Premier League: Preview and predictions of 'matchday 25' for Saturday's fixtures
New Delhi: Matchday 25 of the Premier League kicks-off tonight and there is a massive bulk of games that will be played in Saturday’s set of fixtures. Leicester City will be welcoming Arsenal at King Power stadium, which will be the first game of the evening, as the relegation threatened side will be looking for a miracle to get the job done against Mikel Arteta’s ruthless Arsenal side. However, one advantage for the Foxes might be the Gunners’ on-going striker problems and Kai Havertz’s injury adding to that misery.
Later on, a set of five games involve West Ham united looking to improve their current situation against Brentford in a London derby, while bottom club Southampton will be welcoming Bournemouth to St. Mary’s. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are also in action against Ipswich Town while the champions Manchester City welcome Newcastle United at Etihad, after their calamatic collapse against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Fulham welcome Nottingham and later on, Everton will travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace.
Arsenal visit struggling Leicester City today as they hope to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. With Liverpool not playing until Sunday when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers, a victory over Leicester at King Power Stadium would put the Gunners within four points of the leaders. Mikel Arteta’s team is still unlikely to win the title, but they will be determined to challenge the Reds to the end. Travelling Arsenal fans may be anxious due to an injury crisis before their trip to the East Midlands, but their opponents’ poor performance should boost their spirits.
Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester is still a disappointment, sitting in 18th place in the standings. They are more likely to return to the Championship after winning just one of their past 10 Premier League matches under the Dutchman, a thrilling victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal’s north London rivals.
Prediction: LEI 1-4 ARS
A London derby where both sides will be looking to get the job done. Brentford will travel across London to play West Ham United in the Premier League. With only eight points from their 11 away Premier League games this season, Brentford has struggled greatly on the road and has been in inconsistent form over the last few months. However, as Thomas Frank’s team pushes beyond their comfort zone, seven of those........
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