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The Premier League is back after a hiatus, and we're in for a bumper Sunday of top-flight action.

Arsenal dropped more points as the title slips further and further away from their grasp, with Liverpool playing today.

The Reds face Fulham at the same time that Chelsea take on Brentford and Southampon could be relegated at Spurs.

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Premier League gameweek 31 fixtures

Saturday, April 5

Everton 1-1 ArsenalCrystal Palace 2-1 BrightonIpswich 1-2 WolvesWest Ham 2-2 BournemouthAston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Sunday, April 6

2pm: Brentford vs Chelsea2pm: Fulham vs Liverpool 2pm: Tottenham vs Southampton4:30pm - Manchester United vs Manchester City

Monday, April 7

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5 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

We've also got Spurs vs Southampton coming at 2pm.



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17 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Cole Palmer has been benched for Chelsea after making his return from injury in midweek.

Palmer started and provided an assist in the Blues' win over Spurs, but he's not in the team today.

Instead, Noni Madueke starts while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall makes only his second league start for the club.

Reece James also comes back into the line-up along with Christopher Nkunku, with Pedro Neto, Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson all dropping down to the bench.

As for Brentford, Mikel Damsgaard is back, while Kristoffer Ajer returns at right-back.

Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard, Mbeuno, Schade, Wissa.

Subs: Valdirmarsson, Henry, Mee, Pinnock, Kayode, Jensen, Konak, Janelt, Maghoma.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Tosin, Gusto, Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall, Fernandez, Madueke, Sancho, Nkunku.

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Colwill, Badiashile, Cucurella, Palmer, Neto, George, Jackson.

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21 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Liverpool have made one change to their side that beat Everton in midweek as Cody Gakpo starts.



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47 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Mikel Arteta has vented his anger at the penalty decision that went against them yesterday afternoon.

If they fail to win though, which is highly likely considering they've only won two games in 30, they're relegated in April.

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5th Apr 2025, 20:34By Jake Lambourne

Aston Villa have created club history as a result of their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

It's the first time that the Villans have emerged victorious in seven successive matches in all competitions in the Premier League era.

In that time, Unai Emery has guided Villa up to sixth in the top-flight table with seven games to play.

They are also in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, while they also have a Champions League quarter-final tie with Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon.

Speaking after the win over third-placed Forest, Emery said: "Yes, it is big win.

[But] I am happy because we have three points more."

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5th Apr 2025, 19:24By Jack Cunningham

That is the end of the game, and Aston Villa hold on for three vital points.

The home side blasted into a two-goal lead inside the first 15 minutes through Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen.

Nuno Espirito Santo made a change at half time and introduced Jota Silva.

He scored soon after coming off the bench to set up an excellent second half that was end-to-end.

But in the end, it is Unai Emery's men who come out on top.

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5th Apr 2025, 19:21By Jack Cunningham

That is nearly Goal of the Season!

Neco Williams comes down the right and pulls the ball back to Murillo.

The centre-back is 40 yards from goal, and he takes aim.

It's a stunning strike that rattles the top of the crossbar and goes behind.

I mean, that would have been incredible!

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5th Apr 2025, 19:10By Jack Cunningham

Glorious play!

Morgan Gibbs-White receives a pass in a tight area and brilliantly turns.

He slips a pass inside for Neco Williams.

Ian Maatsen is caught out, and the Welshman breaks into the area.

He rifles a shot towards the far corner that just goes past the post.

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5th Apr 2025, 19:02By Jack Cunningham

Finally, Jota Silva goes into the book for a trip on Ezri Konsa.

That provokes Unai Emery to introduce John McGinn for Marco Asensio.

Nottingham Forest have two players ready to some as well.

Ramon Sosa and Willy Boly replace Nicolas Dominguez and Morato.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:55By Jack Cunningham

Bit of a flashpoint!

Emiliano Martinez catches a cross and looks to get Villa away, but Jota Silva crashes into him twice to delay.

Martinez responds by throwing the forward to the floor, but the referee deems there is no need for any further action.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:50By Jack Cunningham

Unai Emery has seen enough, and he's making a few changes.

Ollie Watkins, Amadou Onana and Donyell Malen come off.

Marcus Rashford, Jacob Ramsey and Boubacar Kamara are on.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:47By Jack Cunningham

GAME ON!

Neco Williams find space down the left and drills a cross into the box.

It looks destined to end up at Elliot Anderson's feet, but the substitute Jota Silva nips in front of him.

He then swivels in the box and picks out the bottom corner with a top finish.

What a great decision from Nuno Espirito Santo, and we have a proper game on our hands now.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:44By Jack Cunningham

The visitors come close twice in quick succession.

First, Morgan Gibbs-White clips a cross to the far post that Callum Hudson-Odoi brings down.

He plays it into Neco Williams, who skips by a tackle in the box and fires wide with the goal gaping.

Hudson-Odoi then goes close himself, as he drifts in from the left and bends an effort at goal that bounces wide of the far post.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:38By Jack Cunningham

The first yellow card of the game goes to Morato.

Emiliano Martinez catches a cross and rolls it to Youri Tielemans.

Tielemans finds Donyell Malen on the left, and he pushes the ball beyond Morato, who takes out the Dutchman.

He had no intention of tracking the forward.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:33By Jack Cunningham

Changes for either side as Ezri Konsa comes on for Andreas Garcia.

Interestingly, Anthony Elanga has been withdrawn by Nuno Espirito Santo.

He's bringing Jota on.

It remains to be seen if that is tactical or injury-related.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:21By Jack Cunningham

Wolves sealed a massive win over Ipswich earlier this afternoon, and it was clear the players knew just how important it was.

After Jorgen Strand Larsen's winner, Andre momentarily grabbed a fan's phone and filmed the celebrations.

It's resulted in a must-see video, which shows the pure joy on display.

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5th Apr 2025, 18:20By Jack Cunningham

Easy as you like for Aston Villa, who grabbed a 2-0 lead, and have been comfortable since.

Youri Tielemans set up Morgan Rogers for the first before Ian Maatsen provided the ammunition for Donyell Malen.

Nottingham Forest have come close through Anthony Elanga, but apart from that, they've offered very little.

They are without a striker, and as a result, Nuno Espirito Santo has had to change the formation, and it has disrupted his team.

As is stands, Villa will take sixth place in the Premier League.

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5th Apr 2025, 17:57By Jack Cunningham

That is why Nottingham Forest are where they are!

Anthony Elanga receives the ball in his half and drives over the halfway line.

Axel Disasi just keeps backing off and off before the Swede twists him inside out to create space for a shot.

It's a good effort that beats Emiliano Martinez and the far post.

Moments later, Callum Hudson-Odoi sends an effort just past the far post as well.

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5th Apr 2025, 17:49By Jack Cunningham

WHAT A START!

Youri Tielemans finds Ian Maatsen on the left.

The Dutchman shreds Ryan Yates and creates space to deliver a cross.

It is a perfect ball into the area, and there is Donyell Malen to tap in.

He got his first Premier League goal in midweek, and he has his second now.

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5th Apr 2025, 17:45By Jack Cunningham

DELIGHTFUL!

Aston Villa find an early breakthrough, and it's a brilliant goal!

Youri Tielemans looks up and sends a delicious pass over the Nottingham Forest defence.

Morgan Rogers collects, brings it down and then rifles a strike into the bottom corner.

Perfect start for the hosts!

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5th Apr 2025, 17:38By Jack Cunningham

First bit of work for Matz Sels!

Ian Maatsen carries the ball in from the left and slips a pass to Marco Asensio.

The Spaniard backheels it through for the Dutchman, and he runs into the box.

He drives in a shot at the near post that the Belgian beats away.

But it has been a great start from the hosts.

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5th Apr 2025, 17:33By Jack Cunningham

Before the game, the two sets of players take the knee.

It is Nottingham Forest who get the action started.

They are lining up with five at the back with no Chris Wood or Taiwo Awoniyi.

It is also possible this match could be the FA Cup final.

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5th Apr 2025, 17:25By Jack Cunningham

Okay, the attention now switches to this huge game in the race for European football.

Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest wit both teams going for Champions League football.

After Brighton and Bournemouth dropped points, this is a great chance for Unai Emery's men to close on the top five.

Meanwhile, Forest are looking to keep the gap to those chasing.

From the 3-0 win over Brighton in midweek, there are eight changes.

The only players to remain are Emiliano Martinez, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers.

Meanwhile, Forest don't have a recognised striker.

However, Callum Hudson-Odoi is available after missing midweek, and he joins Morato and Nicolas Dominguez in coming into the team.

Aston Villa: Martinez, Garcia, Disasi, Mings, Maatsen, Tielemans, Onana, Asensio, Rogers, Malen, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Cash, Konsa, McGinn, Rashford, Digne, Torres, Ramsey, Kamara

Nottingham Forest: Sels, Murillo, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Hudson-Odoi, Yates, Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Elanga

Subs: Oliveira, Sangare, Toffolo, Moreira, Jota, Sosa, Boly, Miguel, Abbott

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