Manchester City v Crystal Palace - 12:30 (Sky Sports 1)
In the live lunchtime kick-off, Sam Allardyce's Crystal Palace travel to the Etihad still looking for a couple of points to make sure of their Premier League status for another year.
Big Sam has done what Big Sam does, he's gone into a club that was in disarray and freefall and instilled confidence and freshness into the players and it has unsurprisingly worked once again. It was an uncharacteristic slip-up at home to Burnley last week, a game that I'm sure all involved with the club were targeting three points.
The odds are stacked up against the Eagles and rightly so, even if City did drop points against Middlesbrough last week. Pep Guardioala's side can leapfrog Liverpool and move back into third place with a win but Champions League football is by no means a foregone conclusion just yet.
It's hard to see past a Manchester City home win here though, especially with Gabriel Jesus back from injury and back in the goals. How good could he be if he stays fit all season? Back Manchester City -1 Handicap at 8/11.
Prediction: City 3-1 Palace - Gabriel Jesus to shine again.
Bournemouth v Stoke City - 15:00
I mentioned Joshua King as the key man last week, and he was as his second half goal sent Sunderland down to the Championship.
Callum Wilson has been plagued with injury, Benik Afobe has had a couple of purple patches but King has been the striker that has solidified his place in the side and is having a fantastic end to the season. Eddie Howe deserves all the praise he gets as his Bournemouth side currently sit 10th, which is a terrific achievement taking into account the finances and the players available to his disposal.
Stoke however are fizzling out as they currently sit two places below their opponents. Goals seem to be the main issue with the Potters and with Saido Berahino and Jon Walters both doubtful, Mark Hughes will be looking to Xherdan Shaqiri and Marko Arnautovic for inspiration.They have actually almost gone ten hours without a goal away from the bet365 Stadium, their last goal on the road coming all the way back in January.
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I fancy the Potters to spring an upset though, back Stoke to Win at 23/10.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Stoke - Shaqiri to produce the magic on the South Coast.
Burnley v West Brom - 15:00
Burnley finally put to bed their hoodoo away from Turf Moor last Saturday with a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace. Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray getting the all-important goals.
However, all that matters is that Burnley stay in the Premier League, doesn't matter how they do it and a victory in this encounter would surely see them remain in the top flight. Another tremendous job from a manager in Sean Dyche.
Their opponents West Brom are struggling massively for goals having not found the back of the net in their last five outings, 465 minutes if you are looking for the exact figure. You can't always rely on Gareth McAuley, Craig Dawson or Jonny Evans to score all of your goals and that's the problem. If you can contain the Baggies on set-pieces you'll have a good chance of success. Back Under 2.5 Goals at 61/100.
Prediction: Burnley 1-0 West Brom - Gray to pinch it late on.
Hull City v Sunderland - 15:00
Probably the biggest game of the day in terms of the ramifications and what's at stake. It's a colossal game for the Tigers who could open up a five point gap over 18th placed Swansea with a win, depending on other results of course.
Hull welcome already relegated Sunderland to the KCOM Stadium and that plus Marco Silva's outstanding home record having not lost at home in his last 41 makes it a superb chance for Hull.
You could say that the pressure will now be off Sunderland and they can play with more freedom but you have to back the home side on this one. With Sunderland it does seem to be a case of; you stop Jermaine Defoe, you stop Sunderland. Back Hull to win at 1/2.
Prediction: Hull 3-1 Sunderland - Silva's home comforts to continue
Leicester v Watford - 15:00
In a game where both sides are safe and purely playing for higher places in the league, you've got to fancy the Foxes at home against an unpredictable Watford side.
It's not a fixture that catches the eye, let's put it that way.
Jamie Vardy netted the winner at West Brom last week and I expect him to find the back of the net once again.
Watford lost narrowly at home to Liverpool on Monday night by the single goal, a stunning goal at that as Emre Can's excellent bicycle kick downed the Hornets. Back Leicester to Win at 6/10.
Prediction: Leicester 2-0 Watford - Vardy to lead the charge
Swansea v Everton - 15:00
Swansea boss Paul Clement is still hopeful of survival after picking up a valiant point at Old Trafford last week.
Gylfi Sigurdsson yet again being the player to step up to the plate and he will have to be on form again if the Swans are going to be triumphant. They have to keep the pressure on Hull City with all three points, especially knowing that they are taking on already relegated Sunderland at home.
Everton were outplayed on Sunday against Chelsea but European football will be returning to Goodison Park next season. Romelu Lukaku is the obvious danger man to the Swans as he looks to win the Golden Boot. Back Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals at 23/20.
Prediction: Swansea 2-3 Everton - Leaky Swans to edge closer to relegation
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