Crunch time at St. James’ Park

The Premier League returns for its first weekend of motion in Might, after some dramatic fixtures between Monday and Thursday all through the division.

We preview three video games under.

Manchester Metropolis v Leeds – Saturday 15:00

April was a remarkably profitable month for Manchester Metropolis, even by their unrivalled excessive requirements. Pep Guardiola’s males gained all of their 5 Premier League fixtures – netting 17 objectives within the course of – and secured qualification to the ultimate and semi-finals of the FA Cup and Champions League respectively, while in addition they began Might high of the division after trailing Arsenal for 234 days. Their run-in might definitely be simpler with a visit to Brighton on the playing cards, however the Cityzens ought to have little issue in opposition to relegation-threatened Leeds on the Etihad on Saturday, in opposition to whom they begin because the overwhelming 1/8 favourites.

A run of 4 defeats in 5, with 18 objectives conceded, was sufficient for the lately appointed Javi Gracia to be relieved of his duties as Leeds boss, with the west Yorkshire aspect degree on factors with 18th positioned Nottingham Forest with 4 video games to go. The appointment of survival knowledgeable Sam Allardyce will definitely be a improvement for Pep Guardiola to think about, although Saturday’s contest could also be a bridge too far for Allardyce to barter with. His aspect begin as heavy 16/1 underdogs, with a draw priced at 8/1.

Erling Haaland broke the file for probably the most objectives in a Premier League season in opposition to West Ham on Wednesday and unsurprisingly leads the goalscorer marketplace for the hosts at 2/9, however we just like the look of Phil Foden’s 4/1 value to open the scoring after including a 3rd in midweek in opposition to the Hammers. Kevin De Bruyne has missed the final two fixtures via harm however will likely be optimistic to return for this one, with the Belgian 11/2 to attain from exterior the realm

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Newcastle v Arsenal – Sunday 16:30

What an enormous recreation within the context of the Premier League season that is! One has to assume {that a} Newcastle victory right here will all however verify participation within the Champions League for the primary time because the 2002/03 season, while Arsenal will likely be eager to set the file straight after a chastening 2-0 defeat to the Magpies on this fixture final season.

Newcastle have definitely hit type on the proper time after profitable eight of their final 9 within the league, with their midwinter blip seemingly a factor of the previous now. What’s been most spectacular about Eddie Howe’s aspect’s performances lately has been their attacking method – discovering the again of the online 20 instances of their final six video games – with each Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak starting to contribute concurrently to this potent entrance line. The duo are 11/10 and 23/20 respectively to seek out the online anytime.

Newcastle begin because the slim 29/20 favourites however should be weary of an offended wanting Arsenal aspect that dispatched Chelsea on the Emirates on Wednesday, with Mikel Arteta’s males 8/5 in one other must-win fixture. A draw, priced at 11/4, will likely be no good for the guests, who will likely be hoping to get a tune out of the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, priced at 29/10 and 13/5 to get on the scoresheet.

West Ham v Manchester United – Sunday 19:00

West Ham definitely aren’t out of bother but. Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester Metropolis was the third loss on the bounce for David Moyes’ males – the primary time that has occurred to them in 2023. A four-point buffer nonetheless stands between them and the relegation zone and the consensus is that the Hammers are most likely too good to go down, however with troublesome fixtures in opposition to Manchester United and Brentford developing and two colossal six-pointers in opposition to Leicester and Leeds to shut out the season, Moyes undoubtedly can’t prioritise their European adventures over home survival.

Solely a serious downturn in type would stop Manchester United from qualifying for the subsequent yr’s Champions League now, however with Liverpool persevering with to breathe down their necks, Erik ten Hag will demand most focus for his or her remaining half-dozen fixtures. Monday’s 1-0 win in opposition to Aston Villa was the primary time the Villains have failed to attain beneath Unai Emery. With United now unbeaten in 5, while retaining 4 clear sheets in that point, each groups to attain at 6/10 appears barely quick given United’s defensive file.

United are maybe a tad overvalued right here, coming in at 21/20 for victory, while a much-needed West Ham victory is priced at 9/4. You’d suspect followers of the Hammers would take a draw right here – priced at 11/4.

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