Premier League Predictions: Matchweek 22

The Premier League’s opening midweek fixture of 2025 certainly did not disappoint.

Before Amadchester United were late down Southampton after falling behindHe took advantage of Liverpool’s setback in Nottingham Forest Arsenal in the North London derby. The Reds’ advantage at the top is now just four points, with the momentum potentially shifting in favor of the Gunners.

However, Mikel Arteta’s team must go on the run. It was around this time last year when Arsenal came to their own push Manchester City all the way, and it may take something similar to claim the maiden title in over 20 years in May.

Saturday looms large with the two title favorites in action against tricky opponents.

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Before we fall knee-deep in title race narratives, red-hot Newcastle they once again take part in the early kick-off as they welcome a similarly lively Bournemouth to St. Jakov’s Park.

The Cherries are without a striker and are set to struggle at some point until Evanilson returns, but they came so close to securing three points at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Andoni Iraola’s coaching will no doubt help Saturday’s visitors in a tough environment, but slowing down the Magpies at home has proved a futile task for many in recent weeks.

Eddie Howe’s side moved up to fourth place after securing their sixth Premier League win in a doubleheader against Wolves on Wednesday.

After straight opening for 45 minutes, Liverpool scored in the second half against Nottingham Forest last time, but they only managed to collect a point. It is a result that Arne Slot may have achieved before kick-off, although his team has shown previously unseen weaknesses over the past month.

They must not allow their minor shift to develop on Saturday when they take a Brentford a team that came back from two goals down to draw with Manchester City in midweek. The Bees rank among the most prolific and productive domestic performers in the Premier League this season. More Liverpool a slip-up will aim to be grabbed Arsenalwho are facing Aston Villa in the evening the beginning.

Villa completed the double against Mikel Arteta’s side last season, destroying their title hopes, but the Gunners won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in August.

In other matches of the day, Leicesterwho have lost their last five league games, welcome the middle of the table Fulham to the King Power Stadium, while at Graham Potter’s West Ham host a resurgent The Crystal Palace in an all-London affair.

Tottenham they will still be without an endless list of players when they face off Everton at Goodison Park, but Ange Postecoglou can’t afford to wait until February (when Spurs should be healthier) to start picking up points.

Their work in the cups is likely to have kept the Greek-Australian manager in the job, with Spurs picking up just five points from a possible 27 going into Sunday’s game. They fight against deep-lying defenses and Everton will prove a tricky task given their threat from set plays. David Moyes suffered defeat on his return to Goodison against Villa on Wednesday.

It seemed like yes Man Utd suffered a humiliating home defeat to bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Thursday, with a torrid first half capped by an own goal from Manuel Ugarte. Then Amad happened.

As a result, Theater of Dreams waits in anticipation Brighton visit. The Seagulls have enjoyed success at Old Trafford in the recent past and go into the game having secured their first win since November at Ipswich.

Southampton they offered competence with Ivan Jurić at the helm, but they have another scary visit on Sunday with Nottingham Forest welcoming them to the City Square.

After showing a spirited performance in the defeat to Brighton, Ipswich Welcome Manchester City to Portman Road. City are starting to click in attack, but they are still extremely vulnerable in defence. Erling Haaland will be happy to celebrate his big new contract with a goal or three in East Anglia.

Gameweek 22 comes to a close at Stamford Bridge on Monday night with outstanding players Chelsea taking on the relegation threat Wolves.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues have hit a wall, but Cole Palmer remains incredibly good at the sport. They always have a chance, especially if it’s theirs talisman proves his ability to begin with.

The new Wolves manager’s bounce has worn off rather quickly after a bright start to Vitor Pereira’s reign, and the Portuguese manager will have to soften the challenge over the next few weeks. There is no room for respite, but Chelsea’s current illness should put them on the scent.

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