Premier League GW13 predictions: Chelsea to hold Arsenal in top-of-the-table battle, Liverpool to receive much-needed boost

The top two in the Premier League table will lock horns on Sunday afternoon, as leaders Arsenal head to second-placed Chelsea for what is shaping up to be a fascinating clash.

There are five games on Saturday, including Manchester City's home fixture with Leeds United, and another five on Sunday, with Manchester United kicking things off with an away game at Crystal Palace.

Liverpool are at West Ham United on Sunday, with the Reds looking to bounce back from their latest damaging defeat, before the action concludes with Chelsea against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

In the 13th set of fixtures, Sports Mole are facing off against The Itch bass player Louis Haynes, who is an Aston Villa fan.

Read on to discover Louis' and our predictions for gameweek 13 of the 2025-26 campaign, in addition to a look at how singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin performed in the 12th set of fixtures this season.

Brentford vs. Burnley

Saturday, 3pm

Louis: Brentford 2-1 Burnley

Sports Mole: Brentford 2-0 Burnley

Burnley's attacking metrics make for extremely grim reading for the Clarets faithful, who are now heading to a ground where four members of the Big Six have struggled this season.

Brentford do have a tendency to give goals away, but we can only picture the Bees returning to winning ways with relative ease.

Sunderland vs. Bournemouth

Saturday, 3pm

Louis: Sunderland 2-2 Bournemouth

Sports Mole: Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth

Both Sunderland and Bournemouth are looking to return to winning ways and will be motivated by the possibility of climbing into the top four this weekend with a victory.

However, we feel that a tight affair could be in store, and considering that the Black Cats boast a strong home record, they should do enough to claim at least a share of the spoils on this occasion.

Manchester City vs. Leeds United

Saturday, 3pm

Louis: Man City 3-0 Leeds

Sports Mole: Man City 3-0 Leeds

Defeats suffered by Man City usually trigger an aggressive response from Guardiola’s side and that does not bode well for a Leeds outfit struggling to keep clean sheets and grind out positive results.

A refreshed and fired-up Citizens team, determined to avoid slipping further behind leaders Arsenal, will rightly be regarded as favourites at the Etihad and will back themselves to win by at least a couple of goals if they produce an improved performance this weekend.

Everton vs. Newcastle United

Saturday, 5.30pm

Louis: Everton 0-0 Newcastle

Sports Mole: Everton 1-1 Newcastle

The last three encounters between Everton and Newcastle have been tight affairs, with only three goals scored, and another closely-contested battle could be in store this weekend.

The inconsistent Magpies have been unpredictable in recent weeks and they may find it challenging to get the better of a Toffees outfit in high spirits. With that in mind, as well as the respective home and away records of both teams, a score draw could be on the cards this time around.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham

Saturday, 8pm

Louis: Tottenham 3-1 Fulham

Sports Mole: Tottenham 1-1 Fulham

A terrible home team taking on an atrocious away team makes for a fascinating watch this weekend, when Fulham will surely capitalise on Spurs' rearguard weaknesses at least once.

The Lilywhites are also battling continental fatigue as well as their abysmal record at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and we can envisage Silva's refreshed men claiming a point from this all-capital clash.

Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United

Sunday, 12pm

Louis: Palace 2-2 Man United

Sports Mole: Palace 1-1 Man United

Regardless of Cunha's availability, a return to winning ways for Amorim's confidence-sapped side is surely out of the question, as Palace give little away defensively on home soil.

However, most of Glasner's starters from Thursday night will have to go again, and the refreshed Red Devils can capitalise on Eagles fatigue to come away with a point.

West Ham United vs. Liverpool

Sunday, 2.05pm

Louis: West Ham 1-2 Liverpool

Sports Mole: West Ham 2-2 Liverpool

Just when things seemingly cannot get any worse for Liverpool, they go and beat Aston Villa and Real Madrid, so confidently predicting which version of the Reds will show up is a fool's errand.

Regardless, Slot's leaky side will undoubtedly gift opportunities to the resurrected hosts, but the Irons remain vulnerable at the back themselves, so a high-scoring stalemate seems a likely - and not disastrous - outcome.

Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sunday, 2.05pm

Louis: Villa 3-0 Wolves

Sports Mole: Villa 2-1 Wolves

Unbeaten at Villa Park since late August, Aston Villa should be confident of swatting basement dwellers Wolves aside on Sunday afternoon.

That being said, the visitors are likely to rise to the occasion of a West Midlands derby, but we still believe that the result will fall in favour of the Villans.

Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, 2.05pm

Louis: Forest 2-1 Brighton

Sports Mole: Forest 2-1 Brighton

Forest’s new manager bounce should see them over the line here, considering they have won three games back-to-back.

Brighton’s away record is quite poor as well, winning only one of their six Premier League matches on the road.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal

Sunday, 4.30pm

Louis: Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal

Sports Mole: Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

From going 812 minutes without conceding a goal to shipping at least one in each of their last three games, Arsenal's defence no longer has an invulnerable feel to it, thanks in no small part to the absence of the fundamental Gabriel.

An Estevao-inspired Chelsea side should therefore break through, but Arteta's men are carving through defences at will - both from set-pieces and open play - and the Gunners should outgun their hosts on the attacking front to send out another significant title statement.

Louis Haynes Q&A

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

Louis: My dad's family are all from Birmingham so there was no real chance I was going to support anyone other than Villa. My favourite memory is the Wembley playoff final win over Derby. I was at the game and fully in tears at the final whistle.