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As the Premier League season hurtles toward its thrilling conclusion, this weekend promises yet another round of unmissable action. The title race and relegation battle may be wrapped up, but the race for the European spots is intensifying game-by-game, leaving room for plenty of drama and entertainment.
In this article, we will break down the pivotal matchups, players to watch and head-to-head records for all the best action that this EPL weekend has to offer.
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Aston Villa and Fulham will resume their fight for a European place on Saturday, and with just six points separating these two sides in the league table, this is set up to be a hard-fought encounter.
The clashes between these two throughout history have been largely split, with Aston Villa winning 18 and the Cottagers taking 12 victories, with 11 draws making up the remaining results.
The Villans have, however, been formidable when playing at home, taking 12 wins from 20 meetings at Villa Park, while losing just three – all signs that Unai Emery’s men will secure three points on Saturday.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Arsenal have been far superior when clashing with Bournemouth throughout history, taking 13 wins, two draws and only two defeats from their 17 meetings across all competitions, though Bournemouth’s recent rise to the top half of the Premier League is demonstrated by their 2-0 victory in the latest meeting.
Despite that, the Gunners have never dropped points to the Cherries when playing at the Emirates Stadium, with victories in all of their seven Premier League meetings when playing at home.
However, as mentioned with Bournemouth’s recent rise, combined with Arsenal’s focus on the Champions League, while both teams have recorded their fair share of draws this term with the Gunners recording 13 and Bournemouth 11, everything suggests that this match could end all square.
Brighton vs Newcastle Utd
Another matchup between two sides that are battling for European places, European hopefuls Brighton will host Champions League battling Newcastle Utd at the AMEX Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Brighton have been the more dominant side throughout history in this fixture, claiming 15 victories, 10 draws and losing only 11 times, and they have certainly shown their dominance in the recent meetings.
Brighton are undefeated in their last four clashes with the Magpies, winning three and drawing one, while they have remained without a defeat to Newcastle at home in any of their Premier League meetings, with the last home loss coming in February 2017 in the Championship.
This record suggests Brighton are the favourites to secure the victory, though the comparison of their recent results – with the Seagulls winning just one of their last seven and Newcastle winning seven of their past eight – suggests the Magpies are the stronger side, leaving this one looking like an extremely close encounter.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
This storied rivalry has often delivered fireworks, highlighted by the infamous Steven Gerrard slip, but Liverpool have had the edge over their opponents throughout history.
Liverpool have won 87 of their 198 meetings, with Chelsea taking 65 victories, leaving 46 draws making up the remainder of the results.
The Reds have been particularly dominant in their most recent clashes, as Liverpool have avoided defeat to the Blues since a 1-0 loss in March 2021, recording five wins and five draws in the 10 clashes since.
While history suggests Liverpool should secure another victory, the Reds may still be recovering from the celebrations of lifting their 20th English top flight league title last weekend, giving the Blues the chance to finally get their revenge.
