The start of the 2024/25 season has been intense, with a packed schedule just over a month into the campaign ahead of the Premier League’s sixth gameweek. The relentless pace of matches has left fans with little respite from one game to the next.
So, what’s in store this weekend? Saturday promises another busy slate of games, capped off with a Monday night clash on the south coast. Meanwhile, Sunday offers a highly anticipated match at Old Trafford.
Here’s how 90min forecasts the upcoming fixtures to play out:
- Saturday: A full schedule of matches, offering plenty of action.
- Sunday: A standout showdown at Old Trafford that’s sure to draw attention.
- Monday: The week wraps up with a south coast battle in the evening.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting weekend of Premier League football!
This weekend’s Premier League action kicks off with an unmissable Saturday lunchtime clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James’ Park. These two sides have produced thrilling encounters in recent years, including a 3-3 draw two seasons ago and City’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win inspired by Kevin De Bruyne earlier this year. However, this time City will be without Rodri, and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak may also miss out.
Saturday’s slate is packed with excitement, including matches for Arsenal and Liverpool following their midweek Champions League fixtures. Arsenal host Leicester City at the Emirates, where they’re expected to dominate, while Arne Slot’s Liverpool face bottom-of-the-table Wolves in the evening televised match, with the Reds heavily favored to secure a comfortable win.
The 3pm fixtures are well-balanced, apart from Arsenal’s likely commanding performance against the Foxes. West Ham United, desperate for three points, travel to Brentford, but they’ve never beaten the Bees in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium, though they did so in the FA Cup a few years ago.
In-form Chelsea are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in all competitions as they take on Brighton & Hove Albion, who are aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Brighton is hoping to extend their streak to six games without a loss, marking a historic run for the club, but something has to give in this west London showdown.
Nottingham Forest, another surprising unbeaten team, will look to keep their excellent start going against Fulham, despite being without suspended star Morgan Gibbs-White. Fulham, meanwhile, have had a strong start themselves and haven’t lost since the opening day.
Finally, Merseyside will see a clash between two teams yet to record a win this season, as Crystal Palace travel to Goodison Park. Everton will be hoping to build on the point they earned at Leicester last weekend and secure their first win, while Palace, struggling so far, will look to improve their form.