Liverpool and Manchester City expected to tighten their grip on the top four
by Constance Rigot |
Merseyside giants Liverpool and Everton face each other in the final derby of the season and Manchester City travel to Emirates for their match against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's men will be looking to complete the double over the Gunners and pile further misery on the Londoners.
Everton were beaten at Goodison thanks to a late Sadio Mane goal and the Toffees will be looking to break the Red hearts this time with a similar result.
All four teams prefer to play fast paced attacking football and it should be two fascinating contests that will have a huge say in the race for a top four finish this season. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton are all capable of playing in Europe this season and neither side will want to damage their chances by dropping points this weekend.
Liverpool to build on amazing derby record at Anfield?
Liverpool have been formidable at home since the arrival of Jurgen Klopp and will be firm favourites to secure the three points this weekend. The Reds are undefeated in 21 of their last 22 home matches in the Premier League.
The Reds have had great success in the derby at Anfield over the years and they are unbeaten in their last 18 home matches against Everton in all competitions. Considering Everton's tendency to choke against their cross-town rivals, a home win is very much on the cards.
Bet365 are offering odds of this weekend.
Sadio Mane and Romelu Lukaku likely to add to their hot streak
Everton will be without the likes of Funes Mori and Coleman for this game. The defensive duo picked up injuries during the international break. Their absence will certainly affect Everton's ability to defend against a well oiled Liverpool attack.
Sadio Mane has been a huge hit for the Reds this season and the Senegal winger decided the Goodison Derby all on his own.
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It has been an outstanding season for Romelu Lukaku as well. The Belgian is the top scorer in the Premier League with 21 goals and will fancy his chances against Liverpool's dreadful defence.
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Guardiola set to add to Wenger's miseries?
Manchester City secured a narrow win over Arsenal at home earlier this season and will be eyeing a double now. The Gunners are in dreadful form and have lost four of their last five league matches.
Arsenal have a very poor record against the top six and they will be under a lot of pressure to deliver here. The Londoners cannot afford to drop points anymore if they want to keep up in the top four race.
The Gunners have been hard to beat against Manchester City over the last few years. They are unbeaten in five of their last six against the Etihad outfit. They have also won their last two home matches against Manchester City.
Bet on Arsenal to win or draw () this weekend.
Manchester City managed to beat Arsenal earlier this season and the Gunners are heading into this game on the back of four defeats in five matches. Bet on the away side to win (7/5 with Bet365).
Both Arsenal and Manchester City prefer an attacking approach and this should be an open contest with a fair few chances for either side. There have been over 2.5 goals () scored in 7 of Arsenal’s last 8 games in the Premier League. Another high scoring game is on the cards here.
Bet 365 are also offering odds of this weekend.
Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez to add to their tallies
Sergio Aguero looked extremely sharp against Liverpool during Manchester City's last Premier League outing against Liverpool. The Argentine will look to add to his scoring tally against Arsenal's inconsistent defence this week.
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Alexis Sanchez has been Arsenal's main man so far this season. If the Gunners are to win here, the Chilean will have to fire.
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