2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 17

Newcastle VS Chelsea

Gameweek 17 kicks off at St. James’ Park as Newcastle host Chelsea! Newcastle lost 1-0 at Sunderland last weekend before they beat Fulham 2-1 midweek (in the Carabao Cup), and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they’ve beaten both Everton and Cardiff over the past 7 days, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! In their previous 32 meetings, Newcastle have won 11 games compared to 16 wins for Chelsea! For Newcastle, they need a result from this game! The Magpies are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), but 8th in GCPG (1.3)! As for Chelsea, this is a big test for them! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Bournemouth VS Burnley

Bournemouth drew 4-4 in a crazy game at Manchester United on Monday Night, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Burnley, they lost 3-2 at home to Fulham last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 14 meetings, Bournemouth have won 5 times, whilst Burnley have won 7 times! For AFC Bournemouth, they have to win this game! The Cherries are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), but they’re currently on a 7-game winless run (3D,4L)! As for Burnley, concerns are starting to grow! The Clarets are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have a 7-game losing streak!

My Prediction: 2-0

Brighton VS Sunderland

Brighton lost 2-0 at Liverpool last weekend, and they currently sit 10th in the table! When it comes to Sunderland, they brilliantly beat Newcastle last time out, and they currently find themselves up in 8th! The most recent meeting between these two teams came all the way back in 2011, with Brighton winning 1-0 (after Extra Time) in the League Cup! For Brighton and Hove Albion, it’s all about finding consistency! The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on a 3-game winless run (1D,2L)! As for Sunderland AFC, they should enter this game with the belief that they will be able to get something from this game! The Black Cats are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2), but 5th in GCPG (1.1)!

My Prediction: 2-2

Manchester City VS West Ham

Manchester City have beaten both Crystal Palace (3-0) and Brentford (2-0) over the past 5 days, and they currently find themselves in second place! When it comes to West Ham, they lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 32 meetings, Man City have won 25 games whilst West Ham have only won twice! For Manchester City, they’re starting to build up momentum! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4), and they currently have a 6-game winning streak! As for West Ham United, this is going to be extremely difficult for them! The Hammers are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run (3D,2L)!

My Prediction: 3-1

Wolves VS Brentford

Wolves suffered a heartbreaking defeat away at Arsenal last time out, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! When it comes to Brentford, they drew 1-1 with Leeds last weekend before they lost 2-0 at Manchester City midweek (in the Carabao Cup), and they currently sit 15th in the table! In their previous 20 meetings, Wolves have won 45% of the time compared to 30% for Brentford! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, can they finally win a game?! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6), and they’re currently on a 10-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for Brentford, they need to sort out their away form! The Bees are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the third-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

Tottenham VS Liverpool

Tottenham host Liverpool in what is sort of a must-win game for both teams! Tottenham got stuffed 3-0 by Nottingham Forest last time out, and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they picked up an important 2-0 win over Brighton last weekend, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! In their previous 34 meetings, Spurs have won 7 times compared to 20 wins for Liverpool! For Tottenham Hotspur, they’re all over the place right now! Spurs are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), but they currently have the 4th-worst home record in the league! As for Liverpool, they’re starting to find some form again (results-wise)! The Reds are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (3W,2D)!

My Prediction: 2-3

Everton VS Arsenal

Arsenal are aiming to turn their away form around as they head to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to take on Everton! Everton lost 2-0 at Chelsea last weekend, and they currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they just about managed to beat Wolves 2-1 last time out, and they currently lead the league! In their previous 31 meetings, Everton have won 7 games compared to 17 wins for Arsenal! For Everton, they’ll be well up for this! The Toffees are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1), and 7th in GCPG (1.2)! As for Arsenal, this is another test for them! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), and 1st in GCPG (0.6)!

My Prediction: 0-1

Leeds VS Crystal Palace

Leeds picked up a decent point away at Brentford last time out, and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they lost 3-0 at home to Manchester City last weekend before they failed to beat KuPS yesterday (drawing 2-2), and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! In their previous 12 meetings, Leeds have won 5 times whilst Palace have won 4 times! For Leeds United, this is a decent opportunity for them to keep their positive run of results going! The Whites are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3), and they’ve managed to pick up 5 points from their last 3 games! As for Crystal Palace, this week has been really difficult for them! The Eagles are also ranked 13th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

Aston Villa VS Manchester United

The one and only game on Super Sunday this weekend is a pretty big one as Aston Villa host Manchester United! Aston Villa picked up a strong 3-2 win away at West Ham last time out, and they currently find themselves third in the league! When it comes to Manchester United, they drew 4-4 in a chaotic game against Bournemouth on Monday Night, and they currently sit 6th in the table! In their previous 26 meetings, Villa have only won twice, whilst Man United have won 19 times! For Aston Villa, they just need to keep winning! Villa are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on a 9-game winning run (in all competitions)! As for Manchester United, this could go a number of different ways for them! United are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (2W,2D)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Fulham VS Nottingham Forest

Fulham picked up an important 3-2 win away at Burnley last weekend before they got knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle midweek, and they currently find themselves in 14th place! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they thrashed Tottenham 3-0 last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 18 meetings, Fulham have won 11 games whilst Forest have won 6! For Fulham, they need to win again here! The Cottagers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 13th-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, another win here would move them above their opponents! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-0