Premier League 2025-26: Previous Contenders and Matchday 28

The Premier League upcoming fixtures include Wolves vs Aston Villa, Bournemouth vs Sunderland, Liverpool vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Everton, and Burnley vs Brentford. Additionally, Leeds United vs. Man City, Brighton vs. Nottm Forest, Fulham vs. Tottenham, Man United vs. Crystal Palace, and Arsenal vs. Chelsea.

Past Rivals

Aston Villa ended in a 1–1 draw with Leeds United in the 2025–26 Premier League season. Brighton defeated Brentford 2–0 on February 20, 2026. Chelsea ended in a 1–1 draw with Burnley, while West Ham played out a goalless draw against Bournemouth. Manchester City remained unbeaten with a 2–1 win over Newcastle.

Liverpool narrowly missed out on qualifying for the UEFA Europa League. However, they secured a win over Nottingham Forest in the EPL. Crystal Palace remained unbeaten with a 1-0 win against Wolves. Fulham defeated Sunderland 3-1, and Arsenal remained unbeaten with a 4-1 win over Tottenham.

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Upcoming Fixtures

Wolves vs Aston Villa

The Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. will encounter Aston Villa F.C. for matchday 28 in the Premier League 2025-26 season.

• Date—February 27, 2026
• Venue—Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England.

Previous Rivalry

Wolves faced Grimsby Town in their most recent FA Cup match. Santiago Bueno scored the only goal of the game as Wolves defeated Grimsby Town 1–0. Wolves currently sit in the relegation zone of the Premier League standings.

Conversely, Aston Villa played against Newcastle in an FA Cup match. In the first half, Tammy Abraham scored for Aston Villa. Sandro Tonali netted two goals for Newcastle, while Nick Woltemade added another. Marco Bizot was sent off after receiving a red card for Aston Villa. In the end, Aston Villa fell short against Newcastle in the FA Cup. Aston Villa will have a good chance of winning.

The Pick: Aston Villa

Liverpool vs West Ham

In the 2025-26 Premier League, on matchday 28, Liverpool F.C. will face West Ham United F.C.

• Date—February 28, 2026
• Venue—Anfield in Liverpool, England.

Previous Rivalry

In the EPL standings, Liverpool sits in 6th position with 45 points. They have played 27 fixtures, recording 13 wins, six draws, and eight losses in the Premier League. Liverpool also has a slight home advantage. So, Liverpool has the edge.

In contrast, West Ham sits in 18th position with 25 points in the Premier League standings. They have played 27 games, recording 6 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses in the EPL. West Ham United F.C. is already in the relegation zone in the EPL standings.

The Pick: Liverpool

Burnley vs Brentford

Burnley F.C. will tussle with Brentford F.C. on matchday 28 in the Premier League showdown.

• Date—February 28, 2026
• Venue—Turf Moor in Burnley, England.

Previous Rivalry

On February 13, 2026, Burnley faced Mansfield Town in the FA Cup game. Josh Laurent scored the goal for Burnley in the first half. Meanwhile, Rhys Oates and Louis Reed scored for Mansfield Town. Finally, Burnley lost 1-2 against Mansfield Town in the 4th round of the FA Cup.

By contrast, Brentford faced Macclesfield in the FA Cup. Sam Heathcote scored the goal for Brentford. On the other hand, Macclesfield failed to score. Lastly, Brentford was unbeaten 1-0 over Macclesfield in the FA Cup game.

The Pick: Brentford

Leeds United vs Man City

In the Premier League 2025-26, Leeds United F.C. will face off against Manchester City F.C.

• Date—February 28, 2026
• Venue—Elland Road in Leeds, England.

Previous Rivalry

Leeds United has struggled with inconsistent performance throughout the EPL season. Their formation is 5-4-1, which they will use in their upcoming game. Noah Okafor is out with a hamstring injury. Leeds United sits in 15th position with 31 points in the EPL standings.

Man City have displayed consistent power and have also contributed to the UEFA Champions League this season. They have played 27 games, recording 17 wins, five draws, and five losses in the EPL standings. In their last five fixtures, Man City have earned four consecutive wins and one draw, with no losses.

The Pick: Manchester City F.C.

Man United vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United F.C. will encounter Crystal Palace F.C. in the Premier League 2025-26 season.

• Date- March 1, 2026
• Venue—Old Trafford in Stretford, England.

Previous Rivalry

Manchester United faced Everton in the Premier League competition. Benjamin Šeško scored the goal for Man United. Everton failed to score, and Man United defeated them 1–0. Manchester United has a home-turf advantage to extend its winning streak.

In the Europa Conference League, Crystal Palace faced Zrinjski. Ismaïla Sarr scored the only goal for Crystal Palace, while Karlo Abramović scored for Zrinjski. In the end, the match finished 1–1.

The Pick: Manchester United F.C.

Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal F.C. will take on Chelsea F.C. in the 2025–26 Premier League season.

• Date—March 1, 2026
• Venue—Emirates Stadium in London, England.

Previous Rivalry

Arsenal has delivered an impressive performance throughout the season. They have played 28 games, recording 18 wins, seven draws, and three losses in the Premier League. Several players are out due to injury. Max Dowman is out with a muscle injury, and Mikel Merino has a foot injury. Arsenal sits in 1st place with 61 points in the EPL. In their last five games, they have earned three consecutive wins and two draws.

Similarly, Chelsea has shown moderate consistency this Premier League season. They have played 27 matches, recording 12 victories, nine draws, and six losses. In their last five fixtures, Chelsea has won three and drawn two. The team has already participated in the UEFA Europa League group stage. Overall, Chelsea has underperformed compared to Arsenal.

The Pick: Arsenal