Manchester City will look to respond to Liverpool’s dominant 4-0 victory over Manchester United when they host Brighton tonight.
With Chelsea also facing Arsenal and two other Premier League games on the bill, we have plenty of content to get you in the mood.
Premier League drama
City must once again look to hold their nerve and reclaim their place at the top after Liverpool moved two points ahead of them last night.
Pep Guardiola’s men are already looking towards next season as they plot the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, who is being lined up as a replacement for current club captain Fernandinho.
Arsenal’s hopes of securing Champions League football next term are in real doubt thanks to three losses on the spin as they face Chelsea in a London derby.
Hopes of putting themselves back in the running tonight could hinge on a return to form for Alexandre Lacazette, who is without a goal from open play since December.
There is also a crucial game at the bottom as Everton look to further distance themselves from the relegation zone when Leicester visit Goodison Park.
The Toffees earned a much-needed 1-0 win over Manchester United on their last outing, in a game which saw Alex Iwobi continue his unlikely resurgence under Frank Lampard.
The future looks bright for both clubs taking part in tonight’s final game tonight as Crystal Palace come up against Newcastle.
Despite suffering defeat in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at the weekend, boss Patrick Vieira has won plenty of plaudits during his first season in the Selhurst Park hotseat.
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Thursday’s action
Tomorrow night sees managerless Burnley head to Southampton knowing a victory is crucial to any hopes of them escaping the drop this term.
But they are up against in-form goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who put in an inspired display against the Gunners to improve his case for a new contract.
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