SATURDAY:
FULHAM V MAN CITY
Fulham have competed well against the big teams since they've been in the Premier League and especially at home. But they were hammered 5-1 by City in the reverse fixture back in August.
They will try and make it difficult for City here as they're a resilient side who are tough to beat. But I think City will have too much for them.
This is set to be a big week for City as they have their game in hand against Spurs in midweek following this game against Fulham. They'll need to win both if they're to win the title.
They blew Wolves away last weekend with Erling Haaland netting four times and guaranteeing himself another golden boot. I can see him bag another one or two in this one to put City back on top temporarily.
PREDICTION: 1-3
BOURNEMOUTH V BRENTFORD
Bournemouth have had a very good first season under Andoni Iraola, who has lead his side into the top 10. If they finish there at the end of the season, he deserves to be nominated for the manager of the season award a. This is because he deserves credit for turning things around after a slow start.
Brentford were wasteful against Fulham last weekend and Ivan Toney's form is becoming a concern for them. He's without a goal since February and his recent dry spell could be a sign that he hasn't been the same player since his return from suspension.
His form could cost him a place in the England squad for the Euros and he'll be up against one of his rivals for a place in that squad in Dominic Solanke, who has been on fire this season. If Gareth Southgate is watching this game, both players will want to prove a point to him.
I think this one will be very close as they're both attack minded sides. They played out a 2-2 draw earlier in the season and I can see them do the same here.
PREDICTION: 2-2
EVERTON V SHEFFIELD UNITED
Everton are still waiting for the outcome of their appeal against their two point deduction which has to get sorted this week. Whilst that sorts itself out, their main focus will be on a strong end to the season.
Their home form hasn't been as strong as it has been in recent seasons but they should definitely win this one as Sheffield United have the worst away record in the league.
The Blades have played well in the first half of games recently as they have shown a lot of attacking endeavour. But they haven't been able to take their chances.
Chris Wilder's side have now let in 100 goals this season which equals the record for most goals conceded in a single season, previously held by Swindon from the 1993/94 season.
They'll break that record if they concede here and I think they will as they've been terrible defensively all season. I think Everton will really punish them here.
PREDICTION: 3-0
NEWCASTLE V BRIGHTON
Newcastle were excellent against Burnley last weekend and especially in attack which looks very strong on paper.
They'll definitely get some chances here as Brighton do leaves gaps in behind their defence. I think the Magpies will more than exploit those gaps in this one because of the firepower they have up top.
Brighton finally ended their long wait for a win with victory over Aston Villa where they looked more like themselves. That win should give them the confidence to end the season strongly.
The Seagulls haven't been as strong away as they have been at home this season and I think their struggles could continue here.
With Newcastle being in good form and having a strong record at home of late, I fancy the them to run away with the points here.
PREDICTION: 3-1
TOTTENHAM V BURNLEY
Spurs started the season very strongly but are set to end it in the complete opposite.
They weren't in the game against Liverpool up until their subs came on and changed the game. I wonder if Ange Postecoglou will start those players in this one.
Burnley gave themselves a fighting of staying up before getting hammered by Newcastle which only moved them closer to the drop. Another defeat for them here will seal their relegation.
Vincent Kompany has stuck to his principles all season and I don't see him changing them in this one.
They will definitely have a go at Spurs but with the gaps they leave in behind their defence, I think Spurs will more than exploit that weakness with the attacking players they have.
PREDICTION: 5-0
WEST HAM V LUTON
West Ham were terrible against Chelsea last weekend and are on course for a poor end to the season with the form they're currently in.
David Moyes announced that he is leaving the club at the end of the season and I thought the decision to appoint Julen Lopetegui before Moyes made his decision was unfair.
Moyes deserves a lot of credit for the job he's done at West Ham and the players will want to end the season strongly so they can give him a good send off.
Luton could be relegated if they fail to get a result in this one, depending on what result Nottingham Forest get in their game against Chelsea later on.
It was good to see Elijah Adebayo back on the scoresheet after months out injured and his return to a welcome boost for Rob Edwards' side. But it could be too little too late for the Hatters as they have only a couple of games to save their season.
West Ham might not be in the best of form at the moment, but I do think they'll come away with the points here.
PREDICTION: 3-1
WOLVES V CRYSTAL PALACE
Wolves were hammered 5-1 by Man City last weekend but that result isn't going to define their season which has been a promising one for them.
But they're not ending it well after winning just once in their last eight games. They have had a lot of injuries in all fairness and they could have one of their crocked stars back for this one in Pedro Neto, who has been a miss for them.
Crystal Palace have been in good form for the last month or so and they'll come into this one with a lot of confidence on board after hammering Man United on Monday.
Wolves will up for the fight more than United were on Monday and knowing how difficult to beat they've been this season, I think they'll make it tough for Palace here.
PREDICTION: 1-1
NOTTINGHAM FOREST V CHELSEA
Nottingham Forest could secure their safety if they get a result here and if Burnley and Luton both fail to win.
Callum Hudson-Odoi will face Chelsea for the first time since he left the club in the summer and he'll come into this game with a point to prove. He's been a good signing for Forest and he'll want to show Chelsea why they were wrong to let him go.
Chelsea are in some decent form at the moment and they looked more like a team against West Ham than they have done all season.
The blues are now in with a very good chance of qualifying for Europe which looked out of the question not that long ago. If they do finish in the European places, I think Mauricio Pochettino stays in charge as finishing in the European spots was their minimum objective at the start of the season.
Forest nicked a 1-1 draw in this fixture last season and I think they'll do the same again here. Especially as they're at home where they have made it difficult for teams in the past.
PREDICTION: 1-1
SUNDAY:
MAN UNITED V ARSENAL
There were many words to describe Man United's performance against Crystal Palace on Monday with embarrassing and shameful among them.
I said after that game that they need a squad clear out this summer and I wonder how many times that has been said in the past. The club were probably planning it before the Palace game which pretty much confirmed it.
Arsenal haven't had a good record at Old Trafford in recent years but they'll more than fancy themselves to get a win in this one with the state that United are in at the moment.
The Gunners are absolute miles ahead of where United are at the moment and I can see them showing it in this game.
They'll get chances as United are a side who concede a lot of chances and I think Mikel Arteta's side will punish them with the firepower they have in attack.
PREDICTION: 0-3
MONDAY:
ASTON VILLA V LIVERPOOL
Aston Villa were off it against Brighton last weekend and it was probably because they were tired after playing in Europe during that week.
They come into this one off the back of playing in Europe but this time, they will have had more time to recover with this game being played on a Monday in stead of a Sunday.
Liverpool looked back to their best against Spurs where they were in complete control up until the final quarter, where Spurs managed to get themselves back in the game.
The title is still out of the question for the reds, but they'll still want to end Jurgen Klopp's reign on a high by winning their final two games of the season.
But with Villa being at home where they have been strong for most of the season, I can see them take their chances here and secure Champions League football for the first time.
PREDICTION: 2-0
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