What to see this weekend in the Premier League: things to see

Fulham are looking for a turning point in their Premier League fortunes this weekend As Fulham take on Wolves this weekend, the question arises: is now the right time to stop the downward spiral? With four consecutive defeats, Marco Silva’s team finds themselves in 17th place in the Premier League, just three points from the relegation zone. The midweek League Cup victory over Wycombe Wanderers was only secured after teenager Josh King’s first senior goal forced a penalty shoot-out. The need to regain form when Vítor Pereira’s bottom of the table presents itself on Saturday afternoon is pressing.

All eyes will be on Arne Slot’s team as Liverpool host Aston Villa

With every goal Giorgi Mamardashvili passes in Alisson Becker’s absence, the feeling that Liverpool need to get back to basics intensifies. It is difficult to overestimate Alisson’s importance to Arne Slot’s team. The Brazilian goalkeeper not only brings class and experience to Liverpool’s defence, but also brings infectious confidence and steely leadership. Any team in the world would feel the loss of a player like that.

It’s time for Manchester City to prove they’re not just ‘Erling Haaland’s team’

Since Bournemouth’s promotion from the Championship in the summer of 2022, they have made three unsuccessful visits to the Etihad, losing by an aggregate score of 13-2. Manchester City’s scorers in this period? Bernardo Silva leads the way, scoring a brace in a 6-1 demolition in November 2023 and another in a 3-1 win last season. Phil Foden has two, while the other goals were shared between Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Jérémy Doku, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Bournemouth’s Jefferson Lerma, who suffered an unfortunate deflection in City’s 4-0 win in August 2022.

Jordan Pickford’s return to Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend

“He’s a Mackem, he’s a blue, he’s a Toffee through and through / He hates Newcastle, he hates shit, Jordan Pickford is dynamite.” » Jordan Pickford admits that during matches he sometimes whispers the chant that Everton fans created in his honour. There is no more appropriate setting for a little interpretation of the Stadium of Light. The 31-year-old will return to his beloved club on Monday night for the first time since his £30 million move to Merseyside in May 2017 and, for a player whose emotions are rarely far from the surface, it will certainly be a touching occasion.

As Fulham FC prepare to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, the stakes could hardly be clearer. Four consecutive Premier League defeats have dragged Marco Silva’s side down to 17th place—just three points above the relegation zone. Momentum has evaporated, confidence looks fragile, and urgency now defines their season.

A Critical Crossroads

Under Marco Silva, Fulham have previously demonstrated tactical discipline and competitive spirit. However, recent performances suggest structural cracks: defensive lapses, limited attacking cohesion, and difficulty managing key moments. The midweek League Cup escape against Wycombe Wanderers—sealed only after teenager Josh King scored his first senior goal to force penalties—offered relief rather than reassurance.

The Wolves clash now presents a psychological test as much as a tactical one. Facing a side also struggling at the lower end of the table, reportedly under pressure with Vítor Pereira involved, makes this encounter pivotal. Matches between teams near the relegation zone often hinge on composure and error minimization rather than expansive football.

The Turning Point?

Fulham’s defensive organization must improve immediately. Conceding early goals has repeatedly forced them into reactive patterns, undermining Silva’s structured approach. Equally important is rediscovering attacking sharpness—turning possession into genuine threat rather than sterile circulation.

Craven Cottage can be an advantage if intensity is matched with clarity. A win would not only create breathing space in the table but also restore belief within the squad. Another defeat, however, could deepen anxiety and intensify scrutiny.