What could happen in the Premier League on Sky Sports this week?

By Patrick Surlis

Image: Tottenham have cut Leicester's lead at the top to five points

The race for the Premier League title is approaching what looks set to be a dramatic conclusion, and we've got all the twists and turns covered over the next week.

Tottenham cut the gap to leaders Leicester to five points with victory over Stoke on Monday Night Football - but a host of other crunch encounters will take place in front of the Sky Sports cameras this week.

From the title chase to the race to fourth and the bid to beat the drop, here's what could happen across a further seven live games...  

Newcastle v Man City - Tuesday, 7.45pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Rafa Benitez secured his first win as Newcastle manager against Swansea
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A game with repercussions at each end of the table, both teams will be looking to follow up impressive 3-0 victories when they meet at St James' Park.

Rafa Benitez's first win was crucial to Newcastle's survival bid, and they could jump out of the relegation zone with another on Tuesday night. A 1-0 victory would put them on 31 points and -25 goal difference, level with Norwich, but Newcastle would have 36 goals scored versus 35 for Norwich.

City will be keen to consolidate their top-four position, and a victory would give them a seven-point cushion over Man Utd, who play Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

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Liverpool v Everton - Wednesday, 8pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Liverpool and Everton go head-to-head in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday

Crucial cup fixtures for both teams means this Merseyside derby may not have important consequences as far as the league is concerned.

But a win for Roberto Martinez's side could do plenty to alleviate the pressure on his shoulders, with three points potentially taking Everton back into the top half.

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Arsenal v West Brom - Thursday, 7.45pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Arsenal were held to a draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates

Dropped points against West Ham and Crystal Palace has all but ended Arsenal's title challenge, and they will be looking back nervously to Man Utd in fifth.

If United beat Palace on Wednesday, Arsenal will be just one point clear at kick-off at the Emirates in the final match of our seven games in six days.

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Man City v Stoke - Saturday, 12.45pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-0 and are looking to finish in the top four

Saturday's early game offers Manuel Pellegrini's team another chance to put pressure on Tottenham, and a third win in a week could put them into second place.

With games to come against Southampton, Arsenal and Swansea, a strong end to the season for City will clinch a Champions League spot ahead of Pep Guardiola's arrival.

Sunderland v Arsenal - Super Sunday, 2.05pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Sunderland could escape the relegation zone over the next week

Arsenal face a quick turnaround from Thursday's match against West Brom, as they're live on Sky Sports again three days later.

Sunderland will be scrapping, but with Man Utd in FA Cup semi-final action, Arsenal will get the chance to establish breathing space in the race for Champions League qualification.

Regardless of Newcastle's result against City, Sunderland know a win at home to Arsenal will take them out of the relegation zone with four games to play.

Leicester v Swansea - Super Sunday, 4.15pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Leicester are in action again on Super Sunday

Leicester, who will be without Jamie Vardy after his red card against West Ham, will be five points ahead of Tottenham at kick-off.

Victory over Swansea will put them onto 76 points, piling the pressure on Spurs again ahead of their second Monday Night Football match in as many weeks.

Tottenham v West Brom - Monday Night Football, 8pm, Sky Sports 1 HD

Image: Tottenham are on Monday Night Football again, this time against West Brom

Tottenham return to White Hart Lane, and depending on results, may have the opportunity to close to within two points of Leicester with three games to go.

It's all set up for a dramatic finish, and you can see it live on Sky Sports.

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