Stamford Bridge, Saturday, 3:30pm

Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge for a clash that promises goals and drama. Xabi Alonso receives a boost with Cole Palmer available again after suspension, but leading scorer João Pedro is sidelined with a thigh injury. Morgan Rogers, Geovany Quenda and Pedro Neto will be expected to provide the attacking threat.

United arrive under pressure following a club-record eight-game winless run across all competitions. Michael Carrick must also contend with injuries to Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Šeško and Luke Shaw, while Marcus Rashford remains doubtful. Captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to return after being dropped for the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

United hold a narrow historical edge in Premier League meetings, with 21 wins to Chelsea’s 20, alongside 27 draws. They will also draw confidence from their 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in April 2026.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United

Liverpool vs Arsenal

Anfield, Sunday, 7:30pm

Liverpool host Arsenal in a heavyweight encounter with potential implications for the Premier League title race. Arsenal sit second with 21 points from eight matches, while Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool are fourth on 15 points.

Following a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City earlier in October, Liverpool have bounced back with consecutive league wins over Brentford (2-1) and Brighton (2-0). Playing at Anfield will provide further encouragement as they look to close the gap on the teams above them.

Arsenal face a difficult historical challenge, having failed to win a Premier League match at Anfield since 2012. A closely contested midfield battle is expected, with both sides needing to balance defensive discipline and attacking ambition.

Liverpool’s recent improvement suggests they can challenge the visitors, but Arsenal have enough quality to make this a competitive contest.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal

AC Milan vs Inter Milan

San Siro, Saturday, 10:45pm

AC Milan and Inter Milan renew their rivalry in the Derby della Madonnina, with both sides having plenty at stake.

AC Milan sit fifth with 18 points after a disappointing 4-2 midweek home defeat to Bologna. Inter, meanwhile, lead the table with 25 points and remain unbeaten. Recent victories over Venezia (2-0) and Bologna (3-1) underline their strong form and attacking efficiency.

Despite Inter’s momentum, Milan can take confidence from their recent derby record, having gone unbeaten in their last six competitive meetings with their city rivals, winning three and drawing three. That run includes a 1-0 league victory earlier in March.

Inter appear stronger on current form, but Milan’s recent success in this fixture suggests they could make life difficult for the league leaders.

Prediction: AC Milan 1-2 Inter Milan