Premier League Final Day Preview

The final day of the Premier League season is here, with all ten games kicking off at the same time.

And unlike most years, the major issues have already been decided with only the final top-four place really up for grabs as Chelsea try and overtake Champions League finalists Liverpool in fourth.

Liverpool are in pole position and because of a goal-difference, a point at home to Brighton will suffice for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Chelsea need to hope Liverpool lose and then win at Newcastle for any chance of making the top-four.

Swansea’s relegation is set to be confirmed, to avoid it they will need to beat Stoke at home and for Manchester City to win at Southampton – and in doing so an eight goal swing would have to occur.

A City win would see the champions become the first team in English history to break the 100-point barrier.

Arsene Wenger’s reign as Arsenal boss will come to an end at Huddersfield, and he will be hoping to do it on a high.

Elsewhere, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Watford all still harbour hopes of a top-half finish – which require Newcastle to lose, and if that happens, they all could move into the top-ten.

Palace’s host West Brom in their finale, Bournemouth travel to Bournemouth whilst Watford travel to Manchester United.

The final game of the day sees West Ham host Everton – which could very well see the final games in charge of their respective clubs for David Moyes and Sam Allardyce.

See below for a preview on the game, including predictions from former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder Andy Gray and our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey and bet365’s Steve Freeth.

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Burnley 15:00 AFC Bournemouth
Turf Moor

TEAM NEWS: Ben Mee and Ashley Barnes miss out for Burnley, but late decisions will be made on Scott Afrfield and Dean Marney. Bournemouth are without trio Harry Arter, Junior Stanislas and Adam Smith.
KEY FACT:  Bournemouth have never won at Turf Moor
MATCH ODDS: Burnley 23/20 Draw 5/2 Bournemouth 13/5
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @19/20
ANDY SAYS: Close game but Burnley will end with a home win here…2-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think Burnley take this comfortably, don’t think Bournemouth will travel well…3-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Nick Pope – Could he make the World Cup squad?

Crystal Palace 15:00 West Bromwich Albion
Selhurst Park

TEAM NEWS: Crystal Palace are without Scott Dann, Bakary Sako and Connor Wickham. West Brom have a near fully fit squad with only James Morrison and Gareth Barry missing out.
KEY FACT:  The Eagles have won on both occasions when they have finished a Premier League campaign at home,
MATCH ODDS: Palace 4/5 Draw 14/5 WBA 15/4
bet365 Pick: Both Teams to Score @7/10
ANDY SAYS: My former home team will grab the win with ease here…3-0
GRAEME SAYS: I can see Darren Moore claiming a point in what could be his final game…1-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Wilfried Zaha – Not many better at the moment

Huddersfield Town 15:00 Arsenal
John Smith’s Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Chris Lowe and Terence Kongolo will miss out for Huddersfield. Arsenal have Konstantinos Mavropanos suspended, whilst Laurent Koscielny and Mohamed Elneny are both injured. Mesut Ozil is a doubt.
KEY FACT: Huddersfield have won only one of their last 12 home league meetings with Arsenal 
MATCH ODDS: Huddersfield 5/1 Draw 10/3 Arsenal 3/5
bet365 Pick: Arsenal to win to Nil @2/1
ANDY SAYS: I think Arsene Wenger will sign off with a defeat…2-1
GRAEME SAYS: Surely Arsenal will do all they can to give Wenger a win…0-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Jack Wilshere – Could this be his final game before summer move? 

Liverpool 15:00 Brighton & Hove Albion
Anfield

TEAM NEWS: Steve Sidwell is only player missing for Brighton. Joe Gomez is sidelined for Liverpool, whilst Emre Can and Adam Lallana look unlikely to be risked.
KEY FACT: Liverpool will go the whole season unbeaten at home if they avoid defeat
MATCH ODDS: Liverpool 1/5 Draw 7/1 Brighton 14/1
bet365 Pick: Liverpool to win to nil @20/21
ANDY SAYS: Comfortable Liverpool victory here…3-0
GRAEME SAYS: Liverpool will win this, little doubt…2-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Mo Salah – Will soon be on top of the Index, but still has room to improve

Manchester United 15:00 Watford
Old  Trafford

TEAM NEWS: United remain without Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini, and Jose Mourinho is set to rest a host of names with the FA Cup final in mind. Younes Kaboul, Tom Cleverley, Tommie Hoba and Stefano Okaka are out for Watford, but Andre Carrillo Diaz and Nathaniel Chalobah are in contention.
KEY FACT: United have won 13 of their last 14 meetings with Watford
MATCH ODDS: Man Utd 2/5 Draw 17/4 Watford 15/2
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @7/5
ANDY SAYS: I don’t see United have an problems here, home win…2-0
GRAEME SAYS: Man Utd will warm up for the FA Cup final with an easy win…3-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow:  Ander Herrera – Always one to watch out for with some big games coming

Newcastle United 15:00 Chelsea
St James’ Park

TEAM NEWS: Ciaran Clark and Christian Atsu remain sidelined for Newcastle, whilst Kenedy can’t face his parent club. David Luiz, Danny Drinkwater and Ethan Ampadu remain sidelined for Chelsea, who are likely to make changes with the FA Cup final in mind.
KEY FACT:  Newcastle are unbeaten in their last four home Premier League matches against Chelsea
MATCH ODDS: Newcastle 5/1 Draw 16/5 Chelsea 13/20
bet365 Pick: Chelsea to win & Both Teams to Score @12/5
ANDY SAYS: I think Newcastle will edge this one and finish on a high with a narrow win…1-0
GRAEME SAYS: Chelsea should have too much for Newcastle and will edge it…0-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Jonjo Shelvey – Playing great and needs to be looked at

Southampton 15:00 Manchester City
St Mary’s

TEAM NEWS: Southampton are going to make late checks on Mario Lemina and Jan Bednarek. Man City are set to play a much changed side for their final game of the season.
KEY FACT: A Man City win would also make them the first team to reach 100 points in an English top-flight campaign 
MATCH ODDS: Southampton 8/1 Draw 4/1 Man City 2/5
bet365 Pick: Man City to win & Under 3.5 goals @7/5
ANDY SAYS: Southampton may give Swansea some hope here, big away win…1-4
GRAEME SAYS: Depends which City turn up but I think Southampton could get a point…2-2
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Charlie Austin – Could be set for a big game

Swansea City 15:00 Stoke City
Liberty Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Kyle Bartley, Wilfred Bony and Leroy Fer are unavailable for Swansea. Stoke are without Eric Choupo-Moting, Bruno Martins Indi and Kostas Stafylidis.
KEY FACT:  There has been at least one goal in the opening 15 minutes of the last five PL encounters between these sides
MATCH ODDS: Swansea 10/11 Draw 14/5 Stoke 16/5
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @11/10
ANDY SAYS: Swansea will be down here and they will go down in defeat for me, Stoke win…1-2
GRAEME SAYS: You wonder if Swansea have accepted their fate but surely they have to win…2-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Alfie Mawson – Had good season and is one to keep an eye on

Tottenham Hotspur 15:00 Leicester City
Wembley Stadium

TEAM NEWS: Spurs have doubts over Mousa Dembele ,Serge Aurier, Eric Dier, Kieran Trippier and Victor Wanyama – the only definite absentee is Harry Winks. Leicester are without Robert Huth, Shinji Okazaki, Ben Chilwell, Daniel Amartey, Wilfred Ndidi, Matty James and the suspended Marc Albrighton but they hope Kasper Schmeichel, Aleksandar Dragovic and Danny Simpson could feature.
KEY FACT:  The Foxes are looking for their first win in seven trips to the capital
MATCH ODDS: Spurs 1/3 Draw 5/1 Leicester 8/1
bet365 Pick: Harry Kane hat-trick @11/2
ANDY SAYS: Tottenham will finish the season with a comfortable win…3-0
GRAEME SAYS: Leicester won’t be troubling Spurs here, but home win…4-0
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Harry Kane – Could be a big summer coming for the Spurs star

West Ham United 15:00 Everton
The London Stadium

TEAM NEWS: West Ham are set to hand a first start to Jordan Hugill, with Javier Hernandez ruled out with a knee injury. Pedro Obiang and James Collins could be involved. Wayne Rooney won’t be involved for Everton due to a knee injury but Theo Walcott should feature.
KEY FACT: David Moyes has lost all five of his Premier League games against his former club
MATCH ODDS: West Ham 13/10 Draw 5/2 Everton 23/10
bet365 Pick: Both Teams to Score – No @11/10
ANDY SAYS: Has a draw written all over it…1-1
GRAEME SAYS: I have to think that West Ham finish with a win…2-1
FOOTBALLIndex – One to follow: Wayne Rooney – There could be some real value here

 

 

 

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