Burnley vs Watford
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Odds: Burnley +270, Draw +210, Watford +115
Last Game: Watford 0 : 3 Burnley
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Burnley come into this match on the heels of a 5-0 drubbing away at Manchester City. Burnley now sit in 11th seven points back from a European berth. Ashley Barnes, Ben Gibson and Robbie Brady all remain out for this match while Chris Wood and Jóhann Gudmundsson are doubtful but will be assessed closer to gametime.
Watford come into this match following a 1-1 home draw to Leicester on the weekend. Watford now sit in 16th but remain just one point above the drop zone. Gerard Deulofeu, Daryl Janmaat and Isaac Success will all miss this match with injures for the visitors.
Burnley have had the slight edge when hosting Watford with two wins and three draws in the last six matches. Burnley have the 12th best home record, and are unbeaten in their last four at home. Burnley rank 10th in goals scored at home but have allowed the 7th most goals against. Watford have the 3rd worst away record in the Premier League and have recorded just three away wins all year. Watford have scored the 2nd fewest goals away while allowing the 5th most. Burnley have been the better side this yea but will struggle to take the full three points here without their key personnel in the lineup, expect a low scoring draw in this one.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Odds: Southampton +160, Draw +250, Arsenal +160
Last Game: Arsenal 2 : 2 Southampton
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Southampton enter this match following a convincing 3-0 win away at last place Norwich. The Saints now sit in 14th ten points clear of the drop zone. Moussa Djenepo will sit this match out due to suspension and Shane Long’s status is in question for the hosts.
Arsenal come into this match following a 2-1 loss away to Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners now sit in 10th and are six points back of a European spot. David Luiz remains out with a suspension. Goalkeeper Bernd Leno, defenders Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers and midfielders Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira will all miss this game due to injury.
Southampton have done well when facing Arsenal at home, recording three wins and a draw in the previous six matches. Southampton have the worst home record in the Premier League, where they are allowing the most goals against and scoring the 2nd fewest. Arsenal have struggled away this campaign and have just the 13th best away record, having gone winless in their last seven league matches away. Arsenal rank 8th in fewest goals against away, while their offense has struggled and scored the 8th fewest goals away. Arsenal have struggled since the restart and will push hard for a win here against a weaker Southampton side, although they will have to get a result without their starting keeper Leno. Expect an away win in a wide open high scoring match.
Chelsea vs Manchester City
Time: 3:15 PM EST
Odds: Chelsea +330, Draw +290, Manchester City -130
Last Game: Manchester City 2 : 1 Chelsea
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Chelsea enter this game following a come from behind 2-1 win away at Aston Villa on the weekend. Chelsea remain in 3rd and now sit four points back of 3rd place Leicester. Jorginho returns from suspension and is expected to start in midfield, Fikayo Tomori remains out and Callum Hudson-Odoi will be evaluated closer to game time and may come off the bench in this one.
Manchester City enter this match following a resounding 5-0 victory at home over Burnley. City remain in 2nd and a win here would see them delay Liverpool’s celebration for at least another week. Sergio Agüero picked up a knee injury in the Burnley game and may now miss the rest of the season. Eric García and John Stones are both listed as doubtful for the visitors.
This has been an evenly matched affair at Stamford Bridge with each side claiming two victories in the last four matches. Chelsea enter this match with the 10th best home record in the Premier League, where they are scoring the 8th most goals and conceding the 7th fewest. Manchester City have been superb away where they have the 2nd best record and are scoring the most goals and conceding the 5th fewest. Manchester City have more quality, but manager Pep Guardiola has stated that with the league title all but wrapped up City are now focuses on the FA cup and Champions League football. Chelsea will be motivated on the team level as a win here can pull them to within a point of 3rd place Leicester, and at the personnel level where players will feel the pressure to make a good impression going into next year with the talent the club has already acquired for the coming season. This looks to be a closely matched affair with a draw or away win looking likely.