As the 2025-26 Premier League season reaches its quarter mark, Arsenal holds a four-point lead over Bournemouth, with Manchester City and Liverpool trailing further. Gameweek 10 features pivotal fixtures, including Arsenal's trip to Burnley and Liverpool's home clash against Aston Villa. Managers and players are preparing amid injury concerns and form slumps.
The Premier League returns after Carabao Cup action, with Gameweek 10 poised to intensify the title race and mid-table battles. Arsenal, four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and six ahead of Manchester City, face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Gunners have conceded just three goals in all competitions and kept a clean sheet throughout October, relying on set-piece prowess to secure narrow victories. Mikel Arteta's side previously scored five at this venue and aims to extend their lead before rivals play.
Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim, seek a fourth straight win against Nottingham Forest. The Red Devils impressed in a 75-minute dominance over Brighton last weekend, with Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško, and Bruno Fernandes driving their forward line. Forest struggles under new manager Sean Dyche, following a defeat in his debut Premier League match.
Tottenham, third with 17 points from nine games, host Chelsea in a London derby. Spurs have won only one of their last eight home league games against the Blues, who arrive after a 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Wolves but a league loss to Sunderland. Thomas Frank welcomes back Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Wilson Odobert, emphasizing careful selection decisions.
Liverpool faces a potential fifth straight league defeat against Aston Villa, a mark not seen since 1953. The Reds have lost six of their last seven matches across competitions, including to Crystal Palace and Brentford. Arne Slot highlights squad quality and chance creation but notes injury impacts on players like Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, and Alexander Isak. Villa, fresh off a clean-sheet win over Manchester City, could exploit Liverpool's errors.
Finally, Manchester City host Bournemouth, with Erling Haaland motivated after a rare blank in their loss to Villa. The Norwegian has 24 goals for club and country this season, and City, fifth and six points behind Arsenal, hope for Rodri's return from hamstring trouble. Pep Guardiola praises the league's competitiveness, likening it to the NBA's lack of dominance.