Chelsea sink Swansea as Southampton boost survival hopes, while Liverpool keep winning: Premier League predictions

Manchester City to stay on track for new points record at West Ham Alexis Sanchez to return to haunt his former club Arsenal with new employers Manchester United Harry Kane and Tottenham to bounce back against Watford to stay on course in top four duel

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22:  Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after winning the The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
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We are into the final three weeks of the Premier League season. While Manchester City may have already wrapped up the league title, there is plenty still at stake as sides fight for top-four spots and to avoid relegation.

Here is a look at what to watch out for and predictions on the match outcomes.

Liverpool 3 Stoke City 0

Saturday, 3.30pm

Why? While Liverpool are likely to make a few changes with one eye on the second leg of their Uefa Champions League semi-final with Roma they will almost certainly have too much for relegation-threatened Stoke. Whatever side Jurgen Klopp puts out should pick up the three points and push Stoke a step closer to relegation.

epa06690437 Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during the UEFA Champions League semi final, first leg soccer match between Liverpool FC and AS Roma at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain, 24 April 2018.  EPA/PETER POWELL
Jurgen Klopp is likely to make changes to his Liverpool side for their match with Stoke City. Peter Powell / EPA 

Burnley 2 Brighton and Hove Albion 0

Saturday, 6pm

Why? Burnley have had a strong end to the season and with forwards Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood in terrific form they will be surprised if they don't consign Brighton to a pointless afternoon at Turf Moor.

Burnley's Ashley Barnes, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game against Stoke City during the English Premier League soccer match at the bet365 Stadium, Stoke, England, Sunday April 22, 2018. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)
Ashley Barnes, centre, is in great form in front of goal for Burnley. Joe Giddens / PA via AP

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Crystal Palace 2 Leicester City 1

Saturday, 6pm

Why? Palace are closing to securing survival in the Premier League, an impressive feat given they lost their opening seven games. Wilfried Zaha had a frustrating afternoon at Watford last weekend and he can bounce back here as he helps his side effectively clinch safety.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Watford v Crystal Palace - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - April 21, 2018   Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha applauds fans after the match    REUTERS/Darren Staples    EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  Please contact your account representative for further details.
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha will look to bounce back to goalscoring ways against Leicester City. Darren Staples / Reuters

Huddersfield Town 1 Everton 1

Saturday, 6pm

Why? Huddersfield are another side who are almost safe but could do with a couple more points to secure it. David Wagner's men should pick another point up here against an Everton side who will be dangerous on the break with the pace of Theo Walcott.

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 14:  David Wagner, Manager of Huddersfield Town looks on prior to the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Watford at John Smith's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Huddersfield, England.  (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner. Tony Marshall / Getty Images

Newcastle United 2 West Bromwich Albion 0

Saturday, 6pm

Why? Newcastle's fine run of form, which has clinched survival, came to an end at Everton on Monday. But with Ayoze Perez on a good run in front of goal they will expect to bounce back and relegate West Brom to the Championship in the process.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 23:  Seamus Coleman of Everton and Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United battle for possession during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on April 23, 2018 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Ayoze Perez, right, will be Newcastle United's main goal threat against West Bromwich Albion. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Southampton 2 Bournemouth 1

Saturday, 6pm

Why? This is a must win for Southampton if they are to have any chance of staying up. They were well beaten by Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend, but Charlie Austin looked a threat in attack and if he can repeat that form against Bournemouth then there may be hope for the Saints after all.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22:  Charlie Austin of Southampton looks dejected after the 2nd Chelsea goal during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Charlie Austin and Southampton will look to bounce back from their FA Cup semi-final disappointment against Bournemouth. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images

Swansea City 1 Chelsea 2

Saturday, 8.30pm

Why? Swansea's good mid-season streak of results seems a long time ago now and playing a Chelsea side who appear rejuvenated is not good news for them. Olivier Giroud scored a terrific goal in the FA Cup semi-final last weekend and he can keep Swansea embroiled in the relegation zone here as Antonio Conte's men keep their push to catch Tottenham Hotspur for fourth place alive.

Soccer Football - FA Cup Semi Final - Chelsea v Southampton - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 22, 2018   Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reacts                REUTERS/Darren Staples
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Darren Staples / Reuters

West Ham United 0 Manchester City 4

Sunday, 4.30pm

Why? If the Premier League clubs were hoping that City would ease off now they are champions their 5-0 rout of Swansea last weekend answered that question. Sergio Aguero may be out for the rest of the season but in Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Kevin De Bruyne, City have more than enough goal power to sink West Ham.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Swansea City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 22, 2018   Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scores their fifth goal     REUTERS/Phil Noble    EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.  Please contact your account representative for further details.
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus will lead the line against West Ham United. Phil Noble / Reuters 

Manchester United 3 Arsenal 0

Sunday, 7pm

Why? Arsene Wenger has had some happy times at Old Trafford, namely winning the title there in 2002, but his last game there is unlikely to be one he remembers fondly. United are growing in confidence as the season comes to an end and Alexis Sanchez will have a point to prove against his former club.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21:  Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United reacts during The Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 21, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Alex Sanchez came on a free transfer from Arsenal in January but on wages reported to be around £500,000 a week. It was regarded as a coup having come from a top four rival, but three goals in 19 appearances so far hasn't been the return expected by Mourinho, the fans or the player as he has struggled to fit into United's system. Transfer rating: 4/10. Getty Images

Tottenham Hotspur 3 Watford 0

Monday, 11pm

Why? This is a big test for Tottenham in how they react to the disappointment of missing out on the FA Cup final. They still need points to secure a top-four finish. Happily they have usually found Watford accommodating opposition having not lost to them in the league since May 1987. Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen can expect a good night against a side who have not won away since November.

Soccer Football -  FA Cup Semi-Final - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur  - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 21, 2018   Tottenham's Harry Kane applauds the fans at the end of the match    REUTERS/Hannah McKay     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane. Hannah McKay / Reuters