England Round 26

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Arsenal vs Everton Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Arsenal:
Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Trossard

Everton:
Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Coady, Mykolenko; Doucoure, Gueye, Onana; Iwobi, Gray, McNeil

The leaders Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates in the Premier League. The Gunners will be fully motivated as one of the three defeats they suffered this season came at Goodison Park. I believe Mikel Arteta will ask the maximum from his players. Arsenal have 57 points, two more than second-placed Manchester City. Arteta's current squad could now become just the third Arsenal team to reach 60 points in their first 25 Premier League games with a win here - the 2003/04 Invincibles and 2007/08 team are the only previous ones to achieve that feat. A victory here could also see the Gunners five points clear on the top. They are in good form at the moment, winning the last two matches in the Premier League. Arsenal managed to beat Aston Villa and Leicester City. What is important to be mentioned, both victories came away from home. Arteta has good news ahead of this match as Thomas Partey has recovered from a thigh injury. That means long-term victims Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Elneny are the only players in the treatment room. Eddie Nketiah wasn't between the starting eleven at King Power, but Arteta could decide to rotate the players.

Everton are on the 18th place with 21 points and the situation is very complicated. The slow start of the season was the reason for the managerial change. Dyche, who replaced Lampard, started very good, winning 1:0 against Arsenal at the beginning of February. Most of the fans are optimistic about the double against the Gunners, though it won't be easy. Two things, both statistical, are against the Toffees. First of all, they have never won a Premier League away match versus the side at the top of the table. Second, their recent away record is poor. Everton are winless in seven consecutive away matches in the Premier League. What is worse, they have scored just one goal in the process. The absence of the main striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a huge handicap. Dyche wasn't optimistic about the chances of his recovering in time for this match. To be worse, Andros Townsend remain sidelined with a serious knee injury. In addition, Nathan Patterson has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee problem and remains in the treatment room. Finally, James Garner is recovering from his back problem but is unlikely to be ready for this match. A poor display from Neal Maupay could be a trigger for Dyche to introduce Ellis Simms or Demarai Gray in the attack. Alex Iwobi will probably start against his old employees.

Arsenal vs Everton Prediction:

Arsenal have won four of the last five mutual games played at the Emirats, including the last season's high 5:1 victory. The Gunners will be confident of a win here, so I expect another three points for Mikel Arteta's side. Everton are poor without Calvert-Lewin, scoring just once on the last three matches. I don't think they could change something dramatically. That's why I will suggest Arsenal's victory in handicap.

Arsenal vs Everton Pick: Arsenal -1.5 AH @ 2.06 with Pinnacle

 

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Manchester City vs Newcastle Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Manchester City:
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan; Foden, Haaland, Grealish

Newcastle:
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin

Manchester City welcome Newcastle United to Etihad Stadium in the opening match of the round. The Citizens are second on the table, five points adrift of the leaders Arsenal who won 4:0 against Everton on Wednesday. Having on mind the Gunners have a relatively "easy" opponents in Bournemouth, I believe City players will fully motivated enter the match. Pep Guardiola's men were excellent in the last round when they beat 4:1 Bournemouth. The Spaniard has some injury concerns ahead of this match. John Stones (hamstring) and Aymeric Laporte (illness) are both rated as doubtful and will be assessed ahead of match. Stefan Ortega, who was forced off at half time in the win over Bristol City, is also an injury doubt. Regular keeper Ederson should start between the sticks looking for his 100th Premier League clean sheet. Kalvin Phillips was solid against Bristol City, but he is likely to be replaced by Rodri. After being rested in midweek, Haaland is expected to lead the line here. Foden is pushing for a starting place after scoring three goals in his last two games.

Number 4 is all around Newcastle: they are fighting for Top Four finish and a Champions League spot and they are four points behind fourth-placed Tottenham, but have two matches in hand. The new Saudi owners have invested huge money and they have big ambitions. Manager Eddie Howe is well aware of the situation and I am sure he feel some pressure. Newcastle suffered a painful defeat in Carabao Cup final last week. They were beaten 2:0 by Manchester United. The Magpies are in poor form in the Premier League, they failed to register a victory on the last four matches. Howe has the majority of his players ready for this match. First-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope served a one-match ban for the red card against Liverpool. Loris Karius, who played in the EFL Cup final could drop down to the bench or out of the squad. Martin Dubravka and Anthony Gordon were cup-tied for the League Cup final, but they are available to return on Saturday. Emil Krafth remain sidelined with a knee injury, while Bruno Guimaraes is rated as doubtful due to a minor ankle injury picked up at Wembley. Joe Willock is pushing for a starting place in the midfield after recovering from a thigh problem.

Manchester City vs Newcastle Prediction:

Manchester City are favorites in this match. They play at home and they will strongly attack from the first minute. With Haaland ready, I am sure they will score. However, I expect an open game with goals on both sides. Newcastle already showed teeth to the reigning champions. The Magpies played out a thrilling 3:3 draw with City in the reverse fixture. Howe's men were leading 3:1, but Haaland and Bernardo Silva scored in the final 30 minutes to escape the defeat.

Manchester City vs Newcastle Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.93 with Pinnacle

 

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Chelsea vs Leeds United Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Chelsea:
Kepa; James, W. Fofana, Badiashile, Chilwell; Fernandez, Zakaria; Madueke, Felix, Sterling; Havertz

Leeds United:
Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Adams, McKennie; Harrison, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford


Chelsea will try to end their winless run when they welcome relegation-threatened Leeds United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Blues are in poor form, winning just one of their last nine Premier League matches. As a result, they sit on the 10th place with 31 points. American owner Todd Boehly isn't satisfied with the results as he spent huge money to bring new players - more than £323 million only in January transfer window. The amount is more than the clubs in the Italian, German, French and Spanish top flights combined. Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Mykhailo Mudryk (Shakhtar Donetsk), Benoit Badiashile (Monaco), David Datro Fofana (Molde), Andrey Santos (Vasco da Gama), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Noni Madueke (PSV) and Malo Gusto (Lyon) are new names. Manager Graham Potter is now under big pressure and another failure could mean his change. Potter has some additional issues as key defender Thiago Silva will be sidelined at least one month after sustaining knee ligament injury on the last match. He has joined Edouard Mendy, Armando Broja, Christian Pulisic and N'Golo Kante in the treatment room. That's not all as Cesar Azpilicueta is doubtful due to concussion. He will be assessed on Saturday, while Mateo Kovacic could return to the matchday squad after missing the derby with Tottenham through illness. Reece James is at risk of being dropped from the starting eleven as Potter want to provide fresh legs, meaning Trevor Chalobah or Azpilicueta could replace him.

Leeds United sit just outside the drop zone, on the 17th place with 22 points. They are deeply involved into the relegation battle and the current situation is almost critical. The actual form is poor, Leeds have just one victory on the last 11 matches in the Premier League. But if there is something positive, that's the fact it happened last weekend. The Whites beat Southampton thanks to the 77th-minute goal by Junior Firpo. But it was at home, while Leeds are poor travelers. The West Yorkshire outfit have picked up just six points on road, the joint-worst record in the top flight so far this season.However, it is dangerous to be underestimated as their only win was obtain against Liverpool at Anfield at the end of October. Manager Javi Gracia is feeling a huge pressure, but at the same time he has some injured players ahead of the trip to London. Rodrigo (ankle), Stuart Dallas (leg) and Adam Forshaw (groin) remain long-term injury victims, while Pascal Struijk and Luis Sinisterra are both doubtful due to concussion and thigh injury respectively. The duo will be assessed on Saturday. January signing Maximilian Wober missed the cup defeat at Fulham due to a shoulder injury but could recover in time to start alongside Robin Koch in the heart of the defense.

Chelsea vs Leeds United Prediction:

Chelsea suffered a disappointing 3:0 defeat in the reverse fixture back in August. It was prior to Graham Potter's arrival, but it was surely between the reasons for Tuchel's departure. I believe the Blues will enter the match fully motivated. This is a must win situation for Chelsea. The quality is on their side, the home advantage too. Chelsea should win the match.

Chelsea vs Leeds United Pick: Chelsea to win @ 1.65 with Pinnacle

 

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Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Bajcetic; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez

Manchester United:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst

Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield on Sunday afternoon. This is a genuine derby as the rivalry between these two clubs is considered to be one of the biggest in Europe. They are the two most successful teams in England with 67 trophies for Manchester United and 66 trophies for Liverpool. The Reds dominated the English football from 1975 to 1990, winning 11 league titles and four European Cups. Manchester United, meanwhile, have dominated during Ferguson's era, from 1993. In that period the Red Devils won 13 league championships and two European Cups. The overall H2H is on Manchester side, but the last mutual results are on Liverpool side, with five victories, three draws and one defeat on the last nine mutual games in the Premier League. Even more, Liverpool are dominant at home - the Red Devils have failed to score in four of their past five top-flight trips to Anfield.

Liverpool are in series of positive results, at least domestically. The Reds have three victories and one draw on the last four league matches. Even more, Jurgen Klopp's men have kept clean sheet on these four matches. They beat Everton, Newcastle and Wolverhampton - all with the same 2:0 - but dropped two points at Crystal Palace when played only a goalless draw. However, Liverpool suffered a painful defeat in the Champions League. They lost 5:2 to Real Madrid in the first leg played at Anfield. Klopp is under huge pressure, but the last results in the Premier League buy him some time. The injury situation is still difficult. Two key players Thiago Alcantara and Luis Diaz remain out injured, as well as Joe Gomez and Calvin Ramsay. Naby Keita is rated as doubtful due to a knock. Klopp has some selection dilemmas - Diogo Jota was very good against Wolves but may not be considered for a third successive start in the space of a week. Most probably Cody Gakpo will return to the starting eleven. Kostas Tsimikas could also be replaced by Andrew Robertson.

Manchester United are third in the Premier League, but the fans are hoping their team could be competitive in the title race. The Red Devils are in excellent form. Each of their last four games - all in four different tournaments - have ended in victory. They won the League Cup after beating Newcastle at Wembley last Sunday. Previously they managed to eliminate Barcelona in the Europa League and won 3:0 against Leicester City in the Premier League. The last success came in the FA Cup as United secured a quarterfinals after eliminating West Ham. The atmosphere in the squad is positive, but Ten Hag has some injury issues ahead of the derby. Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen are definitely sidelined through injuries, while Mason Greenwood remain out due to club decision. Jadon Sancho and Luke Shaw are rated as doubtful due to illness and knock respectively. Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Fred, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford are expected to return to the starting eleven after being named on the bench against cup game with West Ham in the midweek.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Prediction:

Rashford could become the fourth United player to score in six successive Premier League games after Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy. And I believe he is able to do it. Liverpool have kept clean sheet on the last four league matches, but still didn't impress. Even the 10-men Newcastle created a number of clear opportunities. Alisson can't make miracles on every match. I think Manchester United will remain unbeaten at Anfield. The momentum are on their side.

Liverpool vs Manchester United Pick: Manchester United +0.5 AH @ 1.64 with Pinnacle