Another bumper instalment of midweek European action is in the history books and attention returns to the Premier League this weekend.
Approximately a quarter of the 2025–26 season has already been played and narratives are building across the division. The expected band of title rivals are competing for top spot, the newly-promoted sides are making a good fist of their survival fight and there have already been three managerial sackings.
Drama is never far from view and Gameweek 9 should provide another helping of entertainment with some tantalising fixtures on the cards.
Here are predictions for the upcoming round of games.






