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The Premier League season comes to a close this weekend and Manchester City know that a victory against Brighton on the final day will be enough to seal the title. Any slip from Pep Guardiola’s side would hand an opportunity for title-rivals Liverpool to beat City to the post if they beat Wolves at Anfield, so it could be a dramatic end to what has been an incredible season. The two sides have matched each other stride-for-stride this season, not allowing either to pull away, and City will have to be alert to deal with a Brighton side who will be confident after handing a significant blow to Arsenal’s top-four hopes last weekend. However, a trio of pundits all believe that City have got what it takes to do what is asked of them this weekend and they do not foresee any troubles for Guardiola’s men. You can see what they had to say below. READ MORE PAUL MERSON – 3-0 CITY (SKY SPORTS) “I just can’t see Man City not winning. Nothing shocks me in football after the Champions League this week. But when you look at this week, the two teams who came back are very good teams, with very good players. “Even though it was a miracle, people will say miracles happen, Brighton have a chance – they’re not the same class as the players who did what they did this week. “They’re grinding results out as well. At the start of the season they were wiping the floor with teams, now they’re not but they’re keeping clean sheets, being hard to beat and nicking goals. “There was a bit of panic with Man City on Monday – no disrespect but Vincent Kompany’s shot should have gone 50 yards over! But they should be fine.” READ MORE MARK LAWRENSON – 3-0 CITY (BBC) “Brighton are safe and they have started scoring goals again. With one in each of their past two games, they are hardly prolific – but that is a big improvement after they went seven games without managing any at all. “The Seagulls’ strength is definitely in their defence and, although their fans would probably prefer to see them have a little bit of a go here, I can see them focusing on making things difficult for City rather than going out to attack them. “Chris Hughton’s side only lost to City by a single goal in last month’s FA Cup semi-final, but that was because their game plan was to stop them, rather than try to hurt them. He will probably try to keep things tight again this time too. READ MORE “There could still be some nervous moments for Pep Guardiola’s side, the longer the score stays at 0-0 or even 1-0, and if there are reports coming in of Liverpool getting goals at Anfield, but they are used to dealing with that kind of pressure. “I am expecting them to win comfortably but, even if it comes to the crunch in the final 10 minutes and City still need a goal, I think they will get it. “However they manage it, a win would mean City are champions and end an absolutely brilliant title race. The top two teams are miles ahead of the rest and, as things stand, I don’t see that changing next season.” READ MORE MICHAEL OWEN – CITY WIN (BETVICTOR) “Manchester City will become the first side since neighbours United in 2008-09 to retain the Premier League title if they win at the Amex and it is hard to see the Seagulls stopping City winning their 14th successive league game. “That stat shows just how hard Liverpool have made City work for the title. The Seagulls showed at Arsenal on Sunday that they will not lie down and, indeed, could have snatched it at the death at the Emirates had they shown more composure in front of goal. “City were not at their brilliant best against Leicester on Monday night but a moment of inspiration from skipper Vincent Kompany was enough to give them the points. “Pep Guardiola’s side would love an early goal, but they may have to be patient on the south coast although I do believe they will, eventually, run out comfortable winners.” READ MORE You’ve seen what the pundits have predicted for this weekend, now it’s time to have your say! This week’s Footie5 fixtures: Brighton v Manchester City, Burnley v Arsenal, Leicester City v Chelsea, Liverpool v Wolves, Tottenham v Everton Source link The post Pundits predict outcome of Man City v Brighton and title race with Liverpool FC appeared first on 10z Soccer. #LiverpoolFC #PaulMerson #ChrisHughton

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