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Premier League Week 19 Fixtures: EPL Picks and Predictions
- Updated: December 29, 2016
Liverpool and Manchester City will soak up the attention in Week 19 of the 2016-17 Premier League season, as two of England’s most in-form teams go head-to-head.
Both have won three in a row and are among the favourites to win the title this year, with Chelsea building a significant advantage in the race. The Blues could be major winners based on the outcome of the fixture at Anfield, while they take on lowly Stoke City.
Arsenal host Crystal Palace, and Manchester United host Middlesbrough. Here’s a look at the schedule for Week 19, complete with picks and predictions:
There’s little doubt the clash at Anfield is Week 19’s main event, City manager Pep Guardiola only added to the anticipation by showing up in person at Liverpool’s last match. BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty approved:
Rather like the fact Pep Guardiola turned up in person to watch Liverpool ahead of their game with Manchester City. The old-fashioned way.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) December 28, 2016
When Liverpool colleague Jurgen Klopp was informed, he had this response:
Saturday: Liverpool vs. Manchester City 👀 pic.twitter.com/oNo4XpSW6X
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 28, 2016
The Reds and Citizens have scored the most and second-most goals in the league this year, respectively, and are both surging …