Premier League predictions this weekend – Matchweek 37

The penultimate weekend of the Premier League season has arrived – and there is still plenty to play for.

Two points separate title rivals Arsenal and Man City at the top-tier summit in a race that looks increasingly likely to go down to the final day.

Tottenham and West Ham are battling to avoid relegation, with one of the London rivals heading for the Championship, while the race for the European spots is still being hotly contested.

This week, Radio Times Sport Writer Ned Holmes presents his Premier League predictions, including a selection for Upset of the Week, because football isn't played on paper after all.

How many picks will he get right in Matchweek 37?

Premier League predictions this weekend – Matchweek 37

Friday 16 May

PL: Aston Villa v Liverpool (8pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League

NH: 2-2 draw. Aston Villa and Liverpool both have work to do to secure a Champions League spot – with Bournemouth now snapping at their heels. A bit of rest should do Villa wonders and this could turn into a bit of a shoot-out with the Reds.

Sunday 17 May

PL: Man Utd v Nottingham Forest (12:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League

NH: 2-1 Man Utd win. The Red Devils looked like a team that had achieved their season objective in their goalless draw at Sunderland last week and will be found out if they don't raise their levels against Nottingham Forest. With the job nearly his, Michael Carrick surely won't allow that to happen.

PL: Brentford v Crystal Palace (3pm) Sky Sports Football

NH 2-1 Brentford win. Keith Andrews must rally his troops for one last push as they chase European football. Crystal Palace's priority is the Conference League final and we may see more rest and rotation from Oliver Glasner as a result, which the Bees will benefit from.

PL: Everton v Sunderland (3pm) Sky Sports Premier League

NH: 1-1 draw. Europe looks to be a step too far for both Everton and Sunderland, who will need to finish the season flawlessly to force their way into the offing. There are plenty of similarities to be drawn between the pair, who work so hard defensively and aren't afraid to go direct. Expect them to cancel each other out.

PL: Leeds v Brighton (3pm) Sky Sports Main Event

NH: 2-0 Brighton win. Leeds have been excellent in the latter part of the season but, put simply, Brighton need this more. The Whites are safe from relegation, while the visitors are still pushing to secure a European spot – and that may be reflected on the pitch.

PL: Wolves v Fulham (3pm) Sky Sports F1

NH: 1-0 Fulham win. Wolves have known their fate for a while now but will want to sign off in the Premier League at Molineux with a victory. Though Fulham have run out of steam in recent weeks, they should have too much quality for the hosts.

PL: Newcastle v West Ham (5:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League

NH: 2-1 West Ham win. UPSET OF THE WEEK. It's do-or-die time for West Ham, who know that one win could be enough to save them from relegation. Newcastle have been improved in recent games and St James' Park is not an easy place to go but the Hammers might just find a way.

Monday 18 May

PL: Arsenal v Burnley (8pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League

NH: 3-0 Arsenal win. Hosting relegated Burnley looks a dream fixture from the outside but Arsenal fans are no doubt sweating a potential banana skin as they look to tighten their grip on the Premier League title. They need not fear, the Gunners will find their groove and swat aside the visitors under the lights in North London.

Tuesday 19 May

PL: Bournemouth v Man City (7:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event

NH: 3-1 Man City win. In-form Bournemouth will be a worrying proposition for the title chasers but Man City in the springtime are a different beast. They have clicked back into gear and, though there may be a few scares, will get the job done at the Vitality Stadium.

PL: Chelsea v Tottenham (8pm) Sky Sports Premier League

NH: 2-2 draw. This has all the makings of a Premier League classic. A new Battle of the Bridge – 10 years on from the original. Spurs are desperate for points as they push for survival, while Chelsea would love to pile on the misery. Expect goals and cards galore.

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