EPL 2021-22, Gameweek 20 preview: Leicester City headlines to host Liverpool, 2 matches get COVID postponement

The 2021-22 English Premier League (EPL) will see the Gameweek 20 being played this week. Two matches have been postponed due to the ongoing COVID outbreak in the camp of some of the teams. However, eight games are scheduled, with some set to present intense action as we preview the top sides.

Tottenham Hotspur aims to restrict Southampton
Fifth-placed Tottenham is coming off a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace this weekend. As it travels to take on 14th-placed Southampton on Tuesday, it should be an easy ride for the Spurs. A win will keep it on fifth, while a loss might drop it to seventh.

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West Ham United looks to rattle Watford
Sixth-placed West Ham lost to Southampton at home this weekend. As it travels to face 17th-placed Watford on Tuesday, it is expected to be a comfortable trip for the Hammers. However, it just might need to be a little careful here. A win could take West Ham to the fifth, while a loss could drop it to the seventh.

Leicester City has a battle at hand against Liverpool
Last week, the tenth-place Leicester suffered a 3-6 loss to defending champion Manchester City. It would be under severe pressure when it hosts second-placed Liverpool on Tuesday. Given The Reds' rigid form at present, it would be a mountain to scale for the Foxes. A win could take Leicester to eighth, while a loss might drop it to around 14th. As for Liverpool, a win keeps it on the second, while a loss could see it dropping to third.

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Chelsea faces a tricky task against Brighton and Hove Albion
Third-placed Chelsea defeated Aston Villa last week. However, it could be up for a deceptive job against an unpredictable ninth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday. Nevertheless, being played at Stamford Bridge, it's an advantage for The Blues. A win takes Chelsea to the second, while a loss keeps it at third.

City looks to eradicate Brentford
City is comfortably poised at the top. As it travels to take on 13th-placed Brentford on Wednesday, it should be a rout from the Cityzens, considering its style of play and its form of late. A win further consolidates City's spot at the top, while a loss does it no harm either.

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Manchester United desperate to pound Burnley
On Monday, United had to settle for a low-key 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Desperate to get back to winning ways, The Red Devils are hosting 18th-placed Burnley. Although it should not be a difficult task, given the unstable form, United is in currently, it will have to work hard. A win could possibly take it to fifth, while a loss would make it stay on seventh, at least for now.