Four games get underway this evening in the Premier League as the race for top four heats up.
Last place Norwich City host Chelsea, who’s owner Roman Abramovic has recently been sanctioned by the British government due to the controversy concerning Russia and Ukraine.
Chelsea beat Burnley convincingly in their previous game, winning 4-0 againt Sean Dyche’s men, with German forward Kai Havertz netting twice for his side.
Thomas Tuchel will need to keep his players focused on the match as they look to extend the gap between themselves and fourth place Arsenal in their hunt for Champions League football.
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In-form Newcastle United travel to the south coast to face Ralph Hassenhuttl’s Southampton.
The Magpies are unbeaten in the league since December 19th and have won four of their last five Premier League fixtures, beating Brighton 2-1 in their previous fixture.
The Saints are in need of a win following their 4-0 beating against Aston Villa last week but to do have defender Mohamed Salisu back in contention to start after he missed two games with an injury.
Elsewhere in the league, Wolves face Watford at the Molineux. Bruno Lage’s team have lost each of their last three games and will be desperate to turn their form around against the Hornets.
Watford head into this game in 19th place, just two points off bottom place Norwich. Roy Hodgson will need to start picking up points soon if he is to keep his side in the top flight this season.
After two losses in a row, Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa are back on track as they picked up six points in their last two games, scoring six and conceding none. The Villains travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United, who are playing their second game since the appointment of new manager Jesse Marsch.
The Whites have lost five games in a row and Marsch will have a tough job on his hands taking points of Gerrard’s Villa.
