Match previews

LIVERPOOL will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat at Arsenal ensured they will miss out on the all-time Premier League points record.
Chelsea meanwhile sit third in the table, only one point above Leicester and know a win will secure a Champions League place for next season.

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Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy at the end of the gameCredit: AFP or licensors
What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off?
Liverpool vs Chelsea will be played on Wednesday, July 22.
Anfield plays host for the match at 8.15pm BST
Head to head stats show that in the 55 meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool, the Reds edge it with 21 wins, Chelsea have won 20 of those games with 14 draws
What TV channel is Liverpool vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
Liverpool vs Chelsea is live on Sky One, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Pick.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go on any tablet or device that has the app.
How do I watch Liverpool vs Chelsea for free?
Sky Pick is a special FREE channel for all UK viewers, available until the end of the 2019/20 Premier League season.
Simply head to Sky channel 159, Freeview channel 144 or Virgin Channel 165
Team news
James Milner is preparing to make his comeback for Liverpool, although Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson all still injured and unavailable.
N’Golo Kant missed Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Manchester United  and will most likely be starting on the bench should he return for Liverpool.
Billy Gilmour is out for the rest of the season and Olivier Giroud is expected to keep his spot in the starting line-up because of his heroics at Wembley.

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Latest odds
Liverpool – 1/1

Draw – 13/5
Chelsea – 5/2
Both teams to score – 8/15

Giroud to have 3 or more shots and to score in the second half – 19/4

*All odds from Ladbrokes correct at time of publication More

MANCHESTER United are looking to bounce back after being dumped out of the FA Cup by Chelsea over the weekend.
And they will now look to focus firmly on the race for the top four, where they are pursuing Leicester and the Blues for a Champions League spot.

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United manager Ole will have to make a decision on whether to stick with his number one goalkeeper despite the display at WembleyCredit: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images
The Hammers are more or less safe from relegation, sitting six points above the drop zone and may give some fringe players a chance at Old Trafford.

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Declan Rice in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford FCCredit: James Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images
What time does Man Utd vs West Ham kick off?
Man Utd vs West Ham will be played on Wednesday, July 22.
Old Trafford plays host for the match at 6pm BST
Manchester United are currently unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League games, with 8 wins and 4 draws
What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
The game will be live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go on any tablet or device that has the app
How do I watch Man United vs West Ham for free?
Unfortunately, Sky have not chosen to put in their free-to-air Pick channel
If you’d like to tune in and don’t have a Sky Sports subscription, purchase a NOWTV Day Pass at £9.99.
Team news
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to make the decision of whether he assigns Sergio Romero in goal, following the criticism of David De Gea.
Eric Bailly was stretchered off with a head injury at Wembley so is likely to be unavailable but Luke Shaw looks to be fighting fit after suffering from a swollen ankle.
West Ham report that they have no fresh injury concerns and may have an unchanged starting XI.

Felipe Anderson returned to the squad during their last match but Robert Snodgrass remains as a long term absentee.
Latest odds
Man Utd – 1/4
Draw – 5/1
West Ham – 12/1

Both teams to score – /15

Michail Antonio To Score At Anytime – 17/20

*All odds from Ladbrokes correct at time of publication More

MANAGERLESS Watford host Man City knowing they could be mathematically safe by the end of the evening if they can pull of a big upset.
A point for the Hornets would be enough to relegate Bournemouth and force Aston Villa to match their result when they face Arsenal in the late kick-off in order to stand a chance of staying up.

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Interim manager Hayden Mullins will be charged with keeping Watford in the Premier League following the sacking of Nigel PearsonCredit: PA:Press Association
Pep Guardiola’s visitors are assured of Champions League football after winning their CAS appeal against a two-year ban, and they will finish second regardless of what happens in their last two fixtures.
But they may be looking to take out a bit of frustration on the Hornets after an uncharacteristically disappointing display in their 2-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal.
What time does Watford vs Man City kick off?
Watford vs Man City will be played on Tuesday, July 21.
Kick-off at Vicarage Road is at 8pm.
Visitors Man City would love a repeat of the result at the Etihad when the sides last met and they ran out 8-0 winners.
What TV channel is Watford vs Man City on and can I live stream it?
Watford vs Man City is live on Sky One, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Pick.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
How do I watch Watford vs Man City for free?
Sky Pick is a special FREE channel for all UK viewers, available until the end of the 2019/20 Premier League season.
Simply head to Sky channel 159 or Freeview channel 144.
Team news

Here’s how we line-up against the Hornets…XI | Ederson, Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne (C), Foden, Bernardo, G Jesus, Sterling.SUBS | Carson, Stones, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Silva, Mendy, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Otamendi.📋@HaysWorldwide🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/GNzNsdRxbh
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 21, 2020

Latest odds
Watford 17/2
Draw 21/5

Man City 3/10
Both teams to score 3/4

What they said
Watford interim manager Hayden Mullins: “One of the things we have had to deal with in the last couple of days is the manager leaving. However that has come about is something we can’t let dissuade us from our focus.
“Our focus are the last two games. We know the manager was a big part of it, but the club have made a decision and us, the players and staff, have to be professional enough to focus on the next two games.

“We’ve got a lot of leaders in the group, and we need every single one of them.
“We need everyone pulling in the same direction. We need 11 leaders out on the pitch and all we need to have one common goal and that’s to get a positive result.”
Man City manager Pep Guardiola on Nigel Pearson’s sacking: “It makes our job easier, We don’t have to watch any Watford games because I don’t know the system they will use or how they are going to play.
“We cannot help the players so the players will have to solve situations for themselves.
“It is not easy for me to talk about this. I respect the decision, all I can say is before the lockdown what Nigel did was incredible. The amount of points and the results they got when they were on the bottom…
“But after that I don’t know what happened. I respect the decision of the club and I wish Nigel all the best.” More

ARSENAL travel to Aston Villa in good nick as they look to keep their hopes of qualifying for Europe via the league route alive.
The Gunners beat Man City 2-0 in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final and will be looking for a win to boost their chances of finishing in the top seven.

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Aston Villa will require a big performance from captain Jack Grealish if they are to stay upCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Meanwhile Villa know they must pick up a minimum total of three points from this game and Sunday’s finale at West Ham to have any chance of survival.
What time does Aston Villa vs Arsenal kick off?
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 8pm, following the crucial game between Watford and Man City.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass for £9.99.
Team news
Wesley, Tom Heaton and Bjorn Engels remain long-term absences for Aston Villa while Neil Taylor is also out with a hamstring injury.
Kortney Hause has recovered from an abdominal injury and will be looking to put pressure on Ahmed Elmohamady for the right-back slot.
And Dean Smith will have to decide between continuing with Mbwana Samatta up front or bringing in Keinan Davis.

Arsenal are likely to ring the changes from their FA Cup win, with the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares and Bukayo Saka potentially getting an opportunity.
Mesut Ozil has also recovered from a back problem to put himself in contention to start.
But Bernd Leno, Gabriel Martinelli, Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers will not play again this season.

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Latest odds
Latest odds from Ladbrokes are as follows.

Aston Villa 11/5
Draw 5/2
Arsenal 23/20
Both teams to score 8/15

What they said
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: “We had a good win against Crystal Palace and followed it up with a good performance at Everton, where we should have won the game,” Smith said in his pre-match press conference.
“They have to maintain the performance levels, work hard for each other and if you do that, you get the rewards. We need to win, we know that.
“You’ll always have people that want to put you down at times, so the job is to prove people wrong.
“We believe that we have enough in the dressing room, and we have to prove that.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: “They have a massive urgency because they probably have to win both games to have a chance to survive.
“When you are in that situation you are fighting for your life, so they are going to give absolutely everything.
“We have to be in the same mood. We still have to win both games and wait to have a chance to qualify for Europe and that’s the mood that I want from everybody involved.” More

ARSENAL travel to Aston Villa in good nick as they look to keep their hopes of qualifying for Europe via the league route alive.
The Gunners beat Man City 2-0 in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final and will be looking for a win to boost their chances of finishing in the top seven.

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Aston Villa will require a big performance from captain Jack Grealish if they are to stay upCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Meanwhile Villa know they must pick up a minimum total of three points from this game and Sunday’s finale at West Ham to have any chance of survival.
What time does Aston Villa vs Arsenal kick off?
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 8pm, following the crucial game between Watford and Man City.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass for £9.99.
Team news
Wesley, Tom Heaton and Bjorn Engels remain long-term absences for Aston Villa while Neil Taylor is also out with a hamstring injury.
Kortney Hause has recovered from an abdominal injury and will be looking to put pressure on Ahmed Elmohamady for the right-back slot.
And Dean Smith will have to decide between continuing with Mbwana Samatta up front or bringing in Keinan Davis.

Arsenal are likely to ring the changes from their FA Cup win, with the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares and Bukayo Saka potentially getting an opportunity.
Mesut Ozil has also recovered from a back problem to put himself in contention to start.
But Bernd Leno, Gabriel Martinelli, Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers will not play again this season.

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Latest odds
Latest odds from Ladbrokes are as follows.

Aston Villa 11/5
Draw 5/2
Arsenal 23/20
Both teams to score 8/15

What they said
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: “We had a good win against Crystal Palace and followed it up with a good performance at Everton, where we should have won the game,” Smith said in his pre-match press conference.
“They have to maintain the performance levels, work hard for each other and if you do that, you get the rewards. We need to win, we know that.
“You’ll always have people that want to put you down at times, so the job is to prove people wrong.
“We believe that we have enough in the dressing room, and we have to prove that.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: “They have a massive urgency because they probably have to win both games to have a chance to survive.
“When you are in that situation you are fighting for your life, so they are going to give absolutely everything.
“We have to be in the same mood. We still have to win both games and wait to have a chance to qualify for Europe and that’s the mood that I want from everybody involved.” More

MANAGERLESS Watford take on Man City knowing they could be mathematically safe by the end of the evening if they can pull of a big upset.
A point for the Hornets would be enough to relegate Bournemouth and force Aston Villa to match their result when they face Arsenal in the late kick-off in order to stand a chance of staying up.

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Interim manager Hayden Mullins will be charged with keeping Watford in the Premier League following the sacking of Nigel PearsonCredit: PA:Press Association
Pep Guardiola’s visitors are assured of Champions League football after winning their CAS appeal against a two-year ban, and they will finish second regardless of what happens in their last two fixtures.
But they may be looking to take out a bit of frustration on the Hornets after an uncharacteristically disappointing display in their 2-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal.
What time does Watford vs Man City kick off?
Watford vs Man City will be played on Tuesday, July 21.
Kick-off at Vicarage Road is at 8pm.
Visitors Man City would love a repeat of the result at the Etihad when the sides last met and they ran out 8-0 winners.
What TV channel is Watford vs Man City on and can I live stream it?
Watford vs Man City is live on Sky One, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Pick.
To stream the game live, head to Sky Go.
How do I watch Watford vs Man City for free?
Sky Pick is a special FREE channel for all UK viewers, available until the end of the 2019/20 Premier League season.
Simply head to Sky channel 159 or Freeview channel 144.
Team news
Watford’s tormentor-in-chief Sergio Aguero is out for this match at Vicarage Road, but might play a part in City’s Champions League campaign.
The Argentine has scored an incredible 11 goals in eight meetings with the Hornets.

Pep Guardiola says City will make some changes from the FA Cup semi-final, which could mean Oleksandr Zinchenko and John Stones coming in for Benjamin Mendy and Erick Garcia.
And Gabriel Jesus may get a rest if Pep Guardiola chooses to play Bernardo Silva as false nine, while Phil Foden could well come into the side.
Hayden Mullins will have to decide whether Troy Deeney is fit to lead the Hornets after being seen icing his knee following his substitution at West Ham.
And Watford will hope to have Etienne Capoue back in midfield after he missed out at the London Stadium through injury.

Latest odds
Watford 17/2
Draw 21/5
Man City 3/10
Both teams to score 3/4

What they said
Watford interim manager Hayden Mullins: “One of the things we have had to deal with in the last couple of days is the manager leaving. However that has come about is something we can’t let dissuade us from our focus.
“Our focus are the last two games. We know the manager was a big part of it, but the club have made a decision and us, the players and staff, have to be professional enough to focus on the next two games.
“We’ve got a lot of leaders in the group, and we need every single one of them.
“We need everyone pulling in the same direction. We need 11 leaders out on the pitch and all we need to have one common goal and that’s to get a positive result.”
Man City manager Pep Guardiola on Nigel Pearson’s sacking: “It makes our job easier, We don’t have to watch any Watford games because I don’t know the system they will use or how they are going to play.
“We cannot help the players so the players will have to solve situations for themselves.
“It is not easy for me to talk about this. I respect the decision, all I can say is before the lockdown what Nigel did was incredible. The amount of points and the results they got when they were on the bottom…
“But after that I don’t know what happened. I respect the decision of the club and I wish Nigel all the best.” More