Aston Villa host Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime, looking to end the leaders’ 100% record
Defending champions Arsenal take on Everton at the Emirates on Saturday
Fifth takes on third on Sunday, as Liverpool face Brighton at Anfield
Seven matches in, the Premier League table is starting to take shape and there are some big games to look forward to this weekend.
The action begins on Friday night, when Ipswich play host to Nottingham Forest, and concludes with Sunderland’s home clash with Leeds on Sunday afternoon.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest - Friday, October 23 (8pm)
Key Stats
Ipswich hold a four-point advantage over Forest going into the clash
Only Brighton and Manchester United have had more shots than Forest this season (80)
Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Ipswich
Ipswich have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 matches
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Team News
Ipswich are expected to welcome back Sasa Lukic, with the midfielder missing the defeat at Manchester City due to a groin problem.
Oliver Glasner has been handed a major fitness boost, with Morgan Gibbs-White having recovered from his muscle injury.
Need to Know
Morgan Gibbs-White has had 11 shots this season, scoring one goal and claiming two assists in six Premier League appearances.
Score Prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Nottingham Forest (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
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Aston Villa vs Manchester City - Saturday, October 24 (12.30pm)
Key Stats
Aston Villa have won three of the last four meetings with Manchester City
Manchester City lead the Premier League in the Expected Goals stats (15.12), with Villa ranked 16th (8.49)
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between the sides
Erling Haaland has failed to score in each of his last four appearances against Villa
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Team News
Villa will be without defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with the former Manchester United man sidelined by a hamstring problem.
Unai Emery is also sweating on the fitness of Johan Manzambi, who is rated doubtful due to a calf injury.
Enzo Maresca has confirmed Erling Haaland is ‘100% fit’ for Saturday’s trip to Villa Park, but Nico O’Reilly and Matheus Nunes face late fitness tests.
City are already without Antoine Semenyo for the next couple of months due to a knee injury.
Need to Know
Villa are unbeaten in their last four home games against Man City — with three wins and a draw — and completed the league double over the Citizens last term.
Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Man City (11/1 with LiveScore Bet)
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Arsenal vs Everton - Saturday, October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Everton
The Toffees have scored just once in their last four visits to the Emirates
Only Erling Haaland has had more shots than Everton’s Thierno Barry (18)
Arsenal have won all three of their Premier League home games this season — scoring seven goals in the process
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Team News
The hosts are expected to be without Bukayo Saka, after the England international suffering a thigh problem in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.
Everton have no fresh injury worries to report, with Christian Norgaard pushing for a start against his former club having recovered from a groin issue.
Need to Know
Each of the last four meetings between the two teams have seen under 2.5 goals, including a 0-0 draw in the 2024-25 clash at the Emirates.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Everton (27/5 with LiveScore Bet)
Coventry vs Fulham - Saturday, October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
Coventry did the league double over Fulham in their most recent head-to-head meetings, in the Championship in 2021-22
The Sky Blues (eight) have collected the fewest number of yellow cards in the Premier League, while Fulham have picked up 14 cautions
Fulham have failed to win any of their first three away games (one draw / two defeats) and have scored just once
Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth leads the league for successful long passes (77)
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Team News
The hosts could give Frank Onyeka a start in midfield, after the former Brentford man came off the bench in the last two matches.
The injured Josh Eccles is still sidelined, while Taiwo Awoniyi is back available after his recent suspension.
Fulham will be missing Ryan Sessegnon for the trip to the Midlands, with the former Spurs man suspended after his sending off against Hull.
Need to Know
Coventry have scored six goals across their last three league matches and have averaged 10.3 shots per game during that run.
Score Prediction: Coventry 2-0 Fulham (13/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur - Saturday, October 24 (5.30pm)
Key Stats
This is the 182nd meeting between the two teams, with Chelsea having the advantage — 83 victories to Tottenham’s 56
Chelsea have won the last six games against Spurs, including a 2-1 victory in this fixture last season
Only Brighton and Manchester City have scored more league goals than the Blues (17) this term
Tottenham have scored in each of their last four matches in all competitions and have drawn their last two away league games
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Team News
Mike Penders will make his Premier League debut between the posts for Chelsea, with Emi Martinez sidelined with a broken jaw.
Malo Gusto is expected to return to the squad, after missing the win over Everton through illness, while Reece James looks set to be missing until the new year.
Tottenham could welcome back Pedro Porro, who has been sidelined since mid-September with a hamstring injury.
Andy Robertson, Omar Marmoush and Tosin Adarabioyo all hobbled off against Coventry, but are expected to be part of the Spurs travelling party.
Need to Know
Dominic Solanke has had more shots on target that anyone else in the Tottenham squad — with seven across five appearances — and will be desperate to have an impact against his former club.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham (10/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United - Sunday, October 25 (2pm)
Key Stats
It is six years since Newcastle’s last win at Selhurst Park, a 2-0 success back in November 2020
Palace have the worst defensive record in the Premier League, having conceded 17 goals across their first seven games
Only Tottenham, Coventry and Hull have a worse xG than Newcastle (8.12)
Jean-Phillipe Mateta has scored four goals across the last three Selhurst Park encounters between these two teams
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Team News
Palace are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of two England internationals — Dean Henderson and Ben Chilwell.
The hosts though are still without defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, who boss Pierre Sage feels could be out until after the next international break.
Dan Burn is being tipped to start having come on as a 90th-minute substitute in the 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend.
Newcastle will make a late decision on whether Anthony Elanga can return, with the Swedish star said to be close to full fitness.
Need to Know
Jean-Phillipe Mateta has scored four goals across the last three Selhurst Park encounters between these two teams, including a brace last season.
Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Hull vs Brentford - Saturday, October 25 (2pm)
Key Stats
Brentford won 5-1 at Hull in the last meeting between the sides, in the Championship in February 2020
The Bees have drawn all three of their Premier League away games this season
Hull are unbeaten in their three home league matches this term, with one win and two draws
These two teams have picked up 40 yellow cards between them this season
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Team News
Sergei Jakirovic has indicated that he will make several changes to the team that started last week’s defeat at Fulham.
The likes of Joe Gelhardt and Tim Iroegbunam are being tipped to return to the starting XI.
Brentford will be forced to make changes in midfield, with Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmolyuk suspended after their red cards against Liverpool.
Need to Know
Mohamed Belloumi leads the Tigers for shots, with 14 shots in seven appearances — seven more than Oliver McBurnie.
Score Prediction: Hull 1-2 Brentford (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Liverpool vs Brighton - Sunday, October 25 (2pm)
Key Stats
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six home matches against Brighton, with four wins and two draws
Brighton’s only league defeat this season came on the road — a 4-3 loss at Chelsea
Alexander Isak is joint-second top scorer in the Premier League, having found the net five times in six appearances
The Seagulls are the top-flight’s top scorers (23) and have had more shots than any other team (100)
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Team News
Liverpool are expected to make several changes from the side which beat Villarreal in midweek, with Alexander Isak set to return up front.
Ryan Gravenberch started on Tuesday and is now available to play in the Premier League after serving his suspension.
Brighton are still missing injured pair Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh, while the visitors will make a late call on the fitness of Pascal Struijk.
Need to Know
These two teams have scored 58 goals between them across all competitions — an average of 2.63 goals per game.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Brighton (15/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Manchester United vs Bournemouth - Sunday, October 25 (2pm)
Key Stats
Manchester United have won just one of their seven Premier League matches this season
United have kept just one clean sheet in their 11 games in all competitions
Bournemouth are unbeaten on their last three visits to Old Trafford — two wins and a draw
There have been three or more goals scored in five of the last six meetings between the two teams
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Team News
United are expected to be without Luke Shaw and Kobbie Manoo again, while Lisandro Martinez faces a late fitness check.
Benjamin Sesko and Marcus Rashford are closing in on full fitness, but Sunday’s game could come too soon for the pair.
Alex Scott is still sidelined by a thigh injury, while Junior Kroupi and Julian Araujo are also doubtful for the Cherries.
Need to Know
Four of the last five meetings between the teams have finished in draws including last season’s clash at Old Trafford, which finished 4-4.
Score Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Bournemouth (6/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Sunderland vs Leeds - Sunday, October 25 (4:30pm)
Key Stats
Sunderland have lost just one of their last seven meetings with Leeds
Only Nottingham Forest have scored less goals than Sunderland, who have found the net six times in seven league games
A 2-1 defeat at Arsenal is Leeds’ only defeat in their opening seven Premier League matches
The last two meetings at the Stadium of Light have finished all-square
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Team News
Sunderland should have striker Brian Brobbey back after injury, having missed the last three league games through injury.
The hosts could also have Omar Alderete available, but Thomas Meunier and Wilson Isidor are rated doubtful and Kevin Danso is suspended.
Leeds could be boosted by the return of Dan James, with the Wales international having not featured so far this month due to a back problem.
Need to Know
Eight of the last 10 meetings have gone under 2.5 goals, including both of last season’s match-ups.
Score Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Leeds (19/4 with LiveScore Bet)
