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Harry Redknapp's Premier League predictions for Matchday 28
After breaking for last week's FA Cup exploits, the Premier League returns this weekend, where the most fascinating race has quickly become the race for European qualification.
With Liverpool looking odds on to win the title and the bottom three looking more and more likely to stay the same, focus has turned to the cluster of teams all hoping for a European adventure next season.
With a slew of important games in that mix, here's Harry Redknapp's talking to BetVictor about this weekend's festivities.
Manchester United 0-2 Arsenal
Manchester United weren’t great against Fulham but I thought they were alright in the week against Real Sociedad, but I’m not sure how much that game will have taken out of these players, particularly with the second leg looming next week.
As for Arsenal, where on earth did that performance in Eindhoven come from? I know some people will say PSV were terrible but Arsenal were superb and looked much more like themselves going forward.
I can only see the away win here; I don’t know how United can threaten that solid Arsenal backline.
One to watch – Martin Odegaard caught the eye during the week and could run the show here.
Liverpool 3-0 Southampton
I have absolutely no idea how Liverpool won against PSG on Wednesday night! That was one of the all-time great goalkeeping performances from Alisson, he was incredible. They’ll need to improve for the return leg though and I think Arne Slot might have an eye on that here.
Southampton are just counting down the games now until the end of the season, it’s hard to see any chance for them here.
3-0 to Liverpool.
One to watch - He got the winner in Paris, and I’d imagine Harvey Elliott will be in from the start here.
Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City
What a great game to start the week! I just have a bad feeling for Nottingham Forest, that they might just be beginning to fade away. I might be wrong, but they’ve not won in a few games, and they’re bound to be beginning to look over their shoulders.
Manchester City obviously had a really difficult period of fixtures but it’s beginning to ease up for them now and I can see them going on a good run of form to close out the season.
I think City win this. I don’t trust the defence, but I think they’ll have too much quality.
One to watch – That Forest defence is excellent but it’s a big test for them here against Erling Haaland.
Tottenham 2-3 Bournemouth
This could be a thriller! Tottenham’s form has picked up a little bit and they’re obviously getting more and more players back from injury. It’s all a bit late in terms of the league campaign, they’ll be going all out to try and win the Europa League.
Bournemouth got beat last time out in the league at Brighton, but they should never have lost that one. After that dramatic win on penalties last week, they’ll arrive here with plenty of confidence.
How will Spurs recover from playing on Thursday against such an energetic, high-pressing side? It’s a bold call; I’m going for a 3-2 Bournemouth win!
One to watch - Evanilson is now back from injury to lead the line and that should make a difference and at least give Bournemouth another option in that attacking area.
Chelsea 3-0 Leicester
Chelsea obviously went through a difficult spell, but they’ve been a little fortunate to face Southampton and then Leicester, talk about a nice couple of home games!
Ruud van Nistelrooy is saying all the right things in the press, but I just don’t see Leicester picking up many more points. They look like a beaten team to me.
3-0, a comfortable day at the office for Chelsea.
One to watch – Pedro Neto played down the middle and scored in that win over Southampton, he could do the same here.
West Ham 1-0 Newcastle
Graham Potter’s beginning to get some wins at West Ham and he’ll be hoping to end the season in good form. That’s two wins and two clean sheets in a row.
Things are beginning to really go wrong for Newcastle. Obviously, they lost last week in the FA Cup and perhaps even worse, Anthony Gordon is now out for a few games including the blinking League Cup final, talk about a disaster! They’ve got some serious injury issues with Sven Botman and Lewis Hall out for the season and Isak a real doubt.
I’ve got to say West Ham. Newcastle don’t have the biggest squad; these injuries could really hurt them.
One to watch - West Ham played a front two of Mohamed Kudus and Bowen last time out and I liked what I saw from the two of them. I can see Kudus’ pace being a real problem for Newcastle.
Brentford 2-2 Aston Villa
This should be a good game; Brentford are always good to watch at home and have been involved in some thrillers this season. They did have a frustrating draw at home to Everton last time out though, so Thomas Frank will want a response.
As for Aston Villa, it’s hard to evaluate them. They’ve been so up and down this season but they’re in the quarters of the cup, have a great chance of doing the same in the Champions League and are still in the top four hunt. They can’t afford many more dropped points though.
Villa haven’t been great in the games after Champions League games, so I’m going for a draw.
One to watch – Marco Asensio has been a masterstroke so far, what a classy player and what a fantastic left peg he’s got.
Brighton 1-1 Fulham
It looked like Brighton hit rock bottom when they got thrashed at Nottingham Forest, but what a response it’s been. They’re in the quarters of the cup and are still right in the mix for the top four.
I can say the same about Fulham though! I think Marco Silva does such a great job here because I don’t think they have quite the same individual quality that Brighton’s team does.
I can’t really split them. Brighton are probably better going forward and Fulham are more organised at the back, 1-1.
One to watch - I thought Danny Welbeck took his goal brilliantly last week. I’ve always been a fan of him, and he looks as good as ever in his mid-30s!
Crystal Palace 2-0 Ipswich
There’s only one place to start here and that’s to wish Jean-Philippe Mateta all the best, that was a scary situation last week and I hope he’s on the mend. Crystal Palace are in great form though and are targeting a top half finish.
Ipswich just keep losing games by the odd goal, it’s unbelievable. I worry about the morale in the dressing room after all that, it can’t be easy to keep the belief.
I’m going for Palace, even if they are without their main man up top.
One to watch - No one’s really sure how long Mateta will be out for, but what a chance for Eddie Nketiah to make that position his own. He’s a great finisher and he’s got a chance to show it here.
Wolves 0-0 Everton
This might be last on Match of the Day; I don’t see a thriller here! Wolves have picked up a little of late but they’re still not out of the relegation race. They’ve been a little fortunate that the teams below them haven’t been picking up any points.
Everton have been superb under David Moyes and are all but certain to stay up now. I don’t think David has got enough credit for the job he’s done so far.
I’m going for 0-0. I just don’t see Wolves threatening too much without Matheus Cunha, he has absolutely carried that attack this season.
One to watch - I really like watching Beto, talk about a lad that doesn’t stop running!
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