Gameweek 25 promises fireworks, with a seismic clash at Anfield headlining a packed schedule. Here’s how we see the key battles unfolding.
Arsenal vs Sunderland: Gunners to Canter to Comfortable Win
Kick off: Saturday, 16:00
Our tip: Arsenal to win & Over 2.5 goals @ 4/9
Everything’s clicking for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. Their 4-0 demolition of Leeds, coupled with rivals dropping points, has them sitting pretty at the summit. The momentum is red hot, with just one defeat in 15. Sunderland, to their credit, have shown spirit with two wins in three, but their away form is a major worry, no win on the road since October. The Emirates is a fortress, and even with a cup final on the horizon, Arsenal’s quality should see them dominate. Expect a routine, emphatic victory to keep the pressure on.
Wolves vs Chelsea: Blues to Extend Red Hot Run
Kick off: Saturday, 16:00
Our tip: Chelsea to win @ 8/13
It’s gloom at Molineux and glee at Stamford Bridge. Wolves are in a dire rut, no goals in three, back to back 2-0 losses, and a defence looking leaky. They’re up against a Chelsea side transformed under Liam Rosenior, riding a wave of five straight wins and playing with a swagger we’ve not seen in years. This is a mismatch in form. Chelsea’s attacking vibrancy should have too much for a struggling Wolves side. Bank on the Blues to make it six on the spin.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Seagulls to Soar in M23 Miseries
Kick off: Sunday, 15:00
Our tip: Brighton to win @ 19/20
The M23 derby arrives with both clubs in a funk, but Brighton’s problems look temporary compared to Palace’s crisis. The Seagulls are inconsistent but remain tough at the Amex, with just one home defeat all season. Palace, meanwhile, are in freefall: winless in 12, key players leaving, and manager Oliver Glasner on the brink. It’s hard to see where their spark comes from. In a bitter derby, Brighton’s home advantage and slightly stronger resolve should be decisive.
Liverpool vs Manchester City: Titans to Clash in Anfield Stalemate
Kick off: Sunday, 17:30
Our tip: Draw @ 13/5
The weekend’s blockbuster. Liverpool’s form is a puzzle blitzing teams one week, faltering the next, but they’re a beast at Anfield and have lost only once since December. City, fresh from throwing away a two goal lead to Spurs, are in a rare patch of vulnerability, struggling for defensive solidity. Both squads are littered with world class talent capable of winning it in a flash, but the weight of the occasion and mutual respect often leads to caution. This has a tense, high quality draw written all over it, a result that might just suit Arsenal the most.
The Verdict
A weekend where Arsenal have the perfect chance to gain ground, Chelsea’s revival continues, and the title race gets a seismic shake at Anfield without a decisive blow being landed. The chasing pack need City to slip; this Sunday might just be their best chance.
