We're heading towards the final hurdles in the race for the Premier League title. Arsenal's draw away to West Ham last week has hampered their hopes significantly, whilst Tottenham are refusing to go quietly, having comfortably dispatched of Manchester United in a 3-0 victory at White Hart Lane.
Title-favourites Leicester have broken their streak of 1-0 victories in the best way possible, a Vardy brace was enough to see off relegation-threatened Sunderland. Elsewhere Manchester City tightened their grip on 4th place with a win against West Brom and Swansea moved even further away from trouble after beating a youthful Chelsea side.
Still plenty to play for at both ends of the table, here are your Ones to Watch for this week;
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Fixture to Watch
Leicester vs. West Ham
The Foxes are within touching distance of their first ever Premier League title, next to oppose them are giant-killers West Ham. Hammers boss Slaven Bilić has made a habit of going to difficult away grounds and emerging victorious, he will be hoping to do the same this weekend against high-flying Leicester. After guaranteeing Champions League football, Leicester now has their sights firmly set on the league, however, they'll be fully aware that they will need to be at their best to beat a stubborn West Ham side.
Prediction: 1-1
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Players to Watch
Aleksandar Mitrović
Newcastle's young striker is highly thought of by the Geordie faithful, he's a fiery character who plays with his heart on his sleeve. His return of eight league goals isn't terrible, but if The Magpies are to do the seemingly impossible and escape relegation, Mitrović will need to increase his output.
Every fixture for Newcastle is now a must-win, this weekend they take on a Swansea team who've already confirmed their safety. The stage is set for Mitrović to further endear himself with the Newcastle fans by finding the back of the net; will he be up to the challenge?
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Erik Lamela
Many factors have contributed to Tottenham's fantastic league campaign. Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld have been solid at the back, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen have both been a creative force, Harry Kane continues to slam away the goals, and Eric Dier has been a revelation in his new defensive midfield role. But a player whose efforts have gone somewhat under the radar is Erik Lamela.
Lamela was once again outstanding in Tottenham's emphatic win over Manchester United, and not for the first time this season netted in a big game. Mauricio Pochettino seems to be getting the best out of the Argentinian winger; it will be interesting to see if Lamela can be the difference again this week on a notoriously tricky Premier League ground that is the Britannia Stadium.
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Divock Origi
After a slow start to life in England, Origi has well and truly found his feet and is now demonstrating his true capabilities. The Belgian international followed up a crucial away goal against Dortmund in the Europa League with a brace at home to Stoke City. This weekend Liverpool are away to Bournemouth, eyes will be on Origi to see if he can keep up his recent form in front of goal.
Words by Teejay Wedderburn