With three games remaining in the English Premier League 2025-26 season, the race for the top spot is intense. The teams are willing to attack their opponents’ weaknesses based on their performances. Matchday 35 will see all clubs’ clashes take place between May 1 and 4, 2026, at home or away. Arsenal F.C. remains consistent in its performances throughout the EPL season. They are currently sitting in 1st place with 73 points in the English Premier League standings.
Additionally, Manchester City F.C. is now placed in the second spotlight in the league standings. Manchester United F.C. is currently sitting in third place in the English Premier League table. At the end of the table, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. remains dropping in the relegation zone. Burnley F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. have struggled to avoid the danger zone in the Premier League standings.
Battle of Past Contenders: Who Gained Ground and Who Lost Momentum?
Arsenal’s Strong Run Meets a Crucial Test vs Established Rivals
Arsenal F.C. looked at Newcastle United F.C. At halftime, Arsenal dominated, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal. On the other hand, Newcastle failed to score in the full 90 minutes. Finally, Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 in the English Premier League fixture. Arsenal is expected to continue its winning streak throughout the season.
Man City Relies on Resilience to Stay in the Title Race
Manchester City F.C. faced Burnley F.C. in their latest fixture. Erling Haaland scored the only goal for Man City in the first half. Meanwhile, Burnley F.C. did not find the net in that game. Ultimately, Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 in the English Premier League game. They have a solid attack to maintain their determination in the upcoming fixtures.
Survival Showdown: Two Clubs Battle to Escape the Drop Zone
In their latest Premier League game, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham. In the first half, Tottenham took control when João Palhinha found the net. On the other hand, Wolves failed to score in that fixture. As a result, Tottenham remain unbeaten in this EPL encounter, while Wolves continue to settle in the relegation zone.
Matchday Schedule: Dates and Timings
Leeds vs Burnley
Date: May 1, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Elland Road in Leeds.
Brentford vs West Ham
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford.
Wolves vs Sunderland
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton.
Newcastle vs Brighton
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: St. James Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Arsenal vs Fulham
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Stadium in London.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
Man United vs Liverpool
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford in Stretford.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST
Venue: Villa Park in Birmingham.
Chelsea vs. Nottm Forest
Date: May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge in London.
Everton vs Man City
Date: May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Upcoming Matchday Predictions
A detailed look at the English Premier League matchday 35, which will feature all teams maintaining their position. Additionally, selected top-flight teams will tussle face-to-face, with recent team news, previews, and injury updates.
Arsenal vs Fulham
Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Stadium in London.
Possible Lineups for Arsenal
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya |
| Backs | Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Piero Hincapié |
| Midfielders | Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Eberechi Eze |
| Winger | Noni Madueke |
| Striker | Kai Havertz |
Possible Lineups for Fulham
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Bernd Leno |
| Backs | Ryan Sessegnon, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, and Timothy Castagne |
| Midfielders | Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic, and Emile Smith Rowe |
| Wingers | Samuel Chukwueze and Harry Wilson |
| Striker | Raúl Jiménez |
Previous Rivalries
In the past year, Arsenal F.C. has been one of the top-tier clubs and contributed well in the 2024-25 season. They had placed just ten points differently in the second spot of the English Premier League in the previous season. This year, Arsenal faced many more clubs to maintain their standout performances. This squad has shown that Arsenal will be competing in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
Conversely, Fulham F.C. has been in poor form, with inconsistent performances over the past season. In the previous year, they placed in the middle position of the table. Based on their recent English Premier League performances, Fulham looked at Brentford. Both teams failed to score in the full 90 minutes. Finally, Fulham F.C. shared a goalless 0-0 draw with Brentford F.C. in the previous game.
The Pick: Arsenal
Everton vs Man City
Date: May 4, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Possible Lineups for Everton
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Jordan Pickford |
| Backs | James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko, and Jake O’Brien |
| Midfielders | Idrissa Gana Gueye, James Garner, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
| Wingers | Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye |
| Striker | Thierno Barry |
Possible Lineups for Man City
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | James Trafford |
| Backs | Rayan Aït-Nouri, John Stones, Nathan Aké, and Matheus Nunes |
| Midfielders | Nico González, Mateo Kovačić, Tijjani Reijnders, and Phil Foden |
| Wingers | Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush |
Previous Rivalries
Everton F.C. has a weak record with inconsistent performance in their recent form. They are currently sitting in 11th place with 47 points in the English Premier League standings. In their last five fixtures, Everton have recorded one victory, three consecutive losses, and one draw, which reflects poor form. They need to enhance both defense and offense in their upcoming game.
By contrast, Manchester City F.C. has solid attacking form and looks poised for another victory in the upcoming games. They are currently second in the Premier League standings with 70 points. Their recent performances have been convincing, reflecting a solid form throughout the EPL season.
The Pick: Man City
Man United vs Liverpool
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:30 AM ET | 07:30 AM PT | 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford in Stretford.
Possible Lineups for Man United
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Senne Lammens |
| Backs | Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Diogo Dalot |
| Midfielders | Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes |
| Wingers | Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo |
| Striker | Benjamin Šeško |
Possible Lineups for Liverpool
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Freddie Woodman |
| Backs | Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Ibrahima Konaté, and Curtis Jones |
| Midfielders | Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Florian Wirtz |
| Wingers | Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah |
| Striker | Alexander Isak |
Previous Rivalries
In their latest EPL encounter, Manchester United F.C. faced Brentford F.C. Casemiro and Benjamin Šeško scored for Man United. Meanwhile, Mathias Jensen scored the goal for Brentford. In the end, Man United remains unbeaten, 2-1, against Brentford in that game. Some of the players are added to the injury list. Matheus Cunha and Mattijs de Ligt are out due to groin and back injuries, respectively.
Liverpool F.C. suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Neither team found the back of the net at halftime. After the break, PSG took control when Ousmane Dembélé scored twice. Furthermore, Liverpool has several players added to the injury list. Due to this reason, they have a major disadvantage heading into the upcoming fixture.
The Pick: Man United
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 02:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT | 11:30 PM IST
Venue: Villa Park in Birmingham.
Possible Lineups for Aston Villa
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Emiliano Martínez |
| Backs | Lucas Digne, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, and Pau Torres |
| Midfielders | Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Lamare Bogarde |
| Striker | Ollie Watkins |
Possible Lineups for Tottenham
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Antonín Kinský |
| Backs | Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Djed Spence, and Pedro Porro |
| Midfielders | Xavi Simons, Conor Gallagher, Yves Bissouma, and Rodrigo Bentancur |
| Strikers | Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke |
Previous Rivalries
This season, Aston Villa F.C. has displayed strong form, with consistent performances in the EPL. They are currently sitting in 5th place with 58 points in the English Premier League standings. Their recent strong away record will carry forward to the upcoming fixture. Over 34 matches, they have recorded 17 victories, 7 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting an impressive run of form.
In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. has an unstable form to maintain in this current season. They are now sitting in the relegation zone of the English Premier League standings. Their recent form has been poor throughout the campaign.
The Pick: Aston Villa
Final Thoughts
The EPL season started with several club clashes to hold onto the remaining set of clubs and determine the outcomes. In particular, Matchday 35 will feature a head-to-head battle between Arsenal and Fulham. Which team will take a win and retain their team’s reputation? Fans are busy with multiple domestic football leagues, trying to see how the season unfolds.
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