The Premier League preview for Gameweek 10 is here with a breakdown of five important fixtures that would determine the structure at the top come the end of the weekend, as well as separate pretenders from the ultimate contenders.

 

 

 

From Arsenal’s tricky early kickoff at Newcastle to Chelsea’s battle with Manchester United in Old Trafford, here is how we envision things to pan out in the English top-flight this weekend.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal preview

The two sides head into the match in high spirits, yet both without a win in each of their last two Premier League games. Wins in the Carabao Cup in mid-week saw both teams return to winning ways, and a chance to kick off a rich run.

In one of the less predictable Premier League fixtures, Arsenal will be very keen to get the better of Newcastle United to keep pace with Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the standings, while the likes of Aston Villa and Chelsea are also on their necks, so a chance to pull away, they'll see the trip to the Saint James.

Newcastle United have had a fair run against top opposition this season, and even though they fell to Chelsea in a 2-1 defeat last weekend, they got their revenge on Wednesday night in the Carabao Cup, sending Enzo Maresca's side packing from the competition in a 2-0 win.

It is a tie that sets up nicely, with the host also looking to play themselves back into a consistent place in Europe. A game against Arsenal is one of those where they will have to make an impression, impressive impressions.

Form Guide and Head to Head - Newcastle United vs Arsenal H2H

• Newcastle United are winless in their last five Premier League games, losing three, including the last two.
• Arsenal are winless in their last two Premier League games; they've never gone three without a win since December 2023.
• Arsenal has not kept a clean sheet in five Premier League games, their longest drought since a run of seven between March and May 2023.

Newcastle United vs Arsenal H2H

• Arsenal and Newcastle United have both won two each in their last five meetings.
• Before the run above, Arsenal had won eight straight games against Newcastle United across all competitions.
• Arsenal lost in their last visit to Saint James Park; they've never suffered back-to-back defeats in the stadium since a run of three winless between May 1994 and January 1996.

Team news and injury updates

Newcastle United welcome back Anthony Gordon in mid-week, and he is expected to keep his place in the starting XI. Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, and Kieran Trippier remain on the sideline for Eddie Howe's team.

Jurrien Timber recovered in time for the Carabao Cup in mid-week and will be in the team for an injury-hit Arsenal. Good news with Gabrie, who is back in training, but Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori continue to miss out.

Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Arsenal

 

Liverpool vs Brighton Preview

A few days after their thrilling five-goal thriller in the Carabao Cup at the AMEX, which was edged by Arne Slot's side, Liverpool play host to Brighton in the Premier League, looking to continue their fine form.

The Reds have played the lower teams on the log before the last international break, but since their return, they have picked up four points in two games, a win at home to Chelsea and a draw away against Arsenal.

Sure enough, the Dutchman is proving himself a strong contender for the title so far.

Brighton will not be easy, as they found out in mid-week. Fabian Hurzeler's side has won points against Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, which is a warning to the Reds if they do not want to fall to another shocking home loss.

 

 

 

Liverpool vs Brighton Form Guide and Head-to-Head

• Liverpool has lost one of 14 games across all competitions this season — it came in Anfield.
• Brighton has lost one Premier League game so far, a 4-2 loss at Chelsea late in September.
• Liverpool has scored in all but one of their games across all competitions so far, and Brighton has also scored in all but one.

Liverpool vs Brighton H2H

• Liverpool has won 11 and lost three of their last 18 meetings with Brighton across all competitions.
• Brighton has won one, lost one, and drawn two in their last four trip to Anfield.
• Both teams have scored in five of the last six of this fixture — Brighton has scored in all six.

Team news and injury updates

Liverpool will make a lot of changes to their team with regular first-team players like Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold expected back in the XI.

Brighton will also welcome the likes of Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, Carlos Baleba, and a few others into the starting XI.

Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Harvey Elliott, and Federico Chiesa will miss the game on Saturday due to injuries, while Brighton will also be without Joao Pedro, Yankuba Minteh, Adam Webster, and others will also miss the trip, while Lewis Dunk remains a doubt.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Brighton

 

Manchester United vs Chelsea preview

The two clubs are nowhere compatible heading into the biggest Premier League fixture of the weekend as the host, Manchester United, resumes the search for a new manager, while Chelsea is steadily finding its bearings under Enzo Maresca.

In the wake of Erik Ten Hag’s departure, United marked their first game under the watch of interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy with the demolition of Leicester City in a seven-goal thriller to secure their passage into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in mid-week.

 

 

 

 

However, if the former striker is to prove the victory is no fluke, he has to do it again on Sunday, when Chelsea visits Old Trafford, for a clash which the host had dominated before a late debacle at Stamford Bridge last time.

For Chelsea, the defeat to Newcastle United in mid-week ended their journey in the Carabao Cup, although they can take consolation in that they won the league meeting, where it really matters — the hurtful reality is that they have lost two of their last three domestic games.

Form Guide and Head to Head - Manchester United vs Chelsea preview

• Manchester United has won just two of its last nine games across all competitions, with the two wins coming in its last three.
• Manchester United's two home losses this season have come in their only two home meetings with members of the big six, Liverpool and Tottenham — they lost 3-0 in each.
• Chelsea has two wins and as many losses in their last five games across all competitions.
• Chelsea's only two Premier League losses this season have come against the only two members of the big six they have faced, while their other two defeats have come away from home.
• Chelsea are winless, with a record of two losses and one draw, in their last three away games in domestic competitions.
• Chelsea has scored in all but two of their 15 games across all competitions this season — their first and most recent games so far, against Manchester City and Newcastle United respectively.

Manchester United vs Chelsea H2H

• Manchester United are unbeaten in each of their previous eleven Premier League home meetings with Chelsea, winning five.
• Chelsea has won just one in its last 13 league meetings with Manchester United, and it came in their most recent meeting in April this year — United has won five in that period.
• Manchester United has won each of their last two league home meetings with Chelsea; they've never won more since a run of three straight 67 years ago in 1957.

Team News and Injury Updates

Manchester United is expected are make a few changes to the side that beat Leicester City in midweek, with Andre Onana set to return between the sticks, although it will be interesting to see who leads the line between Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.

Chelsea will most definitely field an entirely different XI to the one that suffered the loss at

Newcastle on Wednesday. Cole Palmer, who bagged a hat-trick in their last meeting, will again be the center of attention.

Kobbie Mainoo, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Tyrel Malacia, and former Chelsea star Mason Mount will all miss the game due to injuries, while Antony and Harry Maguire are also injury doubts.

Ben Chilwell is the only injury doubt for Chelsea, but the English left-back has been an outcast in the team under Enzo Maresca, as Marc Cucurrella already made the position his, while Renato Veiga is playing second fiddle to the Spaniard.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea

 

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Preview

Pep Guardiola appeared to have sacrificed City's Carabao Cup quarter finals ticket for this clash, and The Cherries could be dealt a heavy blow if the visitors have their way in the Vitality on Saturday evening.

 

A much-changed Manchester City XI suffered the club's first defeat of the season at Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday as Guardiola chose to give rest to deserving players at a period when injuries frequently occur.

The big names will return to the starting XI at Bournemouth, and hope to return to winning ways as well as to continue their unbeaten run in the league.

The defending champions moved to the league summit last weekend after Liverpool were held in a 2-2 draw at Arsenal, and it could get even better this weekend as both Arsenal and Liverpool face tough tests against Newcastle United and Brighton, respectively.

For the host, meetings with a team like Manchester City will definitely not define their season, but they have proven capable of the unpredictable in recent times, even so, at their home ground.

Despite their poor form this season, Andoni Iraola's side has beaten Arsenal and tied Aston Villa, all in their previous two games, a run potentially signaling a return to form.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Form Guide and Head to Head

• Bournemouth has won each of their last two home games, including a 2-0 against Arsenal.
• Manchester City are unbeaten in the Premier League this season — unbeaten in the competition in 2024.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City H2H

• Manchester City has never lost a game to Bournemouth in its history, winning 16 of 17 games.
• Bournemouth has lost each of their last seven home games against Manchester City, since drawing in their first-ever home meeting with the Premier League winner in February 1999.

Team news and injury updates

Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott and Luis Sinisterra, while Iraola could be tempted to continue with the impressive Mark Travers, as Kepa Arrizabalaga is a doubt.

Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb, and Jack Grealish will all miss the trip. Although Pep Guardiola didn't give much away in his pre-match presser, Savio, Josko Gvardiol, and Manuel Akanji are doubts, but the majority of them are expected to be available.

Prediction: Bournemouth 0-3 Manchester City

 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa

Gameweek 10 is sure stacked with some important fixtures, and the penultimate kickoff this weekend, bar the Monday night meeting between Fulham and Brentford, the Tottenham Hotspur stadium hosts high-flying Aston Villa.

Ange Postecoglou's side will be full of confidence heading into the game, given their impressive win over a much-changed Manchester City side in mid-week, which saw them put behind the disappointing loss at Crystal Palace last Sunday.

For Aston Villa, Unai Emery will hope the team can overcome their disappointing home draw against Bournemouth last weekend with a win that will see them maintain their top four status, nonetheless results elsewhere.

 

 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Form Guide and Head to Head

• Tottenham has won each of its last six home games across all competitions.
• Aston Villa is unbeaten away from home this season, winning five of six games across all competitions.
• Aston Villa are without a win in two games; they’ve never gone three without a win this season.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa H2H

• Aston Villa has won three of its last four away games at Tottenham Hotspur
• None of the previous 20 meetings between these two has ended in a draw
• Tottenham has lost each of its last two home meetings with Aston Villa
• Tottenham has failed to score in just one of its last 13 meetings with Aston Villa

Team news and injury updates

Heung-Min Son has missed the last two games, and he remains a doubt. Micky van de Ven will also sit out the game following his injury against City in midweek. Djed Spence and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined.

Aston Villa has no injury casualties, and almost everyone will be in contention on Sunday.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Aston Villa