With Arsenal taking the advantage in the Premier League title race once again, this could prove to be a pivotal weekend when it comes to determining who lifts the famous trophy.
The Gunners travel to West Ham on Sunday and will know what they have to do after Man City host Brentford on Saturday. Elsewhere, Liverpool and Chelsea clash at Anfield and Tottenham welcome Leeds for a battle at the wrong end of the Premier League table.
Liverpool vs Chelsea – Saturday 9 May – 12:30pm
The first game in the Premier League this weekend sees Chelsea travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side can confirm themselves a top-5 finish with a win on Saturday, while Chelsea are looking to address a run of six straight league defeats. Kick-off is at 12:30pm at Anfield, and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (15/2 with BOYLE Sports)
Brighton vs Wolves – Saturday 9 May – 3:00pm
Brighton take on Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the Amex Stadium. The hosts have a realistic chance of playing Champions League football next season, while the visitors have already been relegated down to the championship. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Prediction: Brighton 2-0 Wolves (6/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Fulham vs Bournemouth – Saturday 9 May – 3:00pm
Bournemouth arrive at Craven Cottage inside the top six in the Premier League, while this is a must-win game for Fulham if they are to make a final push for Europe. Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday, 9 May, with both sides aiming to end the campaign on a high note, and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Bournemouth (13/2 with BOYLE Sports)
Sunderland vs Man Utd – Saturday 9 May – 3:00pm
Sunderland welcome Man Utd to the Stadium of Light hoping to keep their faint European hopes alive. Man Utd have already secured their place in the Champions League but will they take their foot off the gas this weekend? Kick off is at 3pm on Saturday and both sides will want to carry their momentum forward.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Man Utd (7/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Man City vs Brentford – Saturday 9 May – 5:30pm
Man City know that the fate of the Premier League title is now out of their hands but will want to continue to pick up the wins as they hope that Arsenal slip up. Brentford are one of the sides, along with Bournemouth and Brighton, who are chasing an unlikely Champions League spot and the Bees will be looking to pick up a shock win that could enhance their chances of a top six finish as well as all but end Man City’s title hopes.
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Brentford (9/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Burnley vs Aston Villa – Sunday 10 May – 2:00pm
Burnley may have already been relegated but they’ll be wanting to end the season on a high and put some more distance between themselves and Wolves to avoid finishing bottom of the Premier League table. Aston Villa are on the cusp of qualifying for the Champions League, needing four points from their final three games to guarantee elite level competition next season.
Prediction: Burnley 0-2 Aston Villa (7/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Crystal Palace vs Everton – Sunday 10 May – 2:00pm
Both of these sides still have an outside chance of qualifying for European football through the league next season, such is the close nature of the middle of the Premier League. Crystal Palace could well have one eye on their Conference League final but neither team is truly famed for their goalscoring exploits this season. Everton need a win to keep their European hopes alive but it’s a tough test for them in South London.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton (8/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle – Sunday 10 May – 2:00pm
Nottingham Forest will have to bounce back from the disappointment of not making the Europa League final and they still need points to secure their Premier League status next season. Newcastle are in freefall at the moment, losing their last six Premier League games and they’ll need a big performance to avoid slipping further towards an unlikely relegation.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Newcastle (9/1 with BOYLE Sports)
West Ham vs Arsenal – Sunday 10 May – 4:30pm
West Ham’s Premier League status is at risk and a visit from the champions-elect won’t be a welcome one at the London Stadium. The Hammers need to find points fast to avoid playing Championship football next season. Arsenal know that the Premier League title is in their hands now and if they continue to pick up wins they’ll be crowned champions this season.
Prediction: West Ham 1-4 Arsenal (20/1 with BOYLE Sports)
Tottenham vs Leeds – Monday 11 May – 8:00pm
Tottenham are still fighting relegation but two wins in a row have given them the advantage when it comes to avoiding the drop. This is a tough test against another team near the bottom of the table, though and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hasn’t exactly been a fortress this season. Leeds are probably safe from relegation but they still need points to make mathematically sure and will definitely make things uncomfortable for Tottenham on Monday night.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Leeds (6/1 with BOYLE Sports)
