We take a look at three fixtures this Wednesday in the Premier League, beginning at the Emirates where Arsenal look to reset after their draw at Stamford Bridge as they welcome a Brentford side still struggling to find their footing away from home. Later in the evening, Elland Road hosts a high-stakes meeting as Leeds search for a spark against a Chelsea team carrying real confidence on their travels. The action then wraps up at Anfield, where Liverpool aim to build on Sunday’s much-needed win when they take on a spirited Sunderland outfit growing in belief each week. Here are my thoughts along with suggested plays for each game.
Before getting into the individual match previews, here’s a snapshot of the current title race. Arsenal stay firmly at the top of the market at 1/2, with Manchester City next in line at 3/1. Chelsea are listed at 14/1, and Liverpool follow at 16/1. The rest of the contenders are marked 45/1 or higher.
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ARSENAL v BRENTFORD – Click here to bet
We begin Wednesday night at the Emirates, where Arsenal look to reset quickly after dropping points at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Despite Chelsea going down to ten men before the interval, it was the hosts who struck first, forcing the Gunners to chase the game until they eventually drew level at 1–1. While a point away at the Bridge is never a bad return, the context of the red card will make it feel like an opportunity missed for Mikel Arteta’s side. Still, the draw stretches Arsenal’s unbeaten run to an impressive seventeen matches in all competitions (W14 D3) and keeps them top of the Premier League with 30 points from 13 games (W9 D3 L1).
At the Emirates, Arsenal’s numbers remain elite. They are unbeaten in the league at home, winning five and drawing one, and their overall form in North London is even more formidable, seven straight wins in all competitions, scoring 18 and conceding just twice in that run. The Gunners haven’t recorded back-to-back draws at any stage this season, and after dropping points at Chelsea, the expectation will be a sharper, more assertive display back in front of their own crowd.
Brentford make the short trip across the capital on the back of a confidence-boosting 3–1 win over Burnley, a result that lifts them into 10th place on 19 points from 13 matches (W6 D1 L6). Consistency, however, has remained elusive under Keith Andrews, with the Bees alternating between wins and losses in each of their last four league outings.
Their away form is even more concerning. Brentford have collected only three points on the road all season, with just one win, away at West Ham, and five defeats otherwise. They sit near the foot of the Premier League’s away table, and given the demands of the Emirates, Andrews will know they’ll need a far more complete performance than anything they’ve produced on their travels so far if they’re to recreate last season’s stubborn 1–1 draw.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight competitive meetings with Brentford (W6 D2). Last season saw the sides draw 1–1 at the Emirates, while Arsenal claimed a strong 3–1 victory away at the Community Stadium earlier in the campaign, taking four points from six overall.
Betting
Arsenal 33/100
Draw 9/2
Brentford 8/1
Verdict
Arsenal will want to move past Sunday’s frustrations quickly, and returning to the Emirates gives them the perfect platform to reassert themselves. With the best defensive record in the division and a home profile that gets stronger by the week, the Gunners should control long stretches of this game. Brentford have caused them the odd issue in recent seasons, but this Arsenal side looks far less likely to be rattled. With Brentford’s attacking threat dipping noticeably on the road, the win-to-nil angle makes the most sense at the price.
Suggested Bet: Match Result & both teams to score – Arsenal and No at 21/20
LIVERPOOL v SUNDERLAND – Click here to bet
We wrap up the midweek action at Anfield, where Liverpool host a Sunderland side riding a wave of confidence. The Reds will feel a sense of relief heading into Week 14 after grinding out a much-needed 2–0 win away to West Ham on Sunday. It wasn’t a vintage display from the defending champions, but it snapped a worrying run of three straight defeats in all competitions, a slump that had threatened to derail their campaign. The victory lifts Arne Slot’s men to 8th on the table with 21 points from 13 matches (W7 L6).
Home form has brought mixed returns. Liverpool have won four and lost two at Anfield in the league, collecting 12 points from a possible 18. The bigger concern, however, is their recent slide on home soil, back-to-back defeats in all competitions by a combined score of 7–1, following a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest and a heavy 4–1 setback against PSV. Defensive frailty has crept in too, with just two clean sheets at home all season, a vulnerability that could give Sunderland encouragement, even if they’ve struggled to score freely on the road.
Sunderland arrive on Merseyside with belief growing by the week. After significant investment in the squad over the summer, Régis Le Bris is beginning to see the returns. The Black Cats showed tremendous resilience once again on Saturday, overturning a 2–0 deficit to beat Bournemouth 3–2 at the Stadium of Light, a comeback that pushes them up to 6th on 22 points (W6 D4 L3). Their competitive edge and mentality have been standout traits so far.
That said, Sunderland’s away form remains a clear contrast. They have collected just seven points from six league away matches (W2 D1 L3), scoring only three goals on their travels. Le Bris will know they must offer more going forward if they are to get anything from Anfield, especially against a Liverpool team eager to re-establish dominance at home. Their low-scoring away pattern is notable too, only one of Sunderland’s away matches this season has produced three goals or more, with their approach often geared toward containment rather than ambition.
Head-to-Head
It has been six seasons since these sides last met, and history leans firmly towards Liverpool. The Reds are unbeaten in their last ten against Sunderland (W6 D4). Their most recent league encounters saw Liverpool win 2–0 at Anfield before a 2–2 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Betting
Liverpool 19/50
Draw 17/4
Sunderland 27/4
Verdict
Sunderland have been one of the season’s pleasant surprises, but their away record still lags well behind their impressive home form. Liverpool’s win on Sunday may be exactly what they needed to steady themselves, and with Alexander Isak finally opening his Premier League account for the club, there’s every chance he uses that momentum in front of the Kop, especially given the rivalry connection from his Newcastle days.
A competitive match feels likely, and Sunderland have shown enough spirit to suggest they can cause problems given how shaky Liverpool have been at the back. Both teams finding the net definitely appeals, with an Isak anytime option also worth considering if the price is right
Suggested Bets: Liverpool to win or draw (Double Chance) & Both teams to score at 23/20
Anytime Goalscorer – Alexander Isak (price not available at time of writing)
LEEDS UNITED v CHELSEA – Click here to bet
Elland Road hosts Wednesday night’s clash, with Leeds entering the round still searching for stability after a narrow 3–2 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. The scoreline may show another loss, but the performance offered signs of fight after battling back from 2–0 down, only to be undone by a stoppage-time winner. It was the kind of spirited display Daniel Farke has been urging from his squad, yet it still marks a fourth straight league defeat and leaves them in the bottom three in 18th with 11 points from 13 matches (W3 D2 L8).
The pressure is beginning to mount. Leeds have won just once in their last seven league outings, and speculation around Farke’s future continues to swirl. At Elland Road, results have been mixed, two wins, two draws and two defeats, but recent home form has dipped noticeably, with only one victory in their last five. It’s a stark contrast to last season’s Championship momentum and a reminder of how unforgiving life is in the top flight.
Chelsea arrive in Yorkshire buoyed by a resilient 1–1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, earned despite going a man down late in the first half. Enzo Maresca’s side even struck first after the break, and while the point wasn’t enough to keep them second, it continued a solid run that sees them third on 24 points (W7 D3 L3) after 13 games.
Their away form has been a major strength. Chelsea boast the league’s second-best away record with four wins, one draw and just one defeat, scoring 14 and conceding only five on their travels. They’ve taken an impressive 13 points from a possible 18 away from home and are unbeaten in their last six road matches in all competitions (W5 D1). With at least two goal contributions from the Blues in five of those six outings, Maresca’s men have shown they can carry attacking threat wherever they go, something they will look to impose on a struggling Leeds side.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two met in the league was during the 2022/23 season, when each side won their respective home fixture. Their most recent encounter came in the FA Cup last season, where Chelsea edged a 3–2 win at Stamford Bridge.
Betting
Leeds United 13/4
Draw 57/20
Chelsea 4/5
Verdict
Leeds showed admirable fight at the Etihad, but effort alone won’t mask the clear lack of depth and quality that continues to hold them back. Chelsea, by contrast, look well-balanced, well-structured and particularly dangerous away from home, with their attacking fluency translating consistently on the road. Elland Road may give Leeds an edge in terms of atmosphere, but the Blues look the far more convincing unit at present.
Suggested Bet: Full-Time Result — Chelsea at 4/5
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