The Premier League enters a decisive weekend with Friday\u2019s fixtures starting the penultimate round. The title race remains tight, European qualification still promises twists and the battle to avoid the final relegation place sees Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United scrambling for survival.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s opener pitches Aston Villa against Liverpool. Both sides arrive in patchy form, but one could clinch a Champions League place at Villa Park. Unai Emery will have one eye on the Europa League final next Wednesday and recent inconsistency means rotation could be limited. Liverpool will be encouraged by Mohamed Salah being available for his penultimate outing for the club. Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, Alisson and Florian Wirtz could all be feature to further boost Slot\u2019s options. Prediction: Aston Villa 1\u20132 Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Sunday\u2019s programme begins with Manchester United hosting Nottingham Forest. Michael Carrick\u2019s permanent appointment is reportedly close and he will want a better showing after a goalless draw at Sunderland. With Champions League qualification already secured, United still have a desire to perform in front of the Old Trafford crowd. Prediction: Man Utd 2\u20130 Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace prepare for the Conference League final with Rayo Vallecano and may be short on motivation. Brentford remain in the hunt for European qualification and Keith Andrews will seek to exploit Palace fatigue. Prediction: Brentford 3\u20131 Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
Everton and Sunderland meet in a fixture likely to interest mainly their own supporters. Everton\u2019s hopes of sneaking into Europe are slim after a five-match winless run and Sunderland should find a Merseyside win likely. Prediction: Everton 1\u20130 Sunderland.<\/p>\n
Leeds United celebrate top-flight survival and face Brighton, who still require wins to keep an outside Champions League chance alive. Brighton should press their European bid. Prediction: Leeds 1\u20132 Brighton.<\/p>\n
Wolves have endured a brutal campaign and host Fulham in a meeting between two teams with little to play for. Prediction: Wolves 0\u20130 Fulham.<\/p>\n
Newcastle versus West Ham is a must-win scenario for the visitors to avoid relegation if Tottenham win. The Magpies have steadied with two matches without defeat. Prediction: Newcastle 1\u20131 West Ham.<\/p>\n
Arsenal can edge closer to the title with a win over already relegated Burnley, while Man City visit Bournemouth on Tuesday in a match where the visitors have shown away inconsistency. Prediction: Arsenal 3\u20130 Burnley; Bournemouth 2\u20132 Man City.<\/p>\n
Chelsea face Tottenham in another significant rivalry fixture on Tuesday evening. Both sides arrive under pressure and a draw is predicted. Prediction: Chelsea 1\u20131 Tottenham.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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