With the Premier League reaching its business end, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley takes a look at upcoming fixtures and reveals who he thinks will miss out on a top four spot.

Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool’s Mo Salah to win the PFA Player of the Year award after scoring his 32nd goal in all competitions against Newcastle.

After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers, along with a manager.

Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

Here is ESPN FC’s Team of the Weekend.

Goalkeeper: Stoke had Jack Butland to thank for keeping a clean sheet at Southampton as they were held to yet another draw, their fourth in five Premier League…

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Middlesbrough failed to ease their relegation worries after a goalless draw with Burnley.

Middlesbrough failed to ease their relegation worries after a goalless draw with Burnley.

Sean Dyche has no qualms with Burnley’s slow start against Middlesbrough, and says a point away from home is always crucial.
This match always looked likely to end goalless, with Middlesbrough struggling to score of late and Sean Dyche’s Burnley determined to scrap their way to Premier League survival.
Robbie Brady went close with a couple of free kicks and Tom Heaton was called into action to protect his clean sheet, while Matthew Lowton twice made vital clearances to ensure the points were shared.
The draw means Middlesbrough are looking increasingly doomed, while Burnley — promoted above Saturday’s opponents as champions…

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Liverpool sealed three important points in their hunt for a top four finish as they downed Burnley 2-1 at Anfield.

Liverpool sealed three important points in their hunt for a top four finish as they downed Burnley 2-1 at Anfield.

English Premier League: Matthew Lowton (90’+3) Liverpool 2-1 Burnley
It was the same old story again for Burnley away from home in the Premier League as they lost 2-1 at Liverpool despite a brave defensive performance at Anfield on Sunday.

The Clarets led early through Ashley Barnes but although they had periods on the front foot they then withdrew and defended too deep, conceding somewhat inevitably in first-half injury time yet again.

Emre Can’s second-half strike deserved to win a game of very few chances for either side and Burnley’s long wait for a first…

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Fernando Llorente’s dramatic stoppage-time winner earns Swansea three important points.

Fernando Llorente’s dramatic stoppage-time winner earns Swansea three important points.

English Premier League: Fernando Llorente (90’+2) Swansea City 3-2 Burnley
Swansea City edged a five-goal thriller at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Fernando Llorente powering home his second header of the game to secure a 3-2 win in injury-time. 

Andre Gray’s brace had looked set to give the Clarets their first away win of the season, but considering Swansea hit the woodwork three times in the first half and that referee Anthony Taylor bizarrely gave the visitors a penalty for Sam Vokes handling the ball, it is hard to argue with the fairness of the result.

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