Premier League Gameweek 31 preview: Predictions & odds

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Ladbrokes previews the latest round of Premier League fixtures, with expert predictions and live odds for all eight top-flight matches.

The action kicks off on Friday night as Bournemouth host Champions League-chasing Manchester United at 8pm, before Saturday's lunchtime kick-off sees Liverpool take on Brighton at the AMEX.

The sole 3pm kick-off then sees Fulham play Burnley, before Everton host Chelsea at 5:30pm - and Saturday's football doesn't stop there, with Leeds vs Brentford kicking off at 8pm.

Sunday then plays host to some huge games, with Newcastle hosting Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at 12pm, before Aston Villa face West Ham at 2:15pm. Tottenham also play Nottingham Forest at the same time, in what is shaping up to be an entertaining relegation six-pointer.

Premier League Gameweek 31 preview: Predictions & odds

Premier League Gameweek 31 Preview

Bournemouth vs Manchester United

Manchester United's top-four charge was given a huge boost last week with a crucial win over Aston Villa, and we're tipping the visitors to pick up three more points here. Bournemouth might be unbeaten in 10, but with six draws in that time, they're struggling to kill teams off - which could spell danger against Michael Carrick's in-form United.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool put in a much-needed performance in the Champions League on Wednesday, but as they head south to face an in-form Brighton side, we think they'll be forced to settle for a point. The Seagulls have won three of their last four, and with Liverpool winless in two in the league, it'll take a huge effort to leave the south coast with all three points - so we're backing this one to end all square.

Fulham vs Burnley

Last week's point was Burnley's first in almost a month, and with Fulham failing to score in their last three across all competitions, Scott Parker's side might fancy their chances - but we're backing the hosts. Fulham still have faint hopes of a European push, and despite losing two of their last three at home, we think they'll strengthen their chances of a top-seven finish here.

Everton vs Chelsea

Chelsea desperately need to bounce back from their two-legged thumping at the hands of PSG, but we don't think they'll have it all their own way at the Hill Dickinson. Everton's home form has been wildly inconsistent this term, but with Chelsea now on a run of three straight defeats across all competitions - and without Reece James for the foreseeable - we think this one will end level.

Leeds United vs Brentford

Without a goal in three, Leeds have slipped right back into the relegation conversation, but with Brentford throwing away a two-goal lead at home to Wolves last time out, we think Daniel Farke's hosts will get something here. The fight is on for Leeds, and their home games will be vital to their survival, so we're backing them to earn a point against Keith Andrews' European hopefuls.

Newcastle United vs Sunderland

Newcastle host Sunderland in a Premier League match for the first time since 2016, and despite crashing out of the Champions League with a whimper on Wednesday, we're backing the Magpies to claim the bragging rights in this one. Sunderland's form has faded after an eye-catching start, and with just one win from their last six league games, we can't see them turning around their fortunes at St. James' Park this weekend.

Aston Villa vs West Ham United

Three consecutive defeats have seen Villa's grip on the top four loosen dramatically, and with both Chelsea and Liverpool breathing down their necks, it's essential that Unai Emery's side start to find some form. West Ham are fighting for their lives at the bottom, and one defeat in five will have them travelling with real confidence, but we're tipping the hosts to edge it.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest

Tottenham have enjoyed a rare week full of positivity, snatching a point at Anfield and proving many people wrong against Atletico, and we're tipping that momentum to edge them over the line against a struggling Forest. Vitor Pereira's side haven't won a Premier League game since January, and despite Spurs having the worst home record in the league this season, we think the visitors' wretched form will continue.

Premier League Gameweek 31 Eight-Fold Acca

For those interested, you can see all of our picks for this weekend's Premier League games in one large eight-fold acca below.

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