In the 2025-26 English Premier League, several matchups will be handled this weekend. Matchday 31 is one of the major clashes that is likely to be postponed, with confirmation yet to be announced. The remaining teams will play as clubs continue their battle for points in this year’s closing stage. Matchday 31 will take place on March 20-22, 2026. How many teams could take the dominant momentum?
Among the matchups are AFC Bournemouth vs. Manchester United F.C. and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs. Liverpool F.C. Other fixtures include Fulham F.C. vs. Burnley F.C., Everton F.C. vs. Chelsea F.C., and Leeds United vs. Brentford F.C. In addition, Newcastle United F.C. vs. Sunderland A.F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. vs. Nottingham Forest F.C. are also competing in the league. The cancellation of the Man City vs. Crystal Palace fixture is disappointing for fans, but the remaining clubs will continue their flow.
League Overview
The Premier League game between Manchester City F.C. and Crystal Palace F.C., originally scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. Manchester City’s EFL Cup final is against Arsenal on March 22, 2026. This team will play in both the Premier League and the EFL Cup. This team will follow up on dual performances this weekend, which is practically impossible. That way, the Matchday 31 game will be postponed, with no confirmed date yet.
Arsenal F.C. currently sits in first place in the English Premier League standings with 70 points. Manchester City F.C. follows in second place in the EPL. Later, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool finished third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. West Ham United, Burnley, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently in the relegation zone.
Upcoming Matches Schedule
Bournemouth vs. Man United
Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT| 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
Brighton vs. Liverpool
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:30 AM ET | 05:30 AM PT | 06:00 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Fulham vs. Burnley
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST.
Venue: Craven Cottage in London.
Everton vs. Chelsea
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Leeds United vs. Brentford
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Elland Road in Leeds.
Newcastle vs. Sunderland
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 08:00 AM ET | 05:00 AM PT | 05:30 PM IST
Venue: St. James Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Aston Villa vs West Ham
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT | 07:45 PM IST
Venue: Villa Park in Birmingham.
Tottenham vs. Nottm Forest
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT | 07:45 PM IST
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Games Predictions
The EPL season progresses with several key matchups that could impact their league standings. With key matchups, there are significant moves to which team will aim to handle the team’s reputation.
Bournemouth vs. Man United
Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
Probable Lineups for Bournemouth
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Djordje Petrovic |
| Backs | Adam Smith, James Hill, Marcos Senesi and Adrien Truffert |
| Midfielders | Ryan Christie, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, and Junior Kroupi |
| Winger | Rayan |
| Striker | Evanilson |
Probable Lineups for Man United
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Senne Lammens |
| Backs | Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, and Diogo Dalot |
| Midfielders | Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo |
| Wingers | Amad |
Previous Rivalry
In their most recent English Premier League game, Bournemouth faced Sunderland. Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki had the first shot of the match, but it was kept by goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. Enzo Le Fée was under pressure in the box, but the referee waved away penalty appeals. Eliezer Mayenda scored the goal for the Sunderland team. Later, Granit Xhaka felt like he had an ankle injury following a struggle with Bournemouth’s defensive midfielder Tyler Adams. In the second half, Evanilson scored the goal for AFC Bournemouth. Finally, Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Sunderland, continuing their run of inconsistent form.
Conversely, Manchester United F.C. faced Aston Villa F.C. in their most recent fixture. In the first half, Casemiro scored the opening goal for Man United. Meanwhile, Ross Barkley scored the goal of his first Premier League start of the season for Aston Villa. Matheus Cunha scored the goal to take a lead for Man United in the second half. After that, Benjamin Šeško scored another goal for Man United. In the end, Man United defeated Aston Villa 3-1. They’re currently forming to make an undeniable win in the upcoming game.
The Pick: Man United
Aston Villa vs West Ham
Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT | 07:45 PM IST
Venue: Villa Park in Birmingham.
Probable Lineups for Aston Villa
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Emiliano Martínez |
| Backs | Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, and Ian Maatsen |
| Midfielders | John McGinn, Amadou Onana, EmilianoBuendía, Douglas Luiz, and Morgan Rogers |
| Striker | Tammy Abraham |
Probable Lineups for West Ham
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Mads Hermansen |
| Backs | El Hadji Malick Diouf, Axel Disasi, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| Midfielders | Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa, and Tomáš Souček |
| Wingers | Adama Traoré and Jarrod Bowen |
| Striker | Valentín Mariano José Castellanos Giménez |
Previous Rivalry
Aston Villa remains confident in contributing to the UEFA Europa League competition. In their last five English Premier League games, they have registered one win, three consecutive losses, and one draw. Aston Villa currently sits in fourth place with 51 points in the English Premier League standings. They have recently displayed greater consistency in that competition, highlighting their strong form on the European stage. However, the player was added to the injury list, including Boubacar Kamara, who is out with a knee injury. Aston Villa will have a home-field advantage to win.
In contrast, West Ham United F.C. has been struggling with inconsistent performances throughout the English Premier League season. They have continued in the relegation zone of the English Premier League standings. In their last five games, West Ham have recorded three straight draws, one victory, and one loss. Several players were added to the injury list. Oliver Scarles is out with a knock, and Łukasz Fabiański has a back injury.
The Pick: Aston Villa
Brighton vs. Liverpool
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:30 AM ET | 05:30 AM PT | 06:00 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Probable Lineups for Brighton
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Bart Verbruggen |
| Backs | Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, and Danny Welbeck |
| Midfielders | Mats Wieffer, Pascal Alexander Groß, Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood, Diego Gómez, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu |
| Winger | Kaoru Mitoma |
Probable Lineups for Liverpool
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Alisson Becker |
| Backs | Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitiké |
| Midfielders | Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch |
| Winger | Mohamed Salah |
Previous Rivalry
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. faced Sunderland in their most recent English Premier League game. Yankuba Minteh has an offensive power impact for Brighton, scoring the decisive goal early in the game. At the same time, Brighton’s defense is high-risk, and crucial moves from Lewis Dunk are needed. His positioning is better suited to perform and sustain a key role in goal-line clearances and blocks. As the defensive line was fatigued, goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made pivotal reaction saves to preserve the result. In the closing, Brighton defeated Sunderland 1-0.
Liverpool F.C. played out a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in their latest English Premier League game. Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scored the goal with a powerful shot of resilience. Meanwhile, Richarlison scored the decisive goal for the Tottenham team. Overall, Liverpool has a better flow in both attack and defense, giving it a slight edge in the upcoming match.
The Pick: Liverpool
Everton vs. Chelsea
Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Probable Lineups for Everton
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Jordan Pickford |
| Backs | James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Jake O’Brien, and Vitaliy Mykolenko |
| Midfielders | Idrissa Gueye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and James Garner |
| Wingers | Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye |
| Striker | Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal |
Probable Lineups for Chelsea
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Filip Jørgensen |
| Backs | Mamadou Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, and Reece James |
| Midfielders | Andrey Santos, João Pedro, Enzo Fernández, and Moisés Caicedo |
| Wingers | Alejandro Garnacho and Cole Palmer |
Previous Rivalry
Everton F.C. is currently sitting in eighth place with 43 points in the English Premier League standings. After 30 games, they have recorded 12 wins, seven draws, and 11 losses. In their last five games, Everton have two consecutive wins, three losses, and no draws. This team has poor form compared to their opponent, Chelsea. Everton’s position in the middle table reflects their struggles in the league.
By contrast, Chelsea F.C. has shown more consistent performances in the English Premier League. In their last five games, they have registered two consecutive draws, two losses, and one victory. The team has also delivered solid performances on the road. This time, Chelsea will try to gain ground in the upcoming games.
The Pick: Chelsea
Finish
The English Premier League is almost halfway through this season, which could impact team reputations. The key Manchester City F.C. vs. Crystal Palace F.C. matchup was cancelled on matchday 31. The remaining EPL clubs will maintain their records face-to-face with better moves in the upcoming clashes.
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