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Your support makes all the difference.With the FA Cup semi-final clash between Chelsea and Tottenham taking place later this afternoon, today's set of Premier League fixtures is limited to four with the likes of Everton, relegation contenders Middlesbrough and Mark Hughes' Stoke all in action.
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Saturday's Premier League fixtures:
Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough
Hull vs Watford
Swansea vs Stoke
West Ham vs Everton
FA Cup semi-final fixtures:
Chelsea vs Tottenham
Arsenal vs Manchester City
Hull City v Watford
The Tigers are desperate for a win today, as they sit rather uncomfortably on the cusp of the relegation zone. Hull will be looking to avoid their third consecutive defeat, whereas Watford will be looking for a win today to equal their tally of 12 last season. Walter Mazzarri’s men sit at 10th in the table, but they are not technically safe and they have a few difficult fixtures impending.
West Ham v Everton
Romelu Lukaku enters the London Stadium with a remarkable record in this fixture, as the league’s top scorer will be looking to score for the 10th game in a row against The Hammers. Slaven Bilic’s men sit nine points out of the relegation zone, but their position in next year’s campaign is far from confirmed. With Andy Carroll out with a groin injury and Sam Byram and Mark Noble absent due to suspension – this will be far from a walk in the park for West Ham.
Swansea City v Stoke City
Swansea host The Potters today, which will be an attempt to redeem and rediscover some form within their side. Following a promising start under the management of Paul Clement, The Swans are now without a win in six, so there’s certainly room for improvement. A win today for Stoke will move them up to ninth in the table, overtaking Watford and Southampton in the process. It’s a huge game for both clubs today at the Liberty Stadium.
Bournemouth v Middlesbrough
With just five games left to play this season, three points today for Bournemouth will prove pivotal for their Premier League survival. However, their opponents are also threatened by the prospect of relegation, as Steve Agnew’s sit at 19th in the Premier League. Boro have gone 15 league fixtures without a win and this dismal run of form has led to their predicted Premier League demotion.
The youngster has proved to be a promising prospect with West HAM PL2, so he has been rewarded with an introduction to the first team. He starts the fixture against Everton on the bench, but he will certainly be one to watch, if he is called upon today.
Congratulations to the 30-year-old. What a tremendous achievement.
Lukaku looks to continue fine form against West Ham
Lukaku's record against The Hammers is simply remarkable, but can he continue this rich vein of form ahead of today's fixture? With 25 goals and six assists already under his belt this season, the 23-year-old is certainly having his best season to date. The striker will be looking to score in his tenth consecutive game for Ronald Koeman's men.
However, Phil Jagielka has scored in three consecutive games for The Toffees, so he is also one for the home side to keep an eye on.
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