26 October 2025
Everton have confirmed that defender Jarrad Branthwaite will undergo surgery. The surgery will resolve a complication in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old England international, who has been out since August. He was set to return soon before medical staff identified the issue. The procedure is scheduled for Tuesday, the club announced. “Following specialist consultation, it…
26 October 2025
Nuno Espírito Santo conceded that “we have a problem” after West Ham United’s miserable start to the Premier League season. They lost 2-0 at home to Brentford on Monday night. Goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen earned the visitors their first away win of the season, while West Ham’s display drew boos from those fans who remained inside the London Stadium. Nuno’s first home game in charge…
26 October 2025
Liverpool’s title defence is unraveling fast, with manager Arne Slot under pressure to halt a worrying slump. Liverpool lost 2-1 at home to Manchester United on Sunday. It is their fourth straight loss in all competitions. It marked United’s first win at Anfield since 2016 and Liverpool’s worst run since 2014 under Brendan Rodgers. After a strong start, seven straight wins, Slot’s side have seen…
5 October 2025
The 2025-26 Premier League weekend wraps up with a blockbuster clash as Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on matchday seven. The game is packed with intrigue as two English heavyweights battle to get their campaigns back on track. Read on for our Chelsea vs Liverpool prediction. Betting Preview for Chelsea vs Liverpool Venue: Stamford Bridge, London Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025 Time:…
2 October 2025
Arsenal came from behind to earn a deserved win at St. James’ Park on Sunday, cutting Liverpool’s lead at the top to just two points. The Gunners had lost their previous three visits to Newcastle without scoring, but Mikel Arteta’s men started brightly this time. They fired three shots – two on target – in the opening six minutes, with Bukayo Saka captaining the side in Martin Ødegaard’s absence.…
2 October 2025
Bukayo Saka criticised VAR after Arsenal’s first-half penalty was overturned in their 2-1 comeback win at Newcastle. Referee Jarred Gillett initially awarded a spot-kick for Nick Pope’s challenge on Viktor Gyokeres. However, he changed his decision after a lengthy review at the pitchside monitor. Arsenal went on to win the match with Gabriel’s dramatic late header, yet Saka was unhappy with the…
27 September 2025
Crystal Palace host champions and league leaders Liverpool at Selhurst Park in a blockbuster matchday six showdown in the 2025-26 Premier League. Read our prediction for the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool. The Reds are chasing a sixth straight league win to preserve their flawless start, while the Eagles aim to stretch their own unbeaten run. MatchPlug has you covered with the preview, odds, and…
27 September 2025
Chelsea and Brighton return to Premier League duty after advancing in the League Cup in midweek. Read our preview for Chelsea vs Brighton. Both sides dropped points in their previous league fixtures and will be desperate to bounce back in this Stamford Bridge showdown. MatchPlug has the preview, betting tips, and prediction for this clash. Betting Preview for Chelsea vs Brighton Betting on…
25 September 2025
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank praised his side’s fighting spirit after they battled back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Spurs trailed to goals that Frank admitted could have been prevented, but late strikes from Richarlison and a Jan-Paul van Hecke own goal salvaged a point. The coach was quick to commend the mentality his players showed. “I think…
25 September 2025
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice believes his side deserved more than a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday. He insists the Gunners “dominated” large spells of the contest. Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to rescue a point for Mikel Arteta’s men, cancelling out an early opener from Erling Haaland. “When you come off the bench, at that point of the game — 60, 70, 80 minutes — the game’s a…
25 September 2025
Pep Guardiola admitted he disliked resorting to defensive tactics as Manchester City were held 1-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday. Erling Haaland’s early strike looked set to be enough, but the City boss opted for a cautious second-half approach, switching to a back five and withdrawing both Haaland and Phil Foden. The plan backfired as Arsenal grew into the game, dominating possession…
25 September 2025
Unai Emery delivered a scathing assessment of Aston Villa’s performance after their 1-1 draw with Sunderland, accusing his side of being “lazy” and straying from their identity. Still winless after five Premier League games, Villa sit 18th with just three points. The match appeared to swing in their favour when Sunderland were reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute, after Reinildo Mandava was sent…