The major battles of Premier League Round 25

The earliest match of this round is the clash between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at 3:00 AM on February 7th.

At 7:30 PM on February 7th, a highly anticipated game between Manchester United and Tottenham will take place at Old Trafford. This match is a replay of last season’s Europa League final.

The Red Devils are currently enjoying a winning streak under interim coach Michael Carrick, having won three consecutive matches. Manchester’s team now holds 41 points and sits 4th in the standings. Meanwhile, Tottenham is struggling in the Premier League, having dropped to 14th place with only 29 points.

Thomas Frank’s team is going through a turbulent period. Spurs have gone six consecutive rounds without a win. Defensive issues remain glaring, and the London club’s morale is in question. After 24 matches, they have conceded 33 goals. Without improving their defense soon, Spurs risk ending the season empty-handed.

In this match, Tottenham will undoubtedly face a massive challenge against the Red Devils’ in-form offense.

Manchester United currently boasts a completely different form and spirit under their new leadership. Since taking charge, coach Michael Carrick has quickly injected fresh energy into Old Trafford. The Red Devils started this new era impressively with three straight Premier League wins, defeating strong opponents like Arsenal and Manchester City. Their energetic, disciplined, and confident style is helping MU reclaim their status as top contenders.

Playing at home will boost MU’s confidence as they aim for a fourth consecutive Premier League victory, potentially breaking their recent streak of draws and losses against Spurs. However, Tottenham has performed better away than at home this season, with five of their seven Premier League wins coming on the road.

A win for the Red Devils over Tottenham would mark their fourth straight victory. The last time they achieved this was in February 2024 under Erik ten Hag. However, MU has struggled recently, failing to win any of their last six Premier League encounters with the North London club. This is their longest winless run against Spurs.

Also in this round, league leaders Arsenal will face Sunderland. This is seen as an opportunity for the Gunners to extend their lead over chasing teams. Arsenal has remained unbeaten in 18 home games against Sunderland (winning 13, drawing 5).

The highlight of the round will be the showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. This match is crucial for both sides. Man City currently has 47 points, sitting 2nd. They trail Arsenal by 6 points. Another slip-up could seriously jeopardize their title defense ambitions.

Meanwhile, Liverpool has 39 points, temporarily in 6th place. The Reds are just 2 points shy of the top 4. Therefore, a win would boost coach Arne Slot’s team back into the Champions League race strongly, while also dealing a heavy blow to Pep Guardiola’s title hopes. This match could very well decide the fate of the Premier League title race this year.

With home advantage, The Kop will be eager to avenge last season’s 3-0 defeat at Etihad. Liverpool is showing a different face this season, especially with the attacking duo Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, who have combined for 6 assists across all competitions, and Liverpool has scored 10 goals in their last two home matches.

However, the strength of the Cityzens has also improved, even surpassing last year’s level thanks to quality signings made during the recent winter transfer window.

Both teams desperately need points, so the Liverpool vs Manchester City match promises to be intense and thrilling.

Premier League Round 25 Schedule
February 7th
3:00 AM: Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest
7:30 PM: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
10:00 PM: AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
10:00 PM: Arsenal vs Sunderland
10:00 PM: Burnley vs West Ham United
10:00 PM: Fulham vs Everton
10:00 PM: Wolverhampton vs Chelsea

February 8th
12:30 AM: Newcastle United vs Brentford
9:00 PM: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
11:30 PM: Liverpool vs Manchester City