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Burnley vs Nottingham Forest Preview Draw or Burnley win Both teams to score Burnley return to Turf Moor seeking a much-needed lift after a gut-wrenching pair of stoppage-time defeats. Manager Scott Parker’s men had battled valiantly against both Manchester United and Liverpool, only to see valuable points slip away after conceding late penalties in each game. While facing two of England’s elite clubs might normally excuse defeat, the manner in which they were undone will sting deeply. At this early stage of the campaign, Burnley have just three points from their first four matches (W1, L3), a record that places…

West Ham vs Crystal Palace Preview Palace to win Mateta to score The London Stadium will be brimming with tension as West Ham prepare to host unbeaten Crystal Palace. The Hammers’ faltering start to the 2025/26 season has left manager Graham Potter under immense scrutiny, with his job security becoming a regular point of discussion. His side have taken just three points from their opening four games, and their performances at home have been especially concerning. Heavy defeats to Chelsea (5-1) and Tottenham (3-0) at this venue highlighted severe defensive frailties. Eleven goals conceded at this stage represents West Ham’s…

Fulham vs Brentford Preview Draw Both teams to score The early weeks of the 2025/26 Premier League season have already offered plenty of drama, and this west London derby between Fulham and Brentford promises to add to the spectacle. Both sides are looking for momentum, but they approach this game in different moods and with different objectives. Fulham will have been relieved to finally register their first win of the season last weekend, edging out newly-promoted Leeds 1-0 at Craven Cottage. That victory, courtesy of a nervy defensive display and a rare clean sheet, ended a run of three games…

Wolves vs Leeds Preview Draw Both teams to score The bottom of the table is already starting to look ominous for Wolves, who desperately need to put points on the board as they welcome newly-promoted Leeds to Molineux. Vítor Pereira’s side have endured a nightmare start to the campaign, suffering four defeats from four matches. Not only does this mark their worst-ever opening to a Premier League season, but Wolves have also struggled in both boxes, conceding nine goals while scoring just twice. The fanbase is beginning to grow restless, and this fixture now feels like a must-win to avoid…

Champions League Thursday: Manchester City See Off 10-Man Napoli, Barcelona Edge Newcastle Manchester City 2-0 Napoli Erling Haaland reached 50 UEFA Champions League goals in record time as Manchester City beat 10-man Napoli 2-0 at the Etihad. The Norwegian striker achieved the milestone in just his 49th appearance, ensuring Pep Guardiola’s side began their league phase campaign with back-to-back wins. The match turned after 17 minutes when Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off following a VAR review for his foul on Haaland. City pressed forward, but Vanja Milinković-Savić produced superb saves to deny headers from Nico O’Reilly and Joško Gvardiol,…

FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 5 Gameweek 5 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is the first week after the commencement of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, in which no fewer than six of the top-flight teams are participating. When we factor in the three English teams in the Europa League and Conference League, this points to a very different season going forward, as many of them will want to prove their mettle at the elite levels of European competition. Going forward, there will be more rotations to manage game time, especially of premium assets. All Fantasy Premier League managers…

Champions League Wednesday: Liverpool Edge Atletico Thriller, Chelsea Beaten in Munich Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid: Van Dijk’s Late Header Secures Dramatic Win Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with yet another dramatic Anfield night, edging Atletico Madrid 3-2 thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header. Arne Slot’s side made a blistering start, racing into a 2-0 lead inside six minutes. Mohamed Salah’s free-kick deflected off Andrew Robertson past Jan Oblak after just four minutes, before the Egyptian combined with Ryan Gravenberch to slot home a composed second. Atletico struck back on the stroke of half-time when Marcos Llorente squeezed a low…

Manchester City vs Napoli Preview Draw or City win Both teams to score The spotlight inevitably falls on Kevin De Bruyne as he returns to the Etihad Stadium, but this time in Napoli colours, for one of the most intriguing fixtures of matchday one. The Belgian midfielder is expected to be warmly acknowledged by the Manchester City faithful before the action begins, but once the whistle blows there will be little sentiment between two ambitious sides aiming for an ideal start in Europe. Manchester City head into the clash on the back of a morale-boosting 3-0 derby victory over Manchester United…

Newcastle vs Barcelona Preview Draw or Barcelona win Over 2.5 goals Newcastle United are back in the UEFA Champions League after a year’s absence and face the daunting task of welcoming Barcelona to St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s men come into the game on the back of a much-needed 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves, their first league win of the campaign. That result eased some early-season tension and serves as the perfect warm-up for what feels like one of the club’s biggest fixtures in recent memory. The Magpies have endured a difficult time in the Champions League in recent years, winning just…

Champions League Tuesday: Arsenal and Tottenham Secure Opening Wins The UEFA Champions League returned last night with two Premier League clubs in action. Arsenal travelled to Spain to face Athletic Club, while Tottenham Hotspur hosted Villarreal in north London. Both sides started their campaigns with victories, achieved in contrasting styles but equally valuable in their quest for progression. Arsenal’s Substitutes Seal Victory in Bilbao Athletic Club 0–2 Arsenal Arsenal displayed both patience and quality at the Estadio de San Mamés, with substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard delivering decisive goals in the final quarter. The result gave the Gunners a…