English Premier League 2026-27: Matchday 7, Possible Lineups
The 2026-27 English Premier League will resume after the international break as one of England’s football competitions. Several teams will field strengthened squads and boost their reputations. Several emerging talents have joined Premier League clubs during the summer transfer window. The rising talents will aim to establish themselves on the domestic stage and make an impact in the Premier League this season.
Manchester City currently sits at the top of the Premier League standings with 18 points. Man City will retain their status as a top-tier EPL club. Arsenal sit second in the Premier League standings. Following them, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Brentford, and Everton sit in third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.
Premier League: Past Results and Memorable Battles
Bournemouth Struggles to Escape the Danger Zone
Bournemouth faced Chelsea in their latest fixture. Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea. Evanilson found the net for Bournemouth. Morgan Rogers and João Pedro each scored for Chelsea. In the end, Bournemouth suffered a defeat against Chelsea. Bournemouth will also aim to avoid slipping into the relegation zone in the Premier League standings.
Everton’s Latest Away Fixture Ends in a Draw
Everton played against Hull in their most recent game. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry each scored for Everton. Joe Gelhardt and Mohamed Belloumi scored for Hull. Everton played out a 2-2 draw against Hull. Everton will look to maintain their draw-heavy form and earn victories in upcoming fixtures.
Sunderland Strive to Move Away From the Bottom of the Table
Brighton faced Sunderland in their latest fixture. Maxim De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam each scored for Brighton, while Pascal Struijk received a red card. Sunderland failed to score throughout the game. Sunderland ultimately lost to Brighton.
Coventry Return to Winning Ways at Home
Coventry played against Newcastle in an EPL game. Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni scored for Coventry. Newcastle failed to score in the first half. After half-time, Sven Botman scored Newcastle’s only goal. Ultimately, Coventry defeated Newcastle.
Game Schedule: Dates and Timings
Everton vs Chelsea
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 AM ET | 04:30 AM PT | 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool.
Fulham vs Hull
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Craven Cottage, London.
Man City vs Ipswich Town
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Brentford vs Liverpool
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: St. James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Brighton vs Palace
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove.
Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
Leeds vs Man Utd
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds.
Nottm Forest vs Arsenal
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: City Ground, West Bridgford.
Spurs vs Coventry
Date: October 19, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Pivotal Clubs and Projected Lineups
Man City vs Ipswich Town
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Possible Lineups for Man City
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Backs
Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, and Nico O’Reilly
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson, Iliman Ndiaye, Enzo Fernández, and Rayan Cherki
Striker
Erling Haaland
Winger
Antoine Semenyo
Possible Lineups for Ipswich Town
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Christian Walton
Backs
Leif Davis, Dara O’Shea, Issa Diop, and Abdoul Ouattara
Midfielders
Saša Lukić, Florentino, and Julio Enciso
Winger
Jaden Philogene-Bidace
Strikers
Daizen Maeda and Emersonn
Injury Report for Man City
Player
Reason for Out
Phil Foden
Suspension
Injury Report for Ipswich Town
Player
Reason for Out
Jack Taylor
Knee Injury
Team Analysis
Man City faced Sunderland in their most recent fixture. Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, and Erling Haaland scored for Man City. Brian Brobbey scored a half-trick for Sunderland. Man City defeated Sunderland. Across six matches, Man City has recorded six consecutive wins, with no losses or draws. In their last five matches, they have recorded five consecutive victories. Furthermore, Man City has home advantage and will aim to secure another victory in the upcoming fixture.
By contrast, Ipswich Town played against Everton in their latest game. Thierno Barry scored Everton’s only goal. Abdul Fatawu received a red card for Ipswich Town. In the end, Ipswich Town lost to Everton. Ipswich Town currently sits 10th in the Premier League standings with nine points. In their last five games, they have recorded two consecutive wins and three losses. Ipswich Town will give a tough challenge to Man City in the upcoming game.
The Pick: Man City
Brentford vs Liverpool
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
Possible Lineups for Brentford
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Caoimhín Kelleher
Backs
Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Jannik Schuster, and Malick Diouf
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Jaidon Anthony, and Keane Lewis-Potter
Strikers
Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago
Possible Lineups for Liverpool
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Alisson Becker
Backs
Miloš Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, and Ronald Araujo
Midfielders
Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Florian Wirtz
Winger
Víctor Muñoz
Strikers
Bradley Barcola and Lewis Koumas
Injury Report for Brentford
Players
Reason for Out
Kevin Schade
Shoulder Injury
Mikkel Damsgaard
Ankle Injury
Nathan Collins
Calf Injury
Antoni Milambo
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Joshua Dasilva
Knock
Injury Report for Liverpool
Players
Reason for Out
Ryan Gravenberch
Suspension
Conor Bradley
Knee Injury
Giovanni Leoni
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Dominik Szoboszlai
Hamstring Injury
Alexander Isak
Thigh Injury
Cody Gakpo
Ankle Injury
Hugo Ekitiké
Achilles Tendon Injury
Team Analysis
Brentford played against Chelsea in their Premier League game. Brentford recorded more shots and shots on target. They had less possession, lower passing accuracy, and fewer corner kicks throughout the game. Chelsea recorded more shots and shots on target. They had more possession, higher passing accuracy, and more corner kicks than Brentford. In the end, Brentford defeated Chelsea. Brentford currently sits in fourth place in the EPL standings with ten points. Brentford will aim to win another game.
Conversely, Liverpool faced Man City in their latest game. Liverpool registered less possession, lower passing accuracy, and fewer corner kicks than Man City. Ultimately, Liverpool lost to Man City.
The Pick: Brentford
Brighton vs Palace
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove.
Possible Lineups for Brighton
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Bart Verbruggen
Backs
Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Luka Vušković, Pascal Struijk, and Olivier Boscagli
Midfielders
Pascal Groß, Chema Andrés, and Yasin Ayari
Wingers
Diego Gómez and Maxim De Cuyper
Striker
Charalampos Kostoulas
Possible Lineups for Palace
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Walter Benítez
Backs
Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, and Tyrick Mitchell
Midfielders
Jefferson Lerma, Quinten Timber, Adam Wharton, Anan Khalaili, and Daichi Kamada
Winger
Yéremi Pino
Striker
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Injury Report for Brighton
Players
Reason for Out
Pascal Struijk
Suspension
Jack Hinshelwood and Zadok Yohanna
Knock
Femi Azeez
Muscle Injury
Mats Wieffer
Knee Injury
Evan Ferguson
Ankle Injury
Kaoru Mitoma
Hamstring Injury
Stefanos Tzimas
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Yankuba Minteh
Leg Injury
Injury Report for Palace
Players
Reason for Out
Dean Henderson
Foot Injury
Axel Disasi
Suspension
Chadi Riad
Knee Injury
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Calf Injury
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Hamstring Injury
Team Analysis
Brighton typically uses a 4-2-3-1 formation in their recent fixtures. They have performed strongly in their home fixtures this Premier League season. Brighton delivered a highly effective away fixture performance in the 2026-27 EPL season. Brighton have shown strong attacking form in their recent matches. They have struggled to maintain consistent performances throughout the campaign. Brighton currently sits third in the English Premier League standings with 13 points. In their last five matches, they have recorded three consecutive wins, one loss, and one draw.
Crystal Palace primarily uses a 3-4-2-1 formation but can also adapt to a 3-4-3 structure with a high press. They have struggled offensively and defensively this Premier League season. Crystal Palace have delivered weak form in their home fixtures. In their last five games, they have recorded two consecutive victories, one loss, and one draw.
The Pick: Brighton
Nottm Forest vs Arsenal
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: City Ground, West Bridgford.
Possible Lineups for Nottm Forest
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Matz Sels
Backs
Ola Aina, Ousmane Diomande, Murillo, and Daniel Muñoz
Midfielders
Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams, and Morgan Gibbs-White
Winger
Dan Ndoye
Striker
Liam Delap
Possible Lineups for Arsenal
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
David Raya
Backs
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, and Jurriën Timber
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Mikel Merino
Winger
Noni Madueke
Striker
Viktor Gyökeres
Injury Report for Nottm Forest
Players
Reason for Out
Nicolò Savona and Nikola Milenković
Knee Injuries
Igor Jesus
Calf Injury
Injury Report for Arsenal
Players
Reason for Out
Martín Zubimendi
Knock
Piero Hincapié
Ankle Injury
William Saliba
Back Injury
Christos Tzolis
Hamstring Injury
Team Analysis
Nottm Forest faced Palace in their most recent game. Nottm Forest took the lead through Dan Ndoye. Crystal Palace failed to score in the first half. After half-time, Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, and Yéremy Pino scored for Palace. Nottm Forest lost to Palace. Nottm Forest currently sit 15th in the Premier League standings with five points. In their last five games, they have recorded one win, two losses, and two draws.
Arsenal defeated LOSC in their latest fixture. Jurriën Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka scored for Arsenal. Arsenal have been in strong form during the 2026-27 Premier League season.
The Pick: Arsenal
Final Thoughts
With a key matchup on Matchday 7, Everton will face Chelsea on October 17 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Which team will gain the upper hand? In another exciting matchup, Fulham will host Hull on October 17. Fulham will aim to avoid dropping into the relegation zone. Man City will host Ipswich Town on October 17. Ipswich Town will pose a tough challenge to Man City in the Matchday 7 game. Bournemouth will host Sunderland on October 18. Which team will come out on top? Bournemouth will look to avoid dropping into the danger zone of the EPL standings.