quinta-feira, 11 de fevereiro de 2021

Fantasy Football tips: Lingard our best bet for a busy weekend

The next round of Premier League fixtures promises to be an exciting one for Fantasy Football managers with some of the top teams going head to head. Manchester United entertain Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday night and Liverpool are at home to Manchester City on Sunday. 

Team selection is also an issue with key injuries to some of the highest point-scoring players in the league such as Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane.

We have thoroughly researched the stats and odds and picked five players that will give you the best chance of bagging the most points at the weekend, with our Fantasy Football tips and picks. 

Fantasy Football tips: 6-8 February

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Lingard out to prove his worth 

Jesse Lingard joined West Ham United from Manchester United in the final week of the January transfer window and the 28-year-old made a great start with two goals on his debut in the 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in midweek.

Lingard had been out of the first-team picture at Old Trafford but under David Moyes, a manager who knows him, and at a club that will give him regular gametime, there is an opportunity for him to show he is capable of performing at the highest level.

In their next two league games, West Ham are away to relegation-threatened Fulham on Saturday and face bottom club Sheffield United on Monday week. It may be the perfect time for Fantasy players to get Lingard in their teams.

Lingard is 4/1 to score at any time against Fulham on Saturday, and you can back this on Virgin Bet below if you’re confident the Englishman can build on his devastating debut.

Fantasy Football tip: Jesse Lingard to score at any time vs Fulham @ 4/1 with Virgin Bet

City make case for defence

Manchester City have won their last 13 games in all competitions and have conceded just three times in that period, proving they can defend as well as attack.

Ruben Dias and John Stones have been at the heart of that run. The pair have blossomed throughout City’s winning streak and, having regained his place for his club, Stones looks like he can play his way back into the England side for the European Championship finals.

City face Liverpool next in the league, and we think that transferring Stones into your Fantasy side is a smart decision, especially when you consider that they have conceded just 13 goals all season.

You can back Stones and City to keep yet another clean sheet this Sunday at Anfield, as they aim to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Fantasy Football tip: Man City to keep a clean sheet vs Liverpool @ 21/10 with Virgin Bet

Maddison eyes Euro dream

James Maddison has been improving week by week in the current campaign, and is starting to produce the sort of numbers that many have long predicted from the 24-year-old.

He has netted six times in the league this season and on Wednesday showed his creative side as he set up both goals for the Foxes in the win over Fulham. The first was an excellent cross, with the second a finely threaded through ball into James Justin.

The attacking midfielder will have his eyes set on playing for England at the Euros this summer, and there’s no reason why he can’t achieve that goal if he continues in his current vein of form.

Leicester face an inconsistent Wolverhampton Wanderers side next, and Maddison is a player who should be drafted into your Fantasy squad if you’re looking to add consistent points from midfield.

You can back Maddison to have over 0.5 assists in the match at Molineux at 2/1 on Virgin Bet.

Fantasy Football tip: James Maddison over 0.5 assists vs Wolves @ 2/1 with Virgin Bet

Saka steps up for Arsenal

In an up-and-down season for Arsenal, Bukayo Saka has been consistently impressive, scoring five times and producing some standout performances.

He has improved on a good start to the season with a number of fine recent displays that have enabled him to keep some of the more experienced players out of the side.

He is a shrewd pick to bring into your Fantasy Football team, and he’s another player who will have one eye on the Euros with the hope that he will be involved in Gareth Southgate’s summer squad.

Arsenal travel to an inconsistent Aston Villa side this weekend, and you can back Saka to net in the fixture at a solid price of 11/4 with Virgin Bet.

Fantasy Football tip: Bukayo Saka to score any time vs Aston Villa @ 11/4 with Virgin Bet

Dunk worth a chance

This pick may surprise some, but Lewis Dunk has been sensational over the last two games for Brighton and Hove Albion and we think his form will continue in February.

Dunk was key in the victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool and the centre-back as Brighton kept a pair of clean sheets and pushed themselves further away from the relegation zone.

They have shown signs of improvement throughout the campaign and we now expect them to continue that against sides in and around them in the table. 

Their next four league matches are against Burnley, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and West Brom, meaning Dunk could be a shrewd signing for your Fantasy Football side if you’re looking for a points-scoring defender over the coming weeks.

Brighton are 11/8 to keep a clean sheet against Burnley, and we think that’s worth backing considering the club’s current form.

Fantasy Football tip: Brighton to keep a clean sheet vs Burnley @ 11/8 with Virgin Bet

terça-feira, 28 de maio de 2019

Review of Sunday's action in Serie A

Atalanta, Inter, Milan and Roma were locked in a four-way fight for two places at Europe's top table heading into the final round of Serie A fixtures.

But victories for Atalanta and Inter meant Milan and Roma were unable to muscle in on the top four, despite ending the season with wins of their own.

Inter made hard work of their 2-1 triumph against Empoli. Keita Balde gave them the lead six minutes into the second half, but Mauro Icardi then missed a penalty and Hamed Junior Traore scored an equaliser that gave the visitors hope of avoiding the drop.

Radja Nainggolan restored the advantage after a Matias Vecino strike bounced back off the left-hand post and there was still time for Marcelo Brozovic to have a goal disallowed and Keita to be sent off for a second bookable offence. Empoli's unused substitute goalkeeper Filippo Perucchini was also shown a red card for his stoppage-time remonstrations.

Sassuolo had two players sent off as Atalanta came from behind, courtesy of goals from Duvan Zapata, Alejandro Gomez and Mario Pasalic, to win 3-1 and finish third, booking a place in the Champions League for the first time.

Milan squandered a two-goal lead at Spal before Franck Kessie netted the winner from the spot in a 3-2 victory - their fourth in a row but not enough to improve their league position.

Sixth-placed Roma were the outsiders for a top-four finish but gave Daniele De Rossi a winning send-off in a 2-1 victory over Parma.

De Rossi was afforded a standing ovation when he was replaced after 82 minutes and, although Gervinho levelled four minutes later, Diego Perotti restored Roma's lead.

Juventus could not give outgoing coach Massimiliano Allegri a victorious exit, as defeat to Sampdoria stretched their winless run to five matches.

The Bianconeri have long since clinched an eighth consecutive title and, in the absence of a number of key players, they fell to a 2-0 loss that was of little consequence to either club.

Gregoire Defrel opened the scoring in the 84th minute, before Gianluca Caprari doubled the advantage in stoppage time.

Empoli were relegated due to their unfavourable head-to-head record against Genoa, who scraped a 17th-place finish with a goalless draw at fellow strugglers Fiorentina.

Udinese, who started the day two places above the relegation zone, ended it within a point of the top half thanks to a 2-1 win at Cagliari.

In the day's remaining fixture, Lazio - who join Milan and Roma in the Europa League following their Coppa Italia triumph - were beaten 3-1 at Torino.

Lazio finish eighth, one place behind their hosts on Sunday.

sexta-feira, 17 de maio de 2019

Listen: Weekend best bets podcast including racing and football

Our new Weekend Best Bets Podcast brings you the Sporting Life tipsters' advice for the sporting weekend

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15:51 · May 10, 2019 · 1 min read

Our weekend best bets podcast includes a look back at a frenetic week in football and Classic trials in racing, before we reveal our selections for Saturday and Sunday.

First, racing duo Ben Linfoot and Matt Brocklebank reflect on the first Classics of the season at Newmarket plus some Classic trials at Chester.

After picking out their horses to follow over the coming weeks, they turn their attention to Saturday with Ben heading to Ascot and Matt to Nottingham for their strongest fancies.

Then it's time for Paul Higham and George Pitts to look back on two stunning Champions League semi-finals, as Liverpool and Spurs set up a mouthwatering final in Madrid.

Liverpool's immediate focus, though, is on Sunday and the conclusion of the Premier League and so is ours with recommended bets around the grounds.

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quinta-feira, 16 de maio de 2019

Paper Talk: Sunday's football transfer rumours including Gedson Fernandes latest

Get all the latest football gossip from the day's back pages

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05:29 · May 14, 2019 · 2 min read

Man City players are reportedly in for a £20m bonus if they land the domestic treble, while we've got the latest on potential summer moves for Idrissa Gueye and Gedson Fernandes.

DAILY MAIL
  • Manchester United are set to challenge PSG for £40m-rated Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
  • Liverpool will earn more Premier League prize money than Manchester City.
  • Arsenal have moved to secure new deals for Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
  • Asmir Begovic is set to leave Bournemouth this summer over a lack of playing time.
  • Eddie Howe is lining up a big-money move for Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland but teenage 'keeper Mark Travers wants to be the Cherries number one.
  • Don't miss our final day selections in the Premier League

    DAILY STAR
  • Tottenham and Everton are set to discuss a shock swap deal involving left-backs Danny Rose and Lucas Digne.
  • THE TIMES
  • Rory McIlroy is Britain's richest sportsperson aged 30 or under with a current wealth of £138m followed by Gareth Bale, Sergio Aguero, Anthony Joshua and Mesut Ozil.
  • THE OBSERVER
  • Fans travelling to finals of Europe's two major club competitions have been warned about touts selling tickets up to as much as £10,000.
  • SUNDAY MIRROR
  • Tottenham have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for £35m-rated Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes.
  • Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both ready to step up their chase for the £70m-rated Everton striker Richarlison.
  • Nice boss Patrick Vieira has set his sights on bringing back Olivier Giroud to France this summer.
  • THE SUN ON SUNDAY
  • Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba are at the centre of a cash-for-goals conflict ripping Manchester United's dressing room apart.
  • Ander Herrera's new club will be Paris St-Germain after confirming he is leaving Manchester United.
  • Manchester City's stars are in line for a £20m bonus if they land the domestic treble.
  • Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to offer Rafa Benitez a deal worth up to £15m - but only for one year.
  • Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder could tee up a shock move for Fernando Forestieri at local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
  • Southampton are going to ask Huddersfield about a price for midfielder Aaron Mooy.
  • Arsenal cannot screen the Europa League final at the Emirates because they are improving facilities for rich fans.
  • Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is eyeing a reunion with Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe.
  • Fernando Llorente is set to leave Tottenham on a free transfer despite his Champions League heroics.
  • Harry Maguire is set to play his final match for Leicester before a £60m four-way summer tug of war.
  • THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
  • Timothy Weah blew his chance of a place in the record books with Celtic by refusing to take part in preparations for the Scottish Cup final.
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    terça-feira, 14 de maio de 2019

    English Premier League week 37 predictions and picks

    a group of people playing football on a field: English Premier League week 37 predictions and picks © Provided by Genesis Media English Premier League week 37 predictions and picks

    It is exciting, adrenaline-filled, and very entertaining. That's right. The English Premier League is increasingly emerging as the best form of entertainment over the weekend for fans around the world. As the league inches closer to the end, everyone is curious how the race for the winner and the top four will end.

    Image: flickr.com @ Marco Speranza

    Source: UGC

    After settling scores in week 36, all eyes are now looking at week 37 of the Premier League. Last week was characterized by surprise results and unexpected outcomes. Arsenal fell under Leicester's wrath while Manchester City narrowly escaped a draw, thanks to a phenomenal late strike by the sensational Sergio Aguero.

    As Liverpool and Manchester City are punching each other blow after blow in the race for the top prize, Chelsea and Arsenal have been racing for the remaining two slots in the top four rankings. The coming weekend will be a struggle in the quest to climb higher in the table rankings. Here are analyzed English Premier League predictions for week 37.

    Well, much was anticipated last weekend but some outcomes was surprisingly unforeseeable. While some fixtures seemed so accurate and direct, they ended up unexpectedly, while others ended up as predicted. Here are fixtures and picks for this coming weekend.

    1. Everton VS Burnley

    Everton's matchday 36 ended up in a barren draw against Crystal Palace at their home turf. While the past few weeks has seen them thrush their opponents, Palace was unforeseeable. This Friday, they will be inviting the resilient Burnley at the Goodson Park. Last week, the Clarets demonstrated their brilliance against Manchester City despite the 0-1 loss at home. This weekend, they will be looking to extend their amazing performances as they travel to face Everton.

    Match prediction: Draw

    Score prediction: 2-2

    2. Bournemouth VS Tottenham Hotspurs

    The race for the top four took a different tune, with Arsenal losing to Leicester, and Man United taking a draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford. Spurs also lost to West Ham but escaped narrowly, remaining the third best team so far. With 70 points after 36 games, they will be eyeing to remain in the top four, but Bournemouth is not an easy opponent as one can imagine. In their last fixture, they drew 3-3 against Southampton while playing away. They are currently above the relegation mark but will be eyeing to outmatch their opponents for their fans sake and club's glory.

    Match prediction: Bournemouth to win

    Score prediction: 2-1

    3. West Ham VS Southampton

    This match will play on Saturday and will bring together once old-time rivals. After being the first team to beat Spurs in their new stadium, the hammers will be aiming at nothing but a win this weekend in the London home stadium. Recently, they have been on top owing to their 2-2 draw against Leicester and a narrow 2-1 loss against Man United.

    Southampton has all the rage coming to this game after a poor performance over their past four English Premier League fixtures characterized by two draws and two losses. While they are good at scoring goals, they will have to sharpen their defence and prevent more from getting in against them.

    Match prediction: West Ham Wins

    Score prediction: 3-1

    4. Wolves VS Fulham

    Wolves have been impressive over the last five fixtures. They have recorded an unbeaten run in their previous three matches, with one being against Arsenal where they triumphed 3-1. As they welcome Fulham this weekend, they are the favourites and potential winners. On the other hand, Fulham has proven to be in the danger zone but still wedge a fierce fight for survival. Their three recent wins have given them a great momentum that may see them walk away with three points come this Saturday.

    Match prediction: Wolves to win

    Score prediction: 2-1

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    Source: UGC

    5. Cardiff City VS Crystal Palace

    Cardiff City has lost all their five fixtures including their latest 1-0 loss to relegation prone Fulham. They are now facing relegation, with the team's performance at their lowest ever. Crystal, on the other hand, has had a season of their lives, with impressive performances despite the unexpected struggles and losses. Unlike Cardiff, they have won three of their last five matches and will seek to extend their remarkable run come this weekend. Having drawn 0-0 against Everton, they are the favourites as they visit Cardiff City.

    Match prediction: Crystal Palace to win

    Score prediction: 0-2

    6. New Castle VS Liverpool

    New Castle drew 1-1 at Brighton the past weekend after narrowly escaping a possible loss. While most had considered this a single fixture due to Brighton's struggling state, it was a shocker of the weekend when they always walked with a point. This weekend, New Castle will have to braid themselves for yet another struggle of their season as they host the unstoppable Liverpool. Klopp has been unforgiving to all their opponents, crashing them relentlessly. This weekend, they will have to demolish the New Castle defences and triumph over them to retain the first position in EPL.

    Match prediction: Liverpool to win

    Score prediction: 0:4

    7. Chelsea VS Watford

    Come Sunday, Chelsea will be back on the pitch to fight for their position on the top four. All has been wavy for them in the previous fixtures, but the 1-1 draw against United on Sunday was an encouraging leap. While rumours have it that Hazard will be off for Real Madrid this summer, the best gift to the team would be a Champions League appearance come next season. With possibilities of getting into the league, it will be interesting to see what Mauricio Sari's men will use to get into the Champion League come next season.

    The Hornets are equally great contenders in this season's premier and are a danger to Chelsea's progress. Come this weekend, they will be travelling to London with the hope of securing a win even as they prepare for the FA finals against Manchester City on 15th May.

    Match prediction: Draw

    Score prediction: 1-1

    8. Huddersfield VS Manchester United

    Huddersfield has nothing to fight for except their glory and their resounding support from their fans. After the 4-3 loss to West Ham the previous weekend, it's clear that their fate is sealed. The Red Devils, on the other hand, are leaving nothing to chance as they aim to feature in the Champions League come next season. Despite their poor performance over the past few weeks, their 1-1 draw against Chelsea last Sunday was a confirmation of their willingness to reach the top four. They will have to win this match and the subsequent matches to seal their fate in the top four.

    Match prediction: Manchester United to win

    Score prediction: 1 – 3

    9. Arsenal VS Brighton Hove Albion

    Arsenal has lost three of their last fixtures both away and at home and recorded one of their worst Premier League results since Emery took over. Their struggling state has seen them risk the chance of featuring in the top four after Chelsea slid past them to stand at position four with 67 points. While they have an alternative way through the Europa League, they still face competition from Chelsea.

    However, Brighton has suffered many defeats this season including three draws in their last four fixtures, and will not be posing enough threat to Arsenal. Nevertheless, Brighton will be unrelenting come Sunday, as they aim to secure a point at Emirates.

    Match prediction: Arsenal to win

    Score prediction: 1 – 0

    10. Manchester City VS Leicester

    Manchester City is currently glorying over their 12 games unbeaten streak in the EPL that has given them the nearest chance to win the overall prize. Guardiola will be eyeing to defend the EPL title for the second consecutive year, becoming the second ever coach to achieve this after Sir Alex Ferguson in 2009. Facing Leicester is however not a walk in the park for City.

    The Foxes have proven their worth in the last match against Arsenal, and Jamie Vardy is on his top scoring form. Their 3-0 win against The Gunners will be the greatest motivation come Monday night at the Etihad Stadium. For football lovers, this is the feature game for matchday 37.

    Match prediction: Draw

    Score prediction: 1-1

    As the English Premier League resumes this weekend for week 37 fixtures, there will be favourites and potential losers. The top four race continues to get hotter, so is the quest for the top prize. Fans will have to prepare themselves for yet another week full of surprises and celebrations, with only two matches remaining for each team to the end of the season. These English Premier League predictions for Saturday and Sunday should ignite your mood and get you started ahead of the exciting weekend.

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    segunda-feira, 13 de maio de 2019

    Premier League title winner predictions: will Man City or Liverpool be champions?

    After months of swapping positions at the top of the Premier League table it will finally be decided this weekend if Manchester City or Liverpool are crowned as the 2018-19 champions.

    This season's title race has been one of the closest - and best - in memory and it comes down to the final matches on Sunday 12 May.

    With one fixture remaining Pep Guardiola's City, the defending champions, are currently top of the table with 95 points. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are just a point behind on 94.

    With a goal difference of +69, compared to Liverpool's +65, it's all in City's hands.

    City travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday on the back of a 13-match winning run in the league and if they make it 14 they will secure back-to-back titles for the first time in their history.

    However, a draw or defeat for City at the Amex Stadium would give Liverpool the opportunity to take top spot on the final day if they beat Wolves at Anfield.

    The Merseysiders have won nine of their last ten league matches and will be on a high after their Champions League exploits in midweek.

    Pep: we will attack

    City boss Guardiola has vowed that his side will attack at the Amex on Sunday. He said: "We have one more game left. It will be tough at Brighton. We played them in the FA Cup semi-final a few weeks ago and know how tough it will be.

    "They are strong with set-pieces. I know they are going to play for pride but it is in our hands.

    "We are going to go to Brighton and make an extra effort to win: attack them and attack them and attack them to be champions."

    Trophies at both stadiums

    The Manchester Evening News reports that the Premier League will have a trophy, medals and presentation team at both grounds this weekend.

    Simon Bajkowski writes: "The trophies will be identical in design and look, with an engraved base detailing past champions but the 'champions' trophy that has been at the Etihad this year will be at Brighton while the one used by the league will be at Liverpool."

    Times and TV details

    The Brighton vs. Man City and Liverpool vs. Wolves fixtures kick off at 3pm (UK time) and both matches are live on Sky Sports.

    Here we look at full fixture list for the final day and the pundit predictions on who will win the Premier League title race.

    Premier League final day fixtures: Sunday 12 May (3pm)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City (live on Sky Sports) 
  • Burnley vs. Arsenal 
  • Crystal Palace vs. AFC Bournemouth 
  • Fulham vs. Newcastle United 
  • Leicester City vs. Chelsea 
  • Liverpool vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (live on Sky Sports) 
  • Manchester United vs. Cardiff City 
  • Southampton vs. Huddersfield Town 
  • Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton 
  • Watford vs. West Ham United
  • Predictions: who will win the title? Paul Merson, Sky Sports: Man City

    "I just can't see Man City not winning. Nothing shocks me in football after the Champions League this week. But when you look at this week, the two teams who came back are very good teams, with very good players. If Man City go ahead early, Liverpool have got to just get this game out of their memory, get it out of the way. They might need to get in front early doors, but if Man City go 2-0 up, they've got to start thinking about the game [against Tottenham] in three weeks in my opinion. Wolves will be dangerous, but there's no place like Liverpool. It'll be a hard game for them, though. Score predictions: Brighton 0 Manchester City 3; Liverpool 2 Wolves 1."

    Alan Shearer, BBC Match of the Day: Man City

    "It has been a title race like no other I can remember, because of the relentless way both teams have kept on getting results. I am expecting both teams to continue their winning runs in their final league games of the season on Sunday, which would mean Liverpool missing out on the title having only lost once in that competition all season. If that does happen, it will have taken the best team of the Premier League era to beat them, and the Reds have pushed City all the way."

    Mark Lawrenson, BBC Sport: Man City

    "It is hard to see anything but a City win here simply because of what we have seen from them in the past few weeks. It is not just that they have kept on winning that is impressive - and they have triumphed in their past 13 league games - it's the way have managed those matches brilliantly. City have never been behind in any of those games, and they have conceded only three goals. At the other end, whenever they have really needed a goal, they have got one. They have had to keep winning to stay above Liverpool and defend their title, and I can't believe they will fall at the very final hurdle, against a team who are 17th in the table."

    Ian Wright, Premier League TV: Liverpool

    "They [Liverpool] are showing character. They're chasing down a great Manchester City side and they don't know when they're beaten. What's good about is they believe themselves. The fact is Liverpool have not stopped, they've made this an unbelievable race. I chose Liverpool at the start of the season, it's no secret. You couldn't ask for anymore, run for your money. And I still think something might happen."

    Danny Higginbotham, Sky Sports: Man City

    "There always has to be a doubt but it would be incredible, it would be absolutely incredible and it would be a massive turn up if Brighton were to get a point off Manchester City."

    Goal.com: Man City

    "Having stormed the league in record-breaking fashion last season, the Citizens have been forced to demonstrate a different kind of mettle under constant pressure from a relentless Liverpool team. Indeed, they have maintained their winning streak despite scoring less than two goals a game over the last ten fixtures, with three of the most recent four victories secured via narrow 1-0 scorelines. This solid defence should be more than enough to keep out Chris Hughton's goal-shy [Brighton] outfit, which has only scored twice in nine matches - while conceding in ten of their last 11."

    Sports Chat Place: Man City

    "Brighton have not had a good season and with everything settled, it is hard to see the home side having enough to challenge the Sky Blues. Manchester City have been outstanding and the team will be high on confidence having won their last 13 fixtures. Manchester City are the stronger side and I see them winning this match and retaining their Premier League title."

    Euro Fantasy League: Man City

    "Brighton are safe and will play Premier League football next season after Cardiff were relegated last week. This is the match for Manchester City, win and they will be champions again. Much could rest on the fitness levels of Fernandinho and the goal scoring qualities of Sergio Aguero. One mark against City is that they are only just winning games."

    Premier League Fixtures: Live Stream, TV Schedule and Week 38 EPL Predictions

    Manchester City or Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions on Sunday, when all 20 teams play their final league games of the season.

    Pep Guardiola's side must beat Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium to retain their title or match Liverpool's result at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

    City are a point clear of the Reds after their 1-0 victory over Leicester City on Monday and will be favourites to beat a Brighton that sit in 17th.

    Liverpool appear to have the tougher fixture at home to seventh-place Wolverhampton Wanders. Yet the Reds are unbeaten at Anfield this season in the league and will be boosted by their 4-0 UEFA Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday, which sent them to the final for the second straight year.

                     

    Week 38 Fixtures and Predictions

    All games kick off at 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET.

    Brighton 0-3 Manchester City, Sky Sports Main Event (UK)/NBCSN (U.S.)

    Burnley 1-0 Arsenal, MSNBC (U.S.)

    Crystal Palace 2-1 Bournemouth, NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S)

    Fulham 2-2. Newcastle United, Olympic Channel (U.S.)

    Leicester City 1-1 Chelsea, CNBC (U.S.)

    Liverpool 3-2 Wolves, Sky Sports Premier League (UK), NBC (U.S.)

    Manchester United 3-1 Cardiff City, USA Network (U.S.)

    Southampton 1-0 Huddersfield Town, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (U.S.)

    Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Everton, Syfy (U.S.)

    Watford 1-0 West Ham United, Golf Channel (U.S.)

    Sky Go will provide live-streaming in the United Kingdom. In the United States viewers can watch via the NBC Sports app.

                    

    Brighton vs. Manchester City

    The destiny of the Premier League title is in the champions' hands going into the final day, and Guardiola says it is a "dream come true" to be in this position:

    Manchester City could be boosted by the return of Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne for the game, but key midfielder Fernandinho will miss out, according to ESPN FC's Jonathan Smith:

    The Citizens head into the match on a brilliant run of form. Guardiola's side have won their past 13 league games and have not tasted defeat in the league since January.

    Brighton successfully avoided the drop this season and have little but pride to play for, but manager Chris Hughton says his players will be doing all they can to get a result:

    The Seagulls have gone 10 games without a win in all competitions, but they picked up a point at Arsenal last time out.

    Hughton also has experience of beating Manchester City on the final day:

    Yet Manchester City will not fear their trip to the south coast, and while nerves may play a part for the visitors, they are expected to gain the win needed to lift the trophy.

    Liverpool vs. Wolves

    Liverpool produced an incredible comeback against Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the Champions League final.

    Manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping for more miracles on Sunday:

    The Reds are aiming to be crowned champions of England for the first time since 1990, but a win against Wolves would not be enough if Manchester City beat Brighton.

    Liverpool could be boosted by the return from injury of top scorer Mohamed Salah, who was concussed against Newcastle United, according to Paul Gorst at the Liverpool Echo.

    Klopp also said Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson should be fit but that Roberto Firmino will miss out:

    Wolves have enjoyed a superb season on their return to the Premier League and have enjoyed impressive victories over Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

    Nuno Espirito Santo's side have also won against Liverpool this season, as they knocked them out of the FA Cup in January:

    Wolves will present the Reds with a stiff challenge on the final day, yet Klopp's side are on a roll and know they have to win if they are to have any chance of ending their long wait to be crowned champions.