![]() ![]() TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COLUMN: Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle chase 16-year-old Croatian wonderkidĬristian Stellini's position as Tottenham's interim head coach is in serious doubt after their 6-1 thumping by Newcastle. there's one more fixture unaccounted for. Through gritted teeth, the visitors take all three points.īut. City were tumbled at the Etihad by Thomas Frank's side in November, and their record at home is strong.īut City haven't lost their final game of the season since 2013. No club has been more capable of handing Guardiola's side an upset. With a ban due to the player's breach of the FA's betting rules looming, but as yet unknown, Brentford's fate hangs in the balance. The title could hinge on the Ivan Toney question – will Brentford's lynchpin be able to take part in their final match? Will he have been able to take part in many, or any ties in the business end of the season – and how have Brentford learnt to do without him? But will it be enough?īrentford v Manchester City – Prediction: 2-1 to City With Premier League glory in the cross-hairs for the first time in nearly twenty years, Arsenal – whose title charge has been in part defined by their ability to snatch the result when a draw seems a foregone conclusion – will take the points here too. Julen Lopetegui's assignment in November turned Wolves' season around but recent results have confirmed their resolutely mid-table status in 2023. It's not unbelievable to think that the Blues will be a more stable and successful side by the end of April, regardless of what Real Madrid has thrown at them in the Champions League, but beating Arteta's side will likely be a bridge too far.įulham v Manchester City – Prediction: 3-1 to CityĪs he usually does, Erling Haaland proved the difference during their first meeting this season, breaking the deadlock at the last after City played the majority of the match with 10 men following Joao Cancelo's early sending off.Īleksandar Mitrovic will be back and firing for Fulham after serving his three-match ban for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh, and a Europa Conference League spot might still be in play for the side – but getting on the scoresheet might still be Fulham's most realistic aspiration for the tie.Īrsenal v Wolves – Prediction: 2-0 to Arsenal Should Potter stay at the helm in west London, time will be the greatest tonic for his Chelsea side. Is it the team that stuns Borussia Dortmund that travels to the Emirates that day, or will Arsenal welcome the side that failed to find an equaliser against bottom-placed Southampton? It is hard to predict which iteration of Graham Potter's side will turn up on any given day. ![]() The Reds will feel the benefit of an Anfield-based clash and, if they're still in the hunt for a top-four spot, will back themselves to dent Arsenal's title charge.Īrsenal v Chelsea – Prediction: 3-1 to Arsenal There's sure to be a little sting and needle in this tie after the acrimonious 3-2 victory that Arsenal swiped at the Emirates at the start of the season and Arteta's meltdown on the touchline last year.īy early April, Liverpool might once again be benefitting from the services of a fully-firing Luis Diaz and returning Thiago Alcantara, plus their record against teams above them this season is strong. ![]() Guardiola's men thumped Southampton at the Etihad but the Saints could prove a more determined prospect at St Mary's, even if City's quality will likely hand them the three points. The Saints showed the grit and verve that will be necessary if they are to avoid relegation in the final match before the break – their 3-3 draw against Tottenham was the proverbial straw that broke Antonio Conte's back. ![]() Southampton v Manchester City – Prediction: 2-1 to City ![]()
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