This weekend’s crowded Matchday 22 schedule for the 2025–2026 English Premier League offers drama at both ends of the table.
Chris Sutton, a former Chelsea striker, 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 Champions League spots and the title chase.
Chelsea will play Brentford at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool will host Burnley in the evening match. Under the lights, Nottingham Forest will also entertain Arsenal, the league leaders.
Aston Villa’s match against Everton and Wolves’ match against Newcastle United are scheduled for Sunday. Monday night’s match between Brighton and Bournemouth will conclude the round.
Matchday 22 Predictions from Sutton
Man United, 1-3 Man United
Chelsea vs. Brighton 2-1
1-1 Leeds United vs. Fulham
2-0 Liverpool vs. Burnley
1-0 Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace
Tottenham to West Ham 1-0
0-1 Nottingham Forest The Arsenal
Wolves vs. Newcastle 1-1
Everton 2–1 Aston Villa
Brighton 2–2 Bournemouth
Kickoff times and schedule for Matchday 22 are Saturday, January 17.
1:30 p.m.: Man United vs. Manchester City
Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace, 4 p.m.
Brentford vs. Chelsea at 4 p.m.
4 p.m.: Burnley vs. Liverpool
4 p.m.: West Ham vs. Tottenham
4 p.m.: Fulham vs. Leeds United
6:30 p.m.: Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest
Sunday, 18 January
Newcastle versus. Wolves at 3 pm
5:30 p.m.: Everton vs. Aston Villa
Midday
Bournemouth vs. Brighton at 9 p.m.
