Hello! So, today starts the 27th round of the English Premier League. Most of the matches will be played today, three games are played on Sunday and one, as usual with Chelsea, will be held on Monday. But first things first.
Tottenham-Arsenal
The central match of the tour, from which all will begin. The match is extremely important for both teams, striving to get into the Champions League. And Arsenal in this race so far among the laggards, but in case of victory in this match they cut the gap from the "spurs" to one point. Tottenham in the last round could not beat Liverpool - his closest competitor in the fight for 3-4 places, and in general in that match the "spurs" looked unconvincing and if not for the "strange" penalty in the last minutes, they would have completely lost. However, on this tour, Tottenham has a clear advantage - it's a "home" stadium, because Arsenal does not play well at home: the last two guest matches "Gunners" lost to Bournemouth and Swansea City. The last match gives hope to fans of Arsenal that the bunch of Mkhitaryan - Aubameyang is again in action. But how will they manifest themselves in such a match, when only victory is expected of them. But Tottenham for the last time lost three points in the middle of December, so that in this round, perhaps it seems more logical to win Tottenham.
Manchester City - Leicester City
Another Saturday match, but not as important as the previous one. "Citizens" in fact in the status of the champion will take in their field "fox". In such situations, when the team is close to triumph and the gap from the opponent is impressive, the team's main enemy is the team itself, but so far, Man City has not lost concentration. Lester certainly is not the most serious contender, but can easily impose a fight. In guest matches, "fox" has already selected two points from Man United and Chelsea, it seems that the team is able to tune in to a serious rival. Especially after the unpleasant story of the transition to Man City, Riyad Marez returned to the ranks. However, the game will be held on "Etihad", and this season at its stadium, Man City lost only two points, and this was in the second round of the Premier League. So in this match you do not have to hope for a "miracle" on the part of Leicester.
Southampton - Liverpool
I can not ignore this match. Firstly, I love Liverpool and I want him to be in the Champions League next year. Secondly, this match is incredibly important for the Reds and it's simply vital that they take three points in this meeting. Tottenham are on their heels and on this tour it is possible to score three points, after two consecutive defeats, Chelsea will certainly not misfire the last Premier League team. Southampton in the last round won an important victory over West Brom, thanks to which the "saints" left the relegation zone, but at the stadium the team did not win since November, but steadily took points from the teams. But the level of Liverpool is much higher than Southampton and in this match the Reds have to prove it.
Chelsea-West Bromwich Albion
And again the match of Chelsea stands apart, again the game will be held on Monday. The results of the nearest rivals will be already known, but it is unlikely that the "aristocrats" will arrange anything except victory in this match. Two successive defeats, and not just defeat, but defeat, and from someone - from the middle peasants of the championship. The situation in the team is not easy, there were rumors about the dismissal of Antonio Conte, so this match could well become fateful. However, West Brom is now also in an extremely unpleasant situation, the team is in last place and 4 points behind the closest rivals. So in this match, "Thrush" as never will be configured to win. Chelsea after this tour will have a tough schedule: in the week they will have a FA Cup match against Hull City, then a match against Barcelona in the Champions League, then two consecutive Premier League rounds they have to play against Manchester City and Manchester United. So in this match three points they just need to take.
In addition to these matches will also be:
| Data | Match |
|---|---|
| 10.02.2018 | Everton - Crystal Palace |
| 10.02.2018 | Stoke City - Brighton and Hove Albion |
| 10.02.2018 | Swansey City - Burnley |
| 10.02.2018 | West Ham United - Watford |
| 11.02.2018 | Huddersfield Town - Bournemouth |
| 11.02.2018 | Newcastle United - Manchester United |