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IN-THE-INBOX: 2-MINS

One suspects when Wes Streeting popped into see fellow Gooner Keir Starmer at No.10 earlier this week, they had a good ol’ chin wag about the state of England.

The referee Darren England, that is.

After perhaps the biggest VAR call in history, those two might soon be seen sharing a TV screen all cosied up celebrating a first Arsenal title in 22 years. Or, perhaps not…

Because Burnham — sorry, Burnley — awaits!

We have 10 televised matches between now and Tuesday, including NINE Premier League games and the FA Cup Final. Lick your lips!

16th May 2025

1. The Big Facts: One goal Gunners ⓵

2. The Big Tips: Chelsea to beat ___ 🔵 

3. The Big Quote: Harvey’s price 💬

    

THE BIG FACTS

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🙈 Arsenal have scored more than one goal just once in their last 11 games in all competitions.

🤯 Liverpool have conceded from more set pieces this season than any season in Premier League history.

🍒 Bournemouth are on a 16 match unbeaten run, the longest across any team in Europe’s top five Leagues. Man City await…

😇 The Gunners could become the first side in Premier League history to go a whole season without conceding a penalty or a red card. The Impunibles?

🙆🏻‍♂️ Phil Foden becomes the third player ever with 100+ PL goals and assists who have never taken a penalty, alongside Gabby Agbonlahor and Damie Duff.

👕 Rayan Cherki is the first player to hit 10+ open play assists in a debut season since Eden Hazard in 2012-13.

THE BIG TIPS

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3 points | Man City -1 Asian H’Cap vs Chelsea ☞ 2.15
1 point | Doku 1+ shots on target vs Chelsea ☞ Evens
💭 Chelsea have been abysmal this spring, with a recent run of six consecutive defeats reflecting the state of affairs. Man City, meanwhile, are currently the best side in the country and took the opportunity to rest a few key players mid season, including the red-hot Doku, who has 5 shots on target in his last 5 games. Both these bets are value.

2 points | Brentford -1 corner ☞ 5/6
The dynamics of this game are simple. Brentford are battling for a Europa League spot, while Palace are winding down ahead of their Conference League Final. The busy Bees should see plenty of the ball while Palace practise their defending.

1 point | Hinshelwood 1+ shots on target ☞ 6/4
Jack Hinshelwood is in the 85% percentile for shots on target and is playing exceptionally well as the no.10 for the flying Seagulls, who face an end-of-season Leeds.

3 points | Chelsea to beat Spurs ☞ 11/10
💭 Chelsea, for all their woes, are a much better side than Spurs. Off the back of an FA Cup defeat (we suspect), they will be fired up to give the fans something and have their say at a rocking Stamford Bridge. Odds-against at home is the wrong price.

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THE SOFA SCHEDULE

📺 TODAY FA CUP FINAL
15:00—Chelsea vs Man City | BBC

📺 SUNDAY
12:30—Man Utd vs Forest | Sky
15:00—Brentford vs Palace | Sky
15:00—Everton vs Sunderland | Sky
15:00—Leeds vs Brighton | Sky
15:00—Wolves vs Fulham | Sky
17:30—Newcastle vs West Ham | Sky

📺 MONDAY
20:00—Arsenal vs Burnley | Sky

📺 TUESDAY
19:30—Bournemouth vs Man City | Sky
20:15—Chelsea vs Spurs | Sky