If the last round of fixtures was a nightmare to predict due to almost universal rotation, this last set of holiday fixtures isn’t going to be any easier. I am not picking any huge upset this round, but with Brighton, Southampton and Watford all improving it wouldn’t surprise me if they stopped their visitors from higher up the table from taking all three points. David Moyes should expect to lead the Hammers to a stifling win over the Cherries on his return to the London Stadium dugout. There’s also Pep vs Ancelotti with the various ways their story is linked and while the Toffees have improved since Marco Silva left, I think the Etihad with KDB in sublime form will be a bridge too far. Arsenal vs United is always intriguing, even if for the wrong reasons in recent times. Third time’s a charm for Arteta say my instincts. Finally, when it rains it pours. With Sheffield United finally losing away from home for the first time this season against City, I am expecting their very next away fixture at Anfield to also end in defeat.
Round 21 Picks
Brighton 1 Chelsea 1
Burnley 2 Villa 1
Newcastle 1 Leicester 2
Southampton 1 Spurs 1
Watford 0 Wolves 0
City 3 Everton 1
Norwich 2 Palace 1
West Ham 1 Bournemouth 0
Arsenal 2 United 1
Liverpool 2 Sheffield Utd 0
Last Round Score - 4/10
Season Score - 9/20