
The Premier League returns this weekend with five matches taking place on Saturday 18, 2021.
TeamKenya.co.ke takes a look at the matches that will be played on match day 26 as teams scramble for much-needed three points.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
In the last two away games Newcastle have won against West Ham however they have never won three consecutive matches to the Hammers in their Premier League history.
In their 12 Premier League matches David Moyes' side have scored at least one goal at their home stadium.
Arsenal vs Brentford
This will be the first time the Gunners will be hosting Brentford in a Premier League match since October 1946.
Brentford will be aiming to become the first promoted side to complete a double over Arsenal in the Premier League since Blackburn Rovers in the 1992-93 season.
Brentford who sit 14th on the log, have not recorded any win in their last six matches.
Aston Villa vs Watford
AFCON winner Ismaila Sarr is expected to be back for Watford after missing with an injury and also international duty.
In the last five meetings Watford have won four and lost only one.
Aston Villa striker Danny Ings in each of his last three Premier League fixtures against Watford, with four goals.
Brighton vs Burnley
Brighton in their last eight home matches have only won one match with five draws and two loses.
In their last 12 fixtures eight matches have ended with eight draws with each side winning two games apiece in the others.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
In the last 21 meetings between Palace and Chelsea there has not been a draw with Palace winning four and Chelsea winning 17 times.
Palace have won just one of their last 16 London derbies drawing eight and losing seven. Chelsea have won each of their last eight against Palace in the competition.
Liverpool vs Norwich City
Liverpool in their last 15 Premier League have won 13 games against Norwich with two draws and have scored 47 goals in these matches.
In the last Premier League matches Liverpool, who are second on the table, are unbeaten in their home games winning 11 and losing four.
Southampton vs Everton
In the 2021/2022 season Southampton have only lost once against Wolves in September 2021. Against Everton Southampton have lost their last two matches.
However, Southampton have not recorded a clean sheet in 13 Premier League games, the longest current run in the competition.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspurs have been successful against City in three of their fixtures, however all the wins came at their home ground.
Man City have not recorded a loss in the Premier League Since losing 2-0 at home to Crystal Palace in October 2021.
Tottenham's forward Son Heung-min has scored six goals in his last eight appearances against Manchester City in all competitions