Premier League predictions: Gameweek 22

The Premier League’s midweek opening schedule in 2025 certainly didn’t disappoint.

Before Amadchester United came from behind to beat Southampton late, Liverpool’s slip-up at Nottingham Forest was exploited by Arsenal in the North London derby. The Reds’ lead at the top is now just four points, with momentum potentially shifting in the Gunners’ favour.

However, Mikel Arteta’s side need to make a run. At this time last year, Arsenal were capable of pushing Manchester City all the way to the top and it may well take something similar to win their first title in over 20 years in May.

Saturday feels momentous as the two title favorites face tricky opponents.

Here’s how 90min predicts Premier League action will unfold over the weekend,

Before we delve deep into the title race narratives, the red hot Newcastle are once again involved in the early kick-off as they welcome a similarly lively reception Bournemouth to St James’ Park.

The Cherries are without a striker and will struggle at some point until Evanilson returns, but they came very close to picking up three points at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Andoni Iraola’s coaching will undoubtedly help the visitors on Saturday in a difficult environment, but slowing the Magpies on home soil has proven a futile task for so many in recent weeks.

Eddie Howe’s men sit in fourth place after picking up their sixth Premier League win against Wolves on Wednesday.

After a flat opening of 45 minutes, Liverpool scored the decisive goal in the second half of their last game against Nottingham Forest, but were only able to get one point. It’s a result that Arne Slot probably accepted before kick-off, even though his team has shown unprecedented weaknesses in the past month.

They can’t allow their little mistake to develop on Saturday when they play one Brentford Team that came back from a two-goal deficit in midweek to earn a draw against Manchester City. The Bees have been one of the Premier League’s most prolific and prolific home teams this season. Another Liverpool slip-up should be addressed arsenalwho face each other Aston Villa kick-off in the evening.

Villa achieved the double against Mikel Arteta’s side last season, ending their title hopes, but the Gunners won the second leg 2-0 in August.

In the other games of the day Leicesterwho have lost their last five league games welcome the midfielder Fulham to the King Power Stadium, during Graham Potter’s West Ham Hosting a resurgence Crystal Palace in an all London affair.

Tottenham will still be without an endless list of players as they compete against each other Everton at Goodison Park, but Ange Postecoglou can’t afford to wait until February (when Spurs are expected to be healthier) to pick up points.

Their work in the cups may have kept the Greek-Australian coach in charge as Spurs picked up just five points from a possible 27 on Sunday. They struggle against deep defenses and Everton will prove difficult given the threat from set pieces. David Moyes suffered defeat on his Goodison return against Villa on Wednesday.

It seemed as if Man Utd would suffer a humiliating home defeat to bottom-placed Southampton on Thursday, with a strong first-half performance capped by a Manuel Ugarte own goal. Then Amad happened.

As a result, the Theater of Dreams is eagerly awaiting it Brighton’s visit. The Seagulls have enjoyed recent success at Old Trafford and go into the game with their first win at Ipswich since November.

Southampton have shown competence with Ivan Juric at the helm, but they face another discouraging away day on Sunday Nottingham Forest We welcome you to the city grounds.

After a spirited performance in the defeat to Brighton, Ipswich Welcome Manchester City to Portman Road. City starts in attack, but remains clearly vulnerable defensively. Erling Haaland will be desperate to celebrate his record new contract with a goal or three in East Anglia.

The 22nd game week ends on Monday evening at Stamford Bridge with the underdogs Chelsea compete against those threatened with relegation Wolves.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues have hit a wall, but Cole Palmer remains remarkably good at the sport. You always have a chance, especially if your talisman proves it’s ready to go.

After a bright start to Vitor Pereira’s tenure, Wolves’ new manager’s momentum has evaporated rather quickly and the Portuguese coach will have a challenge to overcome over the next few weeks. There is no room for respite, but Chelsea’s current malaise should give them a taste.

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