Football Predictions

Chelsea – Tottenham : the London derby The home side are down to their last European lifelines. Tottenham arrive determined to make sure of survival. With so much on the line, this one should crackle from the first whistle. Chelsea’s transition Xabi Alonso will watch his future players from the stands. The Spanish coach comes…

Bournemouth – Manchester City: the title is on the line The home side is still clinging on to its European hopes. Manchester City are literally playing for the crown on this pitch. The pressure could be brutal. The home fortress Andoni Iraola has put together a seriously tough side this season. Sixteen straight matches without…

Arsenal – Burnley: the title is within sight The London side is almost over the line in its chase for the league crown. Burnley arrive with the grim label of confirmed relegation. The points at stake matter only to the home side in a mismatch that looks brutally one-sided. Arsenal’s impatience That scrappy, controversial win…

Leeds United – Brighton & Hove Albion: Europe in sight The home side comes into the run-in with survival already wrapped up. Brighton, meanwhile, are clinging to a sliver of hope in the race for a place in the Champions League. The pressure is all on the visitors. Leeds’ revival Daniel Farke has completely changed…

Manchester United – Nottingham Forest : the final Old Trafford buzz The home side want to bow out in style in front of their own fans. Nottingham Forest arrive on a long unbeaten run. This one should have plenty of bite, with both teams free of any real pressure. The Red Devils’ run is over…