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Arsenal v Bournemouth
One of the most important factors to consider here is that the Gunners are in the midst of a Champions League semi-final.
The North Londoners will have to overturn a 1-0 deficit against PSG in the French capital next Wednesday and with little to play for in the league it would be understandable if Mikel Arteta viewed this weekend’s game as a low priority.
That being said, Arsenal have lost three league games all season and just once at home.
Granted, one of those defeats came against the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium but Andoni Iraola’s side have faded at the back end of the campaign.
In fact, only West Ham and the three relegated sides have taken fewer points than Bournemouth from their last ten games.
Only Everton have drawn more times than Arsenal in the top flight this term.
Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
Brentford v Manchester United
The Red Devils may also be distracted by their two-legged European semi-final this weekend.
If their Europa League tie with Athletic Bilbao hangs in the balance after the first leg then Ruben Amorim may even choose to rest key players at the Gtech Stadium.
Score Predictor users will get another chance to scout the Bees when they take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Thursday night but fans, rivals and neutrals alike should know what Thomas Frank’s troops offer by now.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are one of the most effective partnerships in Europe having scored 34 league goals between them – both are among the top six scorers in the Premier League at present.
Man United have won five of seven meetings with Brentford since the latter were promoted but will head into Sunday’s match-up seven points and three places behind the West Londoners.
We may tweak our prediction after Thursday night’s fixtures but for now...
Our Prediction: 2-1 to Brentford
Brighton v Newcastle
The Magpies are finishing the season in fine style with only Wolves above them in the form table (last six games) ahead of this weekend’s action.
Eddie Howe’s side have won seven of their last eight outings in all competitions and averaged three goals per game throughout April.
In contrast, the Seagulls late win over West Ham last weekend was their first victory since early March.
Like Bournemouth, Brighton’s push for European qualification has stalled at a crucial time but they may yet snatch a place in the Conference League.
Newcastle have won more league games on the road then Fabian Hurzeler’s side have managed at home in 2024/25 but this has been something of a bogey fixture for the Toon in recent times.
Brighton have won three of the last four meetings (plus a draw) including victories in both the league and FA Cup this season.
Even so, we’re inclined to follow the form guide on this occasion.
Our Prediction: 3-1 to Newcastle
Chelsea v Liverpool
There’s a danger that Sunday’s main event may fall a little flat.
The Reds have already confirmed their league triumph and will likely bring a last-day-before-summer-holiday vibe to their remaining commitments.
But sometimes a release of pressure allows players to express themselves with great effect.
Chelsea can’t afford to slack off as they find themselves firmly among the scrap to finish in the top five but if Enzo Maresca is to lift a trophy in his first year at Stamford Bridge then it will have to be the Conference League.
If the Blues make mincemeat of Djurgarden in the first leg then it will be easier to focus on the task at hand when Liverpool come to town but if the Swedish underdogs put up a fight then the hosts may have one eye on the second leg.
A tricky fixture, one easy to overthink.
Our Prediction: 2-0 to Liverpool
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
The theme of this Matchweek seems to be teams distracted by other commitments as the Eagles will surely be prioritising their date with destiny in the FA Cup final.
However, that’s still a fortnight away and so Oliver Glasner’s side should be suitably focused on Monday night and they could do with a league win having mustered just two points from their last four outings.
As for Forest, they will be highly motivated to secure Champions League qualification – a win over Brentford this evening would help.
The two-time European champions are unbeaten against Palace since their return to the top flight with Chris Wood providing the winner in the latest encounter back in October.
This match-up has been a low-scoring affair in recent years with just six goals scored in the last five meetings.
Our Prediction: 1-1 draw
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