Dan’s EPL Predictions – Can Arsenal deal with the pressure?

Spurs 3-0 Brighton

We are at that time of the year where who kicks off first can have an impact mentally.

Spurs start at midday knowing they have a chance to send an unconfident Arsenal to Saint Mary’s 6 points behind.

Brighton beat us last weekend, but the difference is in the Emirates tunnel you now know you’re playing against a team without a prolific striker.

At the Lane you’re against an in-form Kane and Son.

 Saints 2-1 Arsenal

There is a lot of talk about our game in hand at Chelsea and the fact that we still have the NLD on the horizon, but we could be out of top 4 contention by then.

Arsenal are playing how I feared they would in the run in. We don’t have the mentality to cope with the pressure, and are paying for giving away Aubameyang in January without bringing in a replacement.

Mikel Arteta has been honest in admitting it’s unacceptable the team didn’t show up in the last two fixtures, but hasn’t given an explanation.

Considering the stakes, how can players not be motivated?

We could kick off 6 points behind Spurs which I think will be too much for our young squad to cope with.

Man United 1-0 Norwich

Once a home banker, it’s a reflection on Man United that it’s no longer a shock if the side bottom of the table got a result at Old Trafford.

That’s because so often United just don’t show up to battle.

I’ll go for an unconvincing win.

Watford 1-3 Brentford

I thought Leeds at home was Watford’s last chance to stay up and they didn’t get the balance between defence and attack.

The same will happen here.

All the pressure is on the home side and the visitors can play with freedom.

 

FA Cup

Liverpool 1-0 Man City

Even though a Final is up for grabs, and both are chasing a quadruple/treble respectively, I think there will be less intensity given the week these two have had.

Just because they physically and mentally went through more in midweek, I’ll go for Liverpool.

Sunday

Newcastle 1-0 Leicester

Traditionally Leicester don’t cope well after playing in Europe so I will go for a home win here

West Ham 1-1 Burnley

Now in the semi-Final of the Europa League, expect some odd domestic results from the Hammers.

There focus should now be on Europe as this is once in a lifetime for their fans.

Plus winning that competition is more realistic then finishing in the top 4.

FA Cup

Chelsea 2-1 Palace

Physically and mentally, Chelsea left everything on the pitch in Spain, while Palace have had a whole week to prepare for the biggest game of their season

The Eagles will give the Blues a scare and even force extra time.

Chelsea though know how to win without playing well.

 

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