Premier League Predictions GW26: Matchdays 2/11, 2/12

A midweek slate of Premier League fixtures awaits after a dramatic weekend.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

There's little time to catch your breath after the late shenanigans at Anfield that stoked another fire in the Premier League title race. Manchester City have no choice but to build on a rare victory at Liverpool, given their deficit at the summit, and they have the chance to cut Arsenal's lead to three points before the Gunners visit Brentford on Thursday. While plenty of intrigue remains at the top, the battles for Europe are also bound to excite, and West Ham United's resurgence has enlivened the relegation dogfight. Suddenly, Tottenham Hotspur are nervous.

Why it matters

The Premier League title race remains tight, with Manchester City looking to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. Meanwhile, the battles for European places and to avoid relegation are also heating up, making this a crucial midweek slate of fixtures.

The details

Manchester City will look to build on their rare win at Liverpool when they host Fulham, while Arsenal face a tricky trip to Brentford. Elsewhere, Sunderland will hope to pull off a shock result against Liverpool at home, and Nottingham Forest and Wolves meet in a relegation six-pointer.

  • The Premier League matches will be played on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12.

The players

Erling Haaland

The Manchester City striker scored the winning penalty against Liverpool on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta

The Arsenal manager will be hoping his team can maintain their lead at the top of the table with a win at Brentford.

Régis Le Bris

The Sunderland manager will be looking to guide his team to a shock win over Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.

Keith Andrews

The Brentford manager has guided his team to seventh in the Premier League table this season.

Rob Edwards

The Wolverhampton Wanderers manager is still searching for his first win since taking over at the club.

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What’s next

A Man City victory on Wednesday would only add to what's bound to be a tense occasion for the Gunners in west London when they face Brentford on Thursday.

The takeaway

The midweek Premier League fixtures will have major implications in the title race, the battle for European places, and the relegation fight, with several key matchups that could shake up the standings.