Round 42 Results 25/26
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We Predicted
Burnley vs Bournemouth
Final Score: 0 - 0
The Game Notes: Burnley are deep in the relegation mire, winless at home in their last ten league games and with the worst defensive record in the division - they simply haven't been able to keep anyone out. Bournemouth, meanwhile, arrive in form and with a point to prove after a frustrating run of draws has dented their European ambitions. With the Clarets looking like a side already playing Championship football and the Cherries needing a win to keep pace with the pack above them, we're backing Bournemouth to take the points on the road.
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Sunderland vs Brighton
Final Score: 0 - 1
The Game Notes: Sunderland's fairytale first season back in the Premier League has hit a bit of a wall - back-to-back home defeats and a shock FA Cup exit to League One Port Vale have knocked the wind out of their sails going into this one. Brighton, despite their own inconsistencies, have shown flashes of real quality and arrive with the better recent pedigree in this fixture. We're backing the Seagulls to shade it on the road, with Sunderland's dip in form at just the wrong time making them vulnerable at home.
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Chelsea vs Newcastle
Final Score: 0 - 1
The Game Notes: Stamford Bridge has been a nightmare for Newcastle in recent years, and with the Magpies arriving without key midfield and defensive figures through injury and suspension, this feels like another tough trip to west London. Chelsea, meanwhile, are pushing hard for a top-four finish and have been in impressive home form - their attacking options are firing and they'll be eager to bounce back after a heavy Champions League defeat midweek. We're backing the Blues to make home advantage count and take all three points.
2 - 0
We Predicted
Arsenal vs Everton
Final Score: 2 - 0
The Game Notes: Arsenal are top of the league, unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, and have the best defensive record in the division - the Emirates is a seriously tough place to go right now. Everton deserve credit for their recent form, but historically they almost never beat Arsenal away from home, and with the Gunners chasing what could be a historic title-winning season, expect them to be fully switched on and clinical in front of their own fans. A comfortable home win with a clean sheet looks the most likely outcome here.
1 - 1
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Man Utd vs Aston Villa
Final Score: 3 - 1
The Game Notes: Both sides head into this one needing a response - United after a late defeat at Newcastle, Villa after a run of poor form that's seen their title ambitions fade into a scrap for a top-four finish. Old Trafford has been a fortress for United in recent times and Villa are dealing with a congested schedule after their Europa League trip to Lille, which could take the edge off them on the road. With so much riding on it for both clubs and neither in the kind of free-flowing form to blow the other away, a hard-fought draw feels like a very realistic outcome.
2 - 0
We Predicted
Liverpool vs Spurs
Final Score: 1 - 1
The Game Notes: Spurs arrive at Anfield in real trouble - sitting 16th, on a run of four consecutive league defeats, without a manager who's had time to settle, and missing a lengthy injury list including some key figures. Liverpool at home, despite their own inconsistent season, are a completely different proposition to what Spurs have faced recently, and Anfield should give them exactly the lift they need. With Tottenham so depleted and low on confidence, a comfortable home win with a clean sheet looks well on the cards.
