2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 20

Aston Villa VS Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa’s progress was halted when they got thumped 4-1 by Arsenal on Tuesday, and they currently find themselves third in the league! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they suffered a poor 2-0 loss at home against Everton last time out, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 12 meetings, Villa have won 6 times whilst Forest have only won half of that! For Aston Villa, they need to bounce back quickly! Villa are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the third-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, they need to sort their form out! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9), and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run!

My Prediction: 3-1

Brighton VS Burnley

Brighton could only draw at West Ham in their last game of 2025, and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Burnley, they lost another game last time out against Newcastle (1-3), and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 20 meetings, both sides have won 5 games each (meaning there have also been 10 draws)! For Brighton and Hove Albion, they have to win this game! The Seagulls are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5), and they’re currently on a 6-game winless run (3D,3L)! As for Burnley, they need to find a win from somewhere! The Clarets are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), and their winless streak currently stands at 10 games (2D,8L)!

My Prediction: 2-2

Wolves VS West Ham

Wolves host West Ham in a game between two desperate teams needing a victory! Wolves managed to end their losing streak with a 1-all draw against Manchester United on Tuesday, but they do still currently sit bottom of the league! When it comes to West Ham, they drew 2-2 with Brighton last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 18 meetings, Wolves have won 8 times whilst West Ham have won 9 times! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, this may well be their best opportunity to win a game yet! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6), and they currently have a 22-game winless streak in the Premier League (3D,19L)! As for West Ham United, anything other than a win here would be a disaster! The Hammers are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), and they’re currently on an 8-game winless run (4D,4L)!

My Prediction: 0-0

Bournemouth VS Arsenal

Arsenal aim to extend their lead at the top as they head to Bournemouth for Saturday Night Football! Bournemouth picked up an okay point away at Chelsea last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday Night, and they currently find themselves top of the league! In their previous 17 meetings, Bournemouth have won 3 games whilst Arsenal have won quadruple that! For AFC Bournemouth, what can they do here? The Cherries are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), but they’re currently on a 10-game winless run (5D,5L)! As for Arsenal, it won’t be easy, but they should win this game! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), and 1st in GCPG (0.6)!

My Prediction: 1-3

Leeds VS Manchester United

Leeds host Manchester United in the first TNT Sports Premier League game of 2026! Leeds kept their unbeaten run going with a 0-0 draw at Liverpool yesterday, and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Manchester United, they suffered a poor 1-1 draw at home against Wolves last time out, and they currently find themselves in 6th place! In their previous 7 meetings, Leeds haven’t won once, whilst Man United have won 5 times! In fact, Leeds’ last victory over United was back in 2010 (in the FA Cup)! For Leeds United, they will definitely fancy themselves in this one! The Whites are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3), and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run (2W,4D)! As for Manchester United, they can’t afford to not win for a second time this week! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.7), and they currently have 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their 9 away league games this season!

My Prediction: 2-1

Everton VS Brentford

Everton host Brentford in what is a big game opportunity for both sides! Everton picked up a really strong 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest last time out, and they currently find themselves 8th in the league! When it comes to Brentford, they drew 0-0 at home against Tottenham last night, and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 10 meetings, Everton have won 40% of the time, whilst Brentford have won 20% of the time! For Everton, this is a great chance for them to win again! The Toffees are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), but 4th in GCPG (1.1)! As for Brentford, they need to build off their last away victory (at Wolves)! The Bees are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5), but they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-0

Fulham VS Liverpool

Fulham picked up a decent point away at Crystal Palace on New Year’s Day, and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they could only draw 0-0 at home against Leeds last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Top 4! In their previous 20 meetings, Fulham have won 20% of the time compared to Liverpool’s 60%! For Fulham, they can definitely win this game! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they’ve managed to pick up 7 points from their last 3 games! As for Liverpool, they’re aiming to get straight back to winning ways! The Reds are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on an 8-game unbeaten run in all competitions (5W,3D)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Newcastle VS Crystal Palace

Newcastle picked up a 3-1 win over Burnley last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they could only draw 1-1 against Fulham yesterday, and they currently find themselves in 10th position! In their previous 24 meetings, Newcastle have won 10 games whilst Palace have only won 5! For Newcastle United, they’re aiming to start their 2026 with a victory! The Magpies are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Crystal Palace, it’s becoming crucial that they get back to winning ways now! The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 6-game winless run in all competitions (3D,3L)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Tottenham VS Sunderland

Tottenham drew 0-0 at Brentford last night, and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Sunderland, they earned themselves a strong point against Manchester City last time out, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! In their previous 14 meetings, Spurs have won 10 games, whilst the other 4 have all been draws! In fact, you have to go back to 2010 for the last time Sunderland won this fixture (3-1 at home)! For Tottenham Hotspur, a win here would move them above their opponents! Spurs are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4), but they currently have the 4th-worst home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, they’ll be well up for this challenge! The Black Cats are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), but 3rd in GCPG (0.9)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Manchester City VS Chelsea

Managerless Chelsea head to the Etihad to face Manchester City in the biggest game of the opening weekend of 2026! Manchester City just couldn’t score in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on New Year’s Day, and they currently find themselves second in the league! When it comes to Chelsea, they could only draw with Bournemouth last time out (before they sacked Enzo Maresca), and they currently sit 5th in the table! In their previous 41 meetings, Man City have won 23 games compared to 12 wins for Chelsea! For Manchester City, they know that it’s a must when it comes to getting straight back to winning ways! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3), and they’re currently on a 9-game unbeaten run in all competitions (8W,1D)! As for Chelsea, how are they going to fare without Enzo Maresca? The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), but they’ve only managed to pick up 2 points from their last 3 games!

My Prediction: 3-1