The Premier League appears to have been away for an eternity and the dangerous information is the wait is about to go on.
The final spherical of fixtures was solely final weekend however a lot soccer has been performed since, together with England’s defeat of Albania on Friday night, that it’s straightforward to suppose it has been longer than that.
So, is regular service resumed this weekend?
No. No it’s not.
The FA Cup quarter-finals happen on Saturday and Sunday, that means we’ve to attend one other few days for the home league to return.
On the plus aspect, there are 4 mouthwatering ties to look ahead to with Crystal Palace going to Fulham and Brighton internet hosting Nottingham Forest on Saturday with Aston Villa visiting Preston North Finish and Bournemouth assembly Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
The Premier League resumes the next midweek with some cracking video games.
Tuesday, April 1
Arsenal v Fulham
Is Arsenal’s title problem actually over? Mikel Arteta’s males will head into the sport 12 factors behind table-toppers Liverpool however Arne Slot’s aspect have appeared lower than convincing lately and there should be an opportunity for the Gunners however they can’t afford any slip-ups on this one.
Wolves v West Ham
Wolves have taken seven factors from their final 4 league video games to all however banish any fears of relegation. West Ham are treading water and can hope a very good summer time of recruitment will enable Graham Potter to implement his fashion.
Nottingham Forest v Manchester United
Forest will probably be involved on the damage sustained by Chris Wood on international duty with New Zealand as they eye a powerful end to what has been a beautiful season. They maintain a five-point benefit over fourth-placed Chelsea and are nicely set to clinch a spot within the Champions League. The identical can’t be mentioned for Manchester United, who’re simply wanting the league season to finish with their focus now on the Europa League. Like West Ham, they require a summer time reset.
World Cup qualification secured for New Zealand! 🇳🇿🎉 pic.twitter.com/ownrt88ds7
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 24, 2025
Wednesday, April 2
Bournemouth v Ipswich City
Bournemouth’s European hopes have taken successful with three defeats in 4 video games however they’ve the prospect to get again to profitable methods when struggling Ipswich go to the Vitality Stadium. For Ipswich, the clock is ticking. They’re 9 factors adrift of security with 9 video games to go. They should begin profitable video games, and rapidly.
Brighton v Aston Villa
Brighton are one of many in-form sides within the Premier League and a run of 4 wins and a draw have reignited their hopes of qualifying for Europe. Fabian Hurzeler’s aspect are seventh, however simply two factors adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea. Villa are two locations and two factors additional again however nonetheless very a lot within the combine.
Manchester Metropolis v Leicester Metropolis
Two sides which have had seasons to neglect conflict on the Etihad. Metropolis’s hopes of a fifth successive title hit the buffers a number of months in the past whereas Leicester are close to certainties to make a right away return to the Championship. The hosts might nonetheless end within the Champions League qualifying spots however that might be scant comfort.
Newcastle United v Brentford
No matter occurs over the remaining weeks for Newcastle, they will a minimum of say they’ve ended their 70-year trophy curse following their EFL Cup final win over Liverpool. They begin the match spherical in sixth and can hope to clinch a spot within the Champions League. Brentford have much less lofty ambitions however a top-half end, and a spot in Europe, continues to be a chance.
Lacking days like these. ❤️
9 days till we’re again on the highway within the @premierleague! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/12BbZa3nkU
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) March 24, 2025
Southampton v Crystal Palace
The season can not finish rapidly sufficient for Southampton. They’ve misplaced 9 of their final 10 in all competitions and amassed simply 9 factors within the Premier League. They are going to be taking part in Championship soccer subsequent season. Palace are twelfth and, like Brentford, nonetheless harbour exterior hopes of qualifying for Europe.
Liverpool v Everton
Liverpool have had a depressing few weeks, exiting the Champions League and dropping the EFL Cup closing. Who higher to get again on monitor in opposition to than metropolis rivals Everton? The Toffees grabbed a controversial, last-gasp draw within the reverse fixture after which all of it kicked off. This one could possibly be feisty.
Thursday, April 3
Chelsea v Tottenham
Two golf equipment in transitional phases however one is managing to manage higher than the opposite. Fourth-placed Chelsea have gained two of their final three as they give the impression of being to clinch a spot within the Champions League below Enzo Maresca whereas Spurs are with no league win since February 22. Ange Postecoglou is aware of a powerful end is required if he desires to maintain his job.
