The Premier League returns for Week 10 with a full slate of fixtures featuring title contenders, teams striving for European qualification, and clubs attempting to escape the relegation zone. Football outlet 101 Great Goals has provided match previews and score forecasts ahead of this weekend’s encounters across England.
Friday and Saturday Match Previews
Action begins on Friday night as Everton host Coventry City. Everton manager David Moyes will oversee his 592nd match in charge of the club, equaling a managerial milestone, following a Monday night win over Newcastle. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry have hit form for the Toffees, while Coventry enter having won three of their past five league matches to move out of the bottom three. 101 Great Goals projects a 2-0 victory for Everton.
Saturday’s early kickoff sees Leeds United host Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road. Spurs enter the match on a three-game winning streak under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Leeds have managed just three points from their last five matches and remain winless in Premier League matches starting before 3 p.m. since August 2022, a run spanning 21 games. The prediction for this contest is a 1-1 draw.
League leaders Arsenal host Hull City at 3 p.m. looking to temporarily open a six-point gap at the top of the table. Arsenal have rebounded from a recent loss to Brighton by securing four consecutive league victories, while Hull have failed to win a league match since August. 101 Great Goals forecasts a 3-0 home win for Arsenal.
Also at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Fulham face Newcastle United at Craven Cottage. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle faces increasing pressure following a home loss to Everton, whereas Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has guided his team to 15th place after collecting seven points from their last nine available. Fulham are predicted to secure a 2-0 win.
In Saturday’s late kickoff, Nottingham Forest face Manchester City at 5:30 p.m. Forest manager Oliver Glasner remains under scrutiny from club owner Evangelos Marinakis following poor domestic results. Meanwhile, Manchester City aim to avoid losing three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since 2016. The prediction favors Manchester City to take a 2-1 victory.
Sunday Match Previews
Sunday’s action starts with three fixtures at 2 p.m. High-flying Brighton host Brentford following their recent victory over Manchester City under manager Fabian Hurzeler. Brentford head into the match having recently ended a four-game winless streak in all competitions by defeating Forest. 101 Great Goals predicts a 3-1 home win for Brighton.
Liverpool travel to face Crystal Palace aiming to recover from consecutive defeats against Arsenal in the domestic league and Fenerbahce in the Champions League. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola continues to search for his ideal starting lineup, while Palace manager Pierre Sage remains under pressure due to poor performances. Liverpool are backed to earn a 2-0 away win.
Bournemouth visit Ipswich Town riding a seven-match winning streak across all competitions, which includes a midweek Europa League victory against Sparta Prague. Ipswich sit 14th in the standings following back-to-back draws with Forest and Hull. The forecast points to a 3-1 victory for Bournemouth.
Sunderland take on Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is seeking improved efficiency after recent struggles, despite his side beating Chelsea during their previous encounter in May. Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea side enter the match seeking consistency. 101 Great Goals predicts a 1-1 draw.
The weekend closes at 4:30 p.m. as Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick remains under pressure despite a recent European win against Roma, while Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side continues to build momentum in the league standings. 101 Great Goals forecasts a 2-1 away victory for Aston Villa.
