EPL Matchday 22: Full Fixtures, Kick-Off Schedule, and Sutton’s Predictions

This weekend marks the return of the 2025–2026 English Premier League, with a jam-packed Matchday 22 schedule that promises action on both ends of the table.

Chris Sutton, a former striker for Chelsea, has given BBC Sport his predictions for the next round of Premier League games.

The main event on Saturday is Manchester United’s early kickoff matchup with Manchester City, which could have a significant impact on the title race and Champions League spots.

Liverpool will host Burnley in the evening match, while Chelsea will play Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Leaders Arsenal will also be hosted under the lights by Nottingham Forest.

Another hectic schedule awaits us on Sunday, when Wolves will play Newcastle United and Aston Villa will play Everton. Brighton will play Bournemouth on Monday night to wrap up the round.

Sutton’s predictions for Matchday 22
1-3 Man United City Man
Brighton 2–1 Chelsea
Fulham 1–1 Leeds United
Burnley 2-0 to Liverpool
Crystal Palace 1–0 Sunderland
1-0 Tottenham vs. West Ham
Forest of Nottingham 0-1 Astonish
Newcastle 1–1 Wolves
2-1 Aston Villa vs. Everton
Bournemouth 2-2 Brighton

Matchday 22 Schedule and Time of Kickoff: Saturday, January 17

Man United vs. Man City, 1:30 pm
Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace at 4 p.m.
Chelsea vs. Brentford, 4 p.m.
Liverpool vs. Burnley at 4 p.m.
Tottenham vs. West Ham at 4 p.m.
Leeds United vs. Fulham at 4 p.m.
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal at 6:30 p.m.

January 18th, Sunday

Wolves vs. Newcastle at 3 pm
Aston Villa vs. Everton at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Brighton vs. Bournemouth, 9 p.m.