I know Liverpool havenât been pulling up any trees, but I think if they get an early goal at Anfield, Chelsea wonât have a response.
They donât have the characters to motivate themselves for a game with not a lot at stake, especially a week before the FA Cup Final.
Are they really going to be led out at Wembley by Calum McFarlane?
You would think the owners would want to give their club the best opportunity to beat Man City, especially as that could be their only route into Europe.
Unless he truly lost the dressing room, why sack Liam Rosenior now if you donât intend to appoint a replacement until the summer?
Or why hire a young manager in the first place if you were not prepared to be patient and let him learn on the job?
For a while itâs been mentioned that if Aston Villa finish fifth and lift the Europa League, sixth spot would be enough to qualify for the Champions League.
Itâs at the point now where both are more likely than not.
Any kind of European football would be special for Brighton, but they would kick themselves if they didnât make the most of playing at home against the side bottom of the table.
Q&A
How many points clear is Arsenal in the EPL title race?
Arsenal is currently five points clear in the EPL title race.
What is the predicted score for the Liverpool vs Chelsea match?
The predicted score for the Liverpool vs Chelsea match is 4-0 in favor of Liverpool.
What factors could affect Liverpool's performance against Chelsea?
An early goal at Anfield could significantly impact Liverpool's performance against Chelsea.
How has Arsenal performed in recent EPL matches?
Arsenal has been performing well, maintaining their lead in the title race.
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I grew up near Bournemouth and can tell you that any kind of European football would be surreal for a club who have never achieved that in their history.
Win their final three fixtures, and then all Cherries fans will be wanting Villa not to catch Liverpool in fourth, but then become Villa fans in the Europa League final.
Fulham need a win to put themselves in the conversation for a European spot.
I just donât know if their performance last Saturday was due to a virus or if they were simply that poor.
Sunderland are on the beach, and Man United are guaranteed a return to the Champions League.
When there is a game with little jeopardy on the line, I tend to go with the team with more quality.
Michael Carrick has more than over-delivered in his caretaker role, but the question now is whether he will be asked to stay full-time.
I maintain there is a difference between being an interim boss and being the permanent manager. Itâs two different jobs that require separate skillsets.
At half-time on Monday it looked like Man City would be kicking off on Saturday looking to go level on points with Arsenal or, if they scored more in the second period, even play to go top of the table.
Suddenly they have to win just to keep pace with the league leaders.
Things can quickly change again, but that puts a different kind of pressure on this game.
What was apparent on Monday is those not used to lifting titles were starting to make mistakes.
As I write this itâs not yet clear how fit Rodri is, but Pep Guardiola might have to gamble.
I have that feeling the Bees will get Goonersâ hopes up this weekend and give City a massive scare, but the home side will dramatically find a way to stay in the title race.
Sunday highlighted why at this stage of the season it can be all about timing. Some fixtures at any other point of a campaign can be tough, but when you get to May, it can depend on which club has what at stake and/or what is going on elsewhere.
Villa have faced a lot of backlash for how they approached the Spurs fixture, with Unai Emeryâs decision to rest as many players as possible maybe deciding who gets relegated.
Yet the Spaniardâs job is to do what is best for his employers and no one else. Fans wonât care now that they have a final to look forward to.
Based on last weekend, Gooners shouldnât hope for any favours from Crystal Palace or Aston Villa now that they have European finals this month.
Sometimes when teams are on the beach or have one eye on a final, they can play with freedom. Others just go through the motions.
Based on last weekend, if the title race comes down to goal difference, Man City and Arsenal playing Palace while they prepare for the UEFA Conference League Final could be a deciding factor.
The trip to Germany will be one of the biggest nights in Eagles history, so you canât blame them for not being focused on the Premier League. They have earned that right.
Forest v Newcastle
Forest 0-1 Newcastle
If Forest had won on Thursday, I could have seen that feel-good factor impacting Sunday. Now itâs the opposite.
Itâs never nice to lose a European semi-final, but itâs worse when you exit with regret.
I donât think they did themselves justice at Villa Park, and this is too quick a turnaround for Pereira to get a response.
Physically and mentally they are wounded.
Luckily he should have enough points to not worry about that impacting their Premier League status.
They will be safe if West Ham lose later that day.
Sometimes in sport you need luck you canât control, such as the schedule.
Sunday was the perfect time in the calendar for Spurs to visit Villa Park, and it could decide who gets relegated.
Tottenham are not 16th because of a lack of quality. Confidence has been an issue, but there was always a chance that if they could get that one win, another would follow.
It didnât take a great manager to do that, although thatâs how De Zerbi will be heralded.
What happens at the London Stadium the day before will impact how much pressure is on this fixture.
Enjoy the thought of their fans all being Gooners this weekend. A full circle moment.
If West Ham lose, though, Spurs can play with more freedom on the Monday.
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