Premier League Predictions: Week 20

We’re officially halfway through the 2024/25 Premier League campaign and the action is only likely to heat up at the start of a new calendar year.

The first half of the season brought plenty of drama, narrative and, for some, ecstasy, but it doesn’t matter how you start, it’s how you finish.

The next round of matches could have a significant impact on the final standings, but there are plenty of delicious matches in their own right, with Sunday’s showdown between fierce foes. Liverpool i Manchester United capping off another intriguing weekend.

Here’s how 90 minutes he thinks Gameweek 20 will come out.

Saturday serves the bulk of the action, with Tottenham Hotspur i Newcastle United kicking things off in North London. The two sides are in contrasting form, with injury-hit Spurs struggling and the resurgent Magpies flourishing, and Eddie Howe’s side could pile more pressure on the under fire Ange Postecoglou.

All-Midlands meetings are few and far between in the Premier League this season, however City of Leicester make the trip to Aston Villa Saturday afternoon New manager Ruud van Nistelrooy’s bounce has faded remarkably quickly and Unai Emery’s well-organised Villans could put a porous defense to the sword.

Bournemouth i everton produced a treat in the August duel between the sides, well, at least for Cherries fans. Three goals after 87 minutes secured a shock 3-2 win for the south coast side, who will be keen for a less frenetic victory against the Toffees this time around.

Chelsea had been briefly considered among the title challengers this season, although not by Enzo Maresca – but successive defeats have marked their aspirations. They are now fourth in the table and ten points behind leaders Liverpool after having played one more game, with a win against Crystal Palace essential to stop the rot.

Manchester City they’ve been terrible since early November, but they pulled off an increasingly rare win last weekend. They will want to take confidence from a much-needed win over Leicester in the weekend clash with West Ham Unitedwhich are fresh from a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Liverpool.

Ivan Juric has lost both games in charge Southampton so far and I hope it’s third time lucky Brentford. Saints are already adrift at the foot of the table and the Bees will aim to heap more misery on them with what would be their first away win of the current campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion i arsenal played an intense draw in north London earlier this season, with Declan Rice seeing red in a controversial matter. The Gunners will be keen to end Saturday’s late kick-off with 11 men and three points as they look to close the gap on Liverpool and punish the out-of-form Seagulls.

Ipswich Town insured his first home win of the Premier League season against Chelsea last time out and will be looking to follow up that success on Sunday. Fulhamwho failed to beat the Tractor Boys earlier this season, are unbeaten in seven games and have secured impressive draws with Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal in recent weeks.

Man Utd fearing the worst when they travel to rivals Liverpool in the big event of the weekend. The Red Devils lost six games in December alone and have struggled under Ruben Amorim, with the first-time hosts ready to capitalize on their uncertainty at Anfield. It will be a crazy atmosphere and the Manchester giants will be hoping to leave Merseyside with their dignity intact.

Nottingham Forest they have been the surprise success story of the season and are currently sitting third in the table as they continue to shine under Nuno Espirito Santo. The Midlands side are in very impressive form but have not been prolific goalscorers and may come unstuck against the resurgence. Wolverhampton Wanderers under new manager Vitor Pereira.

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