Gray and Keys: EPL predictions - Week 29

Sport360 staff 09:09 05/03/2016
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  • Crucial encounter: North London Derby.

    BeIN Sports’ Andy Gray and Richard Keys take a look at all the weekend’s Premier League action, offering their predictions for all ten games.

    Can you better the duo with your choices ahead of what could be a crucial couple of days in the title race?

    Tottenham v Arsenal

    AG: I just think Arsenal’s players will know defeat could spell the end of their title dream and because of that, they can get a point. 2-2.

    RK: Spurs have never had a better chance to beat Arsenal and if they blow this, after losing to West Ham then there is a lot of growing up still to do. However, I think it is their time and if they do win this we can all but rule Arsenal out of the title race and then there will be some serious decisions to make about what they do going forward. 2-1.

    Man City v Aston Villa

    AG: This has to be a home banker. I can see absolutely nothing in Aston Villa that suggests to me they can go to the Etihad and get anything and City will want to bounce back from that defeat at Liverpool. 3-0.

    RK: If City don’t win this then all the suggestions that have been made about the character of their players, or rather lack of it, will be proved right. The way this season is going I wouldn’t necessarily rule it out, but I will stick with them. 2-0.

    Watford v Leicester

    AG: Watford are hard to beat and were unlucky to lose against Manchester United in midweek. Leicester would obviously like to win this but I think they would settle for a draw at this stage of the season. 1-1.

    RK: Watford’s recent form hasn’t been great but they are a difficult team to beat. It’s going to get a bit nip and tuck for Leicester for the rest of the season and I agree with Andy, they will be happy to come away with a point. 1-1.

    Chelsea v Stoke

    AG: Chelsea are the form side at the moment but Stoke are also on a good run so both will be confident but Guus Hiddink’s side has more quality. 3-1.

    RK: Going to Chelsea won’t frighten Stoke, particularly in the form they are in, so I am going to give them a point. 1-1.

    West Brom v Man United

    AG: If the Baggies play like they did against Crystal Palace in the first half they can take on a United side which is still not playing that well. 1-1

    RK: I remain unconvinced by United although I am happy that Louis van Gaal is giving young players a chance. 1-1.

    Everton v West Ham

    AG: Whatever Roberto Martinez says Everton’s performances have not been good enough – winning nine of 27 games with only four home victories shows he needs to get his act together. He needs to be around sixth or seventh when the season finishes and if they’re not he is in trouble. That’s why I think they will win this. 2-0.

    RK: It is turning into a very good season for West Ham and Everton still look a bit flimsy to me. 1-2.

    Newcastle v Bournemouth

    AG: If Newcastle lose this they will be looking for a new manager next week. That’s how much pressure I think Steve McClaren is under. There will be 50,000 Geordies watching this game and I expect the players to respond. 1-0.

    RK: McClaren always said his expectation was to keep Newcastle in the Premier League but I am not sure he can do that now. I really think they are teetering on the brink and Bournemouth are better organised and have a much healthier attitude. 0-2.

    Southampton v Sunderland

    AG: Sunderland have done okay performance wise but they can’t get a win and it won’t come here. 2-0.

    RK: Southampton have lost their last two games and Sunderland are now better organised and more difficult to beat. 1-1.

    Swansea v Norwich

    AG: If Swansea can win this it will give them some breathing space in the relegation battle but Norwich will be more than happy with a draw. 1-1.

    RK: I always thought Norwich would be good enough to stay in the Premier League but it looks like I was wrong. Although it’s not over they are staring relegation in the face. Swansea’s win at Arsenal will have given them a huge confidence boost. 2-1.

    Crystal Palace v Liverpool

    AG: Liverpool are getting better while Palace are still struggling a bit so I have to go with Jurgen Klopp’s side who will be confident after beating Manchester City in midweek. 1-2.

    RK: Palace have improved in recent games and are overdue a win. Liverpool are still a work in progress and I can’t see them getting anything here. 2-1.

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