2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 4

Arsenal VS Nottingham Forest

Ange Postecoglou returns to North London to face Arsenal in his first match as Nottingham Forest manager! Arsenal lost 1-0 at Liverpool before the International Break, and they currently find themselves third in the league! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they got thrashed 3-0 by West Ham last time out, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 10 meetings, Arsenal have won 6 games whilst Forest have won 3! For Arsenal, this is a game they should be winning! The Gunners are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.0), and 1st in GCPG (0.3)! As for Nottingham Forest, this is a big first game for Ange Postecoglou after the removal of Nuno Espirito Santo! Forest are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and 15th in GCPG (1.7)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Bournemouth VS Brighton

Bournemouth picked up a strong 1-0 win away at Tottenham last time out, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! When it comes to Brighton, they came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 before the break, and they currently sit 11th in the table! In their previous 20 meetings, Bournemouth have won 9 games compared to 7 wins for Brighton! For AFC Bournemouth, they’re looking for their third-straight Premier League victory! The Cherries are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and they’ve managed to keep back-to-back clean sheets! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, this is definitely a game they are capable of winning! The Seagulls are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0) and 8th in GCPG (1.3)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Crystal Palace VS Sunderland

Crystal Palace picked up a storming 3-0 win away at Aston Villa two weeks ago, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Sunderland, they scored super late to beat Brentford last time out, and they currently find themselves in 6th! In their previous 8 meetings, both sides have won 3 games each! For Crystal Palace, they’ll be aiming for another clean sheet! The Eagles are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and they’ve conceded just 1 goal in their 5 games this season (in all competitions)! As for Sunderland, they’re hoping to build on their positive start to the season! The Black Cats are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and 5th in GCPG (1.0)!

My Prediction: 2-0

Everton VS Aston Villa

Everton picked up an important 3-2 victory away at Wolves before the break, and they currently find themselves up in 5th! When it comes to Aston Villa, they got stuffed 3-0 by Crystal Palace last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 25 meetings, Everton have won 28% of the time whilst Villa have won 44% of the time! For Everton, a win here and they’re looking really good! The Toffees are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and they’re currently on a 3-game winning run! As for Aston Villa, they need to win this game! Villa are ranked 20th in GPG, and they’re still yet to score a goal this season!

My Prediction: 1-1

Fulham VS Leeds

Fulham lost 2-0 at Chelsea two weeks ago, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Leeds, they drew 0-0 with Newcastle last time out, and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 16 meetings, Fulham have won 6 times whilst Leeds have won 4 times! For Fulham, they need to get their first league win of the season! The Cottagers are ranked 16th in GPG (0.7), and they’ve only managed to win 2 of their last 10 league games! As for Leeds United, they’d take a point from this game! The Whites are ranked 19th in GPG (0.3), and 15th in GCPG (1.7)!

My Prediction: 1-0

Newcastle VS Wolves

Newcastle failed to win at Leeds last time out (drawing 0-0), and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they lost again at home to Everton a couple of weeks ago, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 21 meetings, Newcastle have won 9 games whilst Wolves have won a third of that! For Newcastle United, they have to win this game! The Magpies are ranked 16th in GPG (0.7), and they’re without a win in any of their last 11 matches (including friendlies)! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to get a point on the board! Wolves are ranked 16th in GPG (0.7), and they’re currently the only team still on 0 points!

My Prediction: 2-1

West Ham VS Tottenham

Part 1 of Saturday Night Football sees West Ham host Tottenham in a London Derby! West Ham picked up a terrific 3-0 win away at Nottingham Forest before the International Break, and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they suffered a surprise home defeat against Bournemouth last time out, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! In their previous 32 meetings, West Ham have won 11 games compared to 14 wins for Spurs! For West Ham United, they’ll take massive confidence from their victory over Forest into this one! The Hammers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the joint-worst defensive record in the league (2.7 GCPG)! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they need to bounce back here! Spurs are ranked 5th in GPG (1.7), and 1st in GCPG (0.3)!

My Prediction: 1-2

Brentford VS Chelsea

Part 2 of Saturday Night Football is another London Derby as Brentford welcome Chelsea to the Gtech Community Stadium! Brentford lost late at Sunderland last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they picked up a 2-0 win over Fulham a couple of weeks ago, and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 12 meetings, Brentford have won 3 games whilst Chelsea have won 5! For Brentford, they’re hoping to go 2 for 2 at home! The Bees are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0) and 15th in GCPG (1.7)! As for Chelsea, this is a game they should be winning! The Blues are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.3), and they’re currently on an 8-game unbeaten run in all competitions (7W,1D)!

My Prediction: 1-3

Burnley VS Liverpool

Burnley lost late at Manchester United before the break, and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they edged past Arsenal (1-0) last time out, and they currently lead the league! In their previous 16 meetings, Burnley have only won twice whilst Liverpool have won 6x that! For Burnley, they’d do well to get a result from this game! The Clarets are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 25-game unbeaten run at home (16W,9D)! As for Liverpool, they expect themselves to keep their 100% record going! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.7), and they’re the only team with a perfect record left!

My Prediction: 1-2

Manchester City VS Manchester United

The biggest game of the weekend takes place at the Etihad as City host United in the Manchester Derby! Manchester City suffered a poor 2-1 loss away at Brighton last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Manchester United, they barely managed to beat Burnley 2 weeks ago, but they do currently find themselves “up” in 9th! In their previous 38 meetings, Man City have won 19 games compared to 14 wins for Man United! For Manchester City, they have to win this game! City are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), but they’ve lost 2 straight! As for Manchester United, a win here would give them a big boost of confidence! United are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and they haven’t won any of their last 6 away league games (2D,4L)!

My Prediction: 1-1