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LEICESTER are currently outside the drop zone on goal difference and are in desperate need of three points to increase their gap on the bottom three.The Foxes are unbeaten in their last three Premier League games and they will be hoping to continue their form at Craven Cottage.
Fulham have lost their last three games and they will be hoping to put an end to their losing streak and finish this season strongly.

Date: Monday, May 8
Kick off time: 3pm GMT
TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK
Stadium: Craven Cottage

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MANCHESTER CITY beat Leeds 2-1 at the Etihad after a late scare in their Premier League clash. Ilkay Gundogan stroked home two brilliant finishes to put Pep Guardiola’s men ahead in the first half.
But Gundogan missed a penalty in the second half before Rodrigo pulled one back for City and put the pressure on late.

Kick off time: 3pm
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/ Premier League
Live stream: NOW
Man City team: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Laporte, Ake, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Mahrez, Alvarez, Foden, Haaland
Leeds team: Robles, Ayling, Harrison, Wober, Firpo, Kristensen, Forshaw, Roca, Gnonto, McKennie, Bamford

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Mini-drought for record breaker
Erling Haaland is not used to having games where he struggles to find the back of the net.
It seemed he could have stayed out there for 180 minutes today and would not have scored.
The Norwegian striker struck the woodwork twice today.

FT: Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
It ended up being a nervy end to the game in a match that Man City dominated.
Ilkay Gundogan was awarded the man of the match award for his two goals that secured the points.
Allardyce walks over to the travelling support to applaud them.

FT: Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
The referee brings the game to a close.
A huge cheer from the home fans at The Etihad.
They now have a four point lead at the top of the table.
Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
90+4. Pep Guardiola will have some choice words for his players in the changing rooms after this game.
The guy is a perennial winner and will not be happy that Haaland did not take the penalty.
All that matters is the three points at this stage.
Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
90+2. Leeds push forward looking for an equaliser.
City recycle the ball and look to break at pace.
McKennie brings Gundogan down and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
90. City push forward trying to put this game to bed.
Haaland holds the ball in the corner and kicks off the Leeds player for another set piece.
Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to run the clock down now.
We are going to have four additional minutes here.
Man City 2-1 Leeds Utd
88. That could be a costly miss for Man City as Leeds make it a nervy end to this game.
The visitors have not been in the game at all but that goal against the run of play has given the visitors a new found confidence.
As Guardiola sinks into his chair, drinking water, he does not seem happy with the position his side are now in.
Alvarez comes off for Bernardo Silva.
Credit: Reuters
Goal – Rodrigo (Leeds Utd)
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
86. Pep Guardiola does not look happy with Erling Haaland.
He shouts at the striker telling him that he should have taken the penalty.
Gundogan saw his penalty come back off the post, trying to score his hat trick.
Missed penalty (Ilkay Gundogan)
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
82. Ederson has had a quiet game at The Etihad today.
He can expect for much more to do when they play Madrid this week.
Foden comes forward and is shoved to the ground and the referee points to the penalty spot.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
80. Leeds Aaronson and Struijk for Bamford and Forshaw.
Rico Lewis has a shot from distance but it is well wide.
City do not seem content with the two goals.
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Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
78. Foden faces up the Leeds defence but he cannot find a way through.
City seem happy to keep possession and see the game out now.
Leeds are dropping deep and trying to prevent any more goals.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
76. Mahrez attacks down the right, checks inside and crosses.
The ball is aimed towards Haaland again but Robles gets a touch to it.
It seems like the Norwegian is not going to be on the scoresheet today.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
74. It is surprising that Guardiola has made no changes with a big European game ahead in the week.
Leeds try to feed a ball through to Bamford but it is collected by Ederson in the City goal.
Man City are still dominating the visitors without managing to find the third goal.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
72. Rodrigo is shown the yellow card as brings down De Bruyne.
Mahrez swings a low cross towards goal but Robles is able to gather it on the goal line.
Any sort of touch there and that would have been another goal.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
70. Great interplay by City as De Bruyne slides it into Walker.
He looks to pick Alvarez in the box but Leeds half clear it.
City recycle the ball before Mahrez is fouled he twists and turns with nowhere to go.
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Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
68. Mahrez takes the free kick but cannot clear the wall as it is headed behind for another corner.
De Bruyne swings it in, finding the head of Akanji.
The City defender heads the ball wide of goal.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
66. Leeds are looking to make another change as Summerville replaces Harrison.
Still no one warming up for Man City.
Guardiola seems happy with what he is seeing so far from his side.
Haaland is brought down just on the edge of the Leeds box.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
64. Another big chance for Erling Haaland there.
Real Madrid will be hoping this form carries on into their Champions League semi-final tie.
De Bruyne tries to slide a pass into the path of Alvarez but Leeds manage to cut out the ball.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
62. Man City are happy to pass the ball around, retaining possession.
Lewis slides the ball into Haaland, he turns and shoots, with the ball clipping the post and going wide.
It is not the big man’s day today.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
60. Harrison almost manages to break for the visitors.
There is just not enough support for any Leeds attacker to create any meaningful chance.
Pep Guardiola will start to think about some changes soon.
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Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
58. Greenwood and Rodrigo come on for Gnonto and Roca.
Sam Allardyce looking to freshen things up for Leeds.
Man City come forward once again, trying to find that third goal.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
56. Leeds are struggling to create anything meaningful in the City final third.
They are trying to get forward more but Man City are defending well and protecting Ederson’s goal.
It is leaving them more open to the counter attack, with City being able to stretch the visitors.
Man City 2-0 Leeds Utd
54. Great play by City as the ball is threaded to Alvarez on the right.
He lofts a cross into the box, which Haaland meets it with a solid header.
The only surprise is that it is straight at Robles in the Leeds goal.
Nathan Ake seems to have a problem and is going to come off for Kyle Walker.
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LIVERPOOL and Brentford face off in a mouthwatering Premier League match at Anfield – and three points is a must for the Reds.Jurgen Klopp’s men kept their Champions League hopes alive by scraping a 1-0 win against Fulham on Wednesday.
While Josh Dasilva’s last-gasp strike earned the Bees a vital win in their recent fixture.

Date: Saturday, May 6
Kick-off time: 5:30pm BST
Live stream: NOW TV
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League

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ASTON VILLA make the Premier League trip to the Midlands where Wolves await – and three points could be huge in their push for Europa League football.Unai Emery’s men are in touching distance of bagging a spot in Europe’s second-tier club cup competition despite slipping up at Old Trafford last weekend.
And they couldn’t have picked a better time to face Wolves who were recently thrashed 6-0 by high-flying Brighton.

Date: Saturday, May 6
Kick-off time: 3pm BST
TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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TOTTENHAM were dealt late heartbreak at Anfield against Liverpool last weekend.Ryan Mason thought his side clawed back a point after a Richarlison equaliser later on, until a minute after the leveller when Diego Jota scored the winner for the Reds.
Spurs take on a Crystal Palace side whose recent rejuvenation under Roy Hodgson will almost certainly retain their Premier League status this season.

Date: Saturday, May 6
Kick off time: 3pm GMT
TV channel/live stream: Not available to watch in the UK
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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CHELSEA have been in horrific form since Frank Lampard returned to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge.The Blues have gone seven games without a win in the league as the pressure piles on Todd Boehly to appoint a new boss imminently.
Bournemouth have won their last two games and have given their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost as they now sit nine points clear of the drop zone.

Date: Saturday, May 6
Kick off time: 3pm GMT
TV channel/live stream: Not available to watch in the UK
Stadium: Vitality Stadium

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ARSENAL won the London bragging rights tonight after convincingly beating Chelsea 3-1 at the Emirates – and have reclaimed top spot off Manchester City.Martin Odegaard’s double sent the Emirates wild before Gabriel Jesus’ strike.
However, Noni Madueke did give the Gunners a slight scare having pulled one back midway through the second half.

RESULT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
Live stream: NOW TV
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Xhaka; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Fofana, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Fernandez, Kovacic; Madueke, Aubameyang, Sterling

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Gunners have tough test ahead
Arsenal will travel to St James’ Park this weekend to face Eddie Howe’s in-form Newcastle United side.
Keen to keep to pressure on Man City, nothing but three points will be good enough for Mikel Arteta’s side.
It will be a true test of his side to see where they are in their transition under the Spanish manager.
Midfielder solid as a rock
Granit Xhaka played a big part in this victory for Arsenal, assisting two of The Gunners’ goals in the process.
His movement in the attacking third, created spaces and his link up play allows the more attacking flair players the chance to unlock defences.
They will need his experience for the remainder of the season if they are to win their last four games.

Gunners show their attacking capabilities
Arsenal showed anyone doubting their flair in the attacking third this evening as they opened up the visitors time and time again.
They could have scored a lot more goals in this game if they had been more clinical in front of goal.
Arteta will be disappointed they didn’t assert that dominance as much in the second half but this was still a very comfortable win.
Norway we are giving up
Martin Odegaard put in a captain’s performance tonight as he led from the front, giving Arsenal an outlet in the final third.
He slotted into the space created by the players around him and capitalised, getting two goals in the process.
Making sure his side keep Man City honest in this title race is all Arsenal can do between now and the end of the season.

FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
Arsenal showed the gulf between these two side’s fortunes currently.
Mikel Arteta will be disappointed that his team did not take full advantage of their dominance.
Frank Lampard will be hoping Christine has a glass of wine, or a bottle, waiting for him when he gets home.

FT: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
The referee brings the game to a close.
Solid victory for Arsenal in this London derby.
Martin Odegaard is awarded the man of the match honours.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
90+4. Mudryk does well down the left and gets to the byline and crosses towards the back post.
Havertz is there but he does not get enough contact to test Ramsdale.
Arsenal counter attack and Xhaka shoots from distance but Kepa gets down well to save.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
90+2. The free kick was like ordering a Dominos at 2am on a Saturday night, very disappointing delivery.
When the board said the added time, had Chelsea managed to get a goal there it would have put this Arsenal side under real pressure.
The game has dropped off a bit now as Mikel Arteta’s side look to consolidate what they have.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
90. Partey is penalised for a foul on Chilwell just outside the box.
Chance for the visitors to get a goal and make for a nervy end to this game for Arsenal.
Mudryk and Ziyech are stood over it.
We are going to have five minutes of time added on.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
88. This could of and should have been a much more convincing scoreline this evening.
Currently it looks like Chelsea were in this game but The Gunners have dominated from start to finish.
Considering the score at half time, Frank Lampard will take this.
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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
86. Rob Holding comes on for Mr Glass.
Jorginho comes off for Thomas Partey.
Mikel Arteta would like another goal here to underline his side’s dominance in this game tonight.
Fofana comes off for Chalobah.

Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea

84. The ball is slotted through to Odegaard inside the box.
He cuts inside and gets off a shot at goal but it is parried by Kepa.
Gabriel is down on the floor again.
Take him off and put us all out of our misery, the guy is made of glass.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
82. Gabriel is down on the turf once again for Arsenal.
The centre back has spent more time on the grass than most gardeners.
Arsenal look to knock the ball around to play through the Chelsea lines.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
80. Kovacic is booked for a heavy challenge on Jesus.
The high tempo of the Arsenal attacking has dipped since the goal as if they are wary of a comeback.
Chelsea are throwing punches but not landing anything at the moment.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
78. Chelsea whip a cross into the box, Thiago Silva flicks the ball on and it deflects for a corner.
Chance for the visitors to get their big men forward.
The delivery comes in but no one is able to get a telling touch on it.
Ziyech comes on for Madueke.
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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
76. It is a big call which was the most questionable life choice of Mudryk’s career so far.
Signing an eight-year Chelsea contract or those butterfly tattoos on his neck.
Frank Lampard still has a look on his face like he has just found out he is getting paid in cryptocurrency however.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
74. Zinchenko and Saka come off for Tierney and Nelson.
Ironically as he comes off, it is the closest Zinchenko has been to the left back position for most of the game.
Mikel Arteta looking to tighten things up after that Chelsea goal.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
72. Gallagher and Mudryk come on for Sterling and Fernandez.
Chance for the January signing to show what he is all about.
On a big pitch like The Emirates his pace and skill is perfectly suited to take on this Arsenal defence.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
70. Saka is trying to walk the ball through the Chelsea defence all too often at the moment.
Arsenal look more effective when they play their slick, one and two touch passing.
Chelsea are standing off them and resisting the press to wait to get the ball back.
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
68. If Arsenal were allow Chelsea back into this game, they would only have themselves to blame.
The score should be five or six before the visitors scored that goal.
It shows the defensive vulnerabilities of Mikel Arteta’s side that even in a game they are dominating so much, they still concede.
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Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
66. Chelsea are thriving on the fact that Zinchenko goes walkabout all too often.
They play a ball over the top down that flank and the Ukrainian is nowhere to be seen.
Madueke gets into the box, hits his shot into the ground and beats Ramsdale in the Arsenal goal.
Goal – Noni Madueke (Chelsea)
Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea
64. Chelsea are trying to get forward more to find a goal that may change their fortunes in this game.
Arsenal are managing to keep them out but the visitors are starting to have glimpses of goal.
End-to-end stuff at the moment.
Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea
62. This is starting to look like a training match for Arsenal.
If they take their chances this could be a hammering for the visitors.
Madueke does well for Chelsea, goes around the keeper but the angle is so tight he can do nothing but try a fizz it across the six yard box.
Arsenal have numbers back and clear.
Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea
60. Chelsea come forward for a rare attack.
Sterling crosses towards the back post but Zinchenko wins the header.
That all came from Arsenal giving the ball away in their own half.
Meanwhile, Frank Lampard contemplates life.
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