Premier League Returns With Fixtures You Don’t Want To Miss!
by Joseph King
Arsenal vs Fulham
The first of two London derbies on this list sees second-place Arsenal hosting eighth-placed Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
A 12-point deficit with nine matches remaining means that the Gunners will have to be perfect in the run-in, combined with a historic Liverpool collapse.
Arsenal hold the biggest points comeback in Premier League history at 13 in the 1997/98 season.
However, the difference is that we’re at the beginning of April now while that comeback started in the beginning of January.
It’s been a season marred by injury for Mikel Arteta’s squad who have resorted to fielding midfielder Mikel Merino as makeshift striker for the past few weeks. To Merino’s credit, he has performed admirably in the role, racking up four goals and adding one assist in seven games leading the line.
As a huge boost to the hosts, their star player Bukayo Saka could make his return in the second half after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. Our experts are predicting the Gunners to get in front early and maintain the lead! See the full breakdown on our Arsenal vs Fulham prediction!
Key information
- Venue: Emirates Stadium
- Time: 01 April, 19:45 GMT
- Referee: John Brooks
- Live commentary: Arsenal vs Fulham Livescore
Brighton vs Aston Villa
A potentially pivotal matchup in the race for the European qualification spots sees Brighton taking on Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Seagulls are sitting seventh with 47 points while the Villains are ninth with 45 points.
Plenty could still hinge on the winner of the FA Cup with Newcastle (sixth place currently) having secured a guaranteed spot in the Conference League thanks to their Carabao Cup victory.
Villa are into the semi-finals of the FA Cup thanks to their 3-0 win over Preston on Sunday. Still, they won’t want to have to depend on winning that competition, meaning taking the full three points at the AMEX is crucial.
Brighton were eliminated from the world’s oldest cup competition on Saturday, so solidifying a top-six position in the league is key for them and their European ambitions.
Key information
- Venue: AMEX Stadium
- Time: 02 April, 19:45 GMT
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- Live commentary: Brighton vs Aston Villa Livescore
Liverpool vs Everton
The 246th Merseyside derby kicks off on Wednesday with Liverpool hosting Everton at Anfield. The Reds are on their way to a record-tying 20th league title, one that would put them even with rivals Manchester United for the most all-time.
Everton will be looking to move up the standings on the last few matchdays. The Toffees are 17 points clear of the bottom three and are all but guaranteed of avoiding relegation.
Everton struck a last-gasp goal in the reverse fixture back at the Goodison to claim a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Will we see similar drama this time around or will Liverpool cruise to an easy win as many are expecting? You can check out the latest Premier League odds here!
Check out the head-to-head record across all competitions between these two clubs below:
| Liverpool wins | Draws | Everton wins | Liverpool goals | Everton goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 68 | 78 | 345 | 269 |
Key information
- Venue: Anfield
- Time: 02 April, 20:00
- Referee: Samuel Barrott
- Live commentary: Liverpool vs Everton Livescore
Chelsea vs Tottenham
The second London derby on the list has the potential to be a high-scoring, back-and-forth type of encounter. Fourth-place Chelsea lock horns with 14th-placed Tottenham for the sole Thursday match on the fixture list.
Chelsea have won their last three in a row against Spurs, scoring a combined 10 goals while conceding four.
The Blues overturned an early 2-0 deficit in the reverse fixture, scoring four unanswered goals to ultimately win 4-3 away from home. Spurs will be out for revenge here but have been struggling to put together a consistent run of form, managing only a single win in their last five outings across all competitions. Unsurprisingly, the result is many of the top online bookmakers listing the home side as the favorites.
Chelsea will be looking to wrap up Champions League football via a top four finish and are also heavy favorites to win the Conference League. The hosts hold a slim one-point lead over fifth-place Manchester City so each remaining game brings with it high stakes.
Key information
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Time: 03 April, 20:00 GMT
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- Live commentary: Chelsea vs Tottenham Livescore
