Newcastle v Wolves

The Magpies are on a three-match Premier League losing streak, yet they are closer to confirming safety rather than facing relegation, which is the main goal for Eddie Howe and his side this season. On the other side, the guests are still in the run for the spots which lead to European football and the Wolves will aim to put pressure on the teams battling for top 4 with a win.

The hosts are still without key man, Kieran Trippier and the long-term absentees include
Jamal Lewis and Callum Wilson, but Miguel Almiron might make a return on the pitch after testing
positive on COVID-19 earlier. As for the visiting side, the coach Bruno Lage can be very happy with
his options and only Ruben Neves is ruled out through injury, while Raul Jimenez is suspended due to
his red card before the international break.

The matches in the past three years between Newcastle and Wolves weren’t the most eye-catching for the football fans with four of the past five ending with the same result (1 – 1) and there is no reason to suggest it will be otherwise at St. James Park on Friday night. Under 2.5 goals is as good a bet as any with most probably another bore draw in sights with both teams without their first-choice and most prolific centre-forwards.

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Everton v Man United

The Toffees’ owner, Farhad Moshiri certainly didn’t think Everton’s form couldn’t be any worse when he approved the appointment of Frank Lampard and the former Chelsea coach is proving unconvincing in the effort to turn the tide and lead them to safety. However, the interim coach in the red side of Manchester is also finding it very difficult to break in the top 4 and secure Champions League football for next season.

Lampard’s hard luck with injuries to a number of important players continues to limit his options and Nathan Patterson’s operation rules him out for the rest of the season as he joins Yerry Mina, Tom Davies, Andre Gomes and Andros Townsend on the sidelines. But, Michael Keane and Allan are set to return after their suspension, while Donny Van de Beek is ineligible to play against his parent club. Ralf Rangnick is ready to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back in the squad, while Jesse Lingard is a doubt as is Luke Shaw. The veteran striker, Edinson Cavani will certainly miss the trip to Merseyside.

The hosts haven’t defeated the Red Devils at Goodison Park since 2019 and with the disastrous form of the Toffees it is hard to see that change now. The return of Ronaldo will provide a big boost for the guests and even though they are not in impressive form, they still have more than enough to sustain another blow to Everton’s hopes in the relegation battle. A win for the visiting side is the most likely outcome and seems a solid bet as United can ill-afford to drop further ground in their race for the top 4.

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Arsenal v Brighton

Mikel Arteta’s young guns are facing the pressure of having th upper hand in the race for Champions League football, but are they going to thrive or fail with the label as favourites to end the season in top 4? The disappointing loss at Selhurst Park saw their archrivals, Tottenham leapfrog them in fourth place, but they still have a game in hand and they must capitalise on Saturday afternoon. The Seagulls are enduring their worst run this season and they have noted six losses in the last seven matches. Graham Potter has no right to be happy with the losing streak nor does the supporters, but at least they are still 10 points away from the relegation places and some of the players look to already be on their summer holidays.

The season is over for Kieran Tierney who will require knee surgery to get fully fit, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is still a couple of weeks away from returning on the pitch. Thomas Partey has sustained a thigh injury and Nicolas Pepe remains a slight doubt due to illness but is expected to return. Brighton’s coach won’t be able to pick Jakub Moder who is out with a knee injury, while Adam Webster is questionable given his setback in rehab. Potter had high praise for both Arsenal and former player Ben White and has said the loss against Crystal Palace is nothing more than a blip.

Arsenal’s loss to Crystal Palace may have arrived in the right time to remind the squad that there is still more to play and it will be a hard battle until the final matchday to secure a place in the top 4. A blip was likely for such a young & inexperienced squad and Arteta will be hoping for a response. But, with them coming back at Emirates and Brighton being in disastrous form, it is hard to see anything else than a win for the home side as they get back to winning ways against a lackluster Brighton.

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Southampton v Chelsea

The Saints are winless in the last five, but yet they are still stable in the middle of the table where they will most probably end the season. On the other hand, Chelsea are in a period complete uncertainty on and off the pitch with back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel’s side are still safe in third place, but that may easily change in the coming weeks if they don’t improve their form.

Both coaches can be happy with the lack of injuries in the squads as Southampton has only Alex McCarthy and Lyanco on the sidelines, while the impressive Armando Broja is ineligible to face his parent club. The Blues are without Ben Chilwell who is a long-term absentee, while Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt but they have a squad depth which capable of coping.

The hosts have scored in each of the last 15 matches at St. Mary’s with their last match at home without a goal coming back in September last year. Chelsea is determined to get back to winning ways after the disappointing loss to Brentford last week and they have been pretty prolific on the road with their last match without a scored away goal dating back to January. Both teams to score should have a great chance of landing and with the leaky defence in front of Edouard Mendy plus the Saints’ record at home, we are in for a goal-fest.

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Watford v Leeds

Arguably the most important game of the weekend comes at Vicarage Road as Watford host Leeds in a pivotal game at the bottom of the table which could see Leeds essentially wrap up their safety with victory sending them 9 points clear of the bottom 3. Meanwhile, Watford could take a massive stride to safety with victory possibly putting them level with Everton dependant on the earlier result.

The Hornets have a difficult run-in with trips to the Etihad, Stamford Bridge, and Selhurst Park following Anfield last week. However, they still have to play Leeds, Everton, Burnley and Brentford at home, a key 12 points. The difficulty for Watford is they have an awful home record with 2 wins in 14 and a league low tally of 7 points. However, they have to win games like these so expect the players to be up for it relying on Roy Hodgson’s experience.

Picking up 7 points from their last 3, Leeds appear to be on the right path under Jesse Marsch, starting to mildly rectify their horrendous defensive record. Conceding 38 in just 15 away games is the worst record by far in the league and should give Watford some hope on Saturday, particularly with their depth in attacking talent. Emmanuel Dennis and Ismaila Sarr provide proven quality, while youngsters Pedro and Cucho have shown flashes this season which provides hope for a struggling side.

Watford weren’t terrible going forward at Anfield and neither were Leeds against Saints, but defensive mishaps cost them again. Leeds have conceded 17 in their last 6 away games and Watford have the exact same record in home fixture showing how neither side should keep a clean sheet. A must-win game for both sides should be full of attacking football and hopefully, both teams bury at least one chance.

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Aston Villa v Spurs

Steven Gerrard’s side are on a three-match losing streak and with the last win at Villa Park against Spurs dating back to 2008 it doesn’t look like their poor run will end here. Unlike Villa, the visitors are on high and Harry Kane & co. are enjoying life under Antonio Conte and look full of confidence. Their only loss in the past five is only dur to Ronaldo’s heroics at Old Trafford last month as the Portuguese captain bagged a hattrick.

The home side will be without Marvelous Nakamba, but there is a big chance of Kortney Hause, Lucas Digne and Danny Ings providing a much-needed boost for Gerrard. The Italian coach isn’t a fan to rotation and with Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilon, Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon sidelined, we are in for the same squad which brought Conte the much-needed wins as of late.

Aston Villa’s attack has looked toothless over the past month with them in desperate need of more creativity and goals. But, Spurs fans can say the exact opposite about their team as they have seen some brilliant football from their stars in the last matches with the attacking trident of Son, Kane, and Kulusevski looking as deadly as ever. Tottenham is back in the top 4 and looks certain to stay there with another win under the belt for Conte at Villa Park as they look to maintain the pressure on North London rivals Arsenal.

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