Premier League Predictions

Bournemouth – Sunderland: momentum vs wobble at the Vitality Stadium Some teams creep up quietly and then everyone notices. Bournemouth are one of them. On Saturday the Cherries host Sunderland riding an unbeaten run that’s suddenly relevant in the fight for Europe. The visitors, though, have hit a wall — three losses on the spin…

Newcastle – Everton: a tense European showdown at St James’ Park European ambitions on the line, a boiling crowd expected and two sides separated by inches in the table. Saturday, Newcastle host Everton in a clash that could define both seasons. The Magpies need to haul themselves back into the top six. Everton want to…

Leeds v Manchester City: Elland Road showdown Saturday night, City head to Elland Road with one job: close the gap at the top. Leeds, noisy and stubborn, can still blow up a favorite when the crowd turns it up. Three months on from that Etihad classic — City won late thanks to Phil Foden —…

Liverpool – West Ham: maximum pressure at Anfield Saturday, Anfield won’t be peaceful. Liverpool host West Ham with a single order: win to stay in the Champions League chase. The visitors? They’re fighting for their season. Three months on from that 2-0 loss in London, West Ham come hungry for revenge. Trouble is, Anfield rarely…

Wolverhampton – Aston Villa: a hot derby with opposite aims Friday night at Molineux and the West Midlands derby throws together two clubs heading in opposite directions. Wolves, bottom of the table, are battling for pride. Aston Villa still have Champions League qualification in their sights. On paper it looks one-sided… but local derbies rarely…

Everton – Manchester United: Man U aiming to reclaim a top-four spot Everton host Manchester United on Monday, hoping to back up that earlier shock. A double over United would be a rare headline for the Toffees these days. Still, history leans towards United — they’ve often delivered on the Mersey banks. Everton need to…

Tottenham – Arsenal: north London derby with the pressure dialled to eleven There are derbies. And then there’s this one. Sunday, north London will buzz with rare tension. Tottenham are fighting for survival; Arsenal might be fighting for the title. On one side Igor Tudor walks into a burning job. On the other, Mikel Arteta…

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…