Title to be secured with narrow win
Andy Schooler says: “While it’s hard to say a side who have won their last 13 league games are stuttering towards the finish line, Manchester City have huffed and puffed more than usual of late. Brighton have nothing to play for but their results this season show they’ve not been a soft touch for the big clubs – none of the Big Six have won at the Amex by more than a single goal. With so much at stake, it’s likely to be another tense occasion for City, who only beat Brighton 1-0 in the FA Cup semis last month. They should, however, be able to get the job done. Brighton 0-1 Man City.”
Clarets to beat misfiring Gunners
Kevin Hatchard says: “Arsenal’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League through the Premier League are effectively over, and their domestic form has collapsed. Burnley have survived with room to spare, and can sign off in style. Burnley 2-1 Arsenal.”
Season to end with a cracker at Selhurst
Dave Tindall says: ” Palace have managed just four wins at Selhurst Park so can’t be trusted at home while Bournemouth’s away form has picked up. Let’s go for some final-day fun with the two sides sharing four goals. Crystal Palace 2-2 Bournemouth.”
Cottagers’ improved defence to earn a pint
Dan Fitch says: “Scott Parker’s biggest achievement at Fulham has been to tighten up their previously porous defence, despite having the same personnel to utilise as his predecessors. It seems unlikely then that there will be too many goals in this match. Newcastle rarely win away, but have drawn in three of their last six Premier League trips. Fulham 1-1 Newcastle.”
Foxes to end their season in style
Jamie Pacheco says: “Leicester are one of the sides that have finished the season best, proving that the new manager effect wasn’t just a flash in the pan. Having enjoyed more rest over the past few days and given they’re focusing just on this competition, unlike their opponents, they can edge an entertaining contest. Leicester 2-1 Chelsea.”
Reds to do their bit with comfortable win
Mark O’Haire says: “Fresh from pulling off one of Europe’s most memorable comeback victories against Barcelona in midweek, Liverpool will be looking to give themselves the best possible chance of Premier League glory by overcoming a tricky Anfield clash against Wolves on Sunday. Despite the absence of key players, the Reds should be capable of clinching a vital victory in what’s expected to be a goal-laded game in Merseyside. Liverpool 3-1 Wolves.”
Dejected United to end without a win
Steve Rawlings says: “Manchester United are finishing the season in disarray. They’ve not kept a clean sheet since they held Liverpool to a goalless draw back in February and they’ve won just two of their last 11 matches in all competitions – unconvincingly against Watford and West Ham at Old Trafford – so a home win against relegated Cardiff is by no means a certainty and the Welsh outfit may well get a result. A third 1-1 draw in-a-row for the Red Devils could be the value play. Man Utd 1-1 Cardiff.”
Easy home win for relaxed Saints
Jack Lang says: “The Saints will be hoping to finish on a high in front of their own fans, and shouldn’t have much trouble against their relegated visitors. Southampton 3-0 Huddersfield.”
Spurs to cap a magnificent week with a win
Andrew Atherley says: “With Tottenham in buoyant mood and Everton having found their form, this could be an end-of-season treat with goals at both ends, though I just fancy the home side to edge it. Tottenham 2-1 Everton.”
Goals galore at Vicarage Road
Simon Mail says: “Watford’s league form has tailed off since reaching the FA Cup final and the hosts could struggle to defeat a West Ham team which have won their last two games. Goals are expected with Javi Gracia’s side failing to keep a clean sheet for 11 league games. Watford 2-2 West Ham.”
Source: Betfair Premier League
