Pre Match
May 13, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Goodison Park — Liverpool
Team News
Everton
The likes of Rodwell, Gibson and Neville could all be missing once
again, meaning the central midfield partnership should be Osman and
Fellaini. Distin should continue to act as cover for Baines, who remains a doubt,
while Magaye Gueye will hope to replace McFadden on the right.
Probable lineups : Howard, Distin, Heitinga, Jagielka, Hibbert, Pienaar, Fellaini, Osman, Gueye, Cahill, Jelavic. (4-4-1-1).
Newcastle
Despite losing 2-0 to Man City last time out Alan Pardew is unlikely to make changes with no fresh injury concerns. Danny Simpson remains sidelined, so James Perch should continue to deputise at right-back, with Ryan Taylor another option. Hatem Ben Arfa could drop deeper to the right flank in a straight 4-4-2 formation in this tricky away game.
Probable lineups : Krul, Perch, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon, Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Ba, Cisse. (4-4-2).
Match Facts
Everton have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Premier League.
Everton have won 6 of their last 7 home matches in Premier League.
Everton have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches in Premier League.
Head to Head
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 5, 2011 | Newcastle 2 - Everton 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 5, 2011 | Newcastle 1 - Everton 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Sep 18, 2010 | Everton 0 - Newcastle 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Feb 22, 2009 | Newcastle 0 - Everton 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 5, 2008 | Everton 2 - Newcastle 2 |
Newcastle know that they will end a magnificent season in at least
fifth, but are relying on slip ups from Spurs and Arsenal to obtain an
unlikely Champions League place next season.
Everton know that anything less than a win may well see them finish
below local rivals Liverpool, so there is still plenty of pride to play
for on Merseyside. A victory will ensure they finish above the Reds.
The Toffees haven't beaten Newcastle at home in their previous two
attempts and this should be a tight game, with none of the last 5
encounters seeing the sides separated by more than a single goal.
Everton 1 - 1 Newcastle
West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal Preview: The focus for the home side will be on Roy Hodgson's departure
Pre Match
May 13, 2012 3:00 PM BST
The Hawthorns — West Bromwich
Team News
West Bromwich
Roy Hodgson takes charge of his final game in charge at West Brom before
heading off to the European Championships as manager of England. He will be without Chris Brunt as he had his tonsils removed this week,
while fellow attacking players Odemwingie and Thomas are doubts with a
hamstring injury and virus, respectively. Tamas, Reid and Gera remain absent.
Probable lineups : Foster, Ridgewell, McAuley, Olsson, Jones, Thomas, Malumbu, Andrews, Dorrans, Fortune, Long. (4-4-2).
Arsenal
Arsenal were without Theo Walcott for the 3-3 draw with Norwich last
week, but his hamstring injury is unlikely to keep him out of this key
final game of the season.
Bacary Sagna broke his fibula last time out and will miss this game as
well as the Euros this summer - Coquelin was his replacement at the
weekend and he is likely to start here.
Benayoun will probably start on the left once again, though
Oxlade-Chamberlain will hope for a chance to impress Roy Hodgson ahead
of his taking charge of England for the Euros.
Probable lineups : Szczesny, Coquelin, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Song, Ramsey, Walcott, Rosicky, Benayoun, Persie. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
West Bromwich have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home matches in Premier League.
Arsenal have drawn their last 3 matches in Premier League.
Head to Head
| England - Premier League | Nov 5, 2011 | Arsenal 3 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | |
| England - Premier League | Mar 19, 2011 | West Bromwich Albion 2 - Arsenal 2 | |
| England - Premier League | Sep 25, 2010 | Arsenal 2 - West Bromwich Albion 3 | |
| England - Carling Cup | Sep 22, 2009 | Arsenal 2 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | |
| England - Premier League | Mar 3, 2009 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Arsenal 3 |
Roy Hodgson will say his goodbyes to the home crowd at the Hawthorns in
this, his final game in charge of the club before becoming England
manager. He has served the club well over the last couple of years and
many will be sad to see him go. He will keen to repay them with 3 points
that will guarantee the Baggies a top half finish.
Arsenal, meanwhile, can still finish as low as 5th in the table, and
will want to get the 3 points here which will secure them 3rd spot.
However, they have failed to win any of their last 4 matches since Mikel
Arteta got injured and are struggling for creativity. The Gunners have
won 4 of their last 6 trips to the Hawthorns, but drew 2-2 there last
season after going 2 goals down.
The focus for the home side will be on Roy Hodgson's departure, and that
may well distract them from the matter at hand. Arsenal will be fully
focused on the game and should nick a win and secure a place in the
Champions League next season.
West Bromwich 1 - 2 Arsenal
Swansea vs Liverpool Preview: Swansea have surpassed all their expectations already this season and can play this game in a relaxed manner in front of their more than satisfied home crowd
Pre Match
May 13, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Team News
Swansea
Andrea Orlandi has returned to the sidelines after coming back into the
team recently - this time he has picked up a calf injury. Brendan Rodgers has got his usual first eleven available though and will probably stick with that lineup. Gylfi Sigurdsson and Steven Caulker could be playing their last games
for the club as their loan deals run out at the end of the season.
Probable lineups : Vorm, Taylor, Williams,Caulker, Rangel, Allen, Britton, Sinclair, Sigudsson, Dyer, Graham. (4-2-3-1).
Liverpool
Central midfielders Charlie Adam and Lucas Leiva remain absent, but
every other member of the squad is fit and should be available to play.
Jose Enrique and Steven Gerrard missed the 4-1 win over Chelsea in
midweek but are likely to return to the team as they aim to hunt down
rivals Everton in the race for 7th place.
Andy Carroll seems to have hit some form recently and will be hoping to
put in another good performance as more people call for him to make the
England squad.
Probable lineups : Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique, Henderson, Gerrad, Spearing, Downing, Suarez, Carroll. (4-4-2).
Head to Head
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 5, 2011 | Liverpool 0 - Swansea 0 |
Prediction
Swansea's main incentives ahead of this game may be to finish ahead of fellow promoted side Norwich and also the outside chance they have of finishing in the top half of the table in their first Premier League season.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have the incentive that if Everton slip up against Newcastle, they can usurp their rivals and finish above them in the table, which would be some consolation to them given their failure to win the FA Cup last weekend.
Swansea have surpassed all their expectations already this season and can play this game in a relaxed manner in front of their more than satisfied home crowd. The sides played out a goalless draw at Anfield earlier in the season, and this could well be another stalemate, though there should be goals this time around.
Swansea 1 - 1 Liverpool
Tottenham vs Fulham Preview: Tottenham know that a win will assure them of fourth but will hope Arsenal slip up at West Brom
Pre Match
May 13, 2012 3:00 PM BST
White Hart Lane — London
Team News
Tottenham
Harry Redknapp has a problem at left-back after Danny Rose was sent off at Villa having filled in for the injured Assou-Ekotto. Gallas could act as cover with Ledley King returning to partner Younes Kaboul in the middle.
Sandro may well keep his place again after another impressive
performance last time out, potentially leaving fit again Scott Parker on
the bench.
Probable lineups : Friedel, Gallas, Kaboul, King, Walker, Bale, Sandro, Modric, Lennon, Vaart, Adebayor. (4-4-1-1).
Fulham
Martin Jol is likely to name the same full-strength side that won
against Sunderland last time out, with Dembele back in behind lone
striker Pogrebnyak.
Senderos is fit again but likely to remain on the bench, behind Hughes in the pecking order. Dempsey will once again line-up from the left and look to add to his exceptional goal tally of 17 from midfield.
Probable lineups : Schwarzer, Kelly, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise, Duff, Murphy, Diarra, Dempsey, Dembele, Pogrebnyak. (4-4-1-1).
Match Facts
Tottenham are undefeated in 32 of their last 35 home matches in Premier League.
Head to Head
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 6, 2011 | Fulham 1 - Tottenham 3 | |
| England - FA Cup (FA) | Jan 30, 2011 | Fulham 4 - Tottenham 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 1, 2011 | Tottenham 1 - Fulham 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 16, 2010 | Fulham 1 - Tottenham 2 | |
| England - FA Cup (FA) | Mar 24, 2010 | Tottenham 3 - Fulham 1 |
Tottenham know that a win will assure them of fourth but will hope Arsenal slip up at West Brom in order to leapfrog their rivals into third and avoid the possibility of missing out on Champions League action if Chelsea were to win in Germany next weekend.
Fulham could still finish as high as 7th and beat their record of 53 Premier League points in a season with a win in Martin Jol's first season in charge. The Dutchman is still a fan favourite at Spurs and would have mixed emotions if he dented their Champions League aspirations.
The Cottagers have only scored twice at White Hart Lane in their last 6 visits and the hosts will undoubtedly be favourites, though they missed the opportunity to overtake Arsenal last week and may regret that come 5pm on Sunday.
Tottenham 2 - 1 Fulham
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