Premier League GW16 predictions: Arsenal return to winning ways while Man United pick up another valuable three points

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign continues this weekend, with four matches on Saturday, five on Sunday and one on Monday.

Premier League leaders Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they welcome basement side Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium in Saturday's late start, while Chelsea and Liverpool are also both in action earlier in the day.

The pick of Sunday's games takes place at the Stadium of Light, as Sunderland welcome bitter rivals Newcastle United for the Tyne–Wear derby.

Manchester United will then bring the gameweek to a close on Monday evening with a home fixture against Bournemouth.

In the 16th set of fixtures, Sports Mole are facing off against Sunbeam frontman Jimmy Organ-Simpson, who is a Leeds United fan.

Read on to discover Jimmy's and our predictions for gameweek 16 of the 2025-26 campaign, in addition to a look at how DJ and producer Shadow Child performed in the 15th set of fixtures this season, as the Premier League table starts to take shape.

Chelsea vs. Everton

Saturday, 3pm

Jimmy: Chelsea 2-1 Everton

Sports Mole: Chelsea 1-1 Everton

Everton have struggled to grind out positive results in away encounters with Chelsea for some time, but they will feel that they are facing the West Londoners at an ideal time given the contrasting form of the two teams.

Although the Blues will be regarded as favourites on home soil, we are backing the in-form Toffees to frustrate Maresca’s men and claim at least a share of the spoils at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Saturday, 3pm

Jimmy: Liverpool 1-0 Brighton

Sports Mole: Liverpool 2-2 Brighton

An early breakthrough will not guarantee victory on Saturday, given that the team scoring first has failed to win any of the last four Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Brighton.

Considering that the Anfield aura has faded in recent weeks, with Liverpool failing to win any of their last three home games and conceding seven goals (D1 L2), we can see the Seagulls claiming at least a share of the spoils from what could turn out to be an entertaining, end-to-end contest.

Burnley vs. Fulham

Saturday, 5.30pm

Jimmy: Burnley 0-0 Fulham

Sports Mole: Burnley 0-2 Fulham

The ‘fight, spirit and doggedness’ shown by Burnley in their most recent loss at Newcastle has given Parker some encouragement in his quest to end the club’s torrid losing streak, and they will fancy their chances of claiming a positive result against Fulham considering their strong head-to-head home record.

However, the Cottagers will be regarded as slight favourites for this contest and we believe that Silva’s team should do enough to claim all three points against a leaky Burnley backline on this occasion.

Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Saturday, 8pm

Jimmy: Arsenal 4-0 Wolves

Sports Mole: Arsenal 4-0 Wolves

A table-topping Arsenal side taking on a 20th-placed Wolves outfit, who have been unable to buy a Premier League win all season - what could possibly go wrong, Gooners?

The 'banter era' is long gone, though, and there is nothing to suggest that the Old Gold can pull off the shock of all shocks - a goal-laden Arsenal victory is surely on the cards.

Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City

Sunday, 2pm

Jimmy: Palace 1-2 Man City

Sports Mole: Palace 1-2 Man City

Palace boss Glasner had the luxury of bringing key players off at half time on Thursday, and the expected return of Mateta alongside an in-form Eddie Nketiah spells optimism against a vulnerable City defence.

The visitors are crucially working with an extra day's rest and preparation, though, and there is only one winner when it comes to squad depth, so Guardiola's men have our vote to avenge their cup heartbreak.

Sunderland vs. Newcastle United

Sunday, 2pm

Jimmy: Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle

Sports Mole: Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle

Seldom involved in boring Premier League affairs, Newcastle have both scored and conceded in each of their last eight Premier League games - a trend that will surely continue in what promises to be a feisty, frenetic battle.

Furthermore, no team has won more points from losing positions than Sunderland, and no team has lost more from winning positions than the Magpies.

Coupled with the raucous Stadium of Light atmosphere, this derby will surely live up to the billing, and a high-scoring stalemate appears a realistic outcome.

Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, 2pm

Jimmy: Forest 1-3 Tottenham

Sports Mole: Forest 1-1 Tottenham

No Premier League team has over-performed their Expected Goals more than Tottenham this season - scoring 25 from an xG of 15 - and there is little chance of Frank's men being shut out on Sunday.

The visitors are also working with additional rest days compared to the hosts, but Garibaldi boss Dyche could afford to rotate on Thursday night, and Forest's newfound resilience could enable them to claim a well-earned point.

West Ham United vs. Aston Villa

Sunday, 2pm

Jimmy: West Ham 1-2 Villa

Sports Mole: West Ham 1-2 Villa

The Villa train just seems unstoppable at the moment, and West Ham’s poor record at home suggests that they do not have enough to withstand what the visitors have to offer.

Brentford vs. Leeds United

Sunday, 4.30pm

Jimmy: Brentford 1-1 Leeds

Sports Mole: Brentford 2-1 Leeds

Without the pace of Schade, Brentford could be less effective in attack, putting their impressive home record under threat.

That being said, Leeds have been poor travellers so far and are likely to come up just short at the Gtech this weekend.

Manchester United vs. Bournemouth

Monday, 8pm

Jimmy: Man United 1-0 Bournemouth

Sports Mole: Man United 1-0 Bournemouth

Bournemouth's dogged display against the champions of the club world offers significant hope for a trip to Old Trafford, where they could become the first team to ever win three straight games by a three-goal margin or more.

The Cherries' toothless attacking displays of late are difficult to ignore, though, and with or without the AFCON trio, a rejuvenated Man Utd should claim all three points in a tightly-fought tussle.

Jimmy Organ-Simpson Q&A

How did you come to support Leeds and what are your favourite memories from your time as a fan?

Jimmy: As long as I can remember. I got the new Leeds kit for my birthday as a kid and although I have Leeds and Middlesbrough fans in the family it was the Whites I chose (or was chosen for me!)

My era as a fan hasn’t been blessed with good memories in terms of success but there’s been plenty of memories made watching Leeds home and away with the lads. My favourite, I’d have to say, was watching Raphinha in that [Marcelo] Bielsa team. Unplayable!

Who have been your favourite five players for Leeds?

Jimmy: Mark Viduka, Ian Harte, Mateusz Klich, Pablo Hernandez, Raphinha.

What's going on with the band at the moment?

Jimmy: We’re dropping our latest EP in the new year so we’re currently planning a tour around that! We’ve also got a hometown show at Whitby Pavilion on December 27th to finish off what has been our biggest year yet!

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