With the title wrapped up all eyes on now on the three places below Chelsea and whether Liverpool, who travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday can conjure up a top four finish after a disappointing season. Andy Gray and Richard Keys who front beIn Sports EPL coverage, believe Liverpool are no longer one of Europe’s biggest clubs and the pressure on Brendan Rodgers will only increase next season.
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Chelsea v Liverpool
Andy Gray: Chelsea have had a couple of days off this week after winning the title so the intensity might not be quite as high for this game. However Jose Mourinho does not like Liverpool which goes way back to when he used to lock horns with Rafa Benitez so he want his side to get the job done. I don’t see too many goal threats from Liverpool so because of that I think Chelsea win this 2-0.
Richard Keys: Liverpool aren’t good enough to win at Stamford Bridge tomorrow but Chelsea are not firing on all cylinders and may take their foot off the gas a little after winning the title. 1-1.
Crystal Palace v Manchester United
AG: After that wonderful victory against Man City it has gone belly-up for Louis van Gaal. Three defeats and no goals scored so something has to happen. They don’t want to give Liverpool an inch so Van Gaal will be keen to win this. Palace have taken their foot off the gas since securing their Premier League status and their record against United is poor. 1-2.
RK: I don’t understand why two of the best strikers in British football, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are passing the ball to each other in midfield while Marouane Fellaini is trolling about up top for United. I think this has played a part in their three defeats and I am going to predict a 2-1 win for Palace.
Arsenal v Swansea
AG: Arsenal are in blistering form and although Swansea have had back to back wins I can’t see them getting anything at the Emirates. 3-1.
RK: I think Arsenal will finish second and although Swansea have had a good season they don’t have enough to beat the form side of the moment. 2-0.
Manchester City v QPR
AG: Home banker for me. City know they can’t afford to slip up if they want second place with Arsenal chasing them down. They will also want to make sure they finish above United. 2-0.
RK: I was impressed with the way City played at Tottenham last week and QPR have nothing by way of a threat and will be chasing shadows. 4-0.
Stoke v Tottenham
AG: Tottenham did ok against Manchester City last week and deserved more than they got while Stoke were definitely second best against Swansea but they are pretty good at home and I can’t see them losing to Spurs. 1-1.
RK: It’s always difficult to predict what Stoke will do because there is no real consistency but home advantage should sway this one. 2-1.
Everton v Sunderland
AG: Everton haven’t been playing that well but this is at Goodison and although Sunderland are desperate for points and will make it difficult I am going to stick with my old side. 1-0.
RK: I would like to see Sunderland get something out of this. They have a goal in them but are they defensively good enough to keep Everton out? After beating Southampton last week they will fancy this. 1-1.
Aston Villa v West Ham
AG: Can’t see anything but a Villa win who have the momentum and the form. The players are not only playing for Premier League safety, and they are one game away from that in my opinion, but for an FA Cup final place. 2-0.
RK: Tim Sherwood has got Villa playing football in the opposition’s half instead of their own and I can’t see them losing this. West Ham have thrown in the towel this season while Villa need a win. 2-0.
Hull v Burnley
AG: For Hull this is a Cup final. Steve Bruce knows that if they are going to stay in this league this is the game to win. The pressure is on them but Burnley can’t buy a goal so Hull should win what will be a very nervy game. 1-0
RK: Burnley are struggling to score but I think they are due a goal and they know this is the last throw of the dice. Everyone expects Hull to win which is why I am saying they won’t. 1-2.
Leicester v Southampton
AG: Leicester are within touching distance of safety and another win should get them there but it won’t come here. Southampton are decent away from home and won’t lose. 1-1.
RK: Every week we wonder if Leicester can carry on with this amazing winning streak and Southampton, as Andy says, are pretty good away from home but I’m going to keep faith with Nigel Pearson’s team. 3-2.
Newcastle v West Brom
AG: I don’t think Newcastle will lose this but I don’t think they are good enough to pick up all three points against the Baggies. 1-1.
RK: I have nothing left to say about Newcastle who are an utter mess. If they stay up it will be because of the inadequacies of others. 0-1.
