secure a Top 10 finish. Home win expected at Old Trafford – Back a Manchester United victory here.
Prediction 2-0
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