The English Premier League (EPL) season is one of the most elite competitions in football. The Premier League is currently nearing the end of the season with two matchdays remaining. Arsenal F.C. has led the standings and is building momentum toward its title dream. At the same time, Liverpool’s leading player, Mohamed Salah, was added to the injury list due to a minor muscle injury. Liverpool is worried about the absence of a squad player and its impact on their success.
Meanwhile, teenage talent Junior Kroupi has played a role in Arsenal’s reputation. He has maintained the Premier League’s record for most goals. Furthermore, EPL’s Matchday 36 will take place from May 9 to May 11, 2026. At the bottom of the EPL table, West Ham United F.C. has now dropped into the danger zone. While Burnley F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are currently in the relegation zone.
Reviewing Previous Team Challenges
Arsenal Dominated Past Rivalries
Arsenal F.C. faced Fulham F.C. in their most recent EPL encounter. Arsenal took control in the first half, with Viktor Gyökeres and Bukayo Saka finding the net. Ultimately, Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0. As a result, Arsenal F.C. has remained consistent throughout the EPL season.
West Ham United’s Relegation Battle Continues
In their latest EPL game, West Ham United F.C. faced Brentford F.C. At halftime, Brentford took the lead, with Konstantinos Mavropanos, Igor Thiago, and Mikkel Damsgaard each scoring a goal. Meanwhile, West Ham failed to score throughout the full 90 minutes. Finally, West Ham United F.C. suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford F.C. As a result, West Ham has dropped into the relegation zone.
Wolves’ Winning Hopes End in Disappointment
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. took on Sunderland A.F.C. In the first half, Nordi Mukiele scored the goal, and Daniel Ballard received a red card for Sunderland. On the other hand, Santiago Bueno scored for Wolves and tried to escape from the danger zone. In the end, Wolves played to a 1-1 draw against Sunderland in their most recent EPL fixture. As a result, Wolves are stuck continuing in the EPL relegation zone.
Matchday Schedule
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 AM ET | 04:30 AM PT | 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield in Liverpool.
Fulham vs Bournemouth
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Craven Cottage in London.
Sunderland vs Man United
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Brighton vs Wolves
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Man City vs Brentford
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: City Ground in West Bridgford.
Crystal Palace vs Everton
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Selhurst Park in London.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Turf Moor in Burnley.
West Ham vs Arsenal
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: London Stadium in London.
Tottenham vs Leeds
Date: May 11, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Games Predictions
Explore more from Matchday 36 of the EPL season, which will feature several teams in head-to-head clashes. The top-seeded matchups, including West Ham F.C. vs. Arsenal F.C., will also include injury updates and team information.
West Ham vs Arsenal
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: London Stadium in London.
Predicted Lineups for West Ham
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Mads Hermansen |
| Backs | Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Axel Disasi, and Malick Diouf |
| Midfielders | Tomás Soucek and Mateus Fernandes |
| Wingers | Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville |
| Strikers | Pablo and ValentĂn Castellanos |
Predicted Lineups for Arsenal
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya |
| Backs | Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, William Saliba, Ben White, and Myles Lewis-Skelly |
| Midfielders | Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze |
| Wingers | Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka |
| Striker | Viktor Gyökeres |
Previous Rivalries
West Ham United F.C. played out a shared goalless 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace F.C. in a recent EPL fixture. In that game, West Ham had a strong attacking intent, but it was too weak, while Crystal Palace consistently pressured. This team had a poor defensive performance and still continued in the second half. West Ham United F.C. overconfidently played effective counter-attacking, with away support boosting their energy. This team has showcased their defense; unfortunately, Crystal Palace dominated, resulting in a loss.
By contrast, Arsenal faced Atlético Madrid in their latest UEFA Champions League game. Arsenal has early dominance, with Bukayo Saka scoring a decisive goal. Ultimately, Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0. Their strong recent experiences and showcases will help them maintain another victory in the upcoming games.
The Pick: Arsenal
Sunderland vs Man United
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Predicted Lineups for Sunderland
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Robin Roefs |
| Backs | Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, and Trai Hume |
| Midfielders | Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, and Enzo Le FĂ©e |
| Winger | Chemsdine Talbi |
| Striker | Brian Brobbey |
Predicted Lineups for Man United
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Senne Lammens |
| Backs | Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, and Diogo Dalot |
| Midfielders | Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Bryan Mbeumo |
| Striker | Benjamin Sesko |
Previous Rivalries
Sunderland A.F.C. currently sits in 12th place with 47 points in the EPL standings. Several players were added to the injury list. Simon Moore and Bertrand Traoré were out due to a broken hand and a knee injury, respectively. While Nilson Angulo has a muscle injury, he is doubtful for this match. Romaine Mundle has a hamstring injury and is likely to be late in May 2026.
Conversely, Manchester United F.C. currently sits in third place with 64 points in the EPL standings. Their strong recent form remains in the forthcoming fixture against Sunderland. However, the injury remains a concern. Matthijs de Ligt is doubtful for the match due to a back injury.
The Pick: Man United
Man City vs Brentford
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Predicted Lineups for Man City
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Gianluigi Donnarumma |
| Backs | Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc GuĂ©hi, and Nico O’Reilly |
| Midfielders | Nico González, Bernardo Silva, and Rayan Cherki |
| Wingers | Antoine Semenyo and Jérémy Doku |
| Striker | Erling Haaland |
Predicted Lineups for Brentford
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | CaoimhĂn Kelleher |
| Backs | Keane Lewis-Potter, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, and Michael Kayode |
| Midfielders | Mathias Jensen, Yehor Yarmoliuk, and Mikkel Damsgaard |
| Wingers | Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara |
| Striker | Igor Thiago |
Previous Rivalries
In the FA Cup semi-final, Manchester City F.C. faced Southampton F.C. Both teams failed to score in the first half. After the break, Finn Azaz found the net for Southampton. Meanwhile, Jérémy Doku and Nico González each scored for Man City. Finally, Man City defeated Southampton 2-1. With home-field advantage, Man City will continue to gain in the upcoming match.
Brentford F.C. took on Manchester United in their latest match. Manchester United took control in the first half, with Casemiro and Benjamin Šeško both finding the net. Mathias Jensen only scored for Brentford. In the end, Brentford suffered a 2-1 defeat to Man United. This team has placed near the top five teams in the English Premier League standings.
The Pick: Man City
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 AM ET | 04:30 AM PT | 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield in Liverpool.
Predicted Lineups for Liverpool
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Freddie Woodman |
| Backs | Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, and Jeremie Frimpong |
| Midfielders | Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai |
| Winger | Cody Gakpo |
| Striker | Florian Wirtz |
Predicted Lineups for Chelsea
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Filip Jörgensen |
| Backs | Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah and Malo Gusto |
| Midfielders | Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia, Enzo Fernández, and Cole Palmer |
| Strikers | JoĂŁo Pedro and Liam Delap |
Previous Rivalries
Liverpool is in strong form and has delivered consistent performances throughout the EPL season. Furthermore, they are currently fourth in the EPL standings with 58 points.
In contrast, Chelsea F.C. has a solid attack power but has struggled in recent matches. Over their last fixtures, they have recorded five consecutive losses, which underlines an inconsistency in form. Liverpool will hold a home-soil advantage to take a win over Chelsea under pressure in the forthcoming fixture.
The Pick: Liverpool
Conclusion
One of the league’s top clubs, Arsenal, is waiting to play in this matchday, which will make an EPL title race. Non-enthusiasts also want to know about the English Premier League champion this season. Every club will deliver a tough last-minute performance in the upcoming matchdays. If the other clubs prove themselves, they could miss out this season and shift their focus to the next campaign.
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