Matchday 36 in the Premier League provides some blockbuster fixtures as Newcastle lock horns with Chelsea, not to mention a top of the table clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
With Liverpool having already secured the Premier League title, the anticipation for this Merseyside showdown has been somewhat dampened. Both sides enter this match on the back of disappointing results.
Liverpool suffered only their third league defeat of the season, a 3-1 loss against Chelsea.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are enduring a rough patch, having lost to Bournemouth in their previous league outing and also exiting the Champions League after a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain mid-week.
The Gunners have managed just one win in their last five Premier League matches and are currently on a three-game losing streak across all competitions, leaving them eager to regain momentum.
On Hit the Target powered by Hollywoodbets, England football analyst Nigel Naicker revealed that fireworks can be expected. Naicker said, “We still in for a really good game.
These games tend to throw up goals scored from both teams and also close encounters. I think over the past five games, Arsenal are dominant in that record but it’s going to be a very interesting game to see.”
While the Liverpool-Arsenal clash might lack its usual title-race significance, another fixture this weekend is of paramount importance in the race for European qualification.
Bournemouth will welcome Aston Villa in a contest that could significantly shape the standings. Aston Villa, fresh off a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, currently occupy seventh place, just one point behind sixth-placed Forest and three points adrift of fifth-placed Chelsea.
Their aspirations for European football next season are very much alive. However, they face a formidable Bournemouth side that is currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten run, including two wins and three draws.
Notably, the Cherries pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory against Arsenal in their last match, demonstrating their capability to upset top teams. This encounter promises to be a fascinating tactical battle with high stakes for Aston Villa’s European ambitions!