Author: Sacha Stermer

Nottingham Forest – Liverpool: contrasting momentum and a hint of danger There are fixtures you circle in red because they mean more than a Sunday in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest v Liverpool is one of those. Both arrive in good nick, both posted recent 3-0 wins, but the confidence levels are not the same.…

West Ham – Bournemouth: pressure peaks in East London The London Stadium is set for a pressure-cooker afternoon. West Ham are fighting for survival, Bournemouth are chasing Europe. Opposite trajectories, same hunger for points. Sometimes when those two collide you get an electric game. West Ham: finally breathing The table’s brutal. Third from bottom, the…

Manchester City – Newcastle: Etihad hands City the perfect chance Arsenal’s slip-up has changed the title picture. On Saturday night City can seize control of the race when they host Newcastle. The Magpies are out for revenge after their League Cup exit, but recent trips to the Citizens’ ground haven’t gone in their favour. Manchester…

Brentford – Brighton: Europe in the crosshairs, doubts in tow West London spells contrast. Brentford are looking up, almost surprised they’re still here. Brighton keep glancing over their shoulder. Saturday afternoon at the Gtech Community Stadium two teams arrive from different seasons. The Bees push on with ambition. The Seagulls are short of breath. Brentford:…