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.
Tuesday Football Preview: Busy Easter Schedule Continues in England
EPL: Newcastle v Everton At St.James Park on Tuesday, Newcastle United will play against Everton, who are just three points away from the relegation zone in the Premier League. Despite having inconsistent results this season, Newcastle are able to get back on track as they have won four of their last eight games. Their spot in 8th place gives them hope to move to the European spots. Everton are in a difficult situation to move away from the relegation zone. They have not won since mid-December and are struggling to win games while on the road. This upcoming match will showcase Newcastle’s brilliance and Everton’s determination to bounce back this season. EPL: Nottingham v Fulham On Tuesday, Nottingham Forest is set to lock horns with Fulham at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest are in the 17th spot, just above the relegation zone. They were winless in their last 6 games, mimicking the turbulence they have experienced all season. Fulham are in much better form after losing only twice in their last nine games. They showed consistent determination to even go higher in the ranking from the 12th spot. Despite their recent wins against the strongest teams (Manchester United), they are still struggling to change their poor away records. EPL: Bournemouth v Crystal Palace Bournemouth is scheduled to square off with Crystal Palace in the upcoming Premier League match, with an eye on extending their recent remarkable performances. Bournemouth have maintained their rank to be in the safe spot and are now aiming to move above being in 13th place. Crystal Palace are struggling under the new management of their new coach, Oliver Glasner. In their five recent games, they only managed to secure one victory, highlighting their difficulties this season. This match at Vitality Stadium will test both the current positions of the teams and see who will dominate in this make-or-break clash. EPL: Burnley v Wolves Tuesday’s game at Turf Moor Stadium will give Burnley the chance to avoid relegation as they play against the Wolves. Burnley just need to make up a sizable gap to reach safety. Despite their devastating pointless game in previous matches, they showed a slight improvement in their recent game. Their game against Chelsea extended their unbeaten run to three matches. The Wolves sit comfortably in 10th place, but they still aim to earn three more points to move to 7th place for European qualification. But their inconsistent wins in their recent matches raise questions about their ability to secure a European spot. EPL: West Ham v Tottenham As Tottenham visit London Stadium on Tuesday, they will face West Ham with the hope of being in the fourth spot again. Tottenham are in great shape this season, being able to rank among the top five scoring teams in the Premier League. They bucked the trend of the third round by securing a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Luton. West Ham suffered a cruel 2-1 loss in their most recent game against Newcastle after leading 1-0 for most of the second half. They will try not to repeat their late collapse in their next match and will trust in their captain, Jarrod Bowen, who kept his shot intact. This will be an intense competition, featuring both teams fighting to achieve their respective goals.