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Chelsea beat Liverpool to retain top four hopes, West Brom and Stoke relegated: Premier League predictions

With only a few games of the season remaining, fates are set to be decided at both ends of the table over the coming weeks

Graham Cagyill

May 04, 2018

As the Premier League season creeps towards its conclusion, this weekend's fixtures could play a big part in the fortunes of a few clubs.

The blockbuster match of the weekend takes place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday when Chelsea host Liverpool aiming to keep their top four hopes alive. A win for Antonio Conte's side will move them to within three points of Liverpool with a game in hand.

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Then there are clubs continuing their fight for survival as West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, Southampton, and Swansea City look to extend their time in England's top flight.

Ahead of the latest round of fixtures, Graham Caygill offers a prediction for each match, and it makes for tough reading for West Brom and Stoke.

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