The Premier League season continues to count down to its conclusion. This weekend could see Manchester City crowned the Champions of England for the third time in the last four years. The Cityzens would have to take care of business against Crystal Palace while hoping that Liverpool can do them and themselves a favour when it takes on Manchester United.
Brendan Rodgers is very close to leading Leicester City to the Champions League for the first time since his appointment.
The top-four fight picks up steam once again this weekend with plenty of drama and goals expected.
Review of Gameweek 33
The previous game week had its fair share of upsets and drama- mostly inspired by the VAR.
Bernd Leno’s own goal for Arsenal was enough to gift Everton a 1-0 win amid some VAR controversy.
Joe Willock scored yet another late goal to earn Newcastle a point against a profligate Liverpool.
Fabian Balbuena was controversially sent off as Timo Werner broke his goal drought to give Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against West Ham.
Already-relegated Sheffield managed a 1-0 win against a lacklustre Brighton as Chris Wood scored his first Premier League hat-trick in Burnley’s 4-0 defeat of Wolves.
Leeds and Manchester United settled for a goalless draw as Aston Villa and West Brom played out a 2-2 draw.
‘Seniorman’ Kelechi Iheanacho was on target once again as Leicester City came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1.
Preview of Gameweek 34
There is no letting-down this weekend as the Premier League continues with another set of exciting match-ups.
Friday night action begins with a smashing affair between Southampton and Leicester City at the St. Mary’s. The 9-0 loss to the Foxes at this stadium last season would still remain fresh in the minds of the Saints.
Manchester City travels to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace at lunchtime on Saturday. Pep Guardiola could see his team crowned Champions if things go according to plan.
Brighton hosts Leeds as Chelsea takes on Fulham in another London derby.
Everton and Aston Villa meet at Goodison Park just before Newcastle faces off against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
It will be time for some blockbuster entertainment when Manchester United welcome rivals, Liverpool to Old Trafford. There is plenty at stake in this encounter.
Tottenham takes on Sheffield United as West Brom and Wolves do battle at the Hawthorns.
Burnley and West Ham will round off the week’s proceedings at Turf Moor on Monday night.
Predictions for Gameweek 34
Southampton vs Leicester City (2X)
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (2)
Brighton vs Leeds (over 2.5 goals)
Chelsea vs Fulham (over 1.5 goals)
Everton vs Aston Villa (half-time draw)
Newcastle vs Arsenal (goal/goal)
Manchester United vs Liverpool (over 1.5 goals)
Tottenham vs Sheffield (1)
West Brom vs Wolves (over 1.5 goals)
Burnley vs West Ham (2X)