Premier League MatchDay 32 promises to be action-packed as teams continue to fight for the top four spots. Well, technically, second, third and fourth spots as it’s almost a done deal with Manchester City in pole position.
Also, four Premier League clubs lock horns in the semi-final round of the FA Cup.
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Everton v Tottenham Hotspur
Carlo Ancelotti’s men welcome Spurs to Goodison Park at a time when their home form is shaky. They could also end up playing without their talisman, Dominic Calvert-Lewin who is injured.
Spurs, on the other hand, could come back into contention for their Champions League spot if they win, as they have all that it take.
They have been unconvincing in their last three games, failing to get a win. With just a point separating both sides on the log, a draw is highly likely.
Prediction: 1-1
Newcastle United v West Ham United
Newcastle United must prove their mettle against an in-form West Ham. The Hammers are gunning for Champions League football and their last result against Burnley offers them a boost for this.
This is expected to be end-to-end stuff now that Newcastle’s first-team players are gradually returning to action. The availability of Jacob Murphy, Alan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson is a huge boost to the team. A win will relieve their relegation worries.
West Ham have been lucky to get maximum points in their last two games. However, Newcastle is not expected to give them such space. David Moyes’s men must remain wary of the attacking threat the Tyneside club possesses.
Prediction: 1-1
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield United
Sheffield United looks like a team waiting for confirmation of their relegation. This implies that it should be a routine win for Wolves at the Molineux.
Since the exit of Wilder, the team is lacking leadership and they are just playing for the formality. It is therefore expected that Wolves will be the victors.
Prediction: 3-0
Arsenal v Fulham
On paper, Arsenal can get maximum points against Scott Parker’s men but the Cottagers have been playing, but not scoring in their recent games.
6 points separate them from Newcastle occupying the 17th spot. They are therefore expected to go into this with the hope of handing Arsenal’s chase for the Europ League spot a massive blow.
Having won their first meeting 3-0, Arsenal is still a dangerous side that can nick out a win on their day, as witnessed in their performance against Sheffield United. Alexandre Lacazette is in the form of his life.
It is just hoped that the Frenchman will lead the line again and convert his chances, unlike the ones he missed in the Europa League first leg against Slavia Praha. If he becomes clinical in front of goal as seen at the Bramall Lane, Fulham won’t be able to stop Arsenal.
Prediction: 2-0
Manchester United v Burnley
After recording a massive 3-1 win against Tottenham which further cemented their second place on the log, Manchester United is likely to secure maximum points at the Old Trafford against Sean Dyche’s men.
With progress to the semi-final of the Europa League, the Red Devils will have the opportunity to reduce the gap between them and Manchester City that will be busy in the FA Cup against Chelsea to eight points.
Burnley can also punish the United defense that sometimes loses concentration, but the hosts are expected to see this one out. It might not be a comfortable win at the end of the day,m but it is expected that the Red Devils will have the three points in the bag.
Prediction: 2-0
Leeds United v Liverpool
This fixture is a reminder of the seven-goal thriller witnessed on the opening day of this season between these two clubs.
It is expected to be an end-to-end affair, as Liverpool can now concentrate on getting a top-four ticket after their ouster from the Champions League.
Leeds will be welcoming the defending champions to Elland Road on the back of their shocking 2- win over runaway leaders, Manchester City at the Ettihad last week.
Both side have the attacking players to get the goals and the creativity is massive. It can swing to any side.
Prediction: 2-2
Those are our predictions for Premier League MatchDay 32. Good luck to those of you who have entered the NRTC Football Prediction Giveaway.
