2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 23

West Ham VS Sunderland

West Ham host Sunderland in what feels like an important TNT Sports matchup! West Ham picked up a massive 2-1 win away at Tottenham last weekend, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Sunderland, they got back to winning ways last time out with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, and they currently find themselves in 9th place! In their previous 14 meetings, West Ham have won 5 games compared to Sunderland’s 4! For West Ham United, they need to build off their recent momentum! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.1), but they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, this is one of those games where they probably should be winning! The Black Cats are ranked 16th in GPG (1.0), but 3rd in GCPG (1.0)!

My Prediction: 0-0

Burnley VS Tottenham

Burnley host Tottenham in what sort of feels like a must-win game for both sides! Burnley earned themselves a good point away at Liverpool last time out, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Tottenham, they suffered a terrible loss at home to West Ham last weekend before they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 midweek, and they currently sit 14th in the table! In their previous 21 meetings, Burnley have only won twice, whilst Spurs have won 15 times! For Burnley, this feels like a massive opportunity for them! The Clarets are ranked 16th in GPG (1.0), and their winless streak in the league currently stands at 13 games (4D,9L)! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they have to win this game! Spurs are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

Fulham VS Brighton

Fulham lost late at Leeds last time out, and they currently find themselves 11th in the league! When it comes to Brighton, they scored late to draw 1-1 with Bournemouth on Monday Night, and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 17 meetings, both sides have won 6 games each! For Fulham, they just need to try and bounce back straight away! The Cottagers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 10th-best home record in the league! When it comes to Brighton and Hove Albion, they’re looking to extend their unbeaten run! The Seagulls are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,3D)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Manchester City VS Wolves

Manchester City have had a week from hell with terrible losses at both Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt, and they currently sit second in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they earned themselves a decent point against Newcastle last time out, but they do still currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 21 meetings, Man City have won 15 games compared to 4 wins for Wolves! For Manchester City, they have to bounce back in a big way here! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.0), and they currently have the second-best home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, I’m sure that they’ll give this game a right old go! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,3D)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Bournemouth VS Liverpool

Bournemouth host Liverpool on this weekend’s Saturday Night Football! Bournemouth conceded late in a 1-all draw at Brighton last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they could only draw with Burnley last weekend before they beat Marseille 3-0 midweek, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! In their previous 21 meetings, Bournemouth have only won twice compared to 18 wins for Liverpool! For AFC Bournemouth, they know that they’re good enough to win this game! The Cherries are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), but they currently have the third-worst defensive record in the league (1.9 GCPG)! As for Liverpool, they need to start winning in the league again! The Reds are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), but they’ve managed to draw each of their last 4 league games!

My Prediction: 2-2

Brentford VS Nottingham Forest

Brentford lost 2-0 at Chelsea last time out, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they drew with Arsenal last weekend before they lost 1-0 at Braga last night, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 21 meetings, Brentford have won 11 times whilst Forest have won 6 times! For Brentford, they should win this game! The Bees are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, they just need to try and build a gap between themselves and the Relegation Zone! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (1.0), and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-0

Crystal Palace VS Chelsea

Crystal Palace lost 2-1 at Sunderland last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they’ve beaten both Brentford (2-0) and Pafos (1-0) over the past week, and they currently find themselves 6th in the league! In their previous 26 meetings, Palace have won 4 times whilst Chelsea have won 19 times! For Crystal Palace, they need to sort themselves out! Palace are ranked 16th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 10-game winless run (4D,6L)! As for Chelsea, this is a game that they should be winning! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 6th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

Newcastle VS Aston Villa

Newcastle host Aston Villa in what feels like a big Super Sunday clash! Newcastle drew 0-0 at Wolves last weekend before they beat PSV 3-0 in the Champions League midweek, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Aston Villa, they suffered a terrible 1-0 loss against Everton last Sunday before they won 1-0 at Fenerbahçe last night, and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 27 meetings, Newcastle have won 44% of the time, whilst Villa have only won 22% of the time! For Newcastle United, you never know what you’re going to get from them! The Magpies are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5), and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, they need to bounce back in this one! Villa are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

Arsenal VS Manchester United

Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium for the second part of Super Sunday! Whilst Arsenal failed to beat Nottingham Forest last weekend, they did end up with a great 3-1 win at Inter Milan midweek, and they currently lead the league (by 7 points)! When it comes to Manchester United, they brilliantly beat Manchester City 2-0 last time out, and they currently sit 5th in the table! In their previous 35 meetings, both sides have won 13 times each! For Arsenal, they can’t just keep drawing! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.8), and they currently have the best home record in the league! As for Manchester United, they’ll be feeling super confident after last week’s result/performance! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.7), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten league run (2W,3D)!

My Prediction: 2-2

Everton VS Leeds

Everton picked up a great 1-0 win away at Aston Villa last weekend, and they currently find themselves in 10th place! When it comes to Leeds, they scored late last time out to beat Fulham 1-0, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 8 meetings, both sides have won 3 games each! For Everton, they need to find much better consistency! The Toffees are ranked 14th in GPG (1.1), but 5th in GCPG (1.1)! As for Leeds United, their aim is simple: pick up as many points as possible! The Whites are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4), but they currently have the third-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-0