New Delhi: The Premier League season is hurtling towards its climax, with just three crucial matchdays remaining. As the action from Matchday 35 unfolded yesterday, Aston Villa kept their Champions League spot hopes alive while Everton and Ipswich Town played a draw. Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy once again took the centre stage, leading the Foxes to a 2-1 triumph. Arsenal once again fell short and were handed a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth. The race for coveted European spots is particularly fierce, with several clubs vying for a top-five finish to secure qualification for the Champions League.
As the action intensifies, the weekend matches are set to bring more excitement with four crucial fixtures kicking off tonight. But before the action begins, let’s take a closer look at which teams hold the upper hand.
Brighton vs Newcastle United (6:30 pm IST)
HOWAY THE LADS! ✊ pic.twitter.com/41RjdsS8p3
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) May 4, 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Newcastle United to the Amex Stadium tonight in a match that could prove decisive for both clubs’ continental ambitions.
The Seagulls head into the clash on a high after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over West Ham last weekend. Late goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Baleba rescued three points for the Seagulls, keeping them level on points with Fulham in eighth. Although their summer signings haven’t fully clicked, Joao Pedro has emerged as their standout performer, topping the club’s charts for both goals and assists this season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are riding a wave of momentum. Eddie Howe’s side have won six of their last seven Premier League outings, including a dominant display against Ipswich Town. The 3-0 win saw goals from Dan Burn, Will Osula, and the ever-reliable Alexander Isak, who continues to spearhead their attack with 26 goals across all competitions.
Currently sitting third and boasting one of the league’s strongest away records, the Magpies will be confident but wary. Their last away trip ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat at Aston Villa, a reminder that nothing can be taken for granted in this final stretch.
Brighton: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, O’Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck
Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Newcastle United
Brentofrd vs Manchester United (6:30 pm IST)
Looking for three #PL points on the road 🛣️💪#MUFC || #BREMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 4, 2025
Brentford and Manchester United will go head-to-head at the Gtech Community Stadium with both sides eager to make it two wins in one week.
The Bees arrive with confidence after a commanding 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest, thanks to goals from Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa. That result extended their unbeaten league run to four matches and pushed them to 11th in the table, just two points shy of eighth place, a spot that could mean European football next season.
Brentford have made the Gtech a fortress this term, scoring 34 goals at home, more than all but three sides in the league. Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo have been central to that attacking power, stepping up in style after Ivan Toney’s departure, with a combined 35 league goals between them.
Manchester United, meanwhile, find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Despite a superb 3-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final first leg, their domestic form has been dismal. The Red Devils haven’t won a Premier League match since mid-March and currently sit 14th, alarmingly close to the relegation zone.
With just a handful of games left, both teams have something to fight for: Brentford chasing Europe, United chasing respectability.
Brentford: Flekken; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Norgaard, Yarmolyuk; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
Man United: Onana; Fredricson, De Ligt, Shaw; Kamason, Ugarte, Eriksen, Amass; Mainoo, Mount; Obi
Prediction: Brentford 3-1 Man United
West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur (6:30 pm IST)
Derby day in east London 👊
COME ON YOU IRONS! ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/CdDyCfYHVU
— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 4, 2025
West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur meet in a high-stakes London derby at the London Stadium. Graham Potter’s West Ham side enter the clash still reeling from last weekend’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Brighton, a match they led heading into the final minutes before a chaotic collapse saw them leave empty-handed. That result extended their winless league run to seven matches, and while safety was technically secured thanks to results elsewhere, the Irons remain in a downward spiral.
Since Potter’s arrival, West Ham have dropped 12 points from winning positions—more than any side apart from relegated Southampton. Morale remains fragile in East London, not helped by memories of October’s 4-1 thrashing at Tottenham’s hands, though the Irons have gone unbeaten in four home league games against Spurs since 2019, including a 1-1 draw in this exact fixture last April.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are juggling their worst domestic campaign in years with unexpected Europa League success. Ange Postecoglou’s men defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg of their semi-final, powered by Brennan Johnson’s record-breaking opener and goals from James Maddison and Dominic Solanke. However, a late concession has left the door slightly ajar ahead of the second leg on Norway’s artificial turf.
Spurs were hammered 5-1 at Anfield last weekend despite taking the lead, and another defeat would mark their 20th in the league this season- an unwanted record for any Tottenham manager. Should they fall again at the London Stadium, it would be their fifth consecutive league loss on the road and could drop them as low as 17th.
With both sides desperately seeking a response, Sunday’s derby promises tension, pressure, and possibly redemption, but only for one side.
West Ham: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Fullkrug
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Kulusevski, Sarr, Bissouma; Odobert, Richarlison, Tel
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea vs Liverpool (9 pm IST)
The champions are on the road to take on Chelsea 🏟️🔴 #WalkOn | #CHELIV pic.twitter.com/YtyKEySKyS
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 4, 2025
All eyes will be on the King Power Stadium tonight as Liverpool looks to move within touching distance of the Premier League title while Leicester City face the grim reality of relegation. The Reds can be crowned champions this weekend if they beat Leicester and Arsenal fail to win against Ipswich.
Arne Slot’s men are in firm control after a gritty win over West Ham, with Virgil van Dijk and Luis Diaz leading the charge. They’ve scored at least twice in 11 of their last 12 away league games and look determined to finish the job.
For Leicester, the situation is bleak. They sit 17 points from safety with only 18 left to play for. Even a rare win might not be enough if other results don’t go their way. After finally ending an eight-game goal drought, the Foxes must now dig deep to avoid confirming their drop in front of their home fans.
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Gakpo; Diaz
Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
Where to watch Premier League Matchday 35 fixtures?
As Premier League Matchday 35 kicks off today at 6:30 pm, fans can watch the action live either on television or by streaming. The matches will be available on the Star Sports network and those who prefer to stream can catch the games live on Disney+ Hotstar.
Check out the detailed preview and predicted lineups of Premier League Matchday 35 Sunday fixtures, where top teams prepare for intense battles. Also, find out where to watch the Premier League’s matchday 35 fixtures. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
