So the 2015/16 season is about to end tonight but we aren’t sure about the Premier League table, leaving us with many possibilities. Man City and Man United are still in a race for the 4th place, Leicester are aiming for a final nail in the coffin by beating the Champions of 2014/15- Chelsea.
The most interesting rivalry of the game-week will be the Spurs-Arsenal one, who will grab the 2nd place?
On the other hand, Southampton, West Ham United, and Manchester United are in for the Europa League qualification spot.
Let us have a quick view of the probable things that can happen tonight.
Swansea City vs Manchester City:
Manchester City only requires a point come 4th and seal the Champions League spot. Away at the Liberty Stadium, if City fails to beat Swansea and on the other hand Manchester United win their home game with Bournemouth, it would be disastrous, especially when Pep Guardiola is coming next season. Since the announcement of Pep Guardiola’s arrival, Man City have been underperforming continuously. Swansea are having their best run of form, having defeated West Ham 4-1 away last weekend and stunned Klopp’s Liverpool 3-1 before that. Swansea will provide a tough competition to City.
Prediction: Swansea 1-2 Manchester City
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Ronald Koeman’s side are in excellent form at the moment. After brilliant displays against Manchester City and Tottenham in recent weeks, the Saints are again ready for the hunt. Southampton will be pushing for a place within the top 6, which will give them a chance to qualify for the Europa League next season but they will also need West Ham to drop points this weekend to achieve their goal. Southampton’s opponents Crystal Palace have been exactly the opposite, they had a convincing start to the season and everyone was hoping they will qualify for European football, but injuries ended hopes of any European Football this season dramatically.
Prediction: Southampton 3-1 Crystal Palace
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal will host Aston Villa at the Emirates to play their final match of EPL 2015-16 as they are on a hunt for the 2nd place. Obviously, when we see bottom placed Villa who have only 17 points so far this season facing Arsenal, who are aiming for 2nd place, prediction becomes very easy.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Aston Villa.
Watford vs Sunderland
Watford are in a situation, which is exactly same as Crystal palace. A bright start to the season followed by falling apart midway through the season, has left Watford hopeless. The Hornets will face Big Sam’s Sunderland tonight. Sunderland showed great character by beating Everton last week convincingly and saving themselves from getting relegated.
Prediction: Watford 1-1 Sunderland
Everton vs Norwich City
Back to back disappointing outcomes have resulted in the dismissal of Everton boss Roberto Martinez this Thursday. Having lost to Sunderland last week, Everton gave a lifeline to Big Sam’s side. Seeing Norwich’s game last weekend and with Redmond, Hoolahan, Mbokani’s current form, everyone will go for a Norwich win tonight.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Norwich
Stoke City vs West Ham United
West Ham United were also aiming a fairy-tale season like Leicester but are currently stuck in a 3-way race for the Europa League qualification spot. The Hammers last week defeated Manchester United, which all but ended any remaining hopes of the Red Devils to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. West Ham’s success didn’t come from any individual brilliance, well, of course, the magical Dimitri Payet has been the most influential player but the likes of Antonio, Noble, Lanzini, Cresswell, Sakho and last but not the least Carrol have contributed a lot. They will play the out of form Stoke City tonight and will do their best to take home 3 points from the game.
Prediction Stoke City 1-3 West Ham.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth
It is an awful season for Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal, but still he managed to take United to the 5th place. LvG has a chance to keep their UCL hopes alive by defeating Bournemouth at the Old Trafford and leave the rest up to Swansea. It looks to be an easy win for Manchester United as Van Gaal would do his best to save his job. Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Bournemouth
West Brom vs Liverpool
High levels of defensive stubbornness, frustrating teams to goalless draws while gaining valuable one goal victories are the hallmarks of Tony Pulis’ management style and it has proven effective time after time. It is always tough to score against Tony Pulis’ side, the master of defense. But Liverpool has Jurgen Klopp, the NORMAL ONE. Liverpool have shown they can do miraculous things and have mastered the art under Klopp. But with the Europa League final against Sevilla waiting for them, it is highly unlikely that Klopp will plot his important players. Thus, it may end up as a goalless draw.
Prediction: West Brom 0-0 Liverpool
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Rafa Benitez’s appointment gave Newcastle United a little ray of hope but that too faded out when Sunderland won over Everton last week, which made it mathematically impossible for Benitez’s side to get out of the relegation zone. Tonight the 2nd placed Tottenham will visit Newcastle United, there is nothing left for Newcastle to achieve in the league, but the only thing they will aim is to leave the league with pride by beating Spurs.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Tottenham
Chelsea vs Leicester City
An Interesting fixture this – the Champions of last year playing the current champions, a disgraceful performer vs the fairy-tale. Leicester surely are the favourites because of their brilliant defence and counter attacks, and with Vardy back in the squad, the Leicester attack looks scary!
Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Leicester