The Premier League is back after taking a break for the internationals! Here is everything you could possibly wish to know as all 20 teams prepare for action this Easter...
Chelsea vs West Brom
Where: Stamford Bridge, London
When: Saturday, April 3
Kick-off time: 12.30pm
TV: BT Sport
Chelsea head into this one on the back of Thomas Tuchel scooping the Manager of the Month award after turning the Blues into a brick wall. The west Londoners have conceded just two goals in 14 matches since the German took charge.
West Brom have kept three clean sheets in their last six games but they have struggled to make it count, scoring just twice in that time. Sam Allardyce’s side need the wins desperately now, as they sit ten points off safety with only ten games remaining.
Sportsman Stat: West Brom are winless in 15 trips to Stamford Bridge, last winning 3-1 in September 1978.
Betfred Odds: The Blues are 11/2 to beat the Baggies 1-0.
Leicester vs Manchester City
Where: King Power Stadium
When: Saturday, April 3
Kick-off time: 5.30pm
TV: Sky Sports
Premier League leaders Manchester City may have won 24 of their last 25 matches across all competitions but there is never a great time to go to Leicester. The Foxes have won their last two home matches in league and cup, scoring eight goals in the process, and would move into second place with a victory, for a day at least.
Sportsman Stat: Leicester could become only the fourth club to do a league double over Pep Guardiola following Chelsea in 2016-17 and Man United and Wolves last season.
Betfred Odds: The Foxes are 10/1 to score more than 2.5 goals
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Where: Emirates Stadium
When: Saturday, April 3
Kick-off time: 8pm
TV: Sky Sports
Arsenal will have to be switched on if they want to avoid a repeat of their last Premier League outing, going three behind at West Ham after only 32 minutes. They did though, show plenty of character to fight back and earn a draw.
Liverpool, meanwhile, battled hard to beat Wolves 1-0 nearly two weeks ago and will be glad they have another game on the road having lost their last six at Anfield.
Sportsman Stat: The Reds have managed just two wins in their last 20 Premier League games at Arsenal, claiming victory in August 2011 and August 2016.
Betfred Odds: Both teams to score and Liverpool to win is 3/1
Newcastle vs Tottenham
Where: St James’ Park
When: Sunday, April 4
Kick-off time: 2.05pm
TV: Sky Sports
Newcastle have not won since January and Steve Bruce is under increasing pressure after the Magpies lost a crucial six-pointer 3-0 at Brighton and now sit just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have endured a stuttering season but are only three points off the top four heading into the weekend.
Sportsman Stat: The Magpies have lost five of their last six Premier League home matches against Tottenham, more than they had in their previous 26 top-flight clashes with the north Londoners
Betfred Odds: Gareth Bale is 4/1 to grab the game’s opening goal
Manchester United vs Brighton
Where: Old Trafford
When: Sunday, April 4
Kick-off time: 7.30pm
TV: BT Sport
Manchester United have triumphed in three of their last five Premier League matches, ending the winning run of rivals City in the process. They’ve also kept four successive clean sheets in the league and will aim to add to that tally.
Brighton, meanwhile, are six points clear of the drop but with a quarter of the campaign still to go, the Seagulls will be desperate to pick up as many positive results as they can.
Sportsman Stat: 23% of goals scored in this Premier League fixture have been netted from the penalty spot
Betfred Odds: The Red Devils are 13/2 to score more than 3.5 goals
Leeds vs Sheffield United
Where: Elland Road
When: Saturday, April 3
Kick-off time: 3pm
TV: Amazon Prime
Sportsman Stat: Leeds have kept three clean sheets in their last four home games, as many as they managed in their previous 27 top-flight matches at Elland Road.
Betfred Odds: Leeds striker Patrick Bamford is 5/2 to have 3+ shots on target
Southampton vs Burnley
Where: St Mary’s Stadium
When: Sunday, April 4
Kick-off time: 12pm
TV: Sky Sports
Sportsman Stat: The Saints have scored just four goals in their last eight meetings with Burnley
Betfred Odds: A goalless draw is 15/2
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Where: Villa Park
When: Sunday, April 4
Kick-off time: 4.30pm
TV: Sky Sports
Sportsman Stat: The Cottagers have won just one of their last 17 visits to Villa Park though the victory came in their last trip, back in April 2014
Betfred Odds: Aston Villa attacker Ollie Watkins is 7/4 to score anytime
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Where: Goodison Park
When: Monday, April 5
Kick-off time: 6pm
TV: Sky Sports
Sportsman Stat: The Toffees are unbeaten in 12 games against Crystal Palace but have not done the double over the Eagles since the 2004/05 season
Betfred Odds: Richarlison is 6/1 to net the last goal of the game
Wolves vs West Ham
Where: Molineux Stadium
When: Monday, April 5
Kick-off time: 8.15pm
TV: Sky Sports
Sportsman Stat: Wolves have played more Monday games than any team this season. This one will be their seventh. Only twice has a team played more Monday matches – West Ham playing nine in 1995-96 and eight in 2005-06
Betfred Odds: Jesse Lingard is 5/2 to score anytime
