England Round 38

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Arsenal vs Everton Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Everton:
Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Young; Garner, Onana, Gueye, McNeil; Doucoure; Calvert-Lewin

This is one of the most interesting Premier League's seasons. For a long time it was a three-team battle as Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal were fighting for the first place, but now is just a two-horse race. The reason is because Liverpool collapsed and dropped 10 points in the finish of the championship. The Reds will finish third regardless of the results in the final round. Arsenal are two points behind Manchester City and they need a victory against Everton, but also need a good news from the Etihad. That means West Ham to upset the reigning champions and to remain unbeaten. The Gunners are seeking their first league title in 20 years but everything are in Pep Guardiola's hands. Despite that, Arsenal boss Arteta is optimist and he believe in miracle. Most of the players are ready, but Bukayo Saka is rated as doubtful. He limped off the pitch in a 1:0 win against Manchester United last week and the club medical staff is hoping the 22-year-old should be ready to start at his usual right-wing position. Long-term absentee Jurrien Timber is not expected to be part of the squad, despite making his return to competitive action for the Under-21 team. As a result, Takehiro Tomiyasu will continue at left-back position.

Everton have 40 points and they are big 14 points from the drop zone. Once again Dyche promoted himself as an expert for avoiding relegation. The narrow 1:0 win over Sheffield United in the last round represents the fourth victory in the last five league matches. The Toffees have collected an impressive 13 points from 15 on offer. Abdoulaye Doucoure was the most deserved for the victory after scoring the lone goal. Everton have secured the status and their 15th-placed ranking is the highest that they can finish. Nevertheless, the Toffees will not give up easily here. Nobody wants Brentford - who sit just one point behind - to demote Dyche's side to 16th place on the final day. Dyche has lot of injury concerns ahead of this match. Midfielder Andre Gomes took a bang to the face and is now rated as doubtful for the trip to London. Four additional players are sidelined - Dele Alli, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jack Harrison and Nathan Patterson. The latter will probably miss out the upcoming EURO 2024. Some youngsters such as Lewis Dobbin, Chermiti and Lewis Warrington - could take some playing time.

Arsenal vs Everton Prediction:

Arsenal are fighting for the first place. Almost everything depend from Manchester City - they will win the title if they beat West Ham. But Arsenal need to do "their homework" and to beat Everton. I know many think this will be easy, but I think quite opposite. Everton have no defeat on the last five matches. Even more, they won four of them. Some results have to be respect, like 2:0 win against Liverpool. I am not sure if they could remain unbeaten at Emirates, though they are definitely able to score. About Arsenal, they will go for the victory and I expect goals from their side too. I think this should be an efficient match.

Arsenal vs Everton Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 2.05 with Pinnacle

 

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Manchester City vs West Ham Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Manchester City:
Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland

West Ham:
Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta; Antonio

Manchester City will welcome West Ham to the Etihad Stadium in the crucial match for the title. The Citizens are first and they need a victory here to lift the trophy and to write another page of English football history. Of course, the guests will try to spoil the party. They have nothing to play for, but pride. However, this is Premier League, the players of every team are used to give the maximum in every game. In other words, Manchester City have to be at highest level to beat the Hammers. Guardiola's men are in fantastic form, they are in series of eight victories in the Premier League and the players confidence is high. Most of these victories were high and City have scored 30 goals in the process, an average of almost four goals per game. Guardiola has most of his players ready, but first-choice goalkeeper Ederson is sidelined with a fractured eye socket sustained in midweek. Kevin De Bruyne sustained a knock to his Achilles in the same match, but should be ready in time.

West Ham are in the middle of table - out of the relegation battle, but also far away from the European spots. They will finish the season on the 9th place, regardless of the results in the last round. Last week they beat Luton Town with 3:1 and the confidence is higher. The Hatters scored first, but James Ward-Prowse, Tomas Soucek and youngster George Earthy turned out the result in the second half. Moyes has some worries ahead of this match. Manchester City loanee Kalvin Phillips in ineligible to play against his parent club. In addition, central defenders Nayef Aguerd and Konstantinos Mavropanos are doubtful due to ankle injury and knock respectively. The duo need to be assessed ahead of kickoff. Some changes are possible with Edson Alvarez as option to provide fresh legs. Jarrod Bowen will be hoping to improve his team-high 16 Premier League goals. This is the last match for Moyes and he will try to claim his first-ever victory as a manager at the Etihad.

Manchester City vs West Ham Prediction:

For just the third time in the last 11 years, the Premier League title race will be decided on the final day. Manchester City are currently first, two points ahead of Arsenal. I think the Citizens will win here. They are in series of eight victories in the Premier League and the players confidence is high. Furthermore, they are very experienced squad, most of the players are internationals and they are lead by the best European coach. They will strongly attack from the very first minute and I expect an efficient match. Like the last three home games - City won twice 5:1, against Wolverhampton and Luton Town, while beat 4:1 Aston Villa. At the same time West Ham played high scoring matches as guests. They lost 5:0 to Chelsea, lost 5:2 to Crystal Palace and lost 4:3 to Newcastle, while beat 2:1 Wolves. I expect an efficient match here.

Manchester City vs West Ham Pick: Over 4.5 goals @ 2.11 with Pinnacle