This looks like a great opportunity for Liverpool to return to winning ways. The Reds are in the doldrums after losing 3-2 to fierce rivals Man United last weekend. That brought their three-game winning streak to an end, but they're still fourth in the Premier League table. Liverpool's home record is strong, with 10 wins from 16 games this season. Meanwhile, Chelsea have slipped down to ninth in the table following a six-game losing streak. The Blues still don't have a manager after firing Liam Rosenior on April 22, and they look rudderless right now.
Man United remain third in the Premier League table after beating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge last weekend. They've picked up eight wins from 11 games since captain Bruno Fernandes returned from a hamstring injury in early January. The Red Devils are full of confidence right now, and they have enough quality to secure a home win against Brentford. The Bees have drawn their last six games, but that run could finally come to an end on Monday, as Fernandes is in sparkling form right now.
Aston Villa's players should be full of confidence after enjoying a six-game unbeaten streak. They're fourth in the Premier League table, and they could take a giant step towards qualifying for next season's Champions League if they beat Fulham on Saturday. Fulham have only won one of their last five games, and they're cruising towards yet another mid-table finish. The players may lack motivation for this game, and they could be outfought by this resurgent Aston Villa team. Villa have won their last six games against Fulham, which bodes well.
Aston Villa can seriously boost their chances of securing a top-four finish by beating Sunderland at Villa Park this weekend. Unai Emery's men are fourth in the table, but Liverpool and Chelsea are lurking ominously behind them. They need to win this game, and they have a strong home record this season: 10 wins from 16 games at Villa Park. Sunderland tend to struggle on the road, having lost seven of their 16 away games this season. Villa will be surging with momentum after thrashing Bologna 4-0 on Thursday, and they should get the better of Sunderland.
Man Utd have climbed up to third in the Premier League table after winning seven of their last 10 games. Captain Bruno Fernandes is on fire right now, and he should inspire his team to another victory over Leeds on Monday. Leeds are battling relegation, so the players will be fired up for this game, but they tend to struggle on the road. They have the third-worst away record in the Premier League this season, whereas Man Utd have the third-best home record.
Man City should be full of confidence after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final and thrashing Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinals. They're playing with real swagger right now, and they could outclass a struggling Chelsea team this weekend. Chelsea have lost four of their last five games; their sole victory came against third division side Port Vale in the FA Cup. The Chelsea defense looks weak, so Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo could fire the away team to victory here.
Man United should extend their 11-game unbeaten streak when they face struggling Newcastle this week. The Red Devils are flourishing under new manager Michael Carrick. They've picked up seven wins and four draws from their last 11 matches, and they're surging with confidence right now. By contrast, injury-hit Newcastle have lost five of their last six games. They slumped to a 3-2 home defeat against Everton at the weekend. The Magpies are now 13th in the Premier League table, 15 points below Man United, and they could struggle to contain the Red Devils in this game.
Bournemouth are up to 8th in the Premier League table after embarking on a six-game unbeaten streak. In their last three home matches, they've beaten Tottenham, beaten Liverpool, and drawn with high-flying Aston Villa. The Cherries have the sixth-best home record in the Premier League this season, and they look capable of beating Sunderland this weekend. Sunderland struggle on the road, with just two wins, four draws, and seven defeats from 13 away games. The Black Cats are winless in their last eight away matches, which doesn't bode well for their chances of beating Bournemouth.
This promises to be an entertaining game between a beleaguered Newcastle team and an in-form Brentford side. Newcastleβs players look exhausted after playing 10 games in the past five weeks. Theyβve conceded seven goals in their last two matches β a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool and a 3-1 loss to Man City. Brentford should be able to capitalize. The Bees are seventh in the Premier League table, having scored 1.5 goals per game this season. However, theyβve only kept three clean sheets on the road this season, so we should see plenty of goals in this game.
Chelsea have won their last four games against Wolves, including a resounding 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. They will be disappointed by their midweek defeat to Arsenal in the EFL Cup, but this game represents a perfect opportunity to bounce back. Wolves are bottom of the Premier League table, with just one win, five draws, and 18 defeats from 24 games. They were starting to build a tiny bit of momentum in January, but theyβve now lost their last two games. Chelsea look superior in every department, and they should win this game comfortably.
Newcastle should extend their winning streak to three games when they host Leeds Utd this week. Leeds have the third-worst away record in the Premier League, with six defeats from 10 games on the road. Newcastle are starting to build momentum, led by captain Bruno Guimaraes. They've won six out of 10 home games this season, and they look superior to Leeds in every department.
Man City have fallen behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race after drawing their last two games. They're missing several key players through injury right now, and they look especially vulnerable in defense. Brighton beat Man City 2-1 earlier this season, and they're unbeaten in their last three games against Pep Guardiola's men. The Seagulls would've covered a 1.5-goal spread in 17 out of 20 Premier League games this season, and they could do so again on Wednesday.
Local rivals Sunderland and Newcastle will clash for the first time in 10 years this weekend. Sunderland spent a decade languishing in the lower leagues, but the Black Cats are now back with a vengeance. They're ninth in the EPL table, a point clear of Newcastle, and they'll be fired-up for this game. Sunderland have scored 2 goals per game at home this season, but they also concede a goal per game. Newcastle's last 7 games saw over 2.5 goals, so that looks like a great bet.
Arsenal should ease to a comfortable victory over Wolves in this game. Wolves have the worst away record in the EPL, with zero wins, one draw, and six defeats from seven games. They've only scored once on the road all season. Arsenal's home record is superb (six wins, one draw, zero defeats), and they should outclass their struggling opponents.
Everton are surging with momentum after beating Fulham 2-0 and Man Utd 1-0 in their last two games. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been superb, and the defense looks rock-solid right now. Evertonβs forwards arenβt exactly setting the world alight, but the Toffees keep grinding out results. Under 2.5 goals has paid off in two-thirds of their games this season. Newcastle are strong at home, but they struggle on the road. Their away matches have averaged 1.83 goals, so this could be another low-scoring clash.