EPL fixtures: Newcastle face Chelsea in top five showdown as Liverpool host Arsenal

Newcastle and Chelsea meet in a crucial clash in the race to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday, while Premier League champions Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s reception from Liverpool fans will be closely watched after his decision to quit the Premier League champions.

Newcastle, sitting fourth, face fifth-placed Chelsea at St James’ Park in a match with huge ramifications in the fight for top five places.

Eddie Howe’s team are above Chelsea on goals scored and victory on Sunday would be a massive boost in their bid to reach the Champions League for a second time in three seasons.

With two matches left for both teams after this weekend, Newcastle will be within touching distance of qualification if they win, while Chelsea would be left hoping that sixth-placed Nottingham Forest, currently two points behind the Blues, slip up against lowly Leicester.

After the Chelsea showdown, Newcastle travel to second-placed Arsenal and host Everton in their final two games.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold could face a mixed reception from Liverpool fans if he features in Sunday’s game against Arsenal at Anfield.

It will be the champions’ first match since Alexander-Arnold confirmed on Monday that he plans to leave Liverpool when his contract expires in June.

The England right-back had been widely expected to announce his exit after months of speculation over a likely move to Real Madrid.

Below are Premier League fixtures scheduled for the weekend:

Saturday
Fulham v Everton
Ipswich v Brentford
Southampton v Manchester City
Wolves v Brighton
Bournemouth v Aston Villa

Sunday
Newcastle v Chelsea
Manchester United v West Ham
Nottingham Forest v Leicester
Tottenham v Crystal Palace
Liverpool v Arsenal

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