Premier League Fixtures: Week 34 Schedule, Score Predictions for EPL Matchday

With four of the top six involved in the FA Cup semi-finals, Week 34 of the Premier League will be comprised of just six fixtures.

As the two top sides not involved in the cup, Manchester United and Liverpool will be hoping to steal a march on their UEFA Champions League rivals with wins over Burnley and Crystal Palace respectively, while Bournemouth will look to make their position more secure at home to Middlesbrough.

Hull City and Swansea City are also in action in the race for survival, and they are at home to Watford and Stoke City respectively.

While they only have an outside chance of finishing in the top four, seventh-placed Everton can give their hopes a boost if they beat West Ham United at London Stadium.

Here's the complete schedule, including score predictions for each:

Date	Time (BST/ET)	Fixture	Prediction
Saturday, April 22	3 p.m./10 a.m.	Bournemouth vs. Middlesbrough	1-0
Saturday, April 22	3 p.m./10 a.m.	Hull City vs. Watford	2-1
Saturday, April 22	3 p.m./10 a.m.	Swansea City vs. Stoke City	2-2
Saturday, April 22	3 p.m./10 a.m.	West Ham United vs. Everton	1-3
Sunday, April 23	2:15 p.m./9:15 a.m.	Burnley vs. Manchester United	0-1
Sunday, April 23	4:30 p.m./11:30 a.m.	Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace	2-1

Burnley vs. Manchester United

After beating Chelsea on Sunday, United's hopes of finishing in the top four look far more realistic.

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The Red Devils are just four points behind Manchester City with a game in hand, and with Pep Guardiola's side in cup action on Sunday, United can close that gap to one point.

Ander Herrera was the star of the show at Old Trafford against Chelsea and dominated Eden Hazard, as noted by sports journalist Jonas Giaever:

Squawka Football supplied the numbers behind his display:

Another dynamic and creative display would go a long way against the organised Clarets, who have picked up 32 of their 36 points at home.

Unfortunately for Burnley, they've only played three times at Turf Moor in the Premier League since January, so it's little coincidence that they've only won once in that time—against Stoke. Their other home matches were a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

United are in good shape to do well, though, as they're stronger away from home having won nine of their 14 matches on the road compared with seven from 17 at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils' finishing hasn't always been that impressive this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if they aren't convincing here—despite their outstanding result against Chelsea—but they may well come away with three points on Sunday.

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace

Liverpool's season has largely been characterised by excellent performances and results against their top-six rivals—and disappointing, lacklustre displays against many teams from lower down the table.

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If they lack intensity against a Palace side that have won five of their last seven matches—and salvaged a draw from 2-0 down in their last outing against Leicester City—they could be in real trouble.

However, the Reds' last two results have shown some growth in that regard, as noted by GianlucaDiMarzio.com's Joseph Musker:

What's more, the Eagles will be missing Mamadou Sakho, who is on loan from Liverpool and cannot play against his parent club on Sunday.

The defender has been one of the driving forces behind their upturn in form in recent weeks, and Palace will be more vulnerable at the back without him.

A win can't be taken for granted, and Palace can still provide a real threat going forward with the likes of Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and former Liverpool striker Christian Benteke.

However, if the Reds can perform as they have in their last two matches, they have an excellent chance.