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2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 7

  • Linus O'Howell
  • Oct 3
  • 6 min read

Bournemouth VS Fulham

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Credit: Eurosport

Bournemouth host Fulham as Friday Night Football returns! Bournemouth scored late to draw 2-all with Leeds last weekend, and they currently find themselves 6th in the league! When it comes to Fulham, they lost 3-1 at Aston Villa last time out, and they currently sit 11th in the table! In their previous 12 meetings, Bournemouth have won 6 games whilst Fulham have only won twice! For AFC Bournemouth, they should be winning this game! The Cherries are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in the league (3W,2D)! As for Fulham, they can definitely get a result here! The Cottagers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.2), but they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

 


Leeds VS Tottenham

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Credit: DAZN

Leeds conceded late in a 2-all draw with Bournemouth last time out, and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they’ve scored late to draw with both Wolves and Bodo/Glimt this past week, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! In their previous 7 meetings, Leeds have won twice whilst Spurs have won the remaining 5! For Leeds United, there’s no reason why they can’t leave this game with a positive result! The Whites are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 23-game unbeaten run in the league at Elland Road (18W,5D)! As for Tottenham Hotspur, this is a game they should be winning! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (1.8), and 3rd in GCPG (0.7)!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Arsenal VS West Ham

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Credit: DAZN

Arsenal have picked up wins over both Newcastle and Olympiacos this past week, and they currently find themselves in second place! When it comes to West Ham, they drew 1-1 at Everton Monday Night, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 30 meetings, Arsenal have won 21 games whilst West Ham have won 5! For Arsenal, they should win this game comfortably! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0), and 1st in GCPG (0.5)! As for West Ham United, this could be a long afternoon for them! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0), but they currently have the worst-defensive record in the league (2.3 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 3-0

 


Manchester United VS Sunderland

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Credit: DAZN

Manchester United host Sunderland at Old Trafford in what is a big game for both sides! Manchester United lost again last time out at Brentford, and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Sunderland, they picked up a great 1-0 win in Nottingham last weekend, and they currently find themselves all the way up in 5th! In their previous 16 meetings, Man United have won 11 times whilst Sunderland have won 3! For Manchester United, they have to win this game! United are ranked 10th in GPG (1.2), and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, they will be disappointed if they leave this game empty-handed! The Black Cats are also ranked 10th in GPG (1.2), but 3rd in GCPG (0.7)!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Chelsea VS Liverpool

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Credit: DAZN

The reigning World Champions face the reigning Premier League Champions as Chelsea host Liverpool! Chelsea suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss at home to Brighton last weekend before they bounced back with a 1-0 win over Benfica midweek, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they’ve lost away at both Crystal Palace and Galatasaray in the past 7 days, but they are still currently top of the league! In their previous 40 meetings, Chelsea have won 25% of the time whilst Liverpool have won 35% of the time! For Chelsea, they need to get back to winning ways in the league! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.8), but they’ve only managed to pick up 1 point from their last 3 league games! As for Liverpool, they need to get back to winning things late on! The Reds are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0), and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-0

 


Aston Villa VS Burnley

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Credit: DAZN

Aston Villa have picked up strong wins over both Fulham and Feyenoord this past week, but they do still currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Burnley, they got thumped 5-1 by Manchester City last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 11 meetings, Villa have won 5 games whilst Burnley have won twice! For Aston Villa, they’re starting to find some confidence again (finally)! Villa are ranked 18th in GPG (0.7), and they currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for Burnley, they need to turn their form around! The Clarets are ranked 14th in GPG (1.0), but they currently have the worst away record in the league (losing all 3 matches)!

My Prediction: 2-0

 


Everton VS Crystal Palace

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Credit: DAZN

Everton could only draw with West Ham last time out, and they currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they’ve managed two great wins over Liverpool and Dynamo Kyiv this past week, and they currently find themselves up in third! In their previous 27 meetings, Everton have won twelve times whilst Palace have only won a third of that! For Everton, they need to start winning again! The Toffees are ranked 10th in GPG (1.2), but they’re currently on a 4-game winless run in all competitions (2D,2L)! As for Crystal Palace, they will fancy another win here! The Eagles are currently ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), but 1st in GCPG (0.5)!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Newcastle VS Nottingham Forest

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Credit: Metro

Newcastle lost 2-1 at home to Arsenal in the league last weekend before they thumped Union St.Gilloise 4-0 in the Champions League midweek, and they currently find themselves in 15th place! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they’ve lost home matches against both Sunderland and FC Midtjylland this past week, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 12 meetings, Newcastle have won 7 games compared to Forest’s 4! For Newcastle United, they should win this game! The Magpies are ranked 18th in GPG (0.7), and they currently have the 4th-worst home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, they’re a mess right now! Forest are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8), and they’re currently on an 8-game winless run in all competitions (3D,5L)!

My Prediction: 1-0

 


Wolves VS Brighton

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Credit: BBC

Wolves were unlucky not to win at Tottenham last weekend, but they do still currently find themselves bottom of the league! When it comes to Brighton, they brilliantly stunned Chelsea 3-1 last time out, and they currently occupy 10th spot! In their previous 24 meetings, Wolves have only won 4 times whilst Brighton have won 10 times! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to start winning league games! Wolves are ranked 18th in GPG (0.7), and they’re still pointless at home in the league this season! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they will want to leave Wolverhampton with all 3 points! The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), and they’ve managed to score 9 goals in their last two matches (League and Cup)!

My Prediction: 1-3

 


Brentford VS Manchester City

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Credit: BBC

The final game of the weekend takes place on Super Sunday as Brentford welcome Manchester City to the Gtech Community Stadium! Brentford picked up an important 3-1 win against Manchester United last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they thumped Burnley 5-1 last weekend before they conceded late in a 2-all draw in Monaco on Wednesday, and they currently find themselves in 7th! In their previous 8 meetings, Brentford have won twice compared to 5 wins for Man City! For Brentford, they’ll be looking to complete a Manchester double! The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Manchester City, this is a game they really need to win! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3), and they currently have the 6th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

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