Matchday 35 is upon us, as English Premier League 2020-21 is truly in its business-end phase. Manchester City needs just a win to wrap up its seventh league title win while defending champion Liverpool has a fight at hand for a top-four finish. It all begins Friday night as we present the preview of this matchday.
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Leicester City looks to consolidate third spot against Newcastle UnitedLeicester has had a decent season so far, as it seems inevitable for a top-four finish. To strengthen its bid for the same, it hosts 17th-placed Newcastle United on Friday. It should be an easy ride, as a win would allow Leicester to remain at third. However, a loss could drop it to fourth.
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Tottenham Hotspur looks to topple Leeds UnitedTottenham has had to start afresh following the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho. Currently placed sixth, it will have to fight for a top-four finish while travelling to 11th-placed Leeds on Saturday. The Peacocks is known to be unpredictable and can bring the fight to Spurs. A win for Tottenham would take it to the fifth spot, while a loss could drop it to seventh.
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Liverpool has to tame SouthamptonThe six consecutive losses at Anfield have put Liverpool out of the title race, while it struggles even for a top-four finish. As it hosts 15th-placed Southampton, The Reds cannot be complacent and has to overcome The Saints on Sunday. A win could take the defending champion to the sixth spot, while a loss could push it down to the eighth.
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Manchester United looks to continue glorious away streak against Aston VillaUnited looks destined for a top-four finish, and in a bid to solidify its stance, it travels to take on tenth-placed Aston Villa on Sunday. Judging by United's current 24-game unbeaten run away from home, The Red Devils should have it easy against The Villans. Meanwhile, the result is hardly to affect United's current position at second.
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Everton to lock itself in an exciting battle against West Ham UnitedEighth-placed Everton has had mixed luck so far, while it remains in the race for a European spot. Meanwhile, it would travel to take on fifth-placed West Ham United on Sunday. It would be an all-out battle, with both sides in European contention, especially from the Toffees. A win for Everton could make it rise to seventh, while a loss could drop it to ninth, momentarily.
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Arsenal has to win against West Bromwich AlbionArsenal is having a sorry season so far, struggling at the ninth and is staring at a Europe-less campaign next season. It hosts relegation-threatened West Brom on Sunday, as it has no choice but to win the tie. A win could push it to eighth, while a loss could severely dent its chances, pushing it down to 11th.
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Manchester City and Chelsea to lockdown in a heavyweight battleCity is nearly confident of winning its seventh league title, as all it needs is a win to seal the deal. However, things might not be easy as it takes on fourth-placed Chelsea at home on Saturday. The Blues is determined for a top-four finish and eyes the second spot. Therefore, it would be an all-out battle between the two. A win for Chelsea would take it to the third spot, while a loss is unlikely to affect its place. As for City, a failure would simply delay its inevitable title win.NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
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