With a jam-packed Matchday 22 schedule that promises action at both ends of the table, the 2025–2026 English Premier League begins this weekend.
Chris Sutton, a former striker for Chelsea, has provided BBC Sport with his predictions for the next round of Premier League games.
The main event on Saturday is Manchester United’s early kickoff matchup with Manchester City, which could have a significant impact on the fight for the championship and the Champions League spots.
In other news, Liverpool will host Burnley in the evening match, while Chelsea will play Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Leaders Arsenal will also be hosted by Nottingham Forest under the lights.
Another hectic schedule is in store for Sunday, when Wolves will play Newcastle United and Aston Villa will play Everton. Brighton’s match against Bournemouth on Monday night will conclude the round.
Sutton’s Forecast for Matchday 22
Man United 1-3 Man City
Brighton 2-1 Chelsea
Fulham 1-1 Leeds United
Burnley 2-0 Liverpool
Crystal Palace 1-0 Sunderland
West Ham 1-0 Tottenham
Forest Nottingham 0-1 Arsenal
Newcastle 1-1 Wolves
Everton 2-1 Aston Villa
Brighton 2-2 Bournemouth
Matchday 22 Schedule and Start Time: Saturday, January 17
Man United vs. Man City at 1:30 pm
Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland at 4 p.m.
Chelsea vs. Brentford at 4 p.m.
Burnley vs. Liverpool at 4 p.m.
West Ham vs. Tottenham at 4 p.m.
Fulham vs. Leeds United at 4 p.m.
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest at 6:30 p.m.
January 18, Sunday
3 p.m.: Newcastle vs. Wolves
Everton vs. Aston Villa at 5:30 p.m.
Monday
Brighton vs. Bournemouth at 9 p.m.
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