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Premier League: Crunch Encounters All Around in Matchday 36!

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All eyes will be on Merseyside when Arsenal face off with Liverpool on a mission to secure a top-five finish and all but book their spot in next season’s Champions League. Over at St James’ Park, a titanic battle unfolds as fourth-placed Newcastle take on fifth-placed Chelsea. Both teams sit level on 63 points with identical goal differences of +21 — Newcastle edging ahead only by virtue of having scored four more goals. While it may not carry the same hype as some of this weekend’s headline clashes, one of the most pivotal fixtures takes place at the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth host Aston Villa in a high-stakes showdown.

Catch all the insights and predictions in this week’s #HitTheTarget episode, where our expert panel breaks down the matchups that could define the season's climax!
9 May 2025 English South Africa Soccer · Sports

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