Premier League predictions
Paddy Morgan looks ahead to 2022/2023 Premier League games that are down for decision on Saturday 20th May 2023.
The action begins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs host Brentford. Spurs can’t wait for this season to be over as it has been a disaster which includes going through three managers. This game is another opportunity for Harry Kane to close the gap on Alan Shearer record of 260 as the Spurs legend is currently on 210 goals. Brentford have achieved some great results away from home this season as they drew against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and won at the Etihad. This game could be the battle of strikers as Ivan Toney has scored 20 goals in 2022/2023 Premier League season. Score prediction 1-2
AFC Bournemouth host Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. It’s a huge game for Man United in the battle for fourth spot as they are only one point ahead of fifth place Liverpool in the table. Man United had a couple of away days to forget this season with just not been outplayed but outfought especially in their defeats against Liverpool, West Ham, Aston Villa and Brighton. Bournemouth are safe now but it felt their players were already on their Summer break in their last game as they lost two nil to Crystal Palace. Score prediction 0-2
Fulham take on Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Fulham have been outstanding this season under Marco Silva especially in scoring five in their last home game against Leicester. For Fulham to achieve 51 points considering it’s their first season in the Premier League is remarkable and still have a chance of finishing ninth as they are only two points behind Brentford. Roy Hodgson has transformed Crystal Palace as they have achieved five wins since he has returned as manager. Score prediction 2-1
Liverpool welcome Aston Villa to Anfield. Liverpool are on a fantastic run of form as they have won seven games in a row. It looks like it’s between Man United and Liverpool to see who finishes fourth. Unai Emery has been a huge success as Aston Villa are currently eight in the Premier League table. Liverpool are incredible at home as they have only lost one Premier League game at Anfield this season. Score prediction 1-0
Sean Dyche takes his Everton side to Molineux to take on Wolverhampton Wanders. Everton have got some great results lately which includes an extraordinary result as they scored five in their win against Brighton. Everton are still in the relegation scrap with only been one point ahead of 18th placed Leeds on 31 points. Wolves have been impressive at home under Julen Lopetegui especially in beating Brentford, Brighton, Aston Villa and Liverpool. Wolves still have a opportunity to finish 11th in the table as they are only three points behind Chelsea. Score prediction 2-0
Nottingham Forest welcome Arsenal to the City Ground. Forest are still in the battle to avoid relegation but they are on 34 points but could be safe if they get a positive result from this game. Arsenal’s title hopes took a huge blow as they lost at home to Brighton last weekend. The Gunners still have a outside chance of winning the title but they need Chelsea to beat Manchester City at the Etihad which is very unlikely. Regardless in how it finishes second place in the Premier League is an improvement for Mikel Arteta’s men and a fantastic effort for staying in the title race throughout the season. Score prediction 1-3
Hope you enjoy the action in the Premier League on Saturday 20th May 2023.