Last Updated on May 19, 2022 6:21 pm by Erwin Noguera
We have reached the decisive day in the Premier League, the day where everything will be defined after waging a spectacular battle throughout the 2021-22 season between Manchester City and Liverpool for first place in the table. This day 38 will be spectacular, since, in addition to meeting this season’s champion of the Premier League, we will also meet the last team that will say goodbye to the first division of English football, as well as the teams that will go to the next edition of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
We say this because we already know that Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are sure of their place in the next UEFA Champions League, but we will have a very nice battle between Tottenham and Arsenal to see who gets the last place.
We will also have the battle between West Ham and Manchester United for the last place in the next Europa League, and we will see if Leeds and Burnley can withstand the pressure on this last day and achieve victories that will ensure their permanence in the first division.
The fight between Liverpool and Manchester City is simple. If Manchester City wins the match they become champions, if they lose or draw and Liverpool wins their match the Reds would be the season champions. But, if Manchester City loses their game against Aston Villa 0-6 and Liverpool draws 5-5 against Wolves, there would be a tie for first place in the table and the champion would be defined in an extra game in a neutral stadium.
Premier League Matchday 38: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
When: Sunday, May 22 at 11:00 am ET
Moneyline odds: Manchester United +127 / Crystal Palace +205 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +255
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
All the games that are going to be played this Sunday, May 22, 2022, will be at the same time, at 11:00 am ET, this is to prevent the other teams from knowing the live result of the other games that are being played. One of those matches will be Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Stadium.
Crystal Palace is not at stake in this match, they arrive with the peace of mind of having ensured their permanence in the highest category of English football. They could even finish in eighth place in the standings.
On the other hand, we have the Red Devils, who urgently need to achieve this victory to ensure their place in the next Europa League; since, if they do not get the 3 points, they can be overtaken by a West Ham that is eager to return to the Europa League. Manchester United are only 2 points ahead of West Ham, so they must play an almost perfect game to avoid playing in the Conference League.
Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace Betting Pick: Manchester United
Premier League Matchday 38: Brighton vs. West Ham
When: Sunday, May 15 at 09:00 am ET
Moneyline odds: Brighton +155 / West Ham +175 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +240
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
The match Manchester United will be thinking about during their match is Brighton vs. West Ham at the Falmer Stadium. And this is because they need Brighton to win to secure their place in the next Europa League.
Brighton comes to this game already thinking about the coming season, with nothing to play for, they will try to close the season with a victory in front of their fans to celebrate that they will be in the first division for one more season. Achieving a win in this game could see them climb up to eighth in the table.
On the other hand, West Ham wants to close this wonderful season with a victory that will allow them to continue dreaming of being in the most important European competitions of the moment. Right now, West Ham does not depend on themselves, but they know that by achieving a victory and, a defeat by Manchester United, they will be the second Premier League team to go to the Europa League.
Brighton vs. West Ham Betting Pick: Brighton
Premier League Matchday 38: Liverpool vs. Wolves
When: Sunday, May 15 at 09:00 am ET
Moneyline odds: Liverpool -555 / Wolves +1400 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +620
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
Now we are concentrating on the top of the standings, specifically on the championship, in which Manchester City and Liverpool are putting up an extraordinary fight throughout the season. Liverpool will play this last day at home, in Anfield, and will receive a team that, in theory, should not be a hard nut to crack, Wolves.
Liverpool knows that they need to get a forced victory in this match and wait for what happens between Manchester City and Aston Villa, to obtain the long-awaited championship in the Premier League. Currently, they are one of the best teams in the world, and they have shown this by recently winning the national cups and being one of the finalists in the best club tournament in the world, the UEFA Champions League.
On the other hand, Wolves arrive at this last game with a very desperate actuality, and that is that they have 6 consecutive games without knowing the victory. Wolves are living off the rent from their good season, so they can finish barely 1 place behind the places that grant quota for European competitions.
Liverpool vs. Wolves Betting Pick: Liverpool
Premier League Matchday 38: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
When: Sunday, May 15 at 09:00 am ET
Moneyline odds: Manchester City -588 / Aston Villa +1600 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +640
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / SKY HD / NBCSN / DAZN
The most important game of this day in the Premier League is, without a doubt, this one between Manchester City and Aston Villa.
This match will be at the Etihad Stadium, an extremely difficult place for the teams that visit the Citizens, and, now more than ever, they have to bring out the high level of play they have had throughout the season to win the championship.
Manchester City depends on it, achieving a victory they would be the champions of the season immediately, but, if they get a draw or if they suffer a defeat, they would be at the expense of what may happen in the match between Liverpool and Wolves, where Liverpool is the clear favorite to win.
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Betting Pick: Manchester United
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