Premier League Predictions: Matchweek 29

SATURDAY:

EVERTON V WEST HAM

Everton's resurgence since David Moyes returned has faded recently following three straight draws, but they are still unbeaten since losing his first game back at the club against Aston Villa.

Moyes faces his former club West Ham for the first time since he left them in the summer and I do hope the away fans give him a good reception because of what he did during his time there.

West Ham missed some big chances against Newcastle on Monday and if there is anything that Graham Potter learnt from that game, it is that he needs to buy a striker this summer.

Evan Ferguson hasn't got going yet in a Hammers shirt and I know he hasn't played a lot of football recently, but he needs to get himself up and running soon if the Hammers are to find some consistency.

Both teams don't have a lot to play for this season as they're both safe from the threat of relegation, and unlikely to push for the top 10.

But they'll still both be looking to win this game and I think Everton will be the side that does that.

PREDICTION: 1-0

IPSWICH V NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Ipswich's defeat at Crystal Palace was like a lot of their games this season in that they were in the game, but weren't able to get the result their performance deserved.

Kieran McKenna's side are still without a win since the turn of the year and I'm not sure they'll get many between now and the season of the season as they have some difficult games coming between now and then.

Nottingham Forest put an end to their mini blip last weekend with their win over Man City which will give them real belief that they can finish in those Champions League spots.

They do have some tough games between now and the end of the season which will test their aspirations, but they do have some winnable games which they should get points from.

Nuno's side needed penalties to get past Ipswich in the FA Cup a couple of weeks ago where they didn't play their strongest team.

They'll surely play their strongest team in this one though and if they do, they should win here.

PREDICTION: 0-2

MAN CITY V BRIGHTON

Man City come into this game outside the top four after losing to Forest last weekend, where they were not clinical enough in front of goal.

The pressure is on them to finish in that top four which they should do as their squad is more than good enough to do so.

Brighton came from behind to win the reverse fixture back in November and they come into this game in good form, winning their last five in all competitions.

Their recent form has got into Champions League contention as they current lie three points outside the top four. But personally I don't see them finishing in those spots.

The Seagulls may be in better form coming into this game, but I think City will come out on top here as they're at home where their record is generally good.

PREDICTION: 3-1

SOUTHAMPTON V WOLVES

Southampton played well in the first half against Liverpool and they even took the lead. But inevitable was bound to happen in the second half and it did.

Wolves got a creditable draw against Everton last weekend which they would've taken at the start as they were without talisman Cunha, and any point for them is a step towards survival.

They did still miss Cunha in that game and I think they'll miss him again in this one.

Southampton may have the worst home record in the league this season but with Wolves being without Cunha, I can see them nick a rare point.

PREDICTION: 1-1

BOURNEMOUTH V BRENTFORD

Bournemouth are still chasing European football for next season, but their hopes have taken a hit recently following three defeats in their last five games.

They played very well against Spurs and especially in the first half which was their best spell of the game as they surrendered their two goal advantage in the second half.

Brentford have been much improved away from home since the turn of the year as they've won all four of their away games in 2025.

Both teams will definitely go for it here as they both play expansive and front footed football. But I think the points will shared as there is not much between them.

PREDICTION: 2-2

SUNDAY:

ARSENAL V CHELSEA

Arsenal's attacking issues exist more in the Premier League than they do in Europe and their recent game in both prove it.

Their lack of a recognised striker again let them down against Man United last weekend but against PSV in midweek, it wasn't as much of a problem as they got their goals from midfield.

They spread the goals around their team last season and they should do the same again as they don't have that striker to get them the goals.

Chelsea's away form since the turn of the year has been poor and it's arguably been the main reason for their drop off in form.

They're only still in the top four race because of their home form which is much better than their away form. Their last two games were both won at home, albeit against struggling sides in Southampton and Leicester.

Like Arsenal, Enzo Maresca's side are also without a recognised striker with Nicolas Jackson currently side-lined. Christopher Nkunku will deputise in his place like he has done in recent games, but he's not an out and out no.9, he's more of a 10 or second striker.

Despite the issues both teams have in attack, I still think they'll be a winner here and I think Arsenal will be the side to get it.

They have players in other areas who can score goals as they showed in midweek, and I think they'll get their goals from those different areas.

PREDICTION: 2-0

FULHAM V TOTTENHAM

Fulham have taken points off four of the so-called big six this season including Spurs when the two sides drew 1-1 back in December.

Their home form hasn't been as good as is it was last season, but they'll still back themselves to get something because of their record against big six sides, and the performances they've put in against them.

Spurs play AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday and the outcome of that game could determine whether Ange Postecoglou will be in charge here.

That competition is Spurs' last chance of ending the season with a trophy and the only chance Postecoglou has of keeping his job as his side have no chance of qualifying for any European football this season.

If he is in charge for this game, his approach won't change and I can see his team be punished for being too open again.

Fulham have some very good attacking players in their side and I can see them get in behind the gaps Spurs leave in their defence and win this game.

PREDICTION: 3-1

LEICESTER V MAN UNITED

Leicester put in a good shift against Chelsea last weekend where they were much improved defensively by being compact, and limiting the amount of chances Chelsea had.

Their performance in that game will give them some confidence heading into this one and due to the state Man United are in at the moment, the Foxes might actually get something here.

Man United have performed better against the big teams than they have against lesser opposition under Amorim and they showed it against Arsenal, where they had a number of good chances.

They needed a stoppage time winner form Harry Maguire to beat Leicester in the FA Cup last month where they looked abject for most of the game.

I don't think they'll play well in this one, but I do think they'll somehow find a way to win the game and I think Bruno Fernandes will again drag them over the line.

PREDICTION: 0-2