Following another chaotic weekend of results in the Premier League, Arsenal look to have the title firmly in their grasp, even at this primitive stage of the 2025/26 campaign.
Losses for Liverpool and both Manchester clubs have given the Gunners a real platform to kick on from after 12 games played, with Chelsea (their closest current challengers) up next this weekend.
There is a very congested feel to the EPL table currently and if any side can string a run of results together, they may feel as if they can challenge for at least a European place come the end of the campaign.
Down at the bottom, Wolves do feel as if they are in danger of being cut adrift under new manager Rob Edwards, while Burnley and Leeds United are also slipping into the relegation scrap.
Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:
EPL Week 13 Predictions
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Sunderland ($3.00)
Bournemouth ($2.40)
Draw ($3.55)
Sunderland continue to impress in the Premier League, and they will want to kick on here against Bournemouth. The Black Cats have adjusted to life in the top flight brilliantly and their home form has been superb so far this season. Bournemouth meanwhile have hit a bit of a bump in the road of late, but their comeback draw against West Ham should give them some confidence in this one. Sunderland suffered a late defeat at Fulham last weekend and Bournemouth could inflict a similar loss on them here.
Bournemouth to win 2-1
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Brentford ($1.53)
Burnley ($7.00)
Draw ($4.40)
Two sides in need of three points meet here, as Brentford and Burnley lock horns in West London. The Bees can’t seem to string together any sort of consistency in the Premier League, but this does feel like a chance to get back to winning ways. Points and goals have dried up for Burnley and Scott Parker will be hoping his charges can start turning things around soon. This should be a closer game than the odds suggest but Brentford should get the job done.
Brentford to win 2-0
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Manchester City ($1.28)
Leeds United ($12.00)
Draw ($6.25)
Inconsistency continues to blight Manchester City’s Premier League title bid but they will be looking to get back on track here against Leeds. The blues do look dangerous this term, but Pep Guardiola’s young side are battling to pick up wins every week. Leeds meanwhile are struggling with the demands of the Premier League and Daniel Farke is a man under the pump. This will depend on who scores the first goal but if City bag early, they could be tough to stop.
Manchester City to win 3-1
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Everton ($2.90)
Newcastle United ($2.55)
Draw ($3.35)
Following two superb wins for both Everton and Newcastle, the sides meet in what should be a very good one in Liverpool. The Toffees showed real resolve to beat Manchester United with 10 men for the majority of their last game and confidence is growing in the David Moyes approach. Newcastle meanwhile are still basking in their famous win over Manchester City, and they will be eager to back that up here. This will be entertaining and both sides may end up settling for a point.
1-1 Draw
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Tottenham ($2.10)
Fulham ($3.80)
Draw ($3.60)
Tottenham will be eager to bounce back from their North London derby mauling, as they take on Fulham at home. Spurs started the season well under Thomas Frank but are now faltering, with old habits coming back to haunt this Tottenham team. Fulham did get back to winning ways last weekend, overcoming Sunderland at home but Marco Silva needs to see more consistency from this side too. This should bring goals and while Fulham will have a good go, Spurs should come out on top.
Tottenham to win 3-1
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Crystal Palace ($2.50)
Manchester United ($2.85)
Draw ($3.60)
High flying Crystal Palace will be looking to inflict yet misery on Manchester United, as the two sides meet in South London. Palace are ticking along nicely in both the league and in Europe and they seem to fear nobody currently. United come into this one fresh off the back of a humbling home loss by Everton and they need to show some heart and resolve here. This one should bring the chaos and both sides may end up settling for a point.
2-2 Draw
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Aston Villa ($1.55)
Wolves ($6.75)
Draw ($4.50)
The Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolves seldom disappoints and the two lock horns again at Villa Park. For the hosts, continuing their good form will feel key, with some superb results under Unai Emery, Villa are flying currently. The same cannot be said of Wolves, who continue to languish at the foot of the table and who are without a win this term. Wolves won’t shirk this task, but Villa should overwhelm them at home.
Aston Villa to win 3-1
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West Ham United ($5.30)
Liverpool ($1.65)
Draw ($4.33)
Problems continue to mount for champions Liverpool, who won’t be expecting things to get any easier here, as they take on West Ham United. The Hammers are starting to show signs of improvement under Nuno Espirito Santo, and they will relish playing on the break here. Liverpool meanwhile are all over the place at the moment, but they are a side packed with talent and if they click, West Ham could be in trouble. This should be a good one, with Liverpool looking decent odds to stop the rot.
Liverpool to win 3-1
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Nottingham Forest ($2.75)
Brighton ($2.60)
Draw ($3.60)
Nottingham Forest and Brighton lock horns in the East Midlands, as both sides chase important points. Forest have been hugely improved under Sean Dyche, but consistency has been lacking from them all season and they need to build on their good win at Liverpool last time out. Brighton meanwhile overcame Brentford in a chaotic one last weekend and will be chasing yet more points here. There isn’t much to split these sides on paper and a draw feels likely.
1-1 Draw
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Chelsea ($3.40)
Arsenal ($2.25)
Draw ($3.45)
London derbies seldom come bigger than Chelsea against Arsenal and the prospect of the two meeting here is a tantalising one. Chelsea have been hugely improved of late and find themselves flying high in second place in the table. Arsenal meanwhile are the side to beat, sitting pretty at the top of the league and with a first title in two decades firmly within reach. This feels like a big one for Arsenal’s title aspirations and they should come through this tricky test with all three points in the bag.
Arsenal to win 2-1
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EPL Week 13 bet
We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:
Tottenham vs Fulham – Tottenham
Aston Villa vs Wolves – Aston Villa
Manchester City vs Leeds United – Manchester City
Brentford vs Burnley – Brentford
