Chelsea vs. Man City on Sunday is the EPL star match but Luton may shock Man Utd on Saturday
Chelsea vs. Man City on Sunday is the EPL star match but Luton may shock Man Utd on Saturday
English Premier League week 12 is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this weekend’s thrilling battles including the Chelsea vs Manchester City clash.
Wolves vs Tottenham
Wolverhampton Wanderers host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and they will be looking to bounce back from the defeat against Sheffield United last time out.
Meanwhile, Tottenham crashed to a heavy defeat at home against Chelsea. and they will be desperate to make amends here.
Tottenham have won four of the last six meetings against Wolves, and they will be the favourites heading into this contest. They have been quite impressive in the Premier League so far and are second in the league table.
Arsenal vs Burnley
Arsenal host Burnley In the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Newcastle United. They are fourth in the league table, three points adrift of league leaders Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta will want his side to put on a strong performance here and close the gap with their rivals. Arsenal have struggled against Burnley in their recent outings, and they have picked up just two wins from the last six meetings between the two sides.
Crystal Palace vs Everton
Crystal Palace take on Everton in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to build on the win over Everton with another positive result at home. Meanwhile, Everton have done reasonably well in the last few league outings, and they are unbeaten in four of their last five Premier League matches.
Both teams have picked up two wins each from the last six meetings between them and the remaining have ended in a draw. This is likely to be a close contest. The two sides are quite evenly matched on current form, and they are likely to cancel each other out in a draw.
Manchester United vs Luton Town
Manchester United will look to get back to winning ways when they host Luton Town in the Premier League. The Red Devils have lost three of the last four matches across all competitions, and Erik ten Hag will be under pressure to pick up a statement victory here.
Meanwhile, the visitors managed to grind out a draw against Liverpool, and it will have given them an i
mmense confidence boost. They will look to take advantage of Manchester United’s vulnerabilities and grind out a result here.
Bournemouth vs Newcastle United
Bournemouth host Newcastle United in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to end their disappointing round of form with a victory at home. The Cherries have lost five of the six league matches, and they are winless in the last six outings against Newcastle as well. This will be an uphill challenge for them and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and deliver.
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
West Ham United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to end their disastrous run form with a win at home. They have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions, and David Moyes will be under pressure to get his side firing on all cylinders again.
Liverpool vs Brentford
Liverpool host Brentford in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing draw against Luton Town. They are third in the league table, and Jurgen Klopp will demand his players put on a strong performance at home and grind out all three points.
Liverpool cannot afford to drop points against weaker opposition if they want to challenge for the league title this season. They are unbeaten in three of the last four meetings against Brentford, and the last two meetings against the Bees at Anfield have seen them pick up wins without conceding a single goal.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Aston Villa host Fulham in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Nottingham Forest. Unai Emery’s men are fifth in the league table, and they will have to win these games if they want to push for Champions League qualification this season.
Meanwhile, Fulham are without a win in five of the last six league matches, and they are 15th in the league table. Dropping points on a consistent basis could see them dragged into the relegation battle and the London club will be desperate to bounce back strongly.
Brighton vs Sheffield United
Brighton will host Sheffield United in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways at home. They are without a victory in the last five league matches, and Roberto De Zerbi will be under pressure to grind out all three points. Brighton have failed to win any of the last six meetings against the Blades, and this will be a difficult outing for them.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Chelsea will host Manchester City in what will be the pick of the games this weekend. The Blues will look to build on their stunning win over Tottenham Hotspur and grind out a home win over the defending champions.
Manchester City have won their last six meetings against Chelsea, and it remains to they can continue their astonishing run of form against the London club. Chelsea are tenth in the league table, and they will have to pick up points if they want to push for Champions League qualification. Despite the stark contrast in form, this is likely to be a closely contested affair.
Manchester City have not been their best this season and they can be quite vulnerable. Both teams will play for the three points and this will be an open game with a fair few opportunities to score.
Chelsea have scored six goals in the last two outings, and Manchester City have bagged nine in the last couple of matches. This is likely to be a high-scoring contest between the two teams and both teams are likely to get on the score sheet.
