The Premier League’s 37th round commenced on Friday evening with Aston Villa’s surprising 4-2 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park.
The highlight of the round is the postponed Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur fixture, now set for Tuesday. This delay stems from Chelsea’s FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday at Wembley.
Several other matches also have the potential for unexpected outcomes. Here are three fixtures where underdogs might shine.
Bournemouth host Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Both sides won their previous outings: Bournemouth edged Fulham 1-0, while City cruised past Crystal Palace 3-0. The Cherries sit sixth with 55 points, while City are second. Despite the gulf in class, Bournemouth could unsettle Pep Guardiola’s team and snatch a positive result.
Arsenal welcome Burnley to the Emirates on Monday. The Gunners beat West Ham 1-0 last time out, while Burnley held Aston Villa to a 2-2 draw. Arsenal lead the table, whereas Burnley languish in 19th. However, the Clarets, buoyed by their recent point, might frustrate Mikel Arteta’s side and secure a draw.
Manchester United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. United drew 0-0 with Sunderland, while Forest also drew 1-1 with Newcastle. United are third, Forest 16th. But Forest, following a respectable result against Newcastle, could cause problems for Michael Carrick’s men and come away with a positive result.