February 17 (Saturday) 20:30 Brentford vs Liverpool
The first game of this round of the Premier League will be between Brentford and Liverpool, and the current "Little Bees" have 25 points from 23 games, 7 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses, and are in 14th place in the league, while the Reds have 24 games, 16 wins, 6 draws, 2 losses, and 54 points, temporarily leading the standings.
Brentford have been battling relegation for most of the season due to Ivan Toney's long-term suspension, but the Three Lions striker quickly turned on goalscoring mode after his return in mid-January, helping Brentford sweep away the slump and win 2-2 in their last four games, temporarily staying away from the relegation zone.
In addition to Ivan Toney, Bees goalkeeper Fleken has also played well in the last two rounds, he first scared the Manchester City coach into a cold sweat with 12 saves in a single game plus one assist, and then continued his form to help the team win all three points away.
Despite their improved form, Brentford will still have a hard time wrestling with Liverpool. For the Reds, their biggest enemy is the spree of injuries in the squad. At present, Alexander-Arnold has been revealed to be playing with an injury, which has worsened the injury, and with the addition of Thiago and Szobosloy and others, the Reds have nearly half of the starting lineup lying in the hospital bed.
The good news is that Liverpool's number one star Mohamed Salah is close to recovering from injury and could return to the squad for this game or even make a comeback. Liverpool's lead has almost been eroded by the previous defeat to Arsenal, and the pressure on the team has increased a lot, and they can no longer drop points against Brentford.
Saturday, February 17 23:00 Burnley vs Arsenal
Liverpool's game is followed by chasers Arsenal, who will travel to take on Burnley.
Last season in the Championship, Kompany coached Burnley to play beautiful football to surprise fans, but because the squad was too shabby, they became points boys after being promoted to the Premier League, with 3 wins, 4 draws and 17 losses in 24 games, with only 13 points, relying only on the record advantage to beat Sheffield United in the bottom two.
Arsenal have been in high spirits of late, winning their last four games and scoring 16 goals with all their might, and the Gunners took a 4-0 lead at half-time against West Ham United in the last round. After beating Liverpool at home, they are now just two points clear of the Reds in the table, regaining their title hopes and boosting their morale.
However, Arsenal have also suffered a small wave of injuries recently, with a number of key players missing the last round of the league, and at the same time, they will also face a dense schedule due to the start of the Champions League knockout round, and this round will be the second game of their three-game away game, although the opponents are far inferior to their own quality and form, but they must not be taken lightly.
February 17 (Saturday) 23:00 Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolves
The Arsenal game will be played alongside their north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, with the White Lilies hosting Wolves.
Tottenham led the table at the start of the season but have fallen out of contention after a tumultuous period and are currently fourth in the league with 47 points from 24 games, 14 wins, five draws and five defeats. Despite their low positions, they still need to give their best in every game, otherwise they may not only fall out of the Champions League places, but may even be overtaken by Manchester United.
Since 2024, Tottenham Hotspur has never been able to achieve a hearty victory, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 6 games, but no matter whether they win or lose, the difference between them and their opponents has always remained at 1 goal, which makes fans always worry. However, for Tottenham Hotspur, who are fighting on a single line, they can let go of their hands in the league without any worries, and the stage of the top three teams in the table fighting on multiple fronts is a good opportunity for them to overtake in the corner.
Sunday, February 18 01:30 Manchester City vs Chelsea
The highlight of the Premier League fixture will be in the early hours of Sunday GMT, with defending champions Manchester City hosting the Blues Chelsea in a 4-4 draw in the first leg of the season.
City are now on a winning streak in 14 games in all competitions, winning 11 in a row, and winning the Club World Cup in December. At the same time, the Blue Moon has also climbed rapidly in the league standings, with 16 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in 23 games accumulating 52 points, only 2 points behind Liverpool with a game in hand, and it seems only a matter of time before they regain the top spot, putting huge pressure on the Reds.
The biggest problem for Manchester City now is the dense fixture schedule, with as many as eight games to play in the 29 days between January 31 and February 28 local time, and player fatigue is a huge challenge. In the past Champions League match, Grealish and B both retired due to injury, and the recent return of Kevin De Bruyne and Haaland is undoubtedly a relief for the Blues.
Fast forward to 2024, Chelsea's form has been as inconsistent as ever, they lost 0-1 to the Championship side in the Carabao Cup, but then thrashed their opponents 6-1 in the second leg, and in the last five games, the Blues have won two, drawn one and lost two, and they can be beaten 2-4 by Wolves and 3-1 against Villa.
Chelsea have won their last two games 3-1, but the spectacle has left fans disappointed and even unhappy. However, Enzo's excellent form, Palmer's adaptation to the centre-forward position and Conor Gallagher's brace last time out gave Blues fans hope. This game will be Palmer's first return to the Etihad Stadium since his departure, and it will be one of the biggest things to see if he can continue his first-leg performance and help his new club pick up points.
Monday, February 19 00:30 Luton Town vs Manchester United
As the latest team to play in the Premier League BIG6 round, Manchester United will travel to face promoted Luton Town.
Promoted Luton Town currently has 20 points from 23 games, 5 wins, 5 draws and 13 losses, temporarily escaping the relegation zone. Although the team's financial strength is not strong, they have carved out their own world in the Premier League by relying on cost-effective signings and a tough and direct style of play, which can be called a model of "small business" teams.
Despite Luton's poor record, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea all came close to overturning, with Newcastle and Liverpool holding them to a draw, and United could follow in their footsteps if they take it lightly.
Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Manchester United are unbeaten since entering 2024, with five wins and one draw in six games, and are currently on a four-game winning streak on both fronts. In addition to the results, the Red Devils are also getting better under Ten Hag's leadership, Hojlund has scored in five consecutive games, McTominay can still make a miracle for the team, the new star Mainou shows the style of a general, and even Onana is asking God to invite himself last season.
United have won three consecutive Premier League games this month, and if they continue to win the next two games, Ten Hag will be hoping to win his fourth Premier League Manager of the Month award.