Wolves vs Arsenal: Arteta's Redemption Quest Amidst Title Race Drama

After enduring a challenging week marked by disappointment in the Champions League and a setback in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal is determined to bounce back as they face off against Wolves at Molineux. With the race for the Premier League title intensifying, Saturday's match is set to deliver high stakes and thrilling action for fans worldwide.

 

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Arsenal's hopes of winning a trophy took a hit after being eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich followed by a disappointing loss to Aston Villa in the league. Arteta's team now finds themselves playing catch-up in the title race, with mounting pressure as they prepare to face Wolves.

Last week's results favored Manchester City, leaving Arsenal two points behind in the league standings. Arteta is determined to avoid a repeat of last season's missed opportunity and rally his team to bounce back from their recent struggles.

The key to Arsenal's resurgence lies in Bukayo Saka, whose impressive performance in away games has been crucial to their success. With eight goals and five assists in his last seven Premier League away matches, Saka is poised to lead Arsenal's effort against Wolves.

Meanwhile, Wolves, who have not won a league game since early March, are eager to break their winless streak. Despite recent difficulties, Matheus Cunha's goal-scoring ability offers hope for a turnaround as they face Arsenal on their home turf.

Team News

Nelson Semedo. Image Source: SkySports

Wolves are set to receive a boost with the potential return of wing-backs Rayan Aït-Nouri and Nélson Semedo, as well as midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde eyeing a comeback from injury. However, long-term absentees Craig Dawson and Pedro Neto are still sidelined.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will welcome back Jurriën Timber from injury, providing additional depth to Arteta's squad. The team has no major injury concerns following their exit from the Champions League.

 

 

Team Form:

Wolves: Loss, Loss, Draw, Loss, Draw

Arsenal: Win, Win, Draw, Loss, Loss

 

 

Predictions and Insights

1️⃣In 17 past encounters, Wolverhampton Wanderers have emerged victorious in 3 games, Arsenal has won 11, and 3 matches have resulted in a draw.

2️⃣The average number of goals in past games between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal has been 2.65.

3️⃣Prior to this match, Wolverhampton Wanderers has earned 5 points in their recent 5 games, whether playing at home or away, averaging 1 point per game. In 4 of those matches, both teams to score has occurred. Wolverhampton Wanderers has netted a total of 6 goals in their last 5 matches.

4️⃣Arsenal has accumulated 10 points in their previous 5 matches, whether playing at home or away, averaging 2 points per game. Only 1 of those games saw both teams score. Arsenal has netted 7 goals in the last 5 matches.

 

 

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Everton vs Liverpool: A Merseyside Derby That Could Make an EPL Champion or a Relegated Side

Everton vs Liverpool: A Merseyside Derby That Could Make an EPL Champion or a Relegated Side

A hopeful Everton side will welcome Merseyside rivals Liverpool the Goodison Park, for their outstanding match-day 29 English Premier League game on Wednesday night in a game that could either go a long way to crown EPL champions or relegate a side.

Such will be the high stakes in this latest derby game between two long-time EPL teams as a win for the home side could see them remain in the league at the end of all 38 matches, while a win for the Reds could see them potentially crowned champions if Arsenal and City mess up in their respective remaining games.

 

Everton & Sean Dyche Would Love to Beat Relegation Still

Everton has had their problems this season, and many of them have been off the field with the Toffees suffering multiple sanctions and point deductions as a result of their financial dealings, regardless, the Merseyside club would love to finish the season strongly.

Image of Everton Coach, Sean Dyche talking to one of his players, Gueye.

Despite their troubles on and off the pitch, Everton have managed to stay 5 points above the relegation zone and they would love to keep their ambition of beating the drop into the championship by finishing out the season as good as they can.

Like it or not, beating the relegation threat means getting great results in their remaining games including this Wednesday’s derby against Liverpool with the chasing clubs beneath Everton still capable of surpassing Everton in the four remaining games.

Their recent 2-0 win over Forests, regardless of the controversies afterwards, marked a fourth game where Everton went unbeaten in their last 5 games at Goodison Park including draws with Spurs and Villa, something that should give Everton all the confidence they need going against a Liverpool side they’ve suffered at the hands of.

 

Liverpool’s Have Been Dominant over Everton

Image of Mo Salah Celebrating a Goal Against Everton

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have given Everton a tough time in recent Merseyside derbies and going into this crucial one with only four games to go till the end of the season and Liverpool 2nd on the EPL table on goal difference, not much difference is expected.

Liverpool’s dominance over the Toffees in recent times can be summed up in their being unbeaten in their last 12 travels to the Goodison Park in the English Premier League making Everton their longest run without a win against any opponent in their history.

One can expect Jurgen Klopp’s side, superior in personnel and quality, to continue the trend having already beaten those 2-0 in the reverse fixture in October last year and knee deep and in a race for the English Premier League title.

Everton vs Liverpool, English Premier League

Without UEFA Europa League and FA Cup successes, having been eliminated by Atalanta and Man United respectively from both competitions, Jurgen Klopp’s perfect farewell in his last season with the Reds is starting to look grim so Liverpool is expected to fight tooth and nail for the league, their only trophy alive somewhat.

 

Match Stats

Everton are ranked 19th in goals scored per match (1 goal), while Liverpool are ranked 3rd in goals scored per match (2.3 goals).

Everton has scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches and conceded 8 goals while Liverpool has scored 6 goals and conceded 7 goals in their 5 games in all competitions.

Everton have scored just 1 goal against Liverpool in their last 5 games in the Premier League, a 4-1 defeat at the Goodison Park, while Liverpool has scored 10 goals in their last 5 versus Everton, with the 4-1 their biggest of four wins, and drawing the other one.

 

You can check out the Everton vs Liverpool EPL game on MSport here:

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico Last Chance for Barca to Catch Up in La Liga Title Race

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico Last Chance for Barca to Catch Up in La Liga Title Race

The biggest football game in the world comes off this Sunday at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with eight points separating first-placed Real Madrid and second-placed Barcelona and just five (5) games to go before the La Liga season draws to a close.

After a huge disappointment for them in the UEFA Champions League recently when PSG knocked them out in the quarter-finals, Barcelona will be turning their attention to their domestic league where there is still a very slim chance they could win it.

After their incredible win over the current champions of the UEFA Champions League last Wednesday in England, the Los Blancos will be hitting the gas four days later at home against arch-rivals Barcelona to keep their lead in the league and take away any hopes.

 

Real Madrid Does Not Bottle League Leads

While a defeat against their eternal rivals could make the remaining 4 games after the El Clasico very must-win games, and with their journey in Europe still on track in the form of a semi-final meeting against Bayern, it can be expected that Real Madrid will not let up.

Real Madrid Players Celebrating Goal

Real Madrid is not a club known for going from leading or winning positions to losing positions. As a matter of fact, if they are known for something, it is that they come from losing positions to win.

That attribute of not giving up their comfortable leads like an eight points gap in a title race with 5 games to go is something that can be counted on going into this possible league-defining encounter with Barcelona.

With Carlo Ancelotti’s side having dominated the El Clasico a lot in recent times, winning all their last three games versus Xavi’s men including two games where they won by 4 goals, Real Madrid is sure to go into this new face-off with a lot of enthusiasm and belief.

 

Barcelona will not Want to Lose the El Clasico for a 4th Straight Time

Barcelona and Xavi Hernandez’s season has not gone the way they thought it would after their first season together, a season they won the Spanish La Liga and while most of that has been because they have failed to win any of the trophies on offer, much also has to do with how much they have been beaten by Real Madrid.

Barcelona Players Celebrating Goal

Having recently been eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint Germain and with the relationship between Xavi and Barca still very uncertain as to whether the manager would want to stay beyond this season, losing yet another El Clasico is the last thing Barca needs and wants.

One can expect Barca to go into this game against Real Madrid on Sunday with all the seriousness they can master to try to salvage whatever is left in their season, which would be a slim chance of beating Real Madrid to the league title.

The game will be at the Bernabeu, a place Barcelona have gone to get great results with 3 wins from their last 5 visits, losing only 2, and that is more motivation for Barcelona and Xavi to try to end the season on a great note with a sweet victory over their nemesis.

 

Match Stats

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Laliga EASports

Real Madrid is ranked 1st in goals scored per match (2.2 goals) while Barcelona is ranked 3rd in goals scored per match (2 goals) in the Spanish league this season.

Real Madrid has kept the most clean sheets (16) while Barcelona have created the most big chances in the Spanish league this season (110).

Real Madrid is on an unbeaten run of 38 games in their all-competition participation while Barcelona are on a run of 15 consecutive away undefeated matches in their domestic league.

Robert Lewandowski has the most goals and assists for Barcelona, 21, while Jude Bellingham has the most for Real Madrid, 20.



You can check out the El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga on MSport here.

 

Athletic Bilbao vs Granada: Unbeaten in Last 3 Games vs Bilbao, Relegation Haunted Granada Venture San Mames

Athletic Bilbao vs Granada: Unbeaten in Last 3 Games vs Bilbao, Relegation Haunted Granada Venture San Mames

Friday night treats Spanish football fans and lovers of La Liga to one of its most entertaining fixtures when relegation haunted Granada, travels to the San Mames to play the newly crowned Copa Del Rey Champions, Athletic Bilbao.

Ernesto Valverde’s side will be hoping his side can get all the maximum points from this one to help their charge up the La Liga table with the Basque club only 4 points behind Atletico Madrid in 5th place.

 

Bilbao’s UEFA Champions League Spot Dream is Still Alive

Athletic Bilbao may have their biggest feat in 40 years by lifting the Spanish Kings Cup, but they could still make this season even more memorable by knocking Atletico Madrid off the last UEFA Champions League spot at 4th place and they will try to do that.

Bilbao Players Celebrating Goal

With five games still to go in the Spanish top division this season and only a loss and a draw away from overtaking their Madrid-based counterparts, the Basque will know that their dream of making it to the UEFA Champions League for the third time in their history is still very much alive.

That will be their biggest motivation going into their remaining 5 games of the season and with the man-power they have in their team led by the talented William brothers, they will be more than ready to take on that challenge.

 

Granada is Unbeaten against Bilbao in their Last 3 Games

Granada, hungry for survival from being relegated, make the journey to a tough San Mames stadium knowing full well that if they are to climb out of the relegation zone, they will have to avoid losing any more points than they already have this season.

Image of Granada Players Celebrating Goal

Jose Ramon Sandoval’s team are 8 points behind Cadiz in 19th with a poor goal difference of -28, and if they are to avoid getting demoted to the lower league, they will have to get great results like they have gotten in the past against a club like Bilbao.

With Granada grinding out a 1-1 draw, a 1-0 win, and a 2-2 draw at the San Mames where they go on Friday in their last 3 meetings with Athletico Bilbao, the team can feel a lot of motivation coming into this game against the newly crowned Copa Del Rey champions.

If that were not good enough to get the job done, then having drawn 2-2 and 3-3 in both games versus 2nd-placed Barcelona in the league this season should more than speak to their capabilities in getting the results if they play to do so.

 

Match Stats

Athletic Bilbao vs Granada

Athletic Bilbao is ranked 5th in goals scored per match (1.6 goals) this season in La Liga while Granada is ranked 14th in goals scored per match (1 goal) although they have been awarded the most penalties this season (7).

Athletic Bilbao is unbeaten in 19 home games this season in all competitions and has won 37 points from a possible 48 points from their 16 matches played at the San Mames in La Liga while Granada has won just 1 of their last 12 games, losing 8 with 5 of them away from home.

Athletic Bilbao have achieved just 1 win in their last 7 games against Granada CF in all competitions failing to beat Granada in all of their last 3 meetings (2 away, 1 at home).



You can check out the La Liga game between Athletic Bilbao and Granada on MSport here.

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