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Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 8: Preview and Betting Tips

Gameweek 8 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the cracking clash between Manchester United and Liverpool.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Nottingham Forest take on Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track with a positive performance. The Tricky Trees are without a win in their last seven matches in all competitions, and they have picked up just one win from their six most recent meetings against Chelsea.

Meanwhile, the Blues bounced back from their winless run without victory at home against Liverpool in the last outing. Enzo Maresca’s men will be confident here, and they will look to grind out a positive result. Chelsea are unbeaten in five of the last six matches against Nottingham Forest, and a double chance on them would be ideal.

Probable Bet: Chelsea win or draw

Sunderland vs Wolves

Sunderland will host Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Black Cats were beaten by Manchester United in their last outing, and they will look to bounce back strongly.

Regis Le Bris’s men have started the season well, and they are in the top half of the table. They will look to pile further misery on a struggling Wolves side. Meanwhile, the visitors have failed to win their last eleven Premier League matches. Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches against Wolves, and they will be confident of getting a good result here. A double chance on the home team is ideal.

Probable Bet: Sunderland win or draw

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Newcastle United at the weekend, and they will look to pick up a win here. The Seagulls are in impressive form right now with just one defeat from their last six matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United have picked up three wins from their last four matches in all competitions as well. Both teams will look to pick up a win against each other, and they are quite evenly matched.

Brighton and Newcastle United have the same number of points in the Premier League as well. Three of the last four matches between these two teams have ended in a draw after normal time, and this one could follow suit.

Probable Bet: Draw

Burnley vs Leeds United

Burnley will take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday, and it will be interesting to see if they can get their stuttering campaign back on track. The Clarets have lost four of the last five league matches, and they are yet to pick up a single victory in their last six outings.

On the other hand, Leeds United have picked up just one win from their last six matches in all competitions. Neither side are in particularly good form, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top.

Both teams have looked vulnerable defensively, and Leeds United have conceded five goals from the last three matches. Burnley have conceded nine goals in that time. This could be an open game with a fair few chances for either side.

Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth

Crystal Palace will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Everton. The eagles were in impressive form before the defeat against the Toffees.

Oliver Glasner’s men picked up three wins in a row prior to that, and they will look to get back to that level. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are fourth in the Premier League table with just one defeat this season. The Cherries have picked up four wins and two draws from the last six league matches. They will look to produce a strong performance here.

Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches against Crystal Palace. On the other hand, the Eagles have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last nine matches against Bournemouth. It will not be a surprise if the two teams cancel each other out. The last two matches between these two teams have ended in a goalless draw.

Probable Bet: Draw

Manchester City vs Everton

Manchester City will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Citizens have picked up four wins and two draws from their last six matches in all competitions.

On the other hand, Everton ended their four-match winless run with a victory over Crystal Palace in the last outing. The Toffees have shown improvement this season, and they are just two points adrift of Manchester City. However, the gulf in class between the two teams is significant.

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last six matches against Everton, and they have picked up fourteen wins from the last sixteen meetings against the Merseyside outfit. They will be the favourites to pick up all three points.

Probable Bet: Man City win

Fulham vs Arsenal

Fulham host Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, and they will look to pick up a positive result. The Cottagers have lost two matches in a row after three wins in a row. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly. Arsenal are in impressive form, and they have picked up five wins from the last six matches in all competitions.

The Gunners have kept four clean sheets during that time as well. Arsenal are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings against Fulham, and they are undefeated in 32 of their last 35 league matches. They will be the favourites to pick up all three points.

Probable Bet: Arsenal win

Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Tottenham will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory when they take on Aston Villa at the weekend. Spurs have picked up three wins and three draws from their last six matches in all competitions, and they are third in the league table.

Thomas Frank’s men have been difficult to beat, and they will look to grind out a positive result here. Meanwhile, Aston Villa bounced back after a disappointing start with four wins in a row in the last four matches in all competitions.

The Villans have picked up four wins from the last six meetings against Tottenham as well. This will be a tough outing for the home team, and Aston Villa will look to pull off an upset here. Perhaps a double chance on the away team could be interesting here.

Probable Bet: Villa win or draw

Liverpool vs Manchester United

Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, needing to bounce back with a positive performance. The Reds have lost their last three matches in a row in all competitions, and they are under a lot of pressure.

Arne Slot’s men are up against their bitter rivals, and it remains to be seen whether they can find a win here. The Premier League champions have picked up just two wins from their last six matches against Manchester United. Three of those matches have ended in a draw.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have picked up three wins from their last five matches in the league. The Red Devils will look to make life difficult for the opposition and grind out a positive result at Anfield. It will not be a surprise if the two teams cancel each other out on current form.

Probable Bet: Draw

West Ham United vs Brentford

West Ham United will look to get their season back on track with a positive performance against Brentford on Monday. The Hammers have failed to win in six of their seven Premier League matches this season, and they are coming into this game on the back of four defeats from the last six league outings.

On the other hand, Brentford have been in similar form, and they have lost three of the last six matches in all competitions. Both teams will be desperate to bounce back strongly. The last six meetings between these two teams have produced seventeen goals, and this one is likely to be packed with goals as well.

Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals

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