In what proved to be a season, totally dominated by Manchester City, largely thanks to the sheer brilliance of tactical mastermind Pep Guardiola, this Sunday will mark the end of the 2017/18 edition of the English Premier League.
Even though relegation has more or less been decided, and Manchester City claimed the title a long time ago, the Premier League will still have a lot to offer in the final day as players try to end their season on a strong note, especially with the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup just around the corner.
In this article, we will talk about three players worth looking forward to in the final matchday of the season.
#3 Toby Alderweireld
Tottenham’s trio of Toby Alderweireld, Danny Rose and Fernando Llorente are destined to leave London in the upcoming summer transfer window, meaning those players will probably make the final appearance for the club this weekend.
Toby Alderweireld, in particular, is destined to make a big-money move this summer. Therefore, the focus on the highly rated Belgian defender should be high, especially with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and even Arsenal reportedly battling over his signature.
With both Serge Aurier and Kieran Trippier deemed doubtful, Alderweireld is expected to feature as a right-back against Leicester City. It will be interesting to see how he copes with the extra layer of pressure as he gears up to make the next step in his career.
#2 Jonjo Shelvey
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will see this as his last chance to impress England national team head coach Garry Southgate as he hopes to make the squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The former Liverpool midfield starlet has played a critical role in Newcastle’s rise in the second of the season. His presence in the centre of the midfield has boosted the overall dynamics of the Magpies’ midfield. His recent performances, in particular, have been really impressive as he helped his side make a solid comeback in the second half of the season.
All eyes will be on the 26-year-old, who will be desperate to impress Garry Southgate, especially with the final set of friendlies coming up, right before the start of the World Cup.
#1 Harry Kane
Despite his broken records and a stunning goal-scoring tally, it has been a tough season for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane, largely due to off-field issues.
The talismanic striker, however, will be looking to leave these issues aside and instead, focus on the upcoming World Cup.
Highly regarded as one of Europe’s top five strikers, Harry Kane is expected to lead the charge for England this year and ending the season on a positive note might just help him regain his confidence.
Honourable mentions also go to Wayne Rooney, who will probably be playing his final game in the Premier League amidst rumours of a potential MLS switch while it would be interesting to see how all the Arsenal players show up as legendary manager Arsene Wenger don the Gunners’ sidelines for the last time.