Arsenal is on the verge of suffering their fourth consecutive loss across all competitions as they get ready to play the champions Liverpool away on Sunday afternoon to continue their Premier League campaign.
There is an exciting battle for European football, with several clubs fighting for a spot in the top five in the Premier League table, which translates to Champions League action for the upcoming season. The race for the title and the relegation spots has already been determined.
Third-place Manchester City will play relegated Southampton on Saturday, while fifth-place Chelsea will travel to fourth-place Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
In a crucial match for Unai Emery’s team on Saturday night, seventh-place Aston Villa travels to Bournemouth, while sixth-place Nottingham Forest hosts relegated Leicester City on Sunday.
On Sunday, the Europa League finalists Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will also play; the former will host Crystal Palace, while the latter will host West Ham United.
Fulham 1-1 Everton
Fulham rarely gets into draws, but that doesn’t seem to matter when Everton is around. This season, Everton has tied the score in a staggering 15 games.
Even though there is a lot riding on the game for the hosts, both teams are currently having trouble with their form, and that could show here.
Ipswich 1-4 Brentford
There may be a lot of goalmouth action at Portman Road this weekend because Brentford has scored ten goals in their last three games and four in their rematch with the Tractor Boys, while Ipswich has scored three goals or more in each of their last seven games.
However, Frank’s team is expected to outscore their opponents, who are only playing for pride, in order to earn three crucial points in the race for a top-eight finish. The in-form Bees are booming right now.
Southampton 0-4 Man City
The confidence in Man City’s team has soared in recent weeks, and Guardiola’s Champions League contenders will be considered heavy favorites to win against a struggling Southampton team that has given up at least two goals in 14 of their last 18 league games.
The rematch ended in a low-scoring contest due to a combination of the Saints’ tenacious defense and the Citizens’ subpar play, but we are picking City to win handily this time to solidify their spot in the top five.
Wolves 2-2 Brighton
Brighton and Wolves have given up more shots than any other Premier League team this season (14%), so by the end of Saturday’s play, no sheets should be clean.
As the two mid-table clubs play out an entertaining draw, attacking prowess should take center stage as two important cogs in the machine, Strand Larsen and Mitoma, are expected to return to the ranks.
Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
We can anticipate a high-scoring draw between two attack-minded teams vying for European football, and Saturday’s evening kickoff should not be lacking in entertainment value.
Don’t be shocked by any late drama either; Villa has given up the same number of goals after the 90th minute, second only to relegated Southampton, while Bournemouth has scored eight goals in second-half stoppage time in the 2024–25 Premier League, more than any other team.
Newcastle 3-1 Chelsea
Neither Newcastle nor Chelsea can afford to lose on Sunday, especially since Forest is predicted to defeat relegated Leicester on Saturday.
Regardless of the Fulham victory, the Magpies have been consistent at home for a longer period of time than their opponents, who still have doubts about their away performance. This is even though the Blues’ recent winning streak and Lavia’s return to fitness have given Maresca’s team a different dimension.
The Toon Army is predicted to depart Sunday’s lunchtime match in better spirits given Howe’s winning record whenever the Blues visit Tyneside, Isak’s scoring in four of his last five games at St James’ Park, and the Swede’s strong record against Chelsea.
Nott’m Forest 2-0 Leicester
Nottingham Forest will be eager to earn an anticipated three points against Championship-bound Leicester because they have an away game and a matchup with Chelsea coming up.
The Foxes defeated Southampton last time out with a strong performance, but we think the visitors will find it difficult to stay up with the Tricky Trees at the City Ground.
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
After a significant amount of Parisian suffering, a trip to the champions was the last thing the Gunners needed, even though Liverpool and Arsenal have enjoyed a good stalemate recently, particularly at Anfield.
Slot’s team should demonstrate why they are champions and why the visitors are not now that the Reds are back at a lively Anfield, probably back to full strength, and will be outperforming Arsenal on the offensive front throughout the season.
Spurs 1-2 Crystal Palace
Since Postecoglou and Glasner’s top priorities will undoubtedly be avoiding any more fitness issues prior to their respective cup finals, ferocity and flair are not typically expected in London derbies.
As a result, both of the bottom-half teams will be happy with a point in what should be another lackluster match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.