New Delhi: The Premier League season is hurtling towards its climax, with just five crucial matchdays remaining. As the action from Matchday 33 unfolds, teams are locked in intense battles for vital points, desperately seeking to improve their final standings. The race for coveted European spots is particularly fierce, with several clubs vying for a top-five finish to secure qualification for the Champions League.

As the action intensifies, the weekend matches are set to bring more excitement with four crucial fixtures kicking off tonight. But before the action begins, let’s take a closer look at which teams hold the upper hand.

West Ham United are set to welcome already relegated Southampton tonight, hoping to end a five-game winless Premier League streak. Graham Potter’s side, despite recent struggles, sit 14 points clear of the relegation zone and could all but secure top-flight survival with a win. The Hammers were moments away from an impressive point at Anfield last week before Virgil van Dijk’s late header sealed a 2-1 defeat. It was Potter’s sixth loss in 12 league matches, yet his side still remains within striking distance of a mid-table finish, just three points off Everton in 13th. However, West Ham’s recent home form has been a concern with just two wins in their last seven matches at the London Stadium and four games without scoring.

Meanwhile, Southampton will arrive with nothing to lose. Already relegated and having parted ways with Ivan........

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