The Premier League season is heating up as we head into round 37, with crucial battles at both ends of the table. Here’s a closer look at some of the key matchups and interesting stats to keep an eye on:
Saturday, May 11
- Fulham vs Manchester City (11:30):
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Can the Citizens reclaim the top spot? City will be heavily favoured against Fulham, who haven’t tasted victory against them in 15 meetings across all competitions. A win for City would put them ahead of leaders Arsenal, who play a day later.
- Everton vs Sheffield United:
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Relegated Blades face a Toffees side reeling from a heavy defeat. This is a chance for Everton to bounce back after their 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest. However, a historic footnote looms large – Sheffield United could become the first team to concede 100 goals in a 38-game Premier League season since Leicester City in 1908-09.
- West Ham vs Luton Town:
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Moyes’ emotional farewell and a fight for survival. This will be David Moyes’ final home game as West Ham manager. The Hammers will look to end his tenure on a high note, while Luton Town will be eager for points to solidify their place in the Championship.
- Bournemouth vs Brentford:
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Cherries aim to extend unbeaten run at home. Bournemouth will be confident against Brentford, having not lost in their last six home league games. However, Brentford are unbeaten in their three Premier League meetings with the Cherries.
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace:
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Can Palace extend their unbeaten run? Crystal Palace are in a rich vein of form, unbeaten in their last five league games. Conversely, Wolves are struggling, having lost three of their last four.
- Tottenham vs Burnley:
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A clash of contrasting form. Tottenham find themselves in a rut, losing their last four league games. Burnley, on the other hand, is fighting for survival and hasn’t kept a clean sheet since December.
- Newcastle vs Brighton:
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Magpies in hot form face a Brighton challenge. Newcastle have won four of their last five league games and will be looking to continue their good run. However, Brighton have a good record against them, winning five of their last 13 meetings.
- Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea:
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Can Forest repeat their Stamford Bridge heroics? This is a rematch of the September clash where Forest stunned Chelsea with a 1-0 victory. Chelsea will be looking for revenge, while Cole Palmer, who recently became the third player aged 21 or younger to reach 30 goal involvements in a season, will be one to watch.
Sunday, May 12
- Manchester United vs Arsenal:
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Title race heats up in a crucial clash. This is a pivotal match for the title race. Arsenal are on a winning streak, while United are conceding goals at an alarming rate. This promises to be a high-octane encounter.
Monday, May 13
- Aston Villa vs Liverpool:
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Can Salah continue his scoring streak against Villa? Liverpool have dominated Villa in recent meetings, and Mohamed Salah has been particularly prolific against them. However, Liverpool’s recent form has been inconsistent, so nothing is guaranteed.
These are just a few of the exciting matchups to look forward to in the upcoming Premier League round. With the title race still undecided and the relegation battle reaching its climax, every point will be crucial. Buckle up for a thrilling weekend of Premier League action!
