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Premier League: Live score, team news and updates from three crucial clashes at the bottom of the table as Bournemouth host Everton, Sheffield United take on Fulham and Crystal Palace travel to Nottingham Forest

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By Harry Bamforth

Published: 13:30 GMT, 30 March 2024 | Updated: 13:56 GMT, 30 March 2024

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The fight is on for Forest

Today is a huge game for Nottingham Forest's future in this division.

Today's encounter with Crystal Palace is their first since the news broke of their four-point deduction after breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules.

The deduction has seen them drop into the bottom three, one point behind Luton.

Now the battle is really on to stay in the league.

RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications Mandatory Credit: Photo by MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (14384255aq) Nuno Espirito Santo, the head coach of Nottingham Forest, is looking dejected after a 1-0 defeat during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton and Hove, on March 10, 2024. Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest - Premier League, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom - 10 Mar 2024

Can Spurs keep the pressure on?

After the first 10 or so games you could be forgiven for believing Spurs would be in the fight for the big one.

However, injuries and inconsistent form leave them fighting to get into the top four.

Yes, we could potentially see five teams from the Premier League compete in the Champions League next season, but it's not a given.

Angelos Postecoglou will not be taking any chances and a win today against Luton Town will keep them in the fight.

 Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, celebrates after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Big fight on at the bottom

Now, this is where it gets interesting.

Nine out of the 10 teams who get underway in just over an hour are starting the day in the bottom half of the table - including Chelsea.

If you're a Blues fan you'll be hoping this is the last time you see your team in this position for a very long time.

It's also a huge day for Burnley, Nottingham Forest, and Luton in the fight to beat the drop.

As it stands at the top

As we get down to the business end of the season I find my eyes always wandering to the table to see where everyone is placed.

Tottenham are the only side in today's 3pm kick-offs to start the day in the top half.

They sit three points behind Villa with a game in hand. They will be desperate to make sure they are level before Villa kick-off at 5.30!

It's tasty at the top.

What's on the menu today?

I love a 3pm kick-off, it's footballing heritage, especially this time of year when spring is approaching and the sun starts to come out.

Five Premier League stadiums will be hosting matches when the clock strikes 15:00 GMT, so let's have a look at what we have in store:

  • Bournemouth v Everton
  • Tottenham v Luton
  • Chelsea v Burnley
  • Sheffield United v Fulham
  • Nott'm Forest v Crystal Palace

Good afternoon!

Oh, it's good to be back!

No more interruptions, no more international breaks, you all better strap in for the final Premier League run-in.

We have five 3pm kick-offs for you today where both the top end and the bottom end of the table will be affected.

Tottenham need to keep on the coattails of Aston Villa as they battle for a top-four spot - they face Luton Town today who are battling to for survival.

We will also see how Nottingham Forest fare in their first match back after a four-point deduction, while Chelsea face Burnley at home.

Let's tuck in shall we... and no, I mean into the action not your Easter eggs, that's tomorrow!

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Luton Town - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - March 30, 2024 General view as today's fixture is displayed on a screen outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.

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Key Updates

  • Big fight on at the bottom

  • What's on the menu today?

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