English Premier League Match Previews - Saturday 6th December 2025

According to the official 2025/26 schedule, the following matches are on for matchweek 15 today:

Match	Significance
Aston Villa vs Arsenal	Top-flight clash; potential to affect title race or top-four positioning.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea	Mid-table battle — both need points for momentum/ambitions.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest	Important for Everton to consolidate mid-table safety; Forest seeking to climb.
Manchester City vs Sunderland	Top-side expected to dominate; City must avoid slip-ups.
Newcastle United vs Burnley	Newcastle pushing for higher finish; Burnley fight for survival.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford	Big chance for Spurs to regain form; Brentford aiming to upset.
Leeds United vs Liverpool	High-profile fixture: history, pressure, and a chance for statement from both sides.

Below is a breakdown of each game with what to watch out for.

Match Previews & What to Watch

This is one of the headline fixtures today. As the season progresses, every game between top teams becomes more important.
Arsenal will likely aim to assert their strengths — if they are near the top, a win here can cement their position. For Villa, home advantage will matter, and they must balance defense with attacking ambition.
Expect a tactical battle: strong defensive shape from Villa vs fluid attacking transitions from Arsenal. A tight game with margin for a surprise.

Bournemouth have struggled recently, especially at home: their last five Premier League games have seen no wins.
Chelsea, despite some defensive inconsistency, have the advantage in head-to-head history: unbeaten in many of their recent visits to Bournemouth.
Prediction lean: Chelsea to edge it — possibly a 1–0 win. But Bournemouth could cause trouble if they exploit weaknesses, especially if Chelsea are complacent.

Everton, after a shaky period, recently earned a solid away win. They’ll be looking to capitalize on home advantage.
Nottingham Forest travel knowing they need points to climb out of danger; might adopt cautious tactics, especially defensively.
Could be a tight affair — likely with few goals. A 1–1 draw or narrow Everton win seems plausible.

Man City — expected to dominate possession and create plenty of chances. Sunderland will need to be defensively disciplined and look for counter-attack opportunities.
For City: ideal chance to reinforce their standing. For Sunderland: any positive result would be a boost.
Prediction: City to win convincingly. But if Sunderland manage to stay compact and organized, a low-scoring result cannot be ruled out.

Newcastle will be pushing for a higher finish; home support could be a decisive factor today. Burnley, likely desperate for points, may defend deep and attempt set-piece/long-ball routes.
If Newcastle control tempo and midfield dominance, they have advantage. But Burnley’s survival stakes could make them dangerous under pressure.
Prediction: Newcastle win, but not without challenge — perhaps 2–0 or 2–1.

Spurs under pressure to return to form; home game offers them a chance to stabilize.
Brentford may struggle away from home historically, but could exploit any defensive lapses from Spurs.
Likely scenario: Tottenham edge it, but Brentford may snatch a goal. Expect something like 2–1 or 2–0 Spurs.

This match carries weight: Liverpool need to convert their “chances created vs finishing” into actual goals, while Leeds must defend resolutely and possibly hit on counter-attacks.
Leeds have had injuries and some uncertainty, but at home they tend to fight hard. Liverpool’s attacking depth gives them edge — especially if their forwards find form.
Prediction: Liverpool win, but not a walkover — maybe 2–1 or 3–1, depending on finishing and Leeds’ defensive discipline.

This matchweek (Week 15) is crucial: many clubs are reaching what analysts call “fixture-pressure zone,” where form, squad depth, and injuries start to impact heavily.
Expect some tightly contested matches from mid-table teams (Bournemouth, Everton, Forest, Burnley) fighting for stability or survival.
For top teams (Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham) this is a chance to consolidate or bounce back — and small mistakes could be costly.
Given differences in motivation and squad quality, we’re likely to see a mix of close matches and some with clear dominations (especially by City and Liverpool).

While each match has team-level dynamics, certain individuals could make major impacts:

In Bournemouth vs Chelsea — watch Bournemouth’s attackers for counter attacks; Chelsea’s defence must stay alert.
At Everton vs Nottingham Forest — midfield battles and set-pieces might decide the game.
For Man City vs Sunderland — City’s midfield and wing play should dominate; Sunderland defenders and keeper will be under pressure.
In Newcastle vs Burnley and Tottenham vs Brentford — midfield control and set plays (corners, free kicks) could tilt the game.
Leeds vs Liverpool — finishing quality up front will matter for Liverpool; defensive discipline and transitional speed for Leeds.
Villa vs Arsenal — tactical discipline, creative midfield interplay, and defensive organization likely to define the outcome.

For teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City — a win strengthens title aspirations; draws or losses could open door for challengers.
Mid-table teams aiming for upward movement — results today could shift momentum significantly (e.g. Everton, Newcastle, Bournemouth).
For clubs near relegation zone (like Burnley or Nottingham Forest), every point counts; defensive discipline and mental strength will be tested.
Player fitness and rotation: with heavy fixture load coming leading to festive period, how teams manage fatigue may impact results.