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This weekend's Premiership football

Man City v West Ham

For City, 2nd place isn't as all secure as it should be. West Ham are unbeaten in the last 5 too, so it won't be a walk-over for Man City. Both managers are just trying to finish as high as possible now. But City are strong at home and I expect them to take it.

Prediction: 2-0

Everton v Fulham

David Moyes has again worked wonders with Everton this season. They are very hard to beat and have had their best season since 04/05 when they got 4th place. But the table doesn't lie, they need to keep progressing to keep up with the ever-growing strength of the top 5. Fulham are safe despite just 1 point from the last 12. They just want to end on a high. I tip Everton to take this, They've picked up 36 points at home this season.

Prediction: 3-1

Southampton v West Brom

West Brom are as high as 8th and Southampton in 12th. Both managers deserve great praise for what they've done.The likes of Lukaku and Long have been world-class at times, but the hard work starts now, regaining this place in the table and keeping their best players, with Lukaku only on loan from Chelsea. Pochettino's Southampton have conceded just 3 goals in the last 6 league games, picking up 12 points and losing none. No blame attached to the Adkins, but it was just time for a change. Both sides to get another point on an incredible campaign.

Prediction: 1-1

Stoke v Norwich

Both sides picked up crucial wins in the race to avoid the drop with Stoke winning against QPR and Norwich beating Reading. Both could still go down, but they'd be really unlucky and need just another win. I think both these teams need more goals next season, with both averaging under a goal a game. Expect a busy summer for both sides with players going in and out. But, I tip Stoke to pull away even further from the bottom 3 and reach the coveted 40 point mark.

Prediction: 1-0

Wigan v Tottenham

Tottenham need to win their remaining games or face missing out on the top 4 which could see their best player, Bale, leave the club. The good news is Chelsea have Europa League to tire them out, which could see Spurs take 4th. Tottenham's win over City showed they can beat anyone on their day. Wigan are starting to get cut off after failing to produce the kind of form they did at the end of last season. I think they're all but gone if they fail to win here, which seems the most likely outcome with Spurs finding form again

Prediction: 1-3

Newcastle v Liverpool

With the ban of Suarez, I'm afraid the reds are weaker than usual but it's the time for Sturridge, Coutinho and co. to step up and fill the gap left by the striker. Lots of controversy around the club at the moment which will stop people talking about Newcastle have just 4 points from the last 15 available. This game is hard to call, with Newcastle nearly safe but they need another win. They've only scored 3 in the last 5, but I suppose the same could be said about Liverpool without Luis Suarez.

Prediction: 1-1

Reading v QPR

Harry Redknapp has done a good job since coming in but they've ran out of steam and their start has cost them survival and many of their players, I can see Remy, Samba, Taarabt, Julio Caeser leaving among others. Reading are still adjusting to the new manager and many are playing for their futures at the club. Adkins will have more than a season to get Reading back up I'd say, which is good for the club so they have a stable structure. Saying that, I think QPR have more talented players, who might just be the difference in this game.

Prediction: 1-2

Chelsea v Swansea

Swansea are on a poor run, but it's still been a successful season with the cup win and at least a top 12 finish. Chelsea have picked up 10 points from the last 5, while Swansea have just 2 points. We could see a reaction from Chelsea if they fail in the Europa League. I expect a very one-sided game, Swansea will find this similar to the 5-0 thrashing at Anfield.

Prediction: 4-0

Arsenal v Man Utd

United have the league won, while Arsenal need the points to keep on to 3rd place. United, with 39 away points, must have the best points tally for this stage of the season, although they fall short of Chelsea's record points of 95 or 96. I think Arsenal have been lacking a real goal scorer, with midfielder Cazorla leading the club's charts with 12. They haven't replaced RVP sufficiently enough for me and RVP will be lining up against them in this game, bang in form after his treble against Aston Villa. We should see goals in this one.

Prediction: 2-2

Aston Villa v Sunderland

Firstly, Sunderland have are on great form and will collect another win this season, taking them to 40 points. Aston Villa, are only on 34 and are firmly in Wigan's sights if Wigan can string a result together against Tottenham, leaving the pressure on Villa's young squad and manager. I expect a home win to take the pressure off of Paul Lambert.

Prediction: 2-1

posted on 25/4/13

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