The English Premier League returns to centre stage this weekend with nine intriguing round seven fixtures, with the curtain then set to be closed on the matchday when Tottenham Hotspur take on Coventry City on Monday night.
England’s top flight once again promises to deliver its usual drama and excitement, with teams already battling for crucial points to maintain momentum or snap disappointing streaks, and with that in mind, Bet9ja take a look at the seven biggest talking points ahead of matchday seven.
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Will Chelsea continue delivering the entertainment
Chelsea have been the English Premier League’s greatest entertainers after six matchdays this season, with Xabi Alonso’s side scoring at will but also conceding countless opportunities and goals at the opposite end.
The Blues have scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in their six matches, with all of their six league matches featuring at least three goals, and the question will be whether Chelsea continue delivering such entertainment when they take on Everton at Saturday lunchtime.
Unbeaten Brentford take on Liverpool
Brentford are one of just three English Premier League teams yet to be beaten this season, winning two and drawing four of their six league fixtures, and they will be looking to maintain that run against Liverpool.
The Reds, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back from their miserable 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City last weekend, with Andoni Iraola’s side in need of a statement victory after the catastrophic loss.
Can Haaland score in eight straight matches?
Erling Haaland failed to score in his first two matches of the season for Manchester City, but the striker has now managed to find the back of the net in each of the last seven appearances for the Citizens, netting 10 goals in that time.
Now taking on Ipswich Town, Haaland will be hoping to score in an eighth straight match across all competitions and a sixth straight English Premier League match.
First M23 derby of the season
Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace will contest the first ‘M23’ derby of the 2026/27 season on Sunday afternoon, with the Seagulls in significantly stronger standing heading into the encounter.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are third with 13 points from six matches, while the Eagles are 12th with seven points from six games, leaving Brighton as the favourites heading into this fixture.
However, Brighton have failed to win any of their last four clashes with the Eagles, and Pierre Sage will be hoping to earn even more favour from his supporters by extending Palace’s unbeaten run in this derby.
Roses Rivalry takes centre stage
Alongside the M23 derby, Sunday afternoon will also deliver the Roses Rivalry, with Leeds United set to welcome Manchester United to Elland Road.
Leeds have enjoyed a superb start to the season with two wins, three draws and just one loss, and they will be hoping to extend that impressive run with another result and pile further misery on Manchester United, who have won just one league game and are winless in their last five across all competitions.
Arsenal to maintain title defence
Arsenal dropped three points behind Manchester City after their 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Gunners will be eager to avoid falling any further behind the league leaders over the coming months.
Mikel Arteta’s side, as a result, head to the City Ground in search of their sixth league win of the season, while Nottingham Forest are aiming to snap a two-game losing streak and claim their first win over Arsenal since May 2023.
Spurs’ search for first win continues
The final game of the matchday will see Tottenham Hotspur take on Coventry City on Monday night, with Spurs hoping they can finally end their search for their first win of the English Premier League season.
Tottenham are 19th in the standings with three draws and three defeats, while newly-promoted Coventry City are full of confidence after beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 before securing a sensational 4-1 triumph over Newcastle United last Monday.
