Football Predictions

Arsenal – Chelsea: real-world test for Rosenior’s Chelsea against a team in full flight There are fixtures that smell like smoke before the referee blows his whistle. Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates on a Sunday afternoon is one of them. Because Rosenior’s Chelsea haven’t tasted defeat since he took over. Because Arsenal are the…

Manchester United – Crystal Palace: Old Trafford treats this like a test Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford is more than another league fixture. Manchester United, rolling under Michael Carrick, host a Crystal Palace side riding a bit of European momentum. With Champions League hopes on one side and a hunt for consistency on the other,…

Burnley – Brentford: Turf Moor — survival hopes vs European ambitions In a season run-in where every point can flip the script, Burnley host Brentford on Saturday with one clear aim: keep fighting. The Clarets are still breathing after a decent week against two London sides, while the Bees arrive in Lancashire with Europe on…

Bournemouth – Sunderland: momentum vs wobble at the Vitality Stadium Some teams creep up quietly and then everyone notices. Bournemouth are one of them. On Saturday the Cherries host Sunderland riding an unbeaten run that’s suddenly relevant in the fight for Europe. The visitors, though, have hit a wall — three losses on the spin…

Newcastle – Everton: a tense European showdown at St James’ Park European ambitions on the line, a boiling crowd expected and two sides separated by inches in the table. Saturday, Newcastle host Everton in a clash that could define both seasons. The Magpies need to haul themselves back into the top six. Everton want to…