21-22 Premier League Preview Week 36
As the 2021/22 Premier League season edges towards its conclusion, there has been no let-up in the title race. Man City still hold a slight one-point advantage over Liverpool and any dropped points at this stage could prove costly. Elsewhere, the top four race remains in full swing too, with just two points separating North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. In the relegation battle, Norwich were the first casualty last weekend, while defeat for Watford at Crystal Palace this Saturday will send them to the Championship.
Leeds, Everton, and Burnley also remain stuck in a three-way battle to avoid the drop. This weekend, Liverpool face a tough test in visiting Spurs at Anfield, while City host in-form Newcastle at the Etihad. Arsenal will look to keep their good run of form going as relegation-threatened Leeds head to the Emirates. Man United will also try to keep their slim top-four hopes alive at Brighton.
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Brighton vs Man United
Brighton bounced back from a two-match winless run to comfortably beat Wolves 3-0 last time out. The Seagulls previously gave up a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Southampton, which followed a 3-0 loss at Man City. The decent from of three wins in five has helped Graham Potter’s side move into the top half of the Premier League. However, Brighton are winless in their last eight at home, drawing four and losing four.
Man United have given themselves some hope of breaking back into the top four after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and a 3-0 win over Brentford on Monday. The win over Brentford ended the Red Devil’s three-match winless run in the Premier League. It was also just their second victory in seven Premier League matches. Away form has been a concern for Ralf Rangnick’s side as they have lost their last four in a row.
Jeremy Sarmiento could return for Brighton this weekend. Jakub Moder and Enock Mwepu are ruled out. United defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire are doubtful. Jadon Sancho (illness), Luke Shaw (calf) and Paul Pogba (calf) are unavailable.
Brighton has been hard to beat in recent matches and United are poor away. The Seagulls can hold the Red Devils to a home draw.
Liverpool vs Tottenham
Liverpool’s push for a historic quadruple remains on track after they came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 in the Champions League in mid-week. The Reds progressed to the final with a 5-2 aggregate score. The victory extended Liverpool’s winning streak to six in all competitions. They are unbeaten in their last 13 in all competitions, winning 11 and drawing two. Jurgen Kopp’s side also remain unbeaten at Anfield in the Premier League this season, winning their last 12 in a row.
Tottenham recovered from a two-match winless run to comfortably defeat Leicester 3-1 at home on Sunday. Spurs previously lost 1-0 at home against Brighton and drew 0-0 at Brentford. However, the North London side are unbeaten in their last three away, won two and drawn won. They have also kept clean sheets in all three fixtures.
Roberto Firmino is Liverpool’s only injury doubt. Tottenham will be without Japhet Tanganga (knee), Matt Doherty (knee), Sergio Reguilon (groin) and Oliver Skipp (groin).
Liverpool are in sensational form on all fronts. Spurs may prove difficult to break down, but the Reds should notch another home win at Anfield.
Arsenal vs Leeds
Arsenal has burst back into the Premier League top four following a three-match winning run. The Gunners beat West Ham 2-1 last time out, which followed victories over Man United (3-1) and Chelsea (4-2). The win over United also ended a two-match losing run at the Emirates. But Mikel Arteta’s side remain in good home form, winning four of their last six on home turf.
Leeds’ five-match unbeaten run was ended by a 4-0 thrashing by Man City on Saturday. Three wins and two draws from their previous five helped the Whites move away from the relegation zone. But defeat last time out leaves them two points off the bottom three. Leeds have notched points on the road recently, winning two and drawing one of their last three away matches.
Ben White should return to the Arsenal squad. Thomas Partey (thigh) and Kieran Tierney (knee) remain sidelined. Tyler Roberts (thigh), Patrick Bamford (ankle), Adam Forshaw (knee), Liam Cooper (knee) and Stuart Dallas (thigh) are out for Leeds.
Arsenal are likely to be too strong at home for Leeds, who are missing more key players through injury.
Man City vs Newcastle
Man City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday following a 3-1 extra-time loss at Real Madrid. City led 5-3 on aggregate heading into injury time, before Madrid netted a quickfire double and scored again in extra time. The result ended a four-match winning run in all competitions for the Citizens. Pep Guardiola’s side has also won their last three in the Premier League, scoring 12 and conceding one.
Newcastle lost 1-0 at home against Liverpool last time out, a defeat which ended their four-match winning streak. Three of Newcastle’s last four wins have come at St James’ Park and the Magpies have had less success on the road. Eddie Howe’s side has lost three of their last four away matches, only beating bottom side Norwich during this run.
John Stones is Man City’s only injury doubt. For Newcastle, Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier may be in contention. But Callum Wilson (calf), Isaac Hayden (knee), Ryan Fraser (thigh) and Jamal Lewis (groin) are out.
With the Premier League only to play for this season, City will come out all guns blazing against Newcastle. As a result, a comfortable home win is predicted.
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