Arsenal Avoids Slip-Up, Full EPL Schedule This Weekend

Premier League leaders Arsenal face a crucial test in matchweek 24 as they visit Leeds United’s home ground on Saturday 31 January 2026. Mikel Arteta’s squad aims to avoid consecutive slip-ups for the second time after last week’s 2-3 defeat to Manchester United.

The Gunners suffered their third Premier League loss this season against Manchester United on Sunday 25 January.

That defeat raised questions, but Arsenal responded swiftly by returning to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over Kairat in the Champions League on Thursday 29 January 2026.

Mathematically and based on recent form, Arsenal are favored. Leeds United have managed only one win in their last five Premier League matches.

In their latest outing, The Whites settled for a 1-1 draw at Everton’s ground—a result reflecting their inconsistency this season.

Behind Arsenal, Manchester City continue to loom. The second-placed team visits Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 1 February, aiming to maintain pressure at the top.

City arrive with momentum from a 2-0 league win over Wolverhampton, having also showcased stability with a 2-0 Champions League victory against Galatasaray.

Tottenham are struggling domestically. Spurs have failed to win any of their last five Premier League games, though they hinted at a revival with a 2-0 away win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Thursday 29 January.

The top-four race also involves Aston Villa, currently third. Villa host Brentford with high confidence after consecutive wins: 2-0 over Newcastle United in the league and a 3-2 Europa League triumph against RB Salzburg.

Conversely, Brentford arrive in poor form after suffering back-to-back league defeats.

Manchester United enter this week positively. Two consecutive league wins provide crucial momentum before hosting seventh-placed Fulham, who could pose a threat.

Meanwhile, Liverpool seek to overcome their Premier League slump. The Reds have gone winless in five league matches, including a 2-3 loss to Bournemouth. However, a resounding 6-0 Champions League win over Qarabag offers a morale boost ahead of their clash with Newcastle United.

At the bottom, the relegation battle intensifies. Bottom-placed Wolverhampton host Bournemouth. Eighteenth-placed Burnley travel to Sunderland, while seventeenth-placed West Ham United have a chance to escape the drop zone when they visit Chelsea.

This Week's Premier League Fixtures

Saturday (31/1)
22:00 GMT Everton vs Brighton
22:00 GMT Leeds United vs Arsenal
22:00 GMT Wolverhampton vs Bournemouth

Sunday (1/2)
00:30 GMT Chelsea vs West Ham United
03:00 GMT Liverpool vs Newcastle United
21:00 GMT Aston Villa vs Brentford
21:00 GMT Manchester United vs Fulham
21:00 GMT Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
23:30 GMT Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City

Tuesday (3/2)
03:00 GMT Sunderland vs Burnley