2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 8

Nottingham Forest VS Chelsea

The Premier League returns with Nottingham Forest hosting Chelsea! Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 at Newcastle before the International Break, and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they scored super late to pip Liverpool last time out, and they currently find themselves in 7th place! In their previous 9 meetings, Forest have only won 11% of the time whilst Chelsea have won 55% of the time! For Nottingham Forest, things are starting to become more and more desperate for Ange Postecoglou! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7), and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in all competitions (3D,6L)! As for Chelsea, they should win this game! The Blues are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9), and they currently have the 6th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

Brighton VS Newcastle

Brighton could only manage a draw at Wolves 2 weeks ago, and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Newcastle, they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 last time out, and they currently find themselves 11th in the league! In their previous 21 meetings, Brighton have won 9 games whilst Newcastle have only won 4! For Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to take full advantage of being the home side in this one! The Seagulls are ranked 7th in GPG (1.4), and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,2D)! As for Newcastle United, they want to try and keep building some momentum! The Magpies are ranked 16th in GPG (0.9), but they do currently have the second-best defensive record in the league (0.7 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Burnley VS Leeds

Burnley host Leeds in what is a pretty crucial game between last season’s Championship runaways! Burnley lost 2-1 at Aston Villa in their last game, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Leeds, they lost at home to Tottenham last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! In their previous 17 meetings, Burnley have won 5 times whilst Leeds have won 8 times! For Burnley, they really need to get a win here! The Clarets are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0), but 19th in GCPG (2.1)! As for Leeds United, a win here would put them in a pretty comfortable position1 The Whites are also ranked 13th in GPG (1.0), and they also happen to be ranked 13th in GCPG (1.6)!

My Prediction: 0-0

Crystal Palace VS Bournemouth

Crystal Palace host Bournemouth in a battle between two teams very much punching above their weight! Crystal Palace suffered their first loss of the season last time out away at Everton, but they do still currently sit 6th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they came from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 two weeks ago, and they currently find themselves up in 4th! In their previous 17 meetings, Palace have won 6 games compared to 4 wins for Bournemouth! For Crystal Palace, it’s all about getting back to winning ways! The Eagles are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and 2nd in GCPG (0.7)! As for AFC Bournemouth, they can definitely get something from this game! The Cherries are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 7th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Manchester City VS Everton

Manchester City picked up an important 1-0 win away at Brentford before the International Break, and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! When it comes to Everton, they scored late to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 last time out, and they currently sit 8th in the table! In their previous 33 meetings, Man City have won 20 games whilst Everton have won 6! For Manchester City, they will expect themselves to win this game! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.1), and 5th in GCPG (0.9)! As for Everton, there will definitely cause City problems! The Toffees are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), and 7th in GCPG (1.0)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Sunderland VS Wolves

Sunderland’s bubble was burst a little when they lost 2-0 at Manchester United last time out, but they do still currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they conceded late (again) in a 1-all draw with Brighton before the break, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 6 meetings, Sunderland have won once whilst Wolves have won triple that! For Sunderland AFC, they should win this game! The Black Cats are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0), and 5th in GCPG (0.9)! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to get that first win on the board! Wolves are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7), and they currently have the third-worst defensive record in the league (2.0 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Fulham VS Arsenal

This week’s Saturday Night Football takes place at Craven Cottage as Fulham host Arsenal in a London Derby that could go many different ways! Fulham lost 3-1 at Bournemouth 2 weeks ago, and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they cruised past West Ham last time out (winning 2-0), and they currently find themselves top of the league! In their previous 18 meetings, Fulham have only won twice compared to Arsenal’s 10 wins! For Fulham, they show up here and they’ll get something from this game! The Cottagers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the 7th-best home record in the league! As for Arsenal, this is an interesting test for them! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0), and 1st in GCPG (0.4)!

My Prediction: 1-2

Tottenham VS Aston Villa

Tottenham picked up a good 2-1 win away at Leeds a couple of weeks ago, and they currently find themselves up in third! When it comes to Aston Villa, they beat Burnley 2-1 last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! In their previous 27 meetings, Spurs have won 19 games compared to Villa’s 7! For Tottenham Hotspur, this is a big game for them! Spurs are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9), and 2nd in GCPG (0.7)! As for Aston Villa, things are starting to click for them! Villa are ranked 16th in GPG (0.9), but they’re currently on a 4-game winning run (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 2-2

Liverpool VS Manchester United

The heavyweight clash of the weekend takes place at Anfield as Liverpool host Manchester United in the second part of Super Sunday! Liverpool suffered a third-straight loss in the space of a week away at Chelsea last time out, and they currently find themselves second in the league! When it comes to Manchester United, they picked up a much-needed 2-0 win over Sunderland before the International Break, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 38 meetings, Liverpool have won 13 games compared to 14 wins for Man United! For Liverpool, they need to bounce back here! The Reds are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9), but they are currently on a 3-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for Manchester United, they don’t really have anything to lose here! United are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 3-1

West Ham VS Brentford

West Ham lost 2-0 at Arsenal in their last fixture, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Brentford, they lost 1-0 against Manchester City last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 9 meetings, West Ham have only won twice whilst Brentford have won triple that! For West Ham United, this is a massive first home game for Nuno Espirito Santo! The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (0.9), and they’re 0-3 at home this season! As for Brentford, they can’t afford to lose this game! The Bees are ranked 8th in GPG (1.3), but they’re 0-3 away from home this season!

My Prediction: 2-1