Saturday’s Premier League predictions including Bournemouth vs. Manchester United
Newcastle vs. Spurs (Saturday, 12.30pm)
Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to consolidate their place in the top four of the Premier League when they travel to St James’ Park to lock horns with European hopefuls Newcastle United on Saturday lunchtime.
The Magpies will be seeking revenge after they were put to the sword 4-1 by Spurs in the reverse fixture in North London four months ago.
We say: Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Along with Tottenham, Newcastle are one of only two teams to score in 100% of their Premier League home matches this season, while Spurs have found the net in each of their last 17 top-flight visits to St James’ Park. Each of the last eight meetings have also seen both teams score, so goals should be on the cards this weekend.
Both sides are aware of the importance of claiming maximum points in their respective quests to qualify for Europe, but considering there is little to separate these two teams at present, the spoils may be shared in an entertaining draw.
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Brentford vs. Sheff Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)
Two struggling teams battling at the wrong end of the Premier League table square off at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday as Brentford play host to basement club Sheffield United.
The Bees will be seeking revenge after they were beaten 1-0 by the Blades in the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane four months ago courtesy of a superb first-half strike from James McAtee.
We say: Brentford 2-1 Sheffield United
A closely-fought contest is in store between two teams desperate to return to winning ways in their quest for survival, and although Sheffield United have got the better of Brentford in recent meetings, we believe the Bees may just edge this match on home soil to end their torrid winless run.
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Burnley vs. Brighton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
Burnley‘s battle to escape the Premier League relegation zone will continue on Saturday afternoon, when they welcome an out-of-form Brighton & Hove Albion outfit to Turf Moor.
The home side are currently 19th in the table, six points from the safety of 17th position, while Brighton sit 10th, with the Seagulls picking up just one point from their last three matches during a disappointing run.
We say: Burnley 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Draws are no good to Burnley at this stage of the season, but they have only managed four league wins all campaign, and it is difficult to back them to get over the line here. Brighton’s recent performances have been disappointing, but the Seagulls should be good enough for a point on Saturday afternoon.
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