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Tottenham star Brennan Johnson could prove crucial additions

Brennan Johnson is among the goals for Tottenham

The record for goals in a single Premier League season was broken in midweek when Bruno Fernandes scored for Manchester United in their 4-2 win over Sheffield United

Fantasy managers will also be on the hunt for goals as the season draws to a close and Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson could be a solid budget asset as his side make a final push for Champions League qualification. The Welshman has scored two goals and added four assists in his last seven league outings.

Saturday

West Ham United v Liverpool (8.30am)

West Ham have suffered back-to-back defeats after a run of just one loss in their previous seven games. Nayef Aguerd, Konstantinos Mavropanos and George Earthy are doubtful this week.

Liverpool’s title challenge took a huge dent when losing the Merseyside derby in midweek and have Joel Matip, Conor Bradley, Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcantara and Ben Doak out through injury.

Prediction: 1-2

Fulham v Crystal Palace (11am)

Fulham have won just four of their last ten league matches, falling to Liverpool at home last time. Willian is doubtful with a groin injury this weekend.

Crystal Palace have found their stride under new manager Oliver Glasner and got two home wins over West Ham and Newcastle in the space of three days.

Sam Johnstone, Marc Guehi, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma and Matheus Franca are out injured, while Rob Holding and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are doubtful.

Prediction: 1-1

Manchester United v Burnley (11am)

Manchester United came from behind twice to beat bottom side Sheffield United in midweek. Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Anthony Martial are out with various injuries.

Burnley picked up a crucial win against Sheffield United last week to climb within three points of safety.

Ameen Al-Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Nathan Redmond and Jacob Ramsey are out for Vincent Kompany’s side, while Luca Koleosho is doubtful with a knee injury.

Prediction: 2-0

Newcastle United v Sheffield United (11am)

Newcastle destroyed Tottenham last week but lost away at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Targett, Miguel Almiron, Joelinton, Lewis Miley and Joe Willock are out to injury this weekend, while Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier are doubtful.

Sheffield United will relegated if they lose this fixture and have a host of injury problems.

George Baldock, Chris Basham, John Egan, Max Lowe and Rhys Norrington-Davies are out, while Tom Davies, Rhian Brewster, Daniel Jebbison and Jack Robinson are doubtful.

Prediction: 4-0

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Luton Town (11am)

Wolves have taken just one win from their last nine after losing to Bournemouth in midweek.

Craig Dawson and Leon Chiwome are out with injury this weekend, while Pedro Neto, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Nelson Semedo and Matheus Cunha are doubtful.

Luton have won just one of their last 13 matches but remain just one point from safety. Mads Juel Andersen, Amari Bell, Dan Potts, Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba and Jacob Brown are unavailable with Elijah Adebayo, Chiedozie Ogbene and Issa Kabore facing late fitness tests.

Prediction: 3-1

Everton v Brentford (1.30pm)

Everton have won consecutive home matches over Nottngham Forest and Liverpool. Nathan Patterson, Dele Alli and Beto are out through injury, while Seamus Coleman and Lewis Dobbin are doubtful.

Brentford are unbeaten in five games after recording just two wins from their previous 15. Neal Maupay cannot play against his parent club due to league loan rules, while Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Ben Mee and Josh DaSilva are out through injury.

Prediction: 1-2

Aston Villa v Chelsea (4pm)

Aston Villa came from behind to beat Bournemouth last week and further strengthen their grip on fourth place. Alex Moreno, Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendia, Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey are out through injury this match.

Chelsea suffered their heaviest-ever league defeat to London rivals Arsenal in midweek. Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu and Romeo Lavia are injured, while doubts remain over Christopher Nkunku, Robert Sanchez, Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer.

Prediction: 3-2

Sunday

Bournemouth v Brighton & Hove Albion (10am)

Bournemouth have suffered just two losses in their last nine league matches after their away win over Wolves in midweek. Ryan Fredericks, Marcus Tavernier and Luis Sinisterra are out to injury, while Chris Mepham, Tyler Adams and Romain Faivre are doubtful.

Brighton have taken just one win from their previous seven matches before Manchester City visited the South Coast last night.

Tariq Lamptey, Julio Enciso, Solly March, Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood and Evan Ferguson are out, while Adam Webster, Billy Gilmour, James Milner and Pervis Estupinan are doubtful.

Prediction: 2-1

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (10am)

Tottenham were heavily beaten at Newcastle to fall six points behind the final Champions League qualifying spot. Fraser Forster, Ryan Sessegnon and Manor Solomon are out to injury this weekend, while Richarlison and Pedro Porro are doubtful.

Arsenal beat London neighbours Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to stay top of the Premier League. Jurrien Timber is doubtful through lack of fitness but coach Mikel Arteta otherwise has a full squad available for the North London derby.

Prediction: 1-3

Nottingham Forest v Manchester City (12.30pm)

Nottingham Forest are out of the relegation zone by one point despite just one win in their previous nine games and have Willy Boly and Taiwo Awoniyi unavailable for selection.

Manchester City were in action on Thursday night and doubts surround striker Erling Haaland's participation.

Prediction: 1-2

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Published April 26, 2024 at 7:45 am (Updated April 26, 2024 at 7:58 am)

Tottenham star Brennan Johnson could prove crucial additions

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