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Fixtures — Times are shown as U.K. Time
This weeks round of fixtures will see the games spread out across three days from Saturday morning until Monday night.
Saturday 9th March 2024
Manchester United - Everton 12.30pm KO
Bournemouth - Sheffield United 3pm KO
Crystal Palace - Luton 3pm KO
Wolves - Fulham 3pm KO
Arsenal - Brentford 5.30pm KO
Sunday 10th March 2024
Aston Villa - Tottenham 1pm KO
Brighton - Nottingham Forest 2pm KO
West Ham - Burnley 2pm KO
Liverpool - Manchester City 3.45pm KO
Monday 11th March 2024
Chelsea - Newcastle 8pm KO
Predictions
Now for the most exciting part, as I go through the latest info regarding each team to make an attempt at predicting the results for this week matches. Remember this is just my fun analysis and should not be taken as advice or a guarantee.
Manchester United - Everton
United are sitting in sixth with 44 points while Everton are sixteenth with 25 points.
Last weekend saw Ten Hag's side lose 3-1 at the Etihad as they came up short in the Manchester Derby once again. They remain 11 points off the top four, with West Ham and Newcastle both hot of United's tails in the race for European football next season. After winning four league games in a row United have now lost the last two to make it eleven league defeats this season. Ten Hag's side have the tenth best home form this season, but many questions remained unanswered about Ten Hag's ability to move this side forward. A resounding result here along with Spurs facing Villa could change the narrative of their season but United need to improve to avoid a third league defeat in a row.
The Toffees lost 3-1 at home to West Ham last weekend and remain five points above the relegation zone. The reduction of their points deduction has helped the club in their battle against the drop, but Dyche's side have been poor of late and are without a league win in their last ten games. With another possible points deduction looming they are far from clear of the drop yet. The club has lost their last five away games, scoring just twice, and Dyche will look to rediscover their early season form which saw them five out of six away games.
Manchester United will be without Shaw, Martinez, Mount, Martial, Martial, and Forson. They will also need to check on Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, and Hojlund. Everton will be missing Danjuma and Alli, while they also need to check on Gueye.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: WWWWLL
Away: DDLDDL
United won 3-0 at Goodison back in November and Everton have just one win from their last 30 visits to Old Trafford way back in December 2013. Ten Hag is facing pressure of his own to perform, and having lost in their last home game he will want a much improved performance. Therefore I think United should have too much and emerge with a victory against this poor Everton side.
Final score: 2-0
Bournemouth - Sheffield United
Bournemouth are sitting in thirteenth with 31 points while Sheffield United are bottom of the table with 13 points.
The Cherries managed a 2-0 away win at Burnley last weekend and remain 11 points above the relegation zone, and only 7 points off the top half. They area without a win in their last seven league games but are sitting a comfortable 11 points clear of Luton having played a game less than the sides around them. With a home game against Luton to follow the Cherries will be looking to build a healthy tally of points before the international break. They are without a win in their last three at home so Iraola will be looking to rectify that poor run.
The Blades were thrashed 6-0 by Arsenal on Monday night as their Premier League adventure looks destined to end with a swift return to the Championship as they sit 11 points from safety. Wilder saw his side become the first team in English league history to concede at least five goals in four straight home games while also losing three consecutive home league fixtures by a five-goal margin or more. The main focus must now become avoiding conceding 100 league goals this season, with 72 also hitting the back of the Blades net.
Bournemouth will be missing Kelly, Sensi, Fredericks, Hill, and Aarons. They will also need to check on the fitness of Solanke and Adams. Sheffield United will be missing Dowe, Basham, Norrington-Davies, Archer, Holgate, Slimane, Brewster, and Jebbison.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: DDLDLW
Away: LLWLLL
Bournemouth won 3-1 at Bramall Lane back in November and Iraola will be hoping for another morale boosting win here. Sheffield United are without a win in their last three against Bournemouth, and given their poor away form this season with only one win and two draws on the road, this should be a comfortable home win for the Cherries.
Final score: 3-0
Crystal Palace - Luton
Palace are fourteenth with 28 points while Luton are eighteenth with 20 points.
Last weekend saw Glasner given a dose of reality with Palace as they lost 3-1 away to Spurs. His new side remain eight points clear of the relegation zone but did welcome back Eze last weekend to boost their attacking options. With only one loss at home in their last six, against Chelsea, the club will be aiming to push further away from the bottom three off the back off a performance in front of their own fans. While Selhurst Park has provided some comforts of late, its their record against newly promoted sides - winning four of their last five - which will have Palace hopeful of a strong performance here.
Luton lost 3-2 at Kenilworth Road against Aston Villa last weekend and are four points from safety. They have lost five games in a row, with four of those in the league, and Edwards will hope his side can find form to close the four points on Nottingham Forest in seventeenth. They have a game in hand on the sides around them, and the Hatters will also be aware that any potential points deduction for Forest or Everton could play into their favour. Improving the defence, which has conceded 22 in their last six, will be a priority if they are to avoid the drop.
Crystal Palace will be missing Doucoure, Holding, Guehi, Olise, Rak-Sakyi, and Franca. They will also need to assess the fitness of Schlupp. Luton will be missing Lockyer, Nakamba, Johnson, Bell, Potts, Brown, Andersen, and Lokonga. They will also need to check on Adebayo and Osho.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: WLLDWL
Away: WDLLLL
Luton managed a 2-1 home win over Palace back in November and will be hopeful of getting some points in this game. Palace are still finding their way under Glasner while Luton are struggling with injuries. Luton will score, having scored in their last ten league games, and while Palace should have enough to win this I feel it will end as a draw.
Final score: 1-1
Wolves - Fulham
Wolves are currently sitting in tenth with 38 points while Fulham are twelfth with 35 points.
O'Neil's side were beaten 3-0 away to Newcastle last weekend but remain two points ahead of Chelsea and in the top half. They lost their six game unbeaten away run at St. James Park but Wolves fans will be delighted with their league position. West Ham in seventh, and the final European place, are only four points ahead and they will have one eye on their FA Cup Quarter Final with Coventry City next weekend. They will be hoping for a third home win in a row while they have also scored in all but one of their last twenty Premier League games at Molineux.
Fulham won 3-0 at home to Brighton last weekend and sit just three points off the top half and a comfortable 15 points clear of the relegation zone. It was Fulham's third win from four matches, along with Bournemouth and Manchester United, as Silva's side will be eyeing a push into the top half. They are without an away clean sheet since September in the league, but will be focusing on getting a third straight league win in the Premier League for the first time since 2009.
Wolves will be missing Hwang and Cunha, while Dawson is also a doubt. Fulham will need to check the fitness of Raul Jimenez ahead of the game.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: LWLWWL
Away: DDWLWW
Fulham won 3-2 at home against Wolves back in November to end a six match run without a win against Wolves. Silva's side should be the favourites going into this one given the absence of Hwang and Cunha for Wolves. It will be close, and I believe both sides will score, but Fulham should have enough about them to win.
Final score: 1-2
Arsenal - Brentford
Arsenal sit in third with 61 points while Brentford are in fifteenth with 26 points.
A 6-0 mauling of Sheffield United last Monday made it three consecutive away games in the Premier League where Arsenal scored at least five goals. Arteta's side sit two points off Liverpool and one behind City with the top two facing off a day after this game, meaning Arsenal can put the pressure on by moving top of the table with a win. With 31 goals in seven league games so far in 2024, Arsenal will be looking to make it eight league wins in a row. They are the first team in English league history to win three successive away games by at least a five-goal margin and Arteta will want his side to give their all here ahead of their clash away to City after the international break.
The Bees held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at home last weekend and remain six points above the relegation zone. Having played a game more then eighteenth placed Luton, Franks side will know they are far from home and dry yet. Improving away from home will be imperative to moving up the table but the Bees have lost seven of their last eight away days in the league. They have dropped 28 points from winning positions this season and will be fully aware that their current run of form may not be enough to ensure their survival.
Arsenal will be without Raya and Timber, while Saka, Zinchenko, Martinelli, and Tomiyasu are all doubts. Brentford will be without Dasilva, Henry, Mee, Hickey, Schade, Pinnock, and Mbeumo.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: WWWWWW
Away: LWLLLD
Arsenal managed a 1-0 away win over Brentford back in November but they did manage a 1-1 draw at the Emirates last season. Arsenal should have too much for Brentford in this one as Arteta's side look to put further fuel in their title charge. It should be a comfortable win in front of their home fans.
Final score: 3-0
Aston Villa - Tottenham
Aston Villa are currently sitting in fourth with 55 points while Spurs are fifth with 50 points.
Emery's side managed a 3-2 win away to Luton last weekend and followed that up with a draw against Ajax in the Europa Conference League Round of 16 during the week. The Lions sit five points clear of Spurs and are firmly set in the Champions League places. Emery will be hoping to bring his previous Europa League success to the Conference League, but given Spurs have a game in hand he will need to balance domestic priorities with potential European success. They enter this game off the back of three league wins in a row and a win here would make it their first four game winning run in the league this season.
Spurs overcame Crystal Palace 3-1 at home last weekend and go into this game sitting five points clear of their hosts in the final Champions League place. Postecoglou will look for his side to maintain their fight in the battle for Europe, with United six points adrift. They managed their first win by at least a two-goal margin in 2024 last time out but have just win from their last six away league games. They are winless in their last three away from home and have both scored and conceded in their last nine Premier League games.
Aston Villa are without Kamara, Buendia, and Mings, while they also need to assess Ramsey and Duran. Spurs will be missing Solomon, Forster, and Sessegnon, while Richarlison is a doubt.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: LWLWWW
Away: DWDWLW
Tottenham lost 2-1 at home to Villa back in November and Villa did the double over Spurs last season. They will be confident going into this one even though Spurs will be the fresher side. That battle against Ajax may have taken its toll on Villa but they should have enough to secure a draw at home and maintain their lead over Spurs in the battle for top four.
Final score: 2-2
Brighton - Nottingham Forest
Brighton are currently ninth with 39 points while Forest are currently seventeenth with 24 points.
The Seagulls were beaten 3-0 by Fulham last weekend before they lost 4-0 against Roma in the Europa League Round of 16 during the week. They sit five points off sixth placed Manchester United as De Zerbi's side will aim to get themselves back into Europe next season. Brighton have now lost three games in a row in all competitions for the first time under De Zerbi, and they have also failed to score in their last three. At the Amex Stadium however they are unbeaten in their last 12 in all competitions and AEK Athens were the last visiting team to triumph back in September 2023.
Forest suffered a late defeat against Liverpool last weekend and remain four points clear of the relegation zone. The late winner led to the clubs owner entering the field after the referee gave the ball to Liverpool in a drop ball situation. They are firmly in the mix of the relegation battle, with a potential points deduction awaiting the club. Luton have a game in hand while Forest have only managed nine points in away games this season. Only Burnley and Sheffield United had less.
Brighton will be missing Mitoma, March, Milner, Gilmour, Hinshelwood, and Joao Pedro. Nottingham Forest will be without Tavares while they also need to assess Dominguez, Ania, Boly, Reyna, and Wood.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: LWLWDL
Away: LDLWLL
Brighton won 3-2 at the City Ground back in November and given their strength at home they should be expected to win this one. With the return leg against Roma to come but little to play for barring an unlikely comeback, De Zerbi will likely put his best possible side out and I think they will get the win against a Forest side which struggle on the road.
Final score: 3-1
West Ham - Burnley
West Ham are currently seventh with 42 points while Burnley are nineteenth with 13 points.
Moyes side managed a 3-1 away win at Everton last weekend and followed that up with a 1-0 loss against SC Freiburg in the Europa League Round of 16 during the week. They occupy the Europa Conference League spot in the table but sit only two points behind United and eight points off Spurs in fifth. The one-goal deficit is far from unassailable for the Hammers to make up as they head into this game with back to back league wins. With Newcastle only two points behind Moyes will need to balance the league with Europe to ensure the club gets back into Europe next season.
Burnley lost 2-0 at home to Bournemouth last weekend and remain 11 points from safety. It was their fourth straight defeat in the Premier League and the club are all but set for a return to the Championship. They are still searching for their first win in 2024 while Burnley are also without a win in their last ten games. With five defeats in their last five away games in all competitions Kompany will know his tenure is far from safe as his style of play has not delivered in the top flight. For now he seems safe but given they are only off the bottom on goal difference, results need to improve.
West Ham will be without Cornet while Aguerd and Emerson are doubts. Burnley will be missing Ramsey, Redmond, Foster, Koleosho, and Beyer.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: DLLLWW
Away: LDLLLL
Burnley lost 2-1 at home to West Ham back in November and West Ham will have to see this as a great chance to boost their European hopes. Moyes will need to balance his side with the Europa League second leg on Thursday and therefore I expect his side to run into a lead so players can be rested. A big win could be on the cards.
Final score: 3-0
Liverpool - Manchester City
Liverpool sit top of the table with 63 points while Manchester City sit in second with 62 points.
The Reds enter this game having overcome Nottingham Forest with a late winner last weekend before their Europa League Round of 16 game against Sparta Prague saw Liverpool win 5-1. This will be Klopp's final home Premier League game against City and his side are only one point and place ahead of their title rivals. The win in midweek was Liverpool's seventh successive win across all tournaments and they will be confident of playing a full strength side against City with the European tie all but wrapped up. Anfield has not witnessed defeat in 29 games across all competitions, and Klopp will be looking for an inform Nunez, along with the returning Salah, to cement their credentials as league leaders.
City beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Etihad last weekend as Pep's side continue their march towards another treble this season. They overcame Copenhagen 3-1 during the week to progress in the Champions League and Pep's side will be hoping to put a huge dent in Klopp's bid for a quadruple in his final season. City have won their last five in all competitions, while they are on a run on 16 wins from 17 games in all competitions. Haaland is back among the goals while Pep's side are on a ten game winning away run going into this one.
Liverpool will be without Matip, Alisson, Jota, Jones, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Bajcetic, and Thiago, while Konate needs to be assessed. City will be missing Grealish while Doku and Nunes are doubts.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: WLWWWW
Away: WWDWWW
These sides played out a 1-1 draw back in November but City have only beaten Liverpool once in their last 20 league visits to Anfield. The home side will be pushed on by the fans in this huge title showdown, especially given Arsenal could have moved into top spot before the game kicks off. Klopp will have to contend with a day less of rest, while injuries are also mounting up. City will be ramped up to get a win at Anfield and while a draw is likely, I feel a returning Salah will be enough to help Liverpool over the line and a massive win in the title race.
Final score: 3-2
Chelsea - Newcastle
Chelsea are currently eleventh with 36 points while Newcastle are eight with 40 points.
The Blues drew 2-2 away to Brentford last weekend as the fans voiced their frustration with Pochettino. Sitting two points off the top half and six points off seventh placed West Ham in the final European place, Chelsea have a game in hand over the five sides above them. The draw with Brentford saw Pochettino's side booed off and the manager will know his tenure is under pressure given the sentiment of the fans. Home form has been strong, with only one loss in their last 12 home games in all competitions.
Newcastle managed a 3-0 win over Wolves last weekend and sit four points off sixth placed Manchester United in the Europa League places. The Magpies have lost six of their last eight away games in the Premier League, but did manage to win the other two. This season has not gone as well as last for Howe, but Newcastle are still in the FA Cup and their route back into Europe is still looking more achievable than hosts Chelsea. Managing injuries has seen Newcastle improve their form, but improving on the road needs to start here for the club to push up the table.
Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, Nkunku, Lavia, Ugochukwu, James, and Chilwell. They will also need to assess Badiashile, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka, and Colwill. Newcastle will be missing Tonali, Wilson, Pope, Joelinton, Trippier, and Hall, with Targett a doubt.
Form Last Six League Games:
Home: WLLWDD
Away: WDWDLW
Newcastle hammered Chelsea 4-1 at St. James Park back in November but Chelsea did manage a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup Quarter Final back in December. The Blues have lost just once at home to Newcastle from 28 games at Stamford Bridge, and I expect Chelsea to produce another solid home performance and hold Newcastle to a draw.
Final score: 0-0
Match Prediction Summary
Manchester United 2-0 Everton
Bournemouth 3-0 Sheffield United
Crystal Palace 1-1 Luton
Wolves 1-2 Fulham
Arsenal 3-0 Brentford
Aston Villa 2-2 Tottenham
Brighton 3-1 Nottingham Forest
West Ham 3-0 Burnley
Liverpool 3-2 Manchester City
Chelsea 0-0 Newcastle
Check out my 2023/24 Season Predictions here: Predictions 23/24 Season
Have a great day, I hope you enjoyed the review of the matches and had a wonderful weekend.
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