Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Preview:
Crystal Palace generally approach big matches with a compact shape, relying on quick transitions and wide players to create chances. At Selhurst Park they are usually competitive, especially when they can frustrate opponents early. Manchester United come into this fixture looking for consistency, but their away performances have been mixed. They can create chances, but defensive vulnerability often appears when pressed.
This matchup tends to be tight, with Palace aiming to exploit space behind United’s full-backs while United rely on individual quality to break down the hosts.

Aston Villa vs Wolves

Preview:
Villa Park has become a difficult place for visiting teams, as Aston Villa play with energy, width, and a very direct approach in the final third. Wolves are typically organised and look to counter through pace, but they sometimes struggle to maintain possession against aggressive sides.
This match is usually controlled by Villa in terms of territory, while Wolves wait for opportunities on the break. Expect a tactical battle with both teams looking to exploit mistakes rather than force the game.

Nottingham Forest vs Brighton

Preview:
Forest at home often rely on intensity and pressure, but they can leave gaps due to their aggressive pressing style. Brighton will dominate possession for long periods, moving the ball through the lines with patience. Forest’s success depends on transitions and set pieces, while Brighton look to pull the opposition out of shape.
It is a classic clash of styles — Forest’s physicality versus Brighton’s technical structure — and usually produces good midfield battles.

West Ham vs Liverpool

Preview:
West Ham typically sit deeper against possession-heavy sides, trying to hit quickly through wide players and forward runners. Liverpool arrive with a high-tempo style built around pressing, creativity, and sustained pressure.
West Ham’s physical presence can trouble Liverpool, but Liverpool’s pace in attack and ability to overload the box often become decisive aspects of this fixture. Expect long spells of Liverpool control, with West Ham relying on direct play to get up the pitch.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Preview:
A London derby with very different styles. Chelsea aim to control midfield with dynamic movement but have struggled with consistency. Arsenal are more structured, particularly away from home, and typically dominate defensive organisation and second-ball recovery.
Chelsea’s strength lies in transitional attacks, while Arsenal focus on controlled possession and pressing shape. This fixture usually carries high tempo, tactical discipline, and strong midfield duels.