Keys and Gray: EPL predictions - Week 37

Sport360 staff 07:56 07/05/2016
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  • Crucial clash: Man City and Arsenal.

    Andy Gray and Richard Keys share their predictions for all the weekend’s Premier League football fixtures including a decisive match in the chase for the top four as Manchester City take on Arsenal.

    Having crashed out of Europe to Real Madrid without threatening to truly take the game to their opponents, can Manuel Pellegrini’s side pull together to salvage their league campaign?

    Manchester City v Arsenal

    AG: The fact that they can be overtaken by neighbours United should be an incentive to get a win but I think Arsenal can come away with a point which isn’t really good enough for Manuel Pellegrini’s men. 2-2.

    RK: If you have got a group of players who were prepared to play out their manager in an FA Cup final, like they did when Roberto Mancini was in charge, then does anybody really think they will be worried about Manchester United pipping them to fourth spot, because I don’t. 0-2.

    Norwich v Man United

    AG: United have to win this to keep the pressure on City but playing teams who are fighting for their Premier League lives like Norwich is always dangerous. However, United’s quality should see them through. 1-2.

    RK: There was that little spell when Norwich showed signs that they might just get themselves out of trouble but they have run out of puff. United know they now have a really good chance of finishing in the top four. 1-2.

    Aston Villa v Newcastle

    AG: This is Aston Villa’s last home game as a Premier League side so you would expect them come into it with all guns blazing but, as we saw against Watford last week, they can’t see a game out. 1-2.

    RK: Rafa Benitez has done really well at Newcastle, has given them a new lease of life and this is the perfect game for them. 0-2.

    Sunderland v Chelsea

    AG: If Chelsea turn up and play like they did in the second half against Tottenham then they can beat anyone but I can’t see that happening at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are in grave danger of being relegated and they will have enough fight to win this. 1-0.

    RK: I’m really not sure about this game because Sunderland are scrapping for survival and Chelsea showed that when they want to, they can still turn it on. One goal should decide it. 1-0.

    Liverpool v Watford

    AG: Hard to know what sort of team Jurgen Klopp will pick with the Europa League final now the number one priority. I think he will rest key players but Watford’s season is over. 2-0.

    RK: Liverpool are flying the EPL flag in Europe on their own, just like the old days – it’s brilliant. I deeply hope they win it and strike a blow for the English game. They need to keep this form going and should beat Watford. 2-1.

    Bournemouth v West Brom

    AG: This is Bournemouth’s last home game of the season and they will want to send their fans into the summer with a win. 1-0.

    RK: The Baggies were awful last week and Bournemouth weren’t much better but they have had a fantastic season. To come into the Premier League and survive is beyond their wildest dreams. 1-1.

    Crystal Palace v Stoke

    AG: Palace will have their minds on the FA Cup final but they need one more point to ensure they are safe from relegation and they will get it. 1-1.

    RK: There is speculation that Mark Hughes might be in line for the Everton job and maybe it is time for him and his staff to find a new challenge. Stoke’s season ended a couple of weeks ago and Palace still have something to play for. 2-1.

    West Ham v Swansea

    AG: If the Hammers can win this and then beat Manchester United in the last game they will have 78 points and ask questions of Man City. 3-1.

    RK: West Ham were brilliant last time out at West Brom and a top four place is still achievable. 3-0.

    Leicester v Everton

    AG: It’s party time at the King Power Stadium but if I was sitting in the Everton dressing room I know what I would want to do – be the first team to beat the champions. 1-2.

    RK: There is half a chance Everton could beat Leicester who have been busy celebrating but with Jamie Vardy back and a firecracker atmosphere Leicester can celebrate their title in style. 2-1.

    Tottenham v Southampton

    AG: Spurs gave everything against Chelsea so it is going to be difficult to get themselves going again but they will want to finish above Arsenal. 2-2.

    RK: If Mauricio Pochettino is staying and they can keep everything in place there is a bright future ahead for Spurs. Southampton are still playing for a place in the Europa League so I agree with Andy. 2-2.

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