Midweek Football Preview: Easter EPL Schedule Continues
EPL: Arsenal v Luton In a sporting metaphor where size does not matter, the Gunners, the big guns of the English Premier League, have to battle it out against Luton Town, the team struggling to maintain their place in the league, at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal will surely aim to make up for last week’s draw with Manchester City, and therefore this Thursday they must get a win. Bukayo Saka is expected to play despite a minor injury, while defender Jurrien Timber will remain out. Unlike Luton Town, Burnley FC’s current status is less than ideal. Their most recent game, a loss to Tottenham, has brought them further closer to the relegation zone. Their games, particularly those against the best teams away from Arsenal, stand out since they show the team is likely to win. Luton’s situation worsens when many of their players are injured, making it tougher to win. EPL: Brentford v Brighton Brentford are trying to turn the tide after seven league games without a win, and getting the much-needed victory remains their priority. They will be hoping to finish the job by breaking the unwanted streak against Brighton on Wednesday evening. A last-minute goal from Ajer did just that a few days ago, securing a draw against Manchester United, but they now need a victory to pull away from the bottom of the table. A major concern keeps them busy; they will be playing without Reguilon, whose suspension comes on top of injuries to the likes of Norgaard and Mee. Brighton lost to Liverpool with a breakthrough and haven’t done well on the road recently. They have lost four out of their last five games away from home, and so for Brentford, this may represent an opportunity to get all three points. But on the other hand, Brighton is going to miss some of their top players too—March and Mitoma, to be exact. So with both sides fighting one another, this will be quite a difficult and unpredictable game. EPL: Man City v Aston Villa This coming Wednesday, Manchester City will host Villa at the Etihad Stadium. The defending champions, City, will try to shrug off a draw against Arsenal, which was not a successful result. On the other side, Aston Villa is on the verge of success after a convincing win against Wolves and currently sits safely in fourth place. City will take on the challenge of cashing in the fact that they have not lost on their home ground (a 13-game winning streak) to Villa during the history of their meeting. On the other hand, Villa have an excellent away record this season; their aim will be mainly to strengthen their margin in the race for fourth place. Both sides are eagerly fighting for the needed points in this match; therefore, it won’t be just another game for the Premier League fans. EPL: Liverpool v Sheff Utd Liverpool are in pole position currently after their victory over Brighton, capitalizing on the Gunners draw against City. As the season will soon be over and Jurgen Klopp is moving on, the Reds are just as keen to give him the winning championship trophy as a perfect farewell present. Liverpool’s opponents this midweek are Sheffield United, who are at the bottom of the table. Unlike the Blades, whose match would be an upset, Liverpool, with the league’s second-best offense, is well favored. Together with teammates Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah is set to expose the already shaky defense of Sheffield United. The Blades have a pretty poor record against Liverpool, getting it wrong in most of their encounters. History suggests a resounding victory for Liverpool, who are eager to maintain their current position. EPL: Chelsea v Man Utd The matchup between Chelsea and Manchester United will determine which team will advance closer to Champions League qualification. Chelsea, who are now in 11th place, had to win the match to stay away from the relegation zone next to the top seven. Manchester United, in the sixth position, are also facing challenges; now failure will not be an option. Two weak defenses can become a feast for the best scorers of both teams and lead to a high-scoring game. Chelsea are expected to count on the combination of Palmer and Jackson, while United will rely on Rashford and Hojlund. Surprisingly, Chelsea has had a bad history with United in the last few years, losing the last two games and winning just one of 14 match-ups. There is a high expectation of instant success from both sides in this go-or-break match.
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EPL: Aston Villa v Wolves Villa, now in fourth position, are ready to bounce back after two disappointing results. A crucial win is needed to keep their Champions League chase alive and Tottenham are breathing down their necks just three points behind. Villa might have recorded only four losses in their last 18 games, but their recent performances have not been that convincing. On the other hand, Wolves, under the leadership of Gary O’Neil, have had a solid season. Currently, they are in ninth place and are striving to finish as close to the top as possible so they can earn more prize money. Their recent form is eye-catching: winning three in the last four matches. Moreover, they are free from the relegation battle they faced in previous seasons, with only three losses in their last eleven. Nevertheless, the away games may be a huge drawback. They’ve won at Brentford, Chelsea, and Tottenham recently, but they may be facing a tougher Villa Park with so much at stake for the home team. EPL: Brentford v Man Utd Brentford is still fighting for survival after the international break. Left with only a point from the last five games and stuck in 15th place, the Bees are looking for a win against Manchester United. Their previous 2-1 loss exposed some weaknesses, and this two-week break may give them some time to gather themselves again. At the same time, Manchester United is in search of the fourth position. They currently sit in 6th place, nine points behind Aston Villa, and must be consistent in their upcoming games. Even though they defeated Everton (2-0) recently, the fact they failed to pick up victories in almost half of their previous games raises eyebrows. The Red Devils will possibly have some of their key players back after their FA Cup win against Liverpool just before the break. We can’t stress enough that this game is a must-win for both sides, with Brentford needing points to stay afloat and United striving for top four spots. EPL: Liverpool v Brighton Liverpool can snatch the march from the horse’s mouth if they win in this crucial matchup against Brighton this Easter Sunday, on the same day Man City and Arsenal will go head-to-head. A win for Liverpool would extend their early lead over at least one of their competitors, and depending on the outcome of the following games, Liverpool might be ahead of both of the other contenders. Although Brighton’s offensive efficiency has decreased, they are vulnerable defensively and have conceded several goals recently. With a 0-0 draw under their belts, Brighton will be a tough side to beat, and Sunday’s match will most likely reveal them as the best side that week. EPL: Man City v Arsenal This weekend, the defending champions, Manchester City, will host the current league leaders, Arsenal, in a battle for the top spot. Arsenal, led by former Mikel Arteta from Manchester City, are worried about ending their year-long winless record at the Etihad and cutting the one-point advantage. Liverpool isn’t far behind in second place, so they might steal all the attention from the City-Arsenal match by winning their earlier game and taking the top spot. City, who are unbeaten in 22 games across all competitions, face what could be the season’s most difficult battle against Arsenal. Arsenal is on a roll, having won eight consecutive games, sending shivers down the spines of others and setting a new team record. They hadn’t conceded a goal in their previous three away games, and their last victory over City came in the last two meetings. Nonetheless, they have a poor track record at the Etihad, with their last victory coming in 2015. This Easter game is a battle that will be decided from now on and the outcome matters to the Premier League’s league position.
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