Premier League Matchweek 7 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions

Premier League Matchweek 7 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions

Complete preview of Premier League matchweek 7 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.

TL;DR: Matchweek 7 of the Premier League features 10 scheduled fixtures, headlined by Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Coventry City FC. The preview lists every confirmed kick-off, flags the standout match and summarises the form picture going into the round. Fixtures are sourced from football-data.org.
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Senior Football Analyst

Published 12 October 2026 · Updated 18 October 2026

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Premier League Matchweek 7 — What to Expect

Manchester City FC lead the Premier League on 21 points after 7 games, 3 points clear of Arsenal FC. Matchweek 7 is the next test of whether that holds.

Fixture List

Headline Match: Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Coventry City FC

Tottenham Hotspur FC (20th, 3 pts, 3 scored) host Coventry City FC (16th, 6 pts, 11 conceded). The gap between them is 3 points.

Where the Table Stands

Of the sides playing this week, Brighton & Hove Albion FC have scored the most — 23 goals in 7 games, sitting 3rd on 16 points.

Arsenal FC have the tightest defence among them, conceding 5 in 7. They are 2nd on 18 points.

At the other end, Tottenham Hotspur FC are bottom on 3 points from 6 games, with 3 scored and 9 conceded.

Premier League table going into matchweek 7 — sides playing this round in bold
#ClubPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Manchester City FC7700197+1221
2Arsenal FC7601115+618
3Brighton & Hove Albion FC7511235+1816
4Chelsea FC74121713+413
5Liverpool FC733198+112
6Brentford FC7241138+510
7Leeds United FC724196+310
8Everton FC724187+110
9Hull City AFC723287+19
10Ipswich Town FC73041115-49
11Newcastle United FC72231014-48
12Aston Villa FC7223711-48
13Manchester United FC71421010+07
14Crystal Palace FC7214917-87
15AFC Bournemouth7133913-46
16Coventry City FC6204511-66
17Fulham FC7124710-35
18Nottingham Forest FC712459-45
19Sunderland AFC7115614-84
20Tottenham Hotspur FC603339-63

The scoring charts going into the round: Erling Haaland (Manchester City FC) on 8; João Pedro (Chelsea FC) on 5; Alexander Isak (Liverpool FC) on 5.

Premier League top scorers going into matchweek 7
#PlayerClubGoals
1Erling HaalandManchester City FC8
2João PedroChelsea FC5
3Alexander IsakLiverpool FC5
4Marcus TavernierAFC Bournemouth4
5Morgan RogersChelsea FC4

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 7 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 7?

There are 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.

What is the headline match of Premier League matchweek 7?

The standout fixture of this round is Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Coventry City 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.