Gameweek 16 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea will take on Everton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form against the opposition.
Chelsea are undefeated in the last 32 home matches against Everton, and they will look to bounce back strongly after their recent struggles. Chelsea have failed to win the last four matches in all competitions. It remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result here.
On the other hand, Everton have picked up four wins from the last five matches in all competitions. They will certainly fancy their chances of getting a good result here. They will look to take advantage of Chelsea’s vulnerability and get the job done.
Probable Bet: Everton win or draw
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool will take on Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to build on the win over Inter Milan.
Though they have picked up just two wins from the last four matches in all competitions, they have been difficult to beat in recent weeks. However, they are not quite at their best right now. It remains to be seen whether they can improve and grind out a positive result here.
On the other hand, Brighton have been a difficult team to beat as well. They are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions.
It will be interesting to see if Brighton can put up a strong performance here and make life difficult for Liverpool. The last time these two sides met, Brighton picked up a 3-2 win at home. They will look to grind out another positive result here.
Probable Bet: Brighton win or draw
Burnley vs Fulham
Burnley will take on Fulham in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track.
They go into this game on the back of six consecutive defeats in the Premier League. They are 19th in the league table, and they will be desperate to survive in the top flight. They need to start picking up points and a positive result here would be ideal.
Meanwhile, Fulham have lost three of the last five matches in the league.
They are struggling right now, and it remains to be seen whether they can get back to winning ways. They will certainly fancy their chances against poor opposition like Burnley. Both teams are in desperate need of a victory here, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Probable Bet: Fulham win
Arsenal vs Wolves
Arsenal will take on Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their title charge with a victory here.
They were beaten by Aston Villa in the last league game.
They are undoubtedly the best team in the league right now, and they will look to get the job done in front of the home fans. They have an exceptional record against Wolves, and they have picked up six wins from the last six matches against the West Midlands club.
Meanwhile, the visitors are at the bottom of the league table, and they have lost six Premier League matches in a row. They are completely lacking in form and confidence. It will be interesting to see if they can pick up their first win of the season here.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Crystal Palace will host Manchester City in the Premier League, and they will look to grind out a positive result at home. They are coming into this game on the back of consecutive victories, and they will be reasonably confident. They have a talented team and a quality manager. Even though Manchester City have the better team, they cannot afford to underestimate the opposition.
Crystal Palace managed to beat Manchester City the last time these two sides met. They will be hoping for more of the same here.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have picked up five wins from the last six matches in all competitions. They are coming into this game on the back of a victory over Real Madrid away from home, and they will be confident of getting a good result here as well.
Probable Bet: Man City win or draw
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Nottingham Forest will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the weekend, and it remains to be seen whether they can get back to winning ways.
After showing signs of improvement, they have lost two of the last three matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have been quite inconsistent in recent weeks as well. They have picked up just two wins from the last six matches in all competitions. Having said that, both wins have come in the last two outings. It will be interesting to see if they can build on that form and put together a winning run now.
Tottenham have kept two clean sheets from the last two matches as well. They will certainly be the favourites heading into this game, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the job done away from home.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win
Sunderland vs Newcastle United
Sunderland will take on Newcastle United in the Tyne-Wear derby this weekend, and they will look to pick up a win at home.
They have failed to win five of the last six matches in the league, but they have had a better season compared to Newcastle so far. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly.
On the other hand, Newcastle are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions. They have struggled defensively, and it will be interesting to see if they can tighten up at the back. Newcastle need to stay organised defensively if they want to start picking up important points.
This will be a cracking contest between two bitter rivals, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Sunderland are unbeaten in five of the last six matches against Newcastle, and they will look to extend their impressive run of form here.
Probable Bet: Sunderland win or draw
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
West Ham United will take on Aston Villa in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their fight for survival with a positive performance here. They are unbeaten in the last six matches in the league, but they have failed to win the last four. They need to raise their performance levels in order to get the job done here.
On the other hand, Aston Villa are in impressive form right now, and they have picked up five wins in a row in all competitions.
They managed to beat Arsenal in the last game, and they will be confident of getting a good result here as well. Aston Villa are pushing for European qualification, and they need to win these games. They are unbeaten in the last six matches against West Ham United, and they will be the favourites here.
Probable Bet: Villa win
Brentford vs Leeds United
Brentford will take on Leeds United in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways once again.
They have lost four of the last six matches in all competitions, and they are under a lot of pressure.
On the other hand, Leeds United are in similar form. Both teams are still very much in the fight for survival, and it will be interesting to see if they can grind out a positive result against each other. On paper, Brentford might be a slightly better team, but they are lacking in form and confidence.
It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can come out on top here.
Three of the last six matches between these two teams have ended in a draw, and it would not be a surprise if the two teams ended up cancelling each other out once again.
Probable Bet: Draw
Manchester United vs Bournemouth
Manchester United will host Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to pick up a win at home. They have picked up two wins from the last three Premier League matches, and they will be the better team on paper as well.
On the other hand, the Cherries have struggled in recent weeks, and they are without a win in the last six matches in the Premier League. After an impressive start to the season, they have shown signs of decline in recent weeks. This will be a tricky outing for them, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result.
Manchester United are the better team at home, and they are unbeaten in four of the last six matches against Bournemouth. They should be able to grind out a positive result here.
Probable Bet: Man United win
