Premier League predictions: Gameweek 22

Whether or not toasting your crew’s development within the FA Cup or mourning a supervisor’s introduced departure, there was lots to get your enamel caught into over the previous weekend.

Maidstone United etched one other chapter into their memorable cup run with victory at Ipswich City whereas Jurgen Klopp introduced he’ll go away Liverpool on the finish of the season, however there’s little time to replicate on such occasions because the Premier League returns in midweek.

The Reds will wish to retain their five-point lead on the prime of the desk in Wednesday’s conflict with Chelsea, whereas Arsenal kick-start the gameweek with a visit to Nottingham Forest.

With another crackers in retailer, here is how 90min sees Gameweek 22 panning out.

Tuesday 30 January

Mikel Arteta is perhaps upset over chat linking him with the soon-to-be vacant Barcelona job, however he’ll be much more displeased if his present Arsenal crew slip up away at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night time. The Gunners acquired again to profitable methods emphatically by smashing Crystal Palace 5-0 and know victory will take them above Manchester Metropolis into second.

Fulham have received their final three clashes with Everton – together with a Carabao Cup victory on penalties in December – however there could possibly be nothing to decide on between them come full-time at Craven Cottage. Brighton earned a thumping win within the FA Cup however face a harder task in opposition to Luton City, who’ve misplaced simply considered one of their seven matches.

Sheffield United had been the crew who felt the Seagulls’ sharp sting on the weekend however Chris Wilder might fancy his possibilities in opposition to Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace, who have not scored a objective of their final three fixtures.

Tuesday’s newest kick-off sees Aston Villa tackle the depleted Newcastle United. The Villans have a dominant dwelling report this season and will prolong that in opposition to a Magpies facet that has severely struggled on the street.

Wednesday 31 January

Tottenham‘s hopes of silverware are all however over after their FA Cup elimination by the hands of Manchester Metropolis, leaving their calendar empty spare for Premier League matches till the tip of the season. Ange Postecoglou’s facet host Brentford, who shall be contemporary having not performed for 11 days since Ivan Toney marked his return from suspension with a objective.

Friday night time’s victors in north London, Manchester Metropolis are anticipated to breeze to a simple three factors when Burnley go to the Etihad. Vincent Kompany has seen his crew concede 9 objectives within the two video games he has squared off with Pep Guardiola beforehand and the Belgian shall be determined to enhance that poor report at his outdated stomping floor.

Wednesday night additionally offers Jurgen Klopp with one other likelihood to absorb the Anfield ambiance when Liverpool tackle Chelsea. The Reds had been entertaining within the FA Cup thrashing of Norwich on Sunday however will have to be cautious of Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues, who’ve usually raised their recreation in opposition to the Premier League’s stronger sides.

Thursday 1 February

West Ham and Bournemouth get Thursday’s motion underway in an attention-grabbing conflict of kinds between David Moyes and Andoni Iraola. There are a good few absentees for each side, so count on objectives and leisure at London Stadium.

Manchester United have proven professionalism of their final two FA Cup video games to succeed in the fifth spherical, however their place in England’s prime flight nonetheless wants plenty of work. Erik ten Hag’s Purple Devils are eighth, 11 factors behind the highest 4, and would drop beneath opponents Wolves in the event that they undergo defeat at Molineux.

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