Predictions: Liverpool win FA Cup, Man City take a step closer to Premier League title

Reds take on Chelsea in Wembley showpiece hoping to win second trophy this season

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1357112864, 1308275530, 1394575258 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea (L) and Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool. Chelsea and Liverpool meet in the Men’s FA Cup Final on May 14,2022 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.**LEFT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian ) ***CENTER IMAGE*** LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: A detailed view of the Emirates FA Cup Trophy is seen prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex ) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on April 30, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol / Getty Images)

PREMIER LEAGUE: Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley, Sunday, 3pm: Two clubs in need of a result for very different reasons. Tottenham need to win their final two games and hope Arsenal slip up if they are to nick fourth place and with it the last Champions League place up for grabs. Burnley are fighting for survival and out of the relegation places on goal difference. Prediction: Tottenham 3, Burnley 0

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Sunday, 5pm: Respective managers Patrick Vieira and Steven Gerrard were known for some titanic tussles during their midfield playing days but find themselves managing teams battling for a top-half finish. Eleventh-placed Palace are looking for a third league win on the spin which would also keep 12th-placed Villa from finishing above them in the final standings. Prediction: Crystal Palace 2, Aston Villa 1

Leeds United v Brighton & Hove Albion, Sunday, 5pm: Leeds are in freefall and without the influential Luke Ayling and Daniel James due to suspension. Their inferior goal difference to Burnley means anything other than a point at home to Brighton will effectively see them relegated to the Championship. Prediction: Leeds 0, Brighton 1

Watford v Leicester City, Sunday, 5pm: Watford's relegation fate was sealed last week leaving with the Hornets with nothing but pride to play for. Leicester's season has fizzled out, with a top-half finish unlikely to be much comfort to a campaign that showed so much promise only a few weeks ago. Prediction: Watford 1, Leicester 1.

West Ham United v Manchester City, Sunday, 5pm: With Liverpool contesting the FA Cup final, City can go five points clear with victory at West Ham with one game remaining. Kevin de Bruyne has decent claims to being the most complete midfielder on earth at present following a four-goal turn in the demolition of Wolves. West Ham, meanwhile, look all out of puff after a gruelling season. Prediction: West Ham 1, Man City 4

Norwich City v Wolves, Sunday, 5pm: Another season in the top flight ends in relegation for perennial yo-yo club Norwich. Wolves have an outside shot of finishing seventh but need to show more of the grit they did in drawing with Chelsea rather than in the meek surrender of Wednesday's mauling by Manchester City. Prediction: Norwich, 0, Wolves 1

Everton v Brentford, Sunday, 7.30pm: A run of two wins and a draw has given Everton real hope of avoiding the drop. With Arsenal their final game, Frank Lampard will want his side to secure their survival with three vital points against Brentford, and hope Leeds and Burnley get nothing from their Sunday games. Brentford have a habit of confounding expectations though, so the Toffees will have to be at their best. Prediction: Everton 1, Brentford 1

Newcastle United v Arsenal, Monday, 11pm: Arsenal will be licking their wounds after an abject display in the defeat to Tottenham, and a trip to Newcastle is no longer a welcome prospect. Mikel Arteta's side could find themselves in fifth place by the time they kick off if Spurs beat Burnley, adding extra pressure on the Gunners to get a result. Prediction: Newcastle 1, Arsenal 1

Manchester City can take a step closer to the Premier League title with closest rivals Liverpool facing Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

City travel to London to take on West Ham United where a victory for Pep Guardiola's side will take them six points clear of Liverpool with one game remaining, leaving the Reds with no margin for error when their league commitments resume on Tuesday away to Southampton.

Liverpool kick off the action this weekend on Saturday as they face Chelsea in a repeat of the League Cup final.

Jurgen Klopp's side emerged victorious in an epic penalty shootout in that encounter, and can clinch the second trophy of an unprecedented quadruple bid if they can again best the Blues at Wembley. The Reds will also contest the Champions League final against Real Madrid later this month.

There are eight Premier League games on Sunday, starting with Tottenham Hotspur at home to struggling Burnley.

Spurs' win in Thursday's North London derby allowed them to close the gap on fourth-placed Arsenal to a single point, and victory over relegation-threatened Burnley would see Antonio Conte's side leapfrog their neighbours, who travel to Newcastle United in Monday night's match.

For Burnley, who are only above the relegation places thanks to a superior goal difference, avoiding defeat would go some way to ensuring another season of Premier League football, with 18th-placed Leeds United in free-fall and welcoming a buoyant Brighton to Elland Road.

Elsewhere on Sunday, Aston Villa host Crystal Palace, Leicester City travel to already-relegated Watford, Wolves take on Norwich City, who will also be playing in the second tier next season, and Everton's match at home to Brentford sees us out.