The final weekend of the Premier League season is upon us, with several crucial matters still to be decided. Arsenal secured the title on Tuesday night, leaving the primary drama for Sunday at the bottom of the table, where either Tottenham or West Ham will face relegation. Spurs hold a two-point advantage over their London rivals going into the final matches, meaning their fate is in their own hands. They host Everton, while David Moyes looks to do West Ham a favor as his former side Leeds United visits east London. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's Champions League qualification hopes remain alive, as do Brighton's, with the Seagulls hosting Manchester United, who have already secured third place.
Brighton vs Manchester United
Brighton are at home, and I believe that will be the deciding factor. They have something at stake with a potential place in European football next season. Manchester United have already qualified for the Champions League, so I'm backing a home win for Brighton.
Prediction: Brighton win
Burnley vs Wolves
I'm predicting a 0-0 draw, which sums up both teams' seasons. They both deserve to go down, and I don't expect this match to be very entertaining—a bleak draw to end their campaigns.
Prediction: Draw
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Oliver Glasner is entitled to rest players for the Conference League final if he chooses. I think he'll leave three or four out to prepare for Wednesday, one of the biggest games in Palace's history. This match also depends on how much Arsenal have celebrated. Given the relief and lack of pressure, plus Palace's cup final on Wednesday, I expect Arsenal to round off their Premier League season with a win.
Prediction: Arsenal win
Fulham vs Newcastle
The noise around Newcastle has quietened after a few wins, and they received a good reception last weekend. Eddie Howe walked around the pitch after the game. Newcastle seem to enjoy playing at Fulham, and the fans love going there. I'm going for an away win.
Prediction: Newcastle win
Liverpool vs Brentford
There's jeopardy for Brentford, and Liverpool, with their goal difference, should sneak into the Champions League. They need to sign off in style after a terrible season. I have no confidence in this, but I'm predicting Liverpool to win, simply because they're at home and it's the last game.
Prediction: Liverpool win
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
This will be Pep Guardiola's last home game as Manchester City manager. Despite losing the Premier League, I think the atmosphere will be great, and the players will want to sign off in style. I'm going for a home win.
Prediction: Manchester City win
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth will want to give their manager a good send-off, but this is tough to call. VAR was terrible last weekend, and Forest were robbed. They have talented players. I think this could be a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: Draw
Sunderland vs Chelsea
Chelsea were competitive defensively but offered little in attack in the FA Cup final. They had one chance from a long throw. Sunderland were brilliant last week at Everton and have had a very good season. They'd like to sign off in style, so I'm going for a home win.
Prediction: Sunderland win
Tottenham vs Everton
This is a tough one to call. I have no confidence in either side. The pressure on Spurs is immense, and I think Everton will get something. I'm predicting a draw, with Spurs staying up on goal difference.
Prediction: Draw
West Ham vs Leeds
I saw West Ham last week at Newcastle. They were so poor defensively, trying a new system with five at the back and changing after 25 minutes when 2-0 down. They need a win to put pressure on Tottenham. I'm going for a West Ham win, but I don't think it will be enough to keep them up, as I see Spurs and Everton drawing.
Prediction: West Ham win
