Premier League Preview: Liverpool Seeks Revival Against Newcastle As Tottenham Hosts Manchester City

‎The Premier League delivers a blockbuster weekend packed with high-stakes matchups across the table.

‎Arsenal visit Leeds, Chelsea face West Ham in a London derby, and Liverpool take on Newcastle.

‎Manchester City’s showdown with Tottenham rounds out an action-filled schedule.

‎Here’s your complete, in-depth preview.

‎Leeds United vs. Arsenal 

‎Arsenal head to Elland Road hoping to halt a worrying run of form. Winless in their last three Premier League outings, Mikel Arteta’s men have seen their title charge wobble, with attacking issues resurfacing at the worst possible time.

‎Their latest setback, a 3-2 collapse at home to Manchester United, exposed the same recurring problems in build-up play, reflected clearly in their mere 0.39 xG from open play.

‎Though they remain top of the table, their once-comfortable lead has shrunk to just four points.

‎A midweek 3-2 Champions League win over Kairat restored some confidence, but the second half again highlighted worrying nerves in possession and creativity.

‎Leeds, meanwhile, is quietly strengthening their survival hopes. Daniel Farke’s men have lost just twice at home this season and have scored in 10 of 11 league matches at Elland Road.

‎Their recent 1-1 draw with Everton came as a disappointment after leading at halftime, but their form on their own turf remains a major asset.

‎Team News

‎Arsenal: Saliba and Timber should return; Rice and Merino also return from suspension. Only 16-year-old Max Dowman remains sidelined.

‎Kai Havertz is pushing for his first PL start after an excellent cameo midweek.

‎Leeds: Gudmundsson and Daniel James could return; Bijol is out for a month. Bornauw likely continues in a 3-5-2.

‎Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Arsenal

‎Arsenal’s ongoing attacking inconsistency and Leeds’s strong home form suggest another frustrating afternoon for the Gunners.

‎Chelsea vs. West Ham 

‎Chelsea are flying again under Liam Rosenior, with five wins from their last six matches in all competitions.

‎Their dramatic 3-2 Champions League win over Napoli confirmed a perfect start for the new manager, who now seeks to become one of the few English coaches to win his first three Premier League games.

‎The Blues have climbed to fifth in the table and continue to climb, thanks to the explosive form of Joao Pedro and improved cohesion across the squad.

‎Historically, Chelsea have dominated this fixture, scoring 109 goals in 59 Premier League games against the Hammers.

‎West Ham, however, enters the derby in rejuvenated form. After a miserable 10-game winless streak, Nuno Espírito Santo has overseen three straight wins, including victories over Spurs and Sunderland.

‎Even so, they remain 18th and five points from safety.

‎Team News

‎Chelsea: Essugo, Colwill, Lavia, Adarabioyo out; Mudryk suspended. Palmer should be fit, and Pedro is pushing to start.

‎West Ham: New signing Adama Traore could debut; Fabianski remains out; Castellanos and Felipe expected to lead the line again.

‎Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 West Ham

‎Rosenior’s Chelsea look sharp enough to extend their winning run, even with West Ham’s recent improvement.

‎Liverpool vs. Newcastle United 

‎Liverpool still hasn’t won a Premier League match in 2026 a statistic echoing their worst starts to a calendar year in decades.

‎Their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend extended their winless run to five and dropped them to sixth.

‎However, their 6-0 Champions League demolition of Qarabag midweek offered a timely reminder of their firepower at Anfield.

‎Newcastle’s away form remains a concern, but their resilient 1-1 draw at PSG showed they are still capable of causing problems. Their major boost is the return of Bruno Guimarães, although he didn’t feature midweek.

‎Team News

‎Liverpool: Frimpong is out; Leoni, Bradley, and Isak are unavailable; Konate and Gomez are unlikely. Curtis Jones is doubtful.

‎Newcastle: Joelinton joins the injury list; Livramento, Schar still sidelined. Murphy, Barnes, and Gordon battle for wide roles.

‎Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle

‎Liverpool’s attacking misfires and defensive issues mean their winless PL streak could continue.

‎Manchester United vs. Fulham

‎Michael Carrick is making headlines as Manchester United manager once again. After beating Manchester City and Arsenal in consecutive weeks, both starting the day in the top two, United are suddenly back in control of the top-four race.

‎With a six-game unbeaten league run and newfound attacking rhythm, United enter the Fulham clash in top form.

‎Fulham, however, is quietly enjoying an excellent spell itself. With five wins in their last eight and improved away results, Marco Silva’s side sit seventh and are just four points off the top four.

‎Team News

‎Man United: Dorgu out for 10 weeks; De Ligt and Zirkzee doubtful. Cunha was expected to start.

‎Fulham: Tete may return; Muniz and Lukic still out. Chukwueze is pushing for a starting role after his impact off the bench.

‎Tottenham vs. Manchester City 

‎Tottenham host Manchester City in a clash defined by lineup absences as much as tactics.

‎Spurs are missing Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Davies, and Richarlison major hits to their creativity and balance.

‎Meanwhile, City are without defensive trio Dias, Stones, and Gvardiol, and Doku is out with a calf issue, though Rodri’s availability is a major boost.

‎Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Manchester City

‎City’s squad depth should see them through, despite their injuries.