Premier League Matchweek 9 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of Premier League matchweek 9 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
Premier League Matchweek 9 — What to Expect
Manchester City FC lead the Premier League on 21 points after 8 games, level on points with Arsenal FC. Matchweek 9 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC — Saturday 31 October, 12:30 GMT
Chelsea FC: 4th, 13 pts · Manchester United FC: 15th, 7 pts - Manchester City FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Saturday 31 October, 15:00 GMT
Manchester City FC: 1st, 21 pts · Brighton & Hove Albion FC: 3rd, 16 pts - AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United FC — Saturday 31 October, 15:00 GMT
AFC Bournemouth: 17th, 6 pts · Leeds United FC: 8th, 10 pts - Coventry City FC vs Sunderland AFC — Saturday 31 October, 15:00 GMT
Coventry City FC: 19th, 6 pts · Sunderland AFC: 20th, 4 pts - Hull City AFC vs Ipswich Town FC — Saturday 31 October, 15:00 GMT
Hull City AFC: 11th, 9 pts · Ipswich Town FC: 10th, 10 pts - Brentford FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Saturday 31 October, 15:00 GMT
Brentford FC: 7th, 10 pts · Nottingham Forest FC: 18th, 6 pts - Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Saturday 31 October, 17:30 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur FC: 12th, 9 pts · Crystal Palace FC: 16th, 7 pts - Aston Villa FC vs Fulham FC — Saturday 31 October, 20:00 GMT
Aston Villa FC: 6th, 11 pts · Fulham FC: 13th, 8 pts - Liverpool FC vs Arsenal FC — Sunday 01 November, 16:30 GMT
Liverpool FC: 5th, 12 pts · Arsenal FC: 2nd, 21 pts
Headline Match: Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC
Chelsea FC (4th, 13 pts, 17 scored) host Manchester United FC (15th, 7 pts, 10 conceded). The gap between them is 6 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.
At the other end, Sunderland AFC are bottom on 4 points from 7 games, with 6 scored and 14 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 6 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 |
| 7 | Brentford FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | +5 | 10 |
| 8 | Leeds United FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 10 |
| 9 | Everton FC | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 |
| 11 | Hull City AFC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 12 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 9 |
| 13 | Fulham FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Manchester United FC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 7 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 7 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 |
| 19 | Coventry City FC | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 4 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Erling Haaland (Manchester City FC) on 9; João Pedro (Chelsea FC) on 5; Alexander Isak (Liverpool FC) on 5.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Manchester City FC | 9 |
| 2 | João Pedro | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| 3 | Alexander Isak | Liverpool FC | 5 |
| 4 | Marcus Tavernier | AFC Bournemouth | 4 |
| 5 | Morgan Rogers | Chelsea 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 9 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 9?
There are 9 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of Premier League matchweek 9?
The standout fixture of this round is Chelsea FC vs Manchester 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.