Premier League Matchweek 6 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Premier League matchweek 6 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Premier League Matchweek 6 — What to Expect
Manchester City FC lead the Premier League on 18 points after 6 games, 3 points clear of Arsenal FC. Matchweek 6 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Coventry City FC vs Newcastle United FC — Monday 12 October, 19:00 GMT
Coventry City FC: 19th, 3 pts · Newcastle United FC: 11th, 8 pts - Everton FC vs Chelsea FC — Saturday 17 October, 11:30 GMT
Everton FC: 5th, 10 pts · Chelsea FC: 6th, 10 pts - Fulham FC vs Hull City AFC — Saturday 17 October, 14:00 GMT
Fulham FC: 20th, 2 pts · Hull City AFC: 8th, 9 pts - Manchester City FC vs Ipswich Town FC — Saturday 17 October, 14:00 GMT
Manchester City FC: 1st, 18 pts · Ipswich Town FC: 10th, 9 pts - Brentford FC vs Liverpool FC — Saturday 17 October, 14:00 GMT
Brentford FC: 4th, 10 pts · Liverpool FC: 9th, 9 pts - Newcastle United FC vs Aston Villa FC — Saturday 17 October, 16:30 GMT
Newcastle United FC: 11th, 8 pts · Aston Villa FC: 15th, 5 pts - AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland AFC — Sunday 18 October, 13:00 GMT
AFC Bournemouth: 17th, 3 pts · Sunderland AFC: 16th, 4 pts - Leeds United FC vs Manchester United FC — Sunday 18 October, 13:00 GMT
Leeds United FC: 7th, 9 pts · Manchester United FC: 13th, 6 pts - Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Sunday 18 October, 13:00 GMT
Brighton & Hove Albion FC: 3rd, 13 pts · Crystal Palace FC: 12th, 7 pts - Nottingham Forest FC vs Arsenal FC — Sunday 18 October, 15:30 GMT
Nottingham Forest FC: 14th, 5 pts · Arsenal FC: 2nd, 15 pts
Headline Match: Coventry City FC vs Newcastle United FC
Coventry City FC (19th, 3 pts, 1 scored) host Newcastle United FC (11th, 8 pts, 9 conceded). The gap between them is 5 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Brighton & Hove Albion FC have scored the most — 18 goals in 6 games, sitting 3rd on 13 points.
Everton FC have the tightest defence among them, conceding 5 in 6. They are 5th on 10 points.
At the other end, Fulham FC are bottom on 2 points from 6 games, with 6 scored and 10 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Everton FC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds United FC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool FC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | +0 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 6 |
| 14 | Nottingham Forest FC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 | Aston Villa FC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 | Sunderland AFC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -9 | 3 |
| 20 | Fulham FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 2 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Erling Haaland (Manchester City FC) on 6; João Pedro (Chelsea FC) on 5; Morgan Rogers (Chelsea FC) on 4.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City FC | 6 |
| 2 | João Pedro | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| 3 | Morgan Rogers | Chelsea FC | 4 |
| 4 | Rayan Cherki | Manchester City FC | 4 |
| 5 | Alexander Isak | Liverpool FC | 4 |
Following the Round
Our model prices every fixture in this round on the Premier League predictions page, with the full table and scoring data on the Premier League stats hub. Results and what they changed go into our matchweek 6 review once the round finishes.
Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Premier League fixtures are in matchweek 6?
There are 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Premier League matchweek 6?
The standout fixture of this round is Coventry City FC vs Newcastle United FC.
Where do the kick-off times in this preview come from?
Kick-off times are sourced from football-data.org and listed in GMT.
Does this preview include betting predictions?
It discusses general betting angles for the round but does not publish a fixed predicted scoreline.