Matchweek 24 Previews
Chelsea v. Arsenal
Two clubs in transition meet in a London derby at Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea host Arsenal. Chelsea are coming off a late loss at Newcastle and have lacked any sort of consistency over the last couple of months or so. Meanwhile, Arsenal have drawn their last 2 games and enter Tuesday 10 points behind their crosstown rivals. Can they get it done without the still-suspended Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang? He scored the opener against Chelsea last month at the Emirates before Frank Lampard’s men scored twice in the final 10 minutes to win it.
Tottenham v. Norwich
Can Tottenham get back to winning ways against bottom club Norwich? Jose Mourinho’s men are winless in their last 4 Premier League games and haven’t scored in any of their last 3. They now host Norwich, who are fresh off a much-needed win over Bournemouth. These two teams played to a 4-goal thriller back in December at Carrow Road, with Spurs coming from behind twice to rescue a point.
Leicester v. West Ham
It’s been quite the disappointing last month for Brendan Rodgers and Leicester City. They have just 2 wins in their last 7 Premier League matches and have lost their last 2. They’ll look to stop the rot against West Ham, who are coming off a home draw with Everton. Notably, Leicester have lost just 1 of their last 11 meetings with the east Londoners in all competitions.
Manchester United v. Burnley
How will Manchester United cope without the injured Marcus Rashford? After losing at rivals Liverpool on Sunday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men return home to face Burnley, whom they beat 2-nil at Turf Moor in December. Burnley meanwhile snapped a 4-game Premier League losing streak over the weekend, coming from behind to beat Leicester.
Wolves v. Liverpool
The runaway leaders just can’t be stopped. Liverpool put in another professional performance on Sunday, beating Manchester United at Anfield. They’re now unbeaten in their last 39 Premier League matches and sit a whopping 16 points clear at the top of the table (with a game in hand). A trip to Molineux is never easy, however. Wolves have already taken points off Manchester United and Manchester City at home this season.
