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Former title contenders Arsenal return to the Premier League after their title aspiration went up in flames last weekend. But can they bounce back against a Nottingham Forest side in superb form led by Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi?
The Premier League enters another decisive matchday and stage, set to produce even more interesting drama at both ends of the table.
The race for European football and the relegation dogfight will expectedly light up a packed weekend of football in the world’s most popular league.
So, what can Premier League fans expect from the games this weekend? Pulse Sports Nigeria has listed three things to look out for in the PL.
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21:47 - 19.05.2023
ANALYSIS Which relegation-threatened Nigerian will stay in the Premier League?
With Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho facing decisive Premier League denouements, we examine their survival prospects and rank each player’s chances of securing top-flight moves if their current teams go down.
Confident Nottingham Forest vs Deflated Arsenal
Matchday 37 in the Premier League kicks off in London at noon on Saturday as Tottenham host Brentford in what is likely to be the first drama of the day as Spurs chase a top-four finish.
The day ends in Nottingham where their North London rivals Arsenal will be battling their emotions against host Nottingham Forest fighting for their Premier League status.
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18:00 - 19.05.2023
We didn't ‘bottle’ the Premier League title - Aaron Ramsdale hits back at Arsenal critics
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has hit back at critics claiming the Gunners bottled the Premier League title.
Arsenal are deflated at the moment, they don’t understand what has become of their season or how to describe it.
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The Gunners are not the same anymore after watching their season come to ruins following a devastating defeat at home to Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend.
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23:13 - 13.05.2023
ANALYSIS Awoniyi has embraced the chaos - Forest striker could be the difference between safety and relegation
The Nigerian's brace at Chelsea secured a point for Steve Cooper's men, which could have relegation implications for the Tricky Trees and the teams around them.
A 3-0 whitewash ended their highly-anticipated title dreams, leaving the Gunners and their fans deflated and at their most vulnerable right now.
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Per the Premier League, the former title contenders now concede an average of 1.89 goals per game compared to 0.93 goals with William Saliba at the heart of the defense.
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21:07 - 13.05.2023
Cooper praises Awoniyi for learning from his mistake
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper sang praises of Taiwo Awoniyi who he thought was brave to get on the end of chances against Chelsea.
That is not a record you take to visit a side like Nottingham Forest firing on all cylinders at the moment inspired by their Nigerian star Taiwo Awoniyi and his partner in crime, Morgan Gibbs-White.
The Reds have scored an average of two goals in four of their last five matches with Awoniyi, who has embraced the chaos, netting four goals after his back-to-back braces while Gibbs-White contributed five goals.
Forest have also won the last two games at the City Ground where they host an emotionally down Arsenal side hoping to move on from a failed title dream.
Slippery Brighton to bounce back against fallen Saints?
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21:40 - 18.05.2023
Newcastle United vs Brighton: Magpies BURN Seagulls' Euro dreams to keep UCL hope alive
Arsenal fans would have enjoyed that late show after Brighton lost to Newcastle United with Undav the villain on a dramatic night.
After slaying Arsenal to end their title aspirations, Brighton and Hove Albion saw their dream to play in Europe next season also suffer a remarkable battering in midweek.
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The Seagulls were guests at St James’ Park and it was not a good trip worth remembering after the Magpies went berserk following a 4-1 thrashing.
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22:15 - 13.05.2023
5 players set to leave Southampton after relegation from the Premier League
Five Southampton players to keep an eye on in the summer transfer window now that they are relegated from the Premier League.
It was a bring-them-back-down-to-earth moment that Roberto De Zerbi’s team didn’t see coming. But this weekend, they can bounce back against beaten and relegated Southampton.
But i will advise caution as you can never shame the shameless and of course, he who is down fear no fall. The Saints are down and can’t fall any lower, which makes an interesting case for a potential banana peel.
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17:34 - 13.05.2023
A sad day for Aribo and Onuachu as Southampton offically relegates from the Premier League
Southampton's loss to Fulham confirmed their relegation to the Championship after staying 11 years in the Premier League.
In addition to that, it becomes even more worrisome for the Seagulls as they tend to look clueless against teams below them and at the other end of the table.
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They lost 5-1 to Everton and 3-1 to Nottingham Forest and according to the Premier League, they have failed to win eight of the last 10 matches where they have had at least 60% possession.
Arsenal fans will be watching this game with keen interest, you don’t want me to tell you why.
Champions-elect to be crowned against Sorry Blues?
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16:14 - 19.05.2023
Guardiola explains altercation with De Bruyne during the UCL game against Real Madrid
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne had a disagreement with Pep Guardiola during their win against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.
This is a real call for SOS on behalf of Frank Lampard and Chelsea who are the guests at the Etihad for this Pulse Match of the Week.
Just a few days ago, Wednesday to be precise, Manchester City completely blew Champions League giants Real Madrid away at the same venue.
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17:06 - 19.05.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE Chelsea without seven players for daunting Manchester City task
The injury-hit Blues will face treble-chasing Citizens on Sunday.
Now, Lampard and his struggling Blues visit the same venue on a day the Cityzens have the chance to be crowned champions of England for the third time in a row.
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The Blues have lost the last five meetings against City, and Chelsea are facing the possibility of their lowest finish in the league since 1996.
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20:07 - 18.05.2023
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: 5 records and milestones you missed
Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a game that will live on in UEFA Champions League history forever
City’s last defeat in the league was in February to Tottenham, a side from London and while Chelsea are from the same city and have Lampard, who was the last manager to pick a point at the Etihad, this particular trip will end in premium tears for the Todd Boehly boys.
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