Gameweek 23 is a useful thinking point for Premier League clubs, as all 20 teams prepare to face the opponents they faced on the opening weekend of the season.
Some will long to get back to August so they can right the wrongs of the first half of the season, while others will be amazed at how much progress they have made since the opening game of the 2024/25 season.
Either way, there are some exciting fixtures in store, with Chelsea's trip to Manchester City being the highlight of another exciting weekend. Saturday is full of narrative as the top three all compete during the afternoon.
Both Tottenham and Manchester United will have their Europa League trips on Sunday, with both clubs looking to turn the corner after difficult rounds. The odd duo are just ten points away from the relegation zone.
here 90 minutes Predictions for round 23 of the week.
There's no early start on Saturday, but there are five exciting matches during 15:00 GMT, with the league leaders… Liverpool Among those in charge of the work. Having built a lead over their title rivals last weekend, the high-flying Reds will look to extend their advantage when they host the 18th-placed side. Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys will need a miracle to beat Arne Slot's team.
Liverpool's main rivals Premier League The crown is also in the works. Arsenal Make the trip to the Midlands for a showdown Wolverhampton Wanderers As they aim to redeem themselves after last weekend's mistake. The Gunners won the reverse fixture 2-0, and will be buoyed by the fact that the Old Gold have lost their last three league meetings.
Nottingham Forest We will be keeping a close eye on the Gunners and Reds this weekend. The Tricky Trees currently sit third in the table, six points off fifth place, as they bid for a shock Champions League qualification. Journey to confront In-form BournemouthThe team, unbeaten in ten league matches, will pose a major challenge to Nuno Espirito Santo's side.
David Moyes achieved the first win in his return to… Everton Last time out as Dessert toppled Tottenham They will aim to build momentum against Brighton and Hove Albion on saturday. The Seagulls rediscovered their magic after successive victories, including A Third successive win at Old Trafford Last Sunday.
Newcastle United They suffered a setback in their quest to qualify for the Champions League as they were Humbled against Bournemouth Last time, but the trip is down the table Southampton It should be more fruitful. The Saints have collected only six points this season and already look on their way to relegation.
The weekend's blockbuster match comes to a glamorous location on Saturday Chelsea Visit Manchester City. Neither team is in particularly encouraging form, with the Citizens surrendering a two-goal lead during the game 4-2 Humiliation against Paris Saint-Germain midweek. The Blues won last Monday over Wolverhampton, but had previously gone five matches without a win.
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Start time (GMT) |
Combinations |
prediction |
|---|---|---|
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15:00 |
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest |
1-1 |
|
15:00 |
Brighton vs Everton |
2-0 |
|
15:00 |
Liverpool vs Ipswich |
4-1 |
|
15:00 |
Southampton vs Newcastle |
1-3 |
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15:00 |
Wolves vs Arsenal |
1-3 |
|
17:30 |
Man City vs Chelsea |
2-1 |
A public issue in London helps start Sunday Brentford Travel across the capital to face Crystal Palace. Thomas Frank has seen his side win just one of their last seven Premier League matches as their home invincibility has been shattered, with the promoted Eagles set to punish them after a run of four wins and two draws in their last six matches.
Tottenham They were offered a reprieve from their hot midweek spell as they did so Won Hoffenheim in the Europa LeagueHowever, they had lost five of their previous six Premier League matches. They currently sit in 15th place and are only ten points ahead of the next challengers Leicester Citywho lost their last seven league matches as pressure mounts on Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Graham Potter West Ham United The debut came against Aston Villa It's in the FA Cup third round and the Irons boss returns to the Midlands on Sunday looking for revenge. The Hammers stumbled to a disappointing defeat to Palace last weekend and will be underdogs to the Villans, who suffered a disappointing defeat. European defeat in Monaco Tuesday.
Manchester united She was far from convincing Thursday night A stoppage time winner beat Rangers In the European League. After the unfortunate defeat to Brighton last weekend, Ruben Amorim's side must improve when they travel to Fulham In search of three decisive points. The Cottagers sit seven points above the Red Devils and will fancy their chances of heaping more misery on the 13-time Premier League champions.
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Start time (GMT) |
Combinations |
prediction |
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14:00 |
Crystal Palace vs Brentford |
2-1 |
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14:00 |
Tottenham vs Leicester |
3-1 |
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16:30 |
Aston Villa vs West Ham |
2-0 |
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19:00 |
Fulham vs Man United |
2-2 |
