Premier League action continues over the Easter long weekend with high-stakes clashes across the table, as clubs battle for European qualification and top-flight survival.
With five Champions League spots now up for grabs for English clubs, the race for the top five has never been more intense.
All eyes will be on Saturday’s late kick-off at 5:30 pm, where Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park in what could be a season-defining clash.
Newcastle, currently third, are the league’s most in-form side, having won six consecutive matches, including a commanding 5–0 midweek thrashing of Crystal Palace.
Their attacking duo of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon has hit peak form, while their midfield remains dominant. Villa, just one point behind in seventh, are also on a four-game winning streak, making this an electrifying showdown with Champions League implications.
Earlier at 3:00 pm, reigning champions Manchester City visit Everton looking to build on their thrilling 5–2 comeback win over Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s men are closing in on a top-two finish and remain in the title hunt.
Elsewhere at the same time, Brentford face Brighton, Crystal Palace host Bournemouth, and West Ham take on bottom-placed Southampton in key mid-table and relegation battles.
Sunday presents another round of pivotal matchups. Arsenal travel to relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at 2:00 PM, eager to bounce back from consecutive league draws.
Despite their domestic wobble, the Gunners gained a morale-boosting European win over Real Madrid. Ipswich, rooted deep in the relegation zone, showed grit in last weekend’s draw with Chelsea and continue to fight for survival.
Manchester United host Wolves at Old Trafford in a tricky Sunday fixture, desperate to halt a poor run of form, while Chelsea visit Fulham with their eyes firmly set on a top-five finish.
Liverpool visit Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. With both sides eyeing European football, the outcome could be decisive in shaping the final table.
The action wraps up on Easter Monday with Tottenham Hotspur hosting Nottingham Forest. Spurs are in the hunt for Champions League qualification and will be looking to capitalise against a Forest side battling to stay clear of the drop.
