We enter new territory in England this weekend, with a staggered set of fixtures thanks to the somewhat contrived winter break making its debut in the Premier League. Its really tricky looking ahead to a matchweek that is separated by two weekends, but the powers that be decided this is the best way to go about things. I will separate my picks in keeping with the fixtures for the weekend. In the first set of games the story is primarily set around relegation, with Brighton, Watford, Bournemouth and West Ham in action. The Seagulls hosting the Hornets is the classic six-pointer; despite Graham Potter and Nigel Pearson doing positive things with their clubs, one can’t deny there is huge pressure on both clubs in this game. Here are my picks.
Round 26 Picks Pt. 1
Everton 1 Palace 0
Brighton 2 Watford 1
Sheffield Utd 1 Bournemouth 1
City 3 West Ham 1
Season Score - 35/70