THE BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL HEATS UP, SHERWOOD TACKLES MARTINEZ AND UNITED WELCOME ALBION.
With just four games left, the battle to stay up in the Premier League has just intensified. Leicester city take on a Newcastle side on the slide towards the wrong end of the table looking to pick up their fourth victory in five games. QPR have to navigate their way through a tough opposition in the form of Liverpool at anfield while Sunderland, Burnley and West Brom all face tough tests in their bids for survival.
ASTON VILLA VS EVERTON
Aston Villa proceed with their fight for Premier League survival when they play host to Everton one of the in-form sides in the division on Saturday.
The FA Cup finalists are two points above the relegation zone with four games of the season remaining, the first of which is the visit of an Everton side that is unbeaten in six outings.
Tim Sherwood was appreciating a somewhat decent April until this week. The previous Tottenham Hotspur manager had made a delightful and triumphant come back to White Hart Lane and drove Villa into the FA Cup final with triumph over Liverpool at Wembley.
On the other hand, results have not striven for the Villans throughout the most recent couple of days. Either side of them being beaten late by Manchester City, they saw Leicester make up ground on them and Hull City hop above them in the table.
A weekend ago's persuading 3-0 triumph over Manchester United was most likely the highlight of what has generally been a baffling season for the Toffees.
They were in control through and through against Louis van Gaal's men as James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas goals saw the Merseysiders record their greatest win over their North-West opponents in 23 years.
The three points took Roberto Martinez's men into the top half of the table for the first time this season and extended their unbeaten streak to six matches. They have likewise kept three clean sheets in succession at Goodison Park.
Everton's Bryan Oviedo has been precluded for the season in the wake of sustaining a metatarsal injury in training. Darron Gibson, Tony Hibbert and Steven Pienaar are likewise sidelined, yet Martinez would have been unrealistic to roll out any changes.
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Alan Hutton might likewise be in contention relying upon the aftereffects of their late fitness tests. On the other hand, defenders Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark are both missing and subsequently Jores Okore will proceed alongside Ron Vlaar.
The FA Cup finalists are two points above the relegation zone with four games of the season remaining, the first of which is the visit of an Everton side that is unbeaten in six outings.
Tim Sherwood was appreciating a somewhat decent April until this week. The previous Tottenham Hotspur manager had made a delightful and triumphant come back to White Hart Lane and drove Villa into the FA Cup final with triumph over Liverpool at Wembley.
On the other hand, results have not striven for the Villans throughout the most recent couple of days. Either side of them being beaten late by Manchester City, they saw Leicester make up ground on them and Hull City hop above them in the table.
A weekend ago's persuading 3-0 triumph over Manchester United was most likely the highlight of what has generally been a baffling season for the Toffees.
They were in control through and through against Louis van Gaal's men as James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas goals saw the Merseysiders record their greatest win over their North-West opponents in 23 years.
The three points took Roberto Martinez's men into the top half of the table for the first time this season and extended their unbeaten streak to six matches. They have likewise kept three clean sheets in succession at Goodison Park.
Everton's Bryan Oviedo has been precluded for the season in the wake of sustaining a metatarsal injury in training. Darron Gibson, Tony Hibbert and Steven Pienaar are likewise sidelined, yet Martinez would have been unrealistic to roll out any changes.
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Alan Hutton might likewise be in contention relying upon the aftereffects of their late fitness tests. On the other hand, defenders Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark are both missing and subsequently Jores Okore will proceed alongside Ron Vlaar.
LIVERPOOL VS QPR
Chris Ramsey says that QPR must gain from Hull City's exploits this week in front of their trek to Liverpool on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers' side were beaten 1-0 at the KC Stadium on Tuesday to empty their Champions League desires and Ramsey trusts that his side can support their survival trusts with a comparable presentation.
QPR have just endured one thrashing in their last four Premier League matches, gathering five points from a potential 12, moving them within four points of security in the drop zone.
A trip to Liverpool is the first of two dubious assignments out and about for Ramsey's side – they go to Manchester City the weekend after – before they confront kindred strugglers Newcastle and Leicester City.
Some of Ramsey's conviction will originate from QPR's courageous endeavors against Liverpool prior in the season when, notwithstanding losing 3-2, they verged on grabbing a draw. Four goals in the end minutes at Loftus Road saw the Reds discard a point as Steven Caulker's own goal gave the Reds a dramatic win. Much has changed from that point forward, however, with QPR issuing themselves a shot of survival and Liverpool falling endlessly in the race for a top four spot.
Rout at Hull was the third in five excursions for Rodgers' men, deserting them seven points from fourth place Manchester United. With Tottenham and Southampton still solidly in the race for an Europa League place, Liverpool can't stand to drop any more points.
With Daniel Sturridge effectively discounted and Mario Balotelli an uncertainty in the wake of managing a sliced foot against Hull, there was some uplifting news for Rodgers on Thursday, however, as Lucas Leiva and Alberto Moreno came back to first team training.
Rio Ferdinand is back in contention for QPR after a spate of injuries in the most recent month however the defender will have fitness checks before the excursion north. Striker Bobby Zamora is to be available regardless of nursing a hip problem, while Leroy Fer is fit in the wake of recuperating from a knee injury.
Brendan Rodgers' side were beaten 1-0 at the KC Stadium on Tuesday to empty their Champions League desires and Ramsey trusts that his side can support their survival trusts with a comparable presentation.
QPR have just endured one thrashing in their last four Premier League matches, gathering five points from a potential 12, moving them within four points of security in the drop zone.
A trip to Liverpool is the first of two dubious assignments out and about for Ramsey's side – they go to Manchester City the weekend after – before they confront kindred strugglers Newcastle and Leicester City.
Some of Ramsey's conviction will originate from QPR's courageous endeavors against Liverpool prior in the season when, notwithstanding losing 3-2, they verged on grabbing a draw. Four goals in the end minutes at Loftus Road saw the Reds discard a point as Steven Caulker's own goal gave the Reds a dramatic win. Much has changed from that point forward, however, with QPR issuing themselves a shot of survival and Liverpool falling endlessly in the race for a top four spot.
Rout at Hull was the third in five excursions for Rodgers' men, deserting them seven points from fourth place Manchester United. With Tottenham and Southampton still solidly in the race for an Europa League place, Liverpool can't stand to drop any more points.
With Daniel Sturridge effectively discounted and Mario Balotelli an uncertainty in the wake of managing a sliced foot against Hull, there was some uplifting news for Rodgers on Thursday, however, as Lucas Leiva and Alberto Moreno came back to first team training.
Rio Ferdinand is back in contention for QPR after a spate of injuries in the most recent month however the defender will have fitness checks before the excursion north. Striker Bobby Zamora is to be available regardless of nursing a hip problem, while Leroy Fer is fit in the wake of recuperating from a knee injury.
SUNDERLAND VS SOUTHAMPTON
Ronald Koeman does not anticipate that Sunderland's players will be as liberal on Saturday as they were in October, when Southampton cavorted to a 8-0 win in the Premier League.
Own goals from Santiago Vergini, Liam Bridcutt and Patrick van Aanholt topped a hopeless day at St Mary's Stadium for Sunderland under previous manager Gus Poyet, with Will Buckley and Vito Mannone likewise at flaw.
That denoted the least point of a baffling battle for third bottom Sunderland that has them dug in the relegation zone as Southampton get ready to make the trip for the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Dick Advocaat succeeded Poyet in March however has won quite recently once – against Newcastle – in the four matches that he has supervised.
Southampton, who are seventh, are as yet pushing for an European place, regardless of a drop in form lately, and Koeman realizes that his group will need to buckle down at Sunderland instead of depend on defensive mix-ups.
With Sunderland set to face Arsenal and Chelsea away amid the last week of the season, Advocaat's side needn't bother with helping to remember the significance of the forthcoming games against Southampton, Everton and kindred strugglers Leicester City.
Southampton have been hit by the news that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin will probably miss whatever is left of the season with a knee ligament damage, while Dusan Tadic (groin) is additionally sidelined.
Advocaat has no new injuries regardless of John O'Shea enduring facial injuries in the 1-1 draw at Stoke City last time out, so the hosts are liable to be without Steven Fletcher, Ricky Alvarez, Wes Brown and Emanuele Giaccherini.
Own goals from Santiago Vergini, Liam Bridcutt and Patrick van Aanholt topped a hopeless day at St Mary's Stadium for Sunderland under previous manager Gus Poyet, with Will Buckley and Vito Mannone likewise at flaw.
That denoted the least point of a baffling battle for third bottom Sunderland that has them dug in the relegation zone as Southampton get ready to make the trip for the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Dick Advocaat succeeded Poyet in March however has won quite recently once – against Newcastle – in the four matches that he has supervised.
Southampton, who are seventh, are as yet pushing for an European place, regardless of a drop in form lately, and Koeman realizes that his group will need to buckle down at Sunderland instead of depend on defensive mix-ups.
With Sunderland set to face Arsenal and Chelsea away amid the last week of the season, Advocaat's side needn't bother with helping to remember the significance of the forthcoming games against Southampton, Everton and kindred strugglers Leicester City.
Southampton have been hit by the news that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin will probably miss whatever is left of the season with a knee ligament damage, while Dusan Tadic (groin) is additionally sidelined.
Advocaat has no new injuries regardless of John O'Shea enduring facial injuries in the 1-1 draw at Stoke City last time out, so the hosts are liable to be without Steven Fletcher, Ricky Alvarez, Wes Brown and Emanuele Giaccherini.
MANCHESTER UNITED VS WEST BROM
Manchester United welcome West Brom on Saturday looking to dodge a third straight Premier League loss however may be without captain Wayne Rooney.
Disappointing losses to Chelsea and Everton have hampered United's endeavors to guarantee automatic progression for the Champions League, with Rooney picking up a knee injury in the game against his previous club.
United managed majority of possesion at both Stamford Bridge and Goodison however were hit clinically on the counter at both venues.
With Tony Pulis' men likewise liable to sit deep in their offer to claim points, United face an examination of their attacking ability and the absence of their top scorer would represent a blow.
Radamel Falcao would likely be the man tasked with supplanting Rooney, as Robin van Persie and Adnan Januzaj are still trying to work their way back to full fitness.
After consecutive thrashings by strugglers QPR and Leicester City, West Brom have taken four points off Crystal Palace and Liverpool.
Saturday's guests to Old Trafford have effectively bettered their 36-point pull from last season and guaranteed their Premier League status for next term on account of a turnaround in fortunes under Pulis.
Disappointing losses to Chelsea and Everton have hampered United's endeavors to guarantee automatic progression for the Champions League, with Rooney picking up a knee injury in the game against his previous club.
United managed majority of possesion at both Stamford Bridge and Goodison however were hit clinically on the counter at both venues.
With Tony Pulis' men likewise liable to sit deep in their offer to claim points, United face an examination of their attacking ability and the absence of their top scorer would represent a blow.
Radamel Falcao would likely be the man tasked with supplanting Rooney, as Robin van Persie and Adnan Januzaj are still trying to work their way back to full fitness.
After consecutive thrashings by strugglers QPR and Leicester City, West Brom have taken four points off Crystal Palace and Liverpool.
Saturday's guests to Old Trafford have effectively bettered their 36-point pull from last season and guaranteed their Premier League status for next term on account of a turnaround in fortunes under Pulis.
OTHER FIXTURES;
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Swansea vs Stoke
West Ham vs Burnley
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