Premier League: Best of the busy afternoon slot – A relegation battle is only fitting
The reasons this fixture is so exiting is due to the result of this clash last season, and how well Palace has done this season.
Man City vs. Crystal Palace.
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The champions will not be looking for a repeat of last term where Andros Townsend scored not only a match-winning screamer but also the goal of the 2018-2019 campaign. The Etihad was left stunned after Roy’s men left the stadium with three points and the final score 2-3.
The Eagles are on an unbeaten run of four games searching for their fifth but also searching for a first. win. They have not one a fixture in those four outings, collecting a single point each time.
Man City returns from a rampant runout, where they battered Aston Villa 6-1, with the King, Sergio Aguero, scoring another Premier League hat-trick and also overtaking legendary striker, Thierry Henry. I do not see a repeat and believe City are running riot over “weaker” teams.
They are going to give their manager the best birthday gift! Pep will be hoping they do as no Man City manager has won a match when played out on their birthday.
Score prediction:
Man City 4-1 Crystal Palace
Arsenal vs. Sheffield United
Chris Wilder will be looking to pull the double over Arsenal. If this was Unai’s Gunners, easy picking for the visiting team on the day. But this is Arteta’s Arsenal and he has brought so much change already in his short time at his old club.
The surprising factor is that the Gunners want to shoot the blades down the Premier League table as the pair plays for the same spots. Wilder’s defensive tactics are hard to overcome, making this the perfect test for Mikel Arteta‘s side.
I see the change in Arsenal and it’s here to stay I believe (man I hope these Gunners don’t make me swallow my words). I see them winning this tough fixture. I’m not taking away a Blades victory, but it will be harder this time around.