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Brentford vs Fulham Preview Brentford to win Both teams to score With just one round of Premier League action remaining, Brentford head into their final fixture of the campaign with European dreams very much alive. Last weekend’s 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town marked their fourth consecutive win in the competition, keeping the Bees in eighth place and firmly in the hunt for a historic maiden qualification to European football. The result of the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United will ultimately determine whether eighth place earns a UEFA Conference League spot, but either way, Thomas Frank’s men will…

Leicester vs Ipswich Preview Draw or Leicester win Over 2.5 goals Although both Leicester City and Ipswich Town have already had their fate sealed with relegation from the Premier League, there remains one last subplot to follow before the curtain falls on their respective 2024/25 campaigns. With just one round of fixtures remaining after this encounter, Saturday’s meeting at the King Power Stadium is no dead rubber – not when Premier League merit payments are involved. There is an estimated £2.8 million difference in prize money between finishing 18th and 19th in the Premier League standings, and both clubs will be keen to…

Everton vs Southampton Preview Everton to win Over 2.5 goals As the sun sets on one of English football’s most iconic grounds, Everton prepare for an emotional goodbye to Goodison Park, their home for the past 132 years. Sunday’s match against relegated Southampton marks the 2,791st and final senior men’s game at this historic venue before the Toffees move into their long-awaited Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season. The significance of this fixture cannot be overstated. For generations of Everton fans, Goodison has been a fortress, a battleground, and a place of identity. Having secured top-flight safety weeks ago, the motivation for David Moyes’…

Chelsea vs Manchester United Report Scorers: Cucurella 71’ Marc Cucurella’s second-half header secured a narrow 1-0 victory for Chelsea over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, boosting the Blues’ hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification and extending their unbeaten home league run in 2025 to 10 matches. First Half – VAR Saves Chelsea, Woodwork Denies James With the UEFA Europa League final looming, Ruben Amorim made a bold decision by naming a strong United starting XI, and his side looked sharp early on. Harry Maguire thought he had put the Red Devils ahead with a sublime sliding finish from a Bruno Fernandes…

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Konsa 59’, Kamara 73’ Aston Villa continued their fine home form and strengthened their grip on UEFA Champions League qualification with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park. Second-half goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara ensured the Villans extended their unbeaten home league run to 18 matches, while moving up to fourth in the table—at least temporarily. First Half – Villa Dominant but Frustrated With Champions League football in sight, Unai Emery’s men began brightly in front of a raucous Villa Park crowd. John McGinn fired over the bar from inside the…

FA Cup Final: Key Tactical Battles Between Crystal Palace and Manchester City If recent clashes between Crystal Palace and Manchester City are any indication, the 144th FA Cup final promises to be a thrilling spectacle this weekend. Across their two Premier League meetings this season, the teams shared 11 goals, highlighting mutual vulnerabilities in defence and the attacking flair on display. Interestingly, Palace have found the net twice in five of their last six matches against Pep Guardiola’s side. Yet, despite this attacking success, they have failed to secure victory in any of those encounters. Nevertheless, Oliver Glasner’s side travel…

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City FA Cup Final Preview Manchester City to win Both teams to score The 144th edition of the FA Cup final presents a fascinating clash of narratives, as underdogs Crystal Palace take on the dominant force of the last decade in English football, Manchester City. For Palace, this is an opportunity to make history by claiming their first-ever major trophy, while City are looking to add another chapter to their decorated era under Pep Guardiola with an eighth FA Cup crown. Palace Eyeing Historic Breakthrough Crystal Palace’s route to the final has been nothing short of impressive.…

FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 37 We are near the end of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Because of this, every decision needs to be properly scrutinised. These decisions are key to Fantasy Premier League managers gaining or losing rank, and in turn gaining or losing bragging rights among friends. Week 37, the league season’s penultimate gameweek, runs from Friday to Tuesday. The FA Cup final and the UEFA Europa League final are the reasons for this long gameweek. With this knowledge in mind, we have prepared a strategy for the week and checking these tips for gameweek 37 could…

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Preview Villa to win Over 2.5 goals Aston Villa’s remarkable campaign continues to gather momentum, and with just two fixtures remaining, Unai Emery’s men find themselves in a favourable position to seal a second successive UEFA Champions League qualification. The scheduling could hardly be kinder, as they conclude the season with back-to-back matches against teams preoccupied with upcoming European finals. This scenario provides a clear window for Aston Villa to capitalise, and their recent form suggests they’re well-equipped to do so. The Midlands club come into the weekend as the only Premier League side to have won eight…

Chelsea vs Manchester United Preview Chelsea to win Both teams to score As the 2024/25 Premier League season heads into its final two rounds, Chelsea remain in control of their own destiny when it comes to securing UEFA Champions League qualification. Despite a 2-0 defeat to fellow European hopefuls Newcastle last weekend, the Blues hold onto a top-five spot — a position which should be enough to secure a return to Europe’s premier club competition next season. Enzo Maresca’s men will be desperate to bounce back quickly and can take comfort in their impressive home record since the turn of the…