It’s advantage Arsenal as Manchester City’s draw with Everton has given the Gunners full control of their destiny heading into the final three weeks of the EPL season. Matchday 36’s fixture is headlined by a big clash between Liverpool and Chelsea! Check out our best bets for this weekend's action below.
EPL 2025-26: Matchday 36 Preview & Betting Tips
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Anfield, Saturday 9th May, 9:30pm AEST
The first game of Matchday 36 has big ramifications in the race for European football as Liverpool look to lock up a Champions League position, while Chelsea look to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Europa League. Chelsea’s season is in freefall, having lost six consecutive matches that took them from fifth place to ninth place, and are now four points adrift from a Europa League position. Liverpool’s three game winning streak came to an end against Manchester United last week, however given they are six points clear of sixth place, a win this weekend would likely secure a Champions League berth next season.
Chelsea’s defence has been woeful across their six game losing streak, conceding 14 goals across those six games, including 3 goals on four separate occasions. The biggest concern for Chelsea has been the fact they’ve conceded goals against sides who aren’t amongst the top teams in the league. Chelsea conceded 3 goals against Nottingham Forest last week, who rank fifteenth for goals scored this season. Liverpool rank fourth for goals scored this season (59) and have scored 2+ goals in four straight games.
Liverpool’s attacking quality will be the big difference in this clash against a terribly out of form Chelsea. Chelsea’s defence has been dreadful, as has their attacking game, with Chelsea only scoring one goal across their last six games, enduring their longest goalless run in the league since 1912, before their goal against Forest last week. This will be a bloodbath, as Liverpool will pile on to Chelsea’s misery with a convincing win at home.
Liverpool to Win
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Manchester City vs Brentford
Etihad Stadium, Sunday 10th May, 2:30am AEST
Manchester City gave up two valuable points against Everton, meaning they will need a slip up from Arsenal to win the title. City are now five points behind Arsenal, but do have a game in hand on the Gunners, however if Arsenal win their final three games of the season they will secure the title. Brentford moved into seventh place with a 3-0 win over West Ham last week. A seventh place finish would see them qualify for the Europa Conference League, however they are within one point of sixth place which would see them qualify for the Europa League.
Despite Manchester City having a frustrating result last week, they’ve been the best performing team in the Premier League over an extended period of time. Manchester City have only lost one of their last 22 matches in the Premier League and are currently on a twelve game unbeaten run. Pep Guardiola’s side have a brilliant record at home with a 12-3-1 record, the second best home record in the Premier League.
Bournemouth certainly aren’t in the vein of form that Manchester City are, having a 1-5-1 record across their last seven games. Brentford have struggled away from home this season, winning only six of their seventeen away games, and have lost their last three away games. City’s consistency across all three facets of the game will be the difference in this match, with Man City ranking 1st in attack, 1st for possession and 2nd for defence. Manchester City will be desperate to bounce back from their draw last week and keep their title hopes alive with a win.
Manchester City -1
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West Ham vs Arsenal
London Stadium, Monday 11th May, 1:30am AEST
Title and relegation implications ride on the result of an all London clash between West Ham and Arsenal on Monday morning. Arsenal gained full control of first position after Manchester City’s draw last week opening up a five point gap on second place. West Ham had a horror weekend on Matchday 35, with a 3-0 loss to Brentford compounded by Tottenham’s upset victory over Aston Villa which has seen the Hammers fall into the relegation zone.
It’s no surprise looking at their statistical profile as to how the Hammers are sitting in the relegation zone. West Ham rank 19th for possession, 18th for goals against and 16th for goals scored, compared to the league leaders who rank 4th, 1st and 2nd respectively in those statistics. Away games have also been a big struggle for the Hammers with a 4-5-9 away (ranked 15th), while Arsenal have been an excellent side at home this season, with the league’s best home record at 14-2-2.
West Ham have struggled against the best teams in the Premier League, yet to win a game from seven attempts against the current top four teams. The Gunners have a great recent record against the Hammers, with a 8-2-2 from their last twelve Premier League fixtures against their London rivals. Arsenal have had some big wins, with their last four wins coming by scorelines of 2-0, 5-2, 6-0 and 3-1, and the Gunners are set for another big win.
Arsenal -1
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