Brentford vs. Brighton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Still searching for their first victory at the Gtech Community Stadium since 2024, Brentford battle Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday's mid-table Premier League fixture in West London.
Both sides accepted a share of the spoils in their most recent matches, as the Bees fought back to deny Arsenal all three points in a 1-1 derby draw, while Fabian Hurzeler's men miserably threw away two points against doomed Leicester City in a 2-2 stalemate.
We say: Brentford 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
The Brentford from the first half of the 2024-25 season would have few problems tearing open an injury-hit Brighton side, but for reasons that may never be explained, Frank's men have well and truly lost their way on their own patch.
However, the Bees have still recovered 14 points from losing positions in the current top-flight season, so even if Hurzeler's men can draw first blood, expect the hosts to strike back and force a share of the spoils.
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Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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On the back of two away annihilations, Crystal Palace will welcome a return to Selhurst Park soil on Saturday, when they host European outsiders Bournemouth in their next Premier League assignment.
The Seagulls conceded five on the road for the second time in four days on Wednesday, being blown away 5-0 by Newcastle United, whereas the Cherries finally claimed a long-awaited victory at home to Fulham by a goal to nil.
We say: Crystal Palace 1-2 Bournemouth
As disastrous as Crystal Palace were in midweek, there is every chance that Wednesday's woeful display was simply an outlier, and Glasner's men need no lessons in finding the back of the net at home.
However, Bournemouth have been making goals bulge for fun on the road all season long, and the revitalised Cherries can also capitalise on their hosts' midweek fatigue to inflict a third successive defeat on them.
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Everton vs. Man City (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Seeking to strengthen their grip on a top-five spot in the Premier League, Manchester City travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday afternoon.
The Citizens were left frustrated the last time that they butted heads with the Toffees in December when they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
We say: Everton 1-2 Manchester City
Everton have made themselves difficult to beat at Goodison Park, which in its final season as a stadium has become somewhat of a fortress as the Toffees have recently picked up points against Liverpool, Man United, West Ham and Arsenal, while their win at Forest has boosted their morale ahead of facing another challenging opponent.
Man City could become the latest side to have difficulty breaking down a robust Everton backline, but if Guardiola's attackers manage to click in the final third, then they should have enough to get the better of Moyes and co in what could prove to be a relatively tight encounter.
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West Ham vs. Southampton (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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West Ham United will endeavour to end a run of five Premier League games without a win when they welcome already-relegated Southampton to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Hammers are hoping to complete their first league over the Saints since 2019-20 after securing a slender 1-0 win in the reverse fixture at St Mary's in December, courtesy of a second-half strike from Jarrod Bowen.
We say: West Ham United 3-1 Southampton
While Southampton are merely playing for pride, West Ham also have very little to play for, but they will be keen to climb from their current position of 17th and will be motivated by the prospect of finishing the campaign above the likes of Spurs and Man United.
Southampton have scored in six of their last seven away games and could make the net ripple again versus a Hammers side who have recently struggled on home soil, but we are backing Potter's men to outscore a Saints outfit that has conceded a league-high 77 goals this term.
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Aston Villa vs. Newcastle (Saturday, 5.30pm)
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With broken hearts, an abject Aston Villa side must quickly move on from their gut-wrenching Champions League exit when they host Newcastle United in a Premier League blockbuster on Saturday evening.
The Lions' extremely valiant efforts were for nought against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening, but the Magpies were irresistible in a 5-0 slaughter of Crystal Palace the day after.
We say: Aston Villa 2-3 Newcastle United
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle has plenty to live up to given both sides' midweek feats and their affinity for goal-laden displays, and Saturday's contest has all the makings of an absorbing watch.
How much Villa will be psychologically affected by being dumped out of Europe remains to be seen, but a rejigged defence could come unstuck against a rampaging Magpies attack, and we can just about picture the visitors coming out on top as the heartbroken hosts suffer their first home loss of 2025.
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