Sheff Utd vs Arsenal: Blades to upset distracted Gunners
Sheffield United are doomed to relegation but may see Arsenal’s visit to Bramall Lane as their best chance to claim a notable scalp before going down. The Blades took four points off the Gunners last term and gave them a good test in a narrow loss at Emirates Stadium earlier this season.
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Villa to get back on track
Fulham’s revival stalled prior to the international break and we expect Aston Villa to add to their relegation worries on Sunday. The 2-1 defeat at home to Leeds last time out was a third loss in four matches and means they start the weekend still in the drop zone.
Leeds vs Sheff Utd: Yorkshire derby to be tight tussle
Sheffield United may be resigned to relegation but Yorkshire pride should spur them on when visiting Leeds in Saturday’s Premier League derby. There has been only one goal between these teams in their last five meetings and another close encounter could be on the cards at Elland Road.
Chelsea vs West Brom: Blues backed for smooth success
Chelsea are expected to continue Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten run by brushing aside Premier League strugglers West Brom at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have registered 10 wins and four draws from his 14 games in charge, impressively keeping a clean sheet in a dozen of those fixtures.
Treble bet: Man City 9/2 to emulate neighbours United
Man Utd remain the only English team to have claimed Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies in the same season, but Man City are 9/2 to land the same Treble bet. The Blues won all three major domestic competitions two years ago and will now try to also conquer Europe for the first time.
Who are football’s highest-profile free agents this summer?
As the football season enters its final stretch, Europe’s top clubs will already be preparing their transfer plans for this summer. While there will undoubtedly be fierce bidding wars for the continent’s top talent, some of the biggest signings could well be free transfers.
Leicester vs Sheff Utd: Foxes can boost top-four hopes
Leicester can enhance their Premier League top-four prospects by seeing off bottom club Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Foxes have been hit by injury problems of late but have the strength in depth to secure a fourth straight head-to-head victory over the relegation-bound Blades.
Crystal Palace vs West Brom: Zaha ready to help Eagles soar
Crystal Palace will hope to have Wilfried Zaha back up to full speed for Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Brom at Selhurst Park. The Eagles’ talismanic front man returned from injury as a half-time substitute at Tottenham last weekend and should be all the better for that blow-out.
West Brom vs Newcastle: Baggies to shade tight tussle
Sunday’s Premier League relegation battle between West Brom and Newcastle has all the makings of a tight tussle, with goals sure to be at a premium. Only one team has scored fewer times on home turf than Albion this term, while the Magpies have the third-lowest tally in away matches.
Sheff Utd vs Southampton: Saints ready for return to form
Southampton have struggled to pick up points during a tough run of fixtures but we feel they have a big performance in them at Sheffield United. Saints have tumbled down the table during a nine-match winless run in Premier League matches, but they have impressed in the FA Cup.
West Brom vs Everton: Toffees fancied to go fourth
Everton can climb into the top four, even if only briefly, by winning at West Brom on Thursday evening and get our vote to achieve that feat. Albion are stubbornly clinging onto their Premier League survival hopes but may lack the quality to match in-form opponents on such a mission.
Sheff Utd vs Aston Villa: Visitors tend to travel well
Aston Villa are one of several Premier League teams who have almost looked more comfortable on the road this season and they get the nod to prevail at Sheffield United. The Blades have badly missed having the backing of their supporters at Bramall Lane, suffering 10 home defeats.
Tottenham vs Burnley: Spurs can shade wounded Clarets
Tottenham have enjoyed a couple of welcome Europa League wins of late and can now get their Premier League campaign back on track when hosting Burnley. The Clarets are on a four-match unbeaten run in this competition which has eased them away from the drop zone, but that was during a kind schedule.
Sheff Utd vs Liverpool: Reds tipped to stop the rot
Liverpool will be looking to give their top-four prospects a much-needed boost when visiting Premier League basement dwellers Sheffield United. However, the Blades have netted in six straight home games in all competitions and should be fired up for facing the Reds’ injury-ravaged defence.