Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

January 23, 2026

TL;DR

Mateus Fernandes is stepping up for West Ham in Lucas Paquetá's absence, impressing with his midfield control and an assist.
Tottenham's recent defeats have surprisingly galvanized their domestic opponents, leading to unexpected wins for Bournemouth and West Ham.
Brighton's Carlos Baleba is looking to regain form after a mentally taxing first half of the season, with his mentality being a focus during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester City faces uncertainty after a surprising Champions League defeat and a loss to Wolves, with Rob Edwards' men in strong form.
Liverpool's unbeaten run has not fully convinced, and speculation about manager Arne Slot's future has been addressed.
Nottingham Forest and Brentford have defied expectations this season, with both teams performing better than initially predicted.
Crystal Palace has significantly declined since Ismaïla Sarr's departure for the Africa Cup of Nations, falling down the league table.
Upcoming matches between Newcastle and Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace and Chelsea, are crucial for Champions League qualification.
Arsenal is seeing key players like Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz return from injury, boosting their squad depth, though defensive injuries persist.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has found form at Leeds, scoring nine Premier League goals, and is set to face his former club Everton.

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