EPL 2020-21, Matchday 24 preview: Twin big clashes to headline race for top-4

The race for the top spot in 2020-21 English Premier League is well on, as all the top teams are to fight it out to stay in contention on Matchday 24. While Manchester City is well ahead in the title race, defending champion Liverpool is in a tough race.

<p>The all-intensive English Premier League 2020-21 season enters Matchday 24 from Saturday. While the title race is seemingly on, the same for the top-four continues to take shape, as two big clashes headline this Matchday. In the same light, we present the preview involving the top sides.</p>

The all-intensive English Premier League 2020-21 season enters Matchday 24 from Saturday. While the title race is seemingly on, the same for the top-four continues to take shape, as two big clashes headline this Matchday. In the same light, we present the preview involving the top sides.

<p><strong>Manchester United looks to extend record away unbeaten run</strong><br />United has been on a roll this season, especially away from home, as it is on an 18-game unbeaten run. While it travels to relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, it should be an easy task. However, United cannot be complacent, as a loss could lead it to squander its second spot, while a win would mean United consolidates the place further.</p>

Manchester United looks to extend record away unbeaten run
United has been on a roll this season, especially away from home, as it is on an 18-game unbeaten run. While it travels to relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, it should be an easy task. However, United cannot be complacent, as a loss could lead it to squander its second spot, while a win would mean United consolidates the place further.

<p><strong>Arsenal looks to survive Leeds United test</strong><br />Arsenal managed to recover from its initial shaky start, before losing away to Aston Villa. As it hosts 10th-placed Leeds on Sunday, The Gunners would be hoping to rise at least a place, to the 10th. However, with Leeds known to be highly unpredictable, it has to be careful, as a loss could see Arsenal dropping to 13th.</p>

Arsenal looks to survive Leeds United test
Arsenal managed to recover from its initial shaky start, before losing away to Aston Villa. As it hosts 10th-placed Leeds on Sunday, The Gunners would be hoping to rise at least a place, to the 10th. However, with Leeds known to be highly unpredictable, it has to be careful, as a loss could see Arsenal dropping to 13th.

<p><strong>Everton should have it easy against Fulham</strong><br />Everton has been doing decent this season. Although it is placed seventh, it is well within the top-four race, as it hosts relegation-threatened Fulham on Sunday. Least to say, Carlo Ancelotti and his men should have it easy, as a win could take them to as far as fourth. However, a loss could mean dropping to ninth.</p>

Everton should have it easy against Fulham
Everton has been doing decent this season. Although it is placed seventh, it is well within the top-four race, as it hosts relegation-threatened Fulham on Sunday. Least to say, Carlo Ancelotti and his men should have it easy, as a win could take them to as far as fourth. However, a loss could mean dropping to ninth.

<p><strong>Chelsea aims to dominate Newcastle United</strong><br />Chelsea is on a four-game unbeaten streak in the competition under new manager, Thomas Tuchel. The Blues would look to continue with the same momentum, as it hosts 16th-placed Newcastle. While it should be an easy rise, an upset could well be on the cards. Nonetheless, a win could take Chelsea up to fourth, while a loss to see it dropping to eighth.</p>

Chelsea aims to dominate Newcastle United
Chelsea is on a four-game unbeaten streak in the competition under new manager, Thomas Tuchel. The Blues would look to continue with the same momentum, as it hosts 16th-placed Newcastle. While it should be an easy rise, an upset could well be on the cards. Nonetheless, a win could take Chelsea up to fourth, while a loss to see it dropping to eighth.

<p><strong>Liverpool faces stern Leicester test</strong><br />The defending champion has been shaky in the past few games. In a bid to stay in the title race, it has no choice but to win its next game. However, it won't be easy, as it takes on third-placed Leicester City in an away tie. Although a win could see The Reds taking Leicester's spot, a loss is likely to drop it to sixth. Meanwhile, Leicester would be eyeing the second spot on Saturday.</p>

Liverpool faces stern Leicester test
The defending champion has been shaky in the past few games. In a bid to stay in the title race, it has no choice but to win its next game. However, it won't be easy, as it takes on third-placed Leicester City in an away tie. Although a win could see The Reds taking Leicester's spot, a loss is likely to drop it to sixth. Meanwhile, Leicester would be eyeing the second spot on Saturday.

<p><strong>Manchester City favourite against Tottenham Hotspur</strong><br />The table-topper seems to be in an unstoppable form, as City hosts a struggling Tottenham on Saturday. Although a loss for City would not significantly damage its bid for the title, it would yet look to consolidate the top spot. Meanwhile, eighth-placed Surs would be eyeing the fifth spot, while a loss could seriously dent its bid for a top-four finish and push it down to ninth.</p>

Manchester City favourite against Tottenham Hotspur
The table-topper seems to be in an unstoppable form, as City hosts a struggling Tottenham on Saturday. Although a loss for City would not significantly damage its bid for the title, it would yet look to consolidate the top spot. Meanwhile, eighth-placed Surs would be eyeing the fifth spot, while a loss could seriously dent its bid for a top-four finish and push it down to ninth.