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- Man City and Arsenal are strong favourites in key top-five clashes.
- Chelsea vs Liverpool is the headline act on Sunday, with the hosts priced at 11/10
- Newcastle (13/10) and Forest (21/10) play in tight away fixtures.
Champions League Race Heats Up With Chelsea, City, and Newcastle In Action
The Premier League title is wrapped up after Liverpool secured top spot last weekend, but the battle for Champions League football is wide open.
With the top five qualifying for next season’s UCL, the likes of Chelsea, Man City, and Newcastle face pressure-packed fixtures in Matchweek 35.
We preview the key matches across the weekend and break down the betting odds with Bet365.
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Key Fixtures & Odds (via Bet365)
🟦 Friday: Man City vs Wolves (20:00)
Man City: 1/3
Draw: 17/4
Wolves: 15/2
City must win to keep their top five grip secure. They’ve won their last 3 home games, with a 94th minute winner seeing them beat Aston Villa. Expect dominance at the Etihad.
🟥 Saturday: Arsenal vs Bournemouth (17:30)
Arsenal: 21/20
Draw: 13/5
Bournemouth: 23/10
With second place to secure, Arsenal can’t slip up here. Bournemouth are dangerous though and the Gunners will have one eye on the Champions League.
🔵 Sunday: Chelsea vs Liverpool (16:30)
Chelsea: 11/10
Draw: 27/10
Liverpool: 21/10
The game of the weekend on paper. Liverpool may rest players having already sealed the title, while Chelsea will be desperate to stay in the top five.
⚫ Sunday: Brighton vs Newcastle (14:00)
Brighton: 9/5
Draw: 13/5
Newcastle: 13/10
Newcastle need all three points to stay ahead of City and Chelsea. Brighton have hit a slump, and the Magpies’ away form has improved recently.
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🟥 Monday: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest (20:00)
Crystal Palace: 27/20
Draw: 23/10
Nottingham Forest: 21/10
Forest will view this as must-win, but Selhurst Park is no easy trip.
