Premier League Preview: Arsenal Aim To Pull Clear As Manchester City Host Managerless Chelsea At Etihad

Premier League bursts into 2026 with title implications, managerial chaos, and a white-hot derby.

Wolves vs West Ham

‎West Ham are winless in eight, four points adrift of safety. Wolves are bottom with just three points, on course to become the worst-ever PL team. Both sides desperately need a win.

‎Prediction: Wolves 1–1 West Ham

Bournemouth vs Arsenal

‎Arsenal demolished Aston Villa 4-1 and are four points clear at the top. Bournemouth are without a win in ten league games and could be dragged into a relegation battle.

‎Prediction: Bournemouth 0–2 Arsenal

Leeds vs Manchester United

‎Leds have scored 10 goals in their last three home games and are unbeaten in six. United are inconsistent but have scored in their last seven PL away games.

‎Team News: Leeds: Ampadu (suspended); Calvert-Lewin returns. United: No major changes.

‎Prediction: Leeds 2–1 Manchester United

Manchester City vs Chelsea

‎Chelsea sacked Maresca and arrive without a permanent manager, missing Caicedo (suspended), Colwill, Lavia, and Palmer (managed). City drew at Sunderland to halt a six-game winning run but are still strong favourites.

‎Team News: City: Savinho, Stones, Kovacic (out). Chelsea: Caicedo (suspended), Colwill, Lavia (out).

‎Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Chelsea

Tottenham vs Sunderland

‎Spurs fans are chanting “boring, boring Tottenham” after a 0-0 at Brentford. Frank has managed just two home wins all season. Sunderland are unbeaten at home.

‎Prediction: Tottenham 1–1 Sunderland