2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 14
- Linus O'Howell
- Dec 1
- 6 min read
Bournemouth VS Everton

Midweek action in the Premier League returns by starting off with Bournemouth hosting Everton at the Vitality Stadium! Bournemouth went from leading 2-0 to lose 3-2 at Sunderland on the weekend, and they currently find themselves in 11th place! When it comes to Everton, they got thumped 4-1 by Newcastle last time out, and they currently sit 14th in the table! In their previous 19 meetings, Bournemouth have won 10 games whilst Everton have won 7! For AFC Bournemouth, they need to win this game! The Cherries are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently unbeaten at home in the league this season (4W,2D)! As for Everton, they need to try and bounce back after last weekend’s thrashing! The Toffees are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-0
Fulham VS Manchester City

Fulham picked up a great 2-1 win away at Tottenham last Saturday Night, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they just about managed to beat Leeds 3-2 last time out, and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 21 meetings, Fulham haven’t won once, whilst Man City have won 19 times (including each of the last 18 games between the two sides)! In fact, Fulham’s last win over City was all the way back in 2009! For Fulham, whilst this is going to be a very difficult game for them, that doesn’t mean they can’t win it! The Cottagers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Manchester City, they need to find a way to win this game! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.1), but they currently only have the 9th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-2
Newcastle VS Tottenham

Newcastle host Tottenham in an important game for both sides! Newcastle thumped Everton 4-1 on last weekend’s Saturday Night Football, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they suffered a poor 2-1 loss at home to Fulham last time out, and they currently find themselves down in 12th! In their previous 30 meetings, Newcastle have won 12 games compared to 14 wins for Tottenham! For Newcastle United, they need to keep their positive home run going! The Magpies are ranked 10th in GPG (1.3), and they’ve managed to win each of their last 6 home matches! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they need a result here! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), but they’re currently on a 3-game losing run!
My Prediction: 3-1
Arsenal VS Brentford

Arsenal could only draw away at 10-man Chelsea yesterday, but they do still currently find themselves top of the league! When it comes to Brentford, they beat Burnley 3-1 last time out, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 10 meetings, Arsenal have won 7 games whilst Brentford have only won once (2021)! For Arsenal, they should be able to bounce back here! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), and they’re currently on a 17-game unbeaten run in all competitions (14W,3D)! As for Brentford, they’ve got nothing to lose in this one! The Bees are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-1
Brighton VS Aston Villa

Brighton host Aston Villa in a game between two high-flying teams! Brighton picked up a positive 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest yesterday, and they currently sit 5th in the table! When it comes to Aston Villa, they managed to edge out Wolves 1-0 last time out, and they currently find themselves up in 4th! In their previous 15 meetings, Brighton have only won twice whilst Villa have won quadruple that! For Brighton and Hove Albion, this is a big opportunity for them! The Seagulls are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, this game will tell us a lot about them! Villa are ranked 13th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 5-game winning run (in all competitions)!
My Predictions: 1-2
Burnley VS Crystal Palace

Burnley lost 3-1 at Brentford last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Manchester United yesterday, and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 22 meetings, Burnley have won 8 games compared to Palace’s 9! For Burnley, they need to start picking up points! The Clarets are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), but they currently have the joint second-worst defensive record in the league (2.1 GCPG)! As for Crystal Palace, they need to bounce back here! The Eagles are ranked 10th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-1
Wolves VS Nottingham Forest

Wolves host Nottingham Forest in a must-win game for both sides! Wolves suffered a tough 1-0 loss away at Aston Villa yesterday, and they currently find themselves comfortably bottom of the league! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they lost 2-0 at home to Brighton yesterday, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 18 meetings, Wolves have won 6 games whilst Forest have won 5! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they really need to win this game! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.5), and they’re currently on a 7-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for Nottingham Forest, they’d be disappointed with anything other than a victory here! Forest are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), and they currently have the 14th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-1
Leeds VS Chelsea

Leeds conceded late in a tough 3-2 loss away at Manchester City last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Chelsea, they drew 1-1 with Arsenal yesterday, and they currently sit third in the league! In their previous 8 meetings, Leeds have only won once (2022) whilst Chelsea have won 6 times! For Leeds United, this is a difficult game for them! The Whites are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 4-game losing run! As for Chelsea, they should win this game! The Blues are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), and they’re currently on a 7-game unbeaten run in all competitions (5W,2D)!
My Prediction: 1-2
Liverpool VS Sunderland

Liverpool welcome Sunderland to Anfield in a game that really could go either way! Liverpool picked up a valuable 3 points away at West Ham yesterday, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Sunderland, they came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-2 last time out, and they currently find themselves up in 6th! In their previous 14 meetings, Liverpool have won 7 times whilst Sunderland have only won once (1-0 in 2012)! For Liverpool, they should win this game! The Reds are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5), but they currently only have the 11th-best home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, they’ll try and get at Liverpool here! The Black Cats are ranked 10th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-1
Manchester United VS West Ham

Manchester United picked up an important 2-1 win away at Crystal Palace yesterday, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! When it comes to West Ham, they lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool last time out, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 38 meetings, Man United have won 21 games compared to 9 wins for West Ham! For Manchester United, they “should” win this game! United are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 9th-best home record in the league! As for West Ham United, who knows what they’re going to do here! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they currently have the 13th-best away record in the league!




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