Premier League preview week 30: Manchester United host Tottenham in standout fixture, while Chelsea welcome Newcastle

This is the last full weekend of Premier League games for March, with FA Cup fixtures and an international break to follow in the remaining weeks. TIBS News previews the matches.

Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace

Manchester City boast a six-point lead over title rivals Liverpool but have played one more game than the second placed side.

City travel to Crystal Palace on Monday, looking to maintain that lead and capitalise on any potential points dropped by the Reds.

Liverpool are also away from home, visiting Brighton as they attempt to close the gap between themselves and the current champions.

Government sanctions placed on Chelsea mean they can only have season ticket holders at their game against Newcastle on Sunday.

The Blues are third in the league and will be hoping all their issues off the pitch don’t affect their performance against an in-form Newcastle side.

Manchester United host Tottenham in top-four battle

Manchester United take on Tottenham as both clubs look to keep their faint hopes of Champions League football alive.

They sit fifth and seventh respectively, with only two points separating the two teams.

Arsenal currently occupy fourth spot having played less games than their rivals.

They face Leicester City who have struggled this season, finding themselves in the bottom half of the table.

West Ham and Wolves are also both in the hunt for European football, sitting in sixth and eighth place.

The Hammers host Aston Villa but will be without their talisman Jarrod Bowen who is out injured.

Meanwhile, Bruno Lage’s side travel to Everton where a win could see them move within two points of the top four.

Down at the bottom

In the relegation battle, Leeds host Norwich as they attempt to push away from the bottom three and ease fears of a return to the Championship.

Jesse Marsch has had a tough start in Yorkshire, losing his first two games, but will be looking to rejuvenate his struggling Leeds side.

Watford look destined for an immediate return to the second tier, sitting 19th in the league.

They take on Southampton on Sunday looking for their first win in four games.

Finally, Brentford welcome Burnley in the hopes of ending their slide down the league.

The Bees started their campaign well but have had a torrid time in 2022, while the Clarets currently sit in 18th place with two games in hand.