Premier League Predictions: Gameweek 23
The Premier League’s might was on full display in the week, as six of the eight teams in continental action claimed victories.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Chelsea are all in position, with one gameweek remaining, to advance into the Champions League round of 16. Aston Villa are similarly secure in the Europa League, but there’s work for Manchester City and Nottingham Forest to do in their respesctive competitions.
A European slate always means a heavier dose of Sunday Premier League action, and that’s where we will find our most intriguing match-up of the round this weekend.
Here are Sports Illustrated’s predictions for Gameweek 23.
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West Ham United vs. Sunderland
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Time: 12:30 p.m. GMT / 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT
Callum Wilson’s late scramble ensured travelling West Ham United supporters enjoyed a grand day out in north London last weekend, as the Hammers added to Tottenham Hotspur’s woes by claiming a 2–1 victory in N17.
That brought a hideous run of form to an end, but their position in the Premier League table remains precarious. Nottingham Forest’s point at home to Arsenal means West Ham are five points adrift of safety.
Last week’s result should at least allow for a more joyful atmosphere to permeate around the typically sullen London Stadium in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off, as Sunderland make the long trip down to the capital.
The Black Cats have relied heavily on their home form this term, but Régis Le Bris has his players back from the Africa Cup of Nations. They’ve produced some dogged displays on their travels since earning promotion.
Prediction: West Ham 1–1 Sunderland
Burnley vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
Many thought it was a mini-miracle that Thomas Frank survived last week’s nadir, but the Tottenham hierarchy received brief vindication on Tuesday night.
Spurs were legitimately good in their 2–0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, meaning a win at Eintracht Frankfurt next Wednesday will earn them a top-eight finish and a place in the Champions League last 16.
The bulk of the fanbase remain convinced that Frank isn’t the right man for the job, and they’ll be ready with their pitchforks if the away side fail to claim victory at Turf Moor on Saturday. Burnley impressively earned a point at Anfield last time out, but they haven’t won a Premier League game since October.
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Prediction: Burnley 0–1 Tottenham
Fulham vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
Fulham’s upsurge was brought to a halt by the similarly resurgent Leeds United last Saturday, who were good value for their late triumph.
Marco Silva’s side are locked into mid-table and should have the influential Alex Iwobi, off the back of an excellent AFCON, back amongst it at Craven Cottage. Brighton & Hove Albion are next up for the Cottagers.
The Seagulls have flattered to deceive under Fabian Hürzeler this season, with their recent FA Cup triumph over Manchester United masking a rather indifferent run of form. They’ve won just two of their previous ten in all competitions, but they are four unbeaten in the Premier League.
A win for the visitors in west London would see them leapfrog their hosts and potentially end the weekend in the top half.
Prediction: Fulham 1–2 Brighton
Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
The Arctic and astro did for Manchester City on Tuesday night, as Bodø/Glimt secured a historic result in Gameweek 7 of the Champions League league phase.
City, who entered the contest off the back of a chastening defeat in the Manchester derby, are in a rut. The defensive injuries are proving costly, and, as was the case last season, some are starting to question whether Pep Guardiola can astutely adapt.
His team are suffering without the ball, and currently aren’t able to make up for their defensive deficiencies with cohesive and dynamic play in possession. They look woefully one-dimensional, and Erling Haaland is out of sorts as a result.
Even the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers is unlikely to be a breeze. Wolves are stiffening under new manager Rob Edwards, with only three teams in the Premier League currently on longer unbeaten runs than the division’s bottom dwellers.
Prediction: Man City 2–0 Wolves
Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Time: 5.30 p.m. GMT / 12.30 p.m. ET / 9.30 a.m. PT
Liverpool turned out one of their more impressive showings of a troubled season on Wednesday night, easing past Marseille in a tough environment.
That victory, which extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 13 games, may have eased the pressure on Arne Slot slightly ahead of Saturday’s trip to the south coast.
These two got the 2025–26 Premier League campaign underway in some style back in August, but Bournemouth are now without Liverpool’s tormentor on that night, Antoine Semenyo.
Andoni Iraola’s side have improved steadily in recent outings.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2–2 Liverpool
Premier League Gameweek 23 Predictions
Date | Kick-Off Time | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 12:30 p.m. GMT / 7:30 a.m. ET | West Ham vs. Sunderland | 1–1 |
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET | Burnley vs. Tottenham | 0–1 |
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET | Fulham vs. Brighton | 1–2 |
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET | Man City vs. Wolves | 2–0 |
Saturday, Jan. 24 | 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12.30 p.m. ET | Bournemouth vs. Liverpool | 2–2 |
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