Gameweek 25 opens a busy spell in the Premier League, with clubs facing a full weekend of fixtures before a midweek round and then FA Cup commitments. The coming days will demand quick turnarounds and squad management as league positions are contested.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s opener between Leeds and Nottingham Forest carries relegation-day significance. The teams are level on points and a win at Elland Road would move the winner nine points clear of West Ham United. Leeds\u2019 recent home form \u2014 three wins and two draws from their last six at home \u2014 suggests the hosts could edge an inconsistent Forest.<\/p>\n
Manchester United arrive at Old Trafford seeking a fourth straight win under Michael Carrick after a nervy victory against Fulham salvaged by a Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko last-gasp goal. United\u2019s recent sequence, including wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, has lifted expectations ahead of Spurs, whose woeful first-half against Man City was rescued by a stronger second-half in the 2\u20132 draw.<\/p>\n
Arsenal return to the Emirates after ending a three-match winless run with an emphatic win over Leeds and booking a Carabao Cup final place with victory over Chelsea. Only Manchester United have won at the Emirates this season, and Arsenal should be favoured to extend their lead at the top against Sunderland, who have picked up notable results on the road this term.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa sit seven points behind Arsenal following a 1\u20130 defeat at home to 10-man Brentford. Villa travel to Bournemouth, who have recovered form with three wins and a draw in their last four, and a draw looks likely.<\/p>\n
West Ham have two victories from their last three and face relegation-bound Burnley in a match where the Hammers will hope goals from Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes can secure three points.<\/p>\n
Fulham and Everton, level on 34 points, meet at Craven Cottage in a fixture that could realistically finish all square.<\/p>\n
Liam Rosenior, 41, has won all his Premier League outings to date and will aim to continue that run when Chelsea visit Wolves. Newcastle, seeking to end a four-match winless run, should be favourites against Brentford at St James\u2019 Park. Brighton and Crystal Palace look set for another stalemate. Liverpool v Man City at Anfield promises an end-to-end contest and a draw is the prediction.<\/p>\n
Predicted scores: Leeds 1\u20130 Nott\u2019m Forest; Man Utd 3\u20131 Tottenham; Arsenal 2\u20130 Sunderland; Bournemouth 2\u20132 Aston Villa; Burnley 1\u20132 West Ham; Fulham 1\u20131 Everton; Wolves 1\u20133 Chelsea; Newcastle 2\u20131 Brentford; Brighton 1\u20131 Crystal Palace; Liverpool 2\u20132 Man City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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