Arsenal Vs West Brom
Arsenal played Sunderland mid-week but were only able to pick up a single point. The Gunners have had a good campaign overall and have improved their record against direct rivals where they had been lacking in years gone by. If Arsene Wenger can make some additions over the Summer Arsenal will be a contender next Season. West Brom hosted Chelsea on Monday Night Football and picked up an impressive 3-0 victory. The Baggies are well clear of any Relegation woes and can look towards next Season with optimism under Tony Pulis.
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Aston Villa Vs Burnley
Aston Villa are mathematically safe despite their 6-1 away defeat at Southampton. Tim Sherwood has given Villa a new lease of life since his appointment and The Villains have the Wembley FA Cup Final to look forward to. With just one defeat in five matches at Villa Park, already relegated Burnley are facing an uphill struggle. The Clarets bid farewell to the Premier League after just a single Season. Sean Dyche’s side were found just short on a number of occasions but have given a good account of themselves.
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Chelsea Vs Sunderland
Chelsea will officially receive the Premier League trophy regardless of their result against Sunderland. The Blues are deserved Champions and the other Clubs in the League have catching up to do over the Summer. Jose Mourinho’s side have been grinding out results lately but will hope to finish in style. A disappointing defeat at West Brom will be quickly forgotten despite Cesc Fabregas missing this fixture through suspension. Sunderland could yet try and spoil Chelsea’s party as they celebrate Premier League safety. The Black Cats faced Arsenal mid-week and are now mathematically safe before heading to Chelsea on Sunday.
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Crystal Palace Vs Swansea
Crystal Palace have enjoyed a terrific Season since Alan Pardew took over the Club following a disastrous start to the Season. The Eagles were able to end their losing streak by winning at Anfield and putting a dampener on Steven Gerrard’s farewell. Palace will look to build on this campaign next year and will surely look to add players to their squad over the Summer. Swansea City have guaranteed themselves an 8th Place finish in the Premier League regardless of the outcome on Sunday. The Swans have also had an excellent Season and credit is due to Garry Monk.
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Everton Vs Spurs
Everton fans are enjoying the feeling of being a Top 10 side once again. The Toffees have spent much of the campaign in the bottom half of the table after they failed to get started at the beginning of the Season. Roberto Martinez has plenty of work to do this Summer if Everton are to once again push for European football. Spurs sit 6th heading into this fixture after their 2-0 victory over Hull in Gameweek 37. Tottenham must keep hold of forward Harry Kane if they are to maintain their quest for Champions League football next Season.
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Hull Vs Manchester United
Hull face the burden of facing Manchester United knowing that only a win and a Newcastle defeat could preserve their Premier League status. Steve Bruce will be desperate to get one over his old Club in order to avoid Relegation which would be devastating for Hull City. Manchester United will finish 4th this Season regardless of the outcome at The KC Stadium. United will be without the injured David de Gea who came off injured against Arsenal on Sunday. The Red Devils will already have one eye on next Season and Hull could capitalise.
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Leicester Vs QPR
Leicester ensured they would enjoy at least one more Season of Premier League football following their bore draw at Sunderland in Gameweek 37. The Foxes spent much of the campaign bottom of the Table but a terrific run of form has seen them pull off a miraculous escape. QPR were not so fortunate and were unable to avoid Relegation due to miserable away form to start the Season. Chris Ramsey has a huge task on his hands to try and win immediate promotion from The Championship.
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Manchester City Vs Southampton
Manchester City have struggled to reach the same level they achieved in the previous campaign. Manuel Pelligrini’s side have seen Chelsea win the Premier League and face a summer of upheaval with several high profile departures likely. The Sky Blues have won six in a row at The Etihad and will want to bow out in style against Southampton on Sunday. The Saints have enjoyed a terrific campaign despite many predicting a difficult Season following the sale of several key players. Ronald Koeman is even being tipped by some as contender for the Manager of the Year award.
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Newcastle Vs West Ham
Newcastle United know that only a win on Sunday will guarantee their future in the Premier League. The Magpies have been dreadful since the departure of Alan Pardew and have nosedived into the Relegation Battle. John Carver’s side finally stopped the rot by holding West Brom to a draw in their last match at St James’ Park but another stalemate may not be enough to stay up. Sam Allardyce visits his old Club knowing that this is likely to be his last match in charge at West Ham. The Hammers seem poised to move on and seek a new Manager in the Summer despite West Ham being level on points with Everton heading into Gameweek 38.
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Stoke Vs Liverpool
Stoke have had the type of campaign we have come to expect. The Potters have gone about their business quietly and know they are guaranteed a Top 10 finish in the Premier League this term. With just one defeat in their last six at home Liverpool have plenty to do if they are to end the Season in positive fashion. Steven Gerrard will play his last game for the Club as might Raheem Sterling who has been the subject of much transfer speculation this week. Liverpool could fall as low as 7th in the table should they lose on Sunday. All square at The Britannia – Back a score draw here.
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