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.