2022-23 Premier League preview: Focusing on the relegation candidates
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Nottingham Forest
Odds to go down: +125
Key new signings: Jesse Lingard, Dean Henderson, Taiwo Awoniyi
The gaffer: Steve Cooper did an incredible job last season as he arrived with Forest in a relegation scrap in the Championship. At the end of the season they just missed out on automatic promotion and gained promotion via the playoffs as they played an attractive, attacking brand of football. They also reached the FA Cup quarterfinals, knocked out by eventual winners Liverpool after beating Leicester City and Arsenal in earlier rounds. Cooper had great success with the England youth setup as he led the likes of Jadon Sancho, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Phil Foden to the U17 World Cup title in 2017. He loves to work with young players and encourages them to keep the ball and build up from the back.
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: They’re back in the Premier League for the first time since 1999 and Forest are a huge club. They won back-to-back European titles in 1979 and 1980 and they are a sleeping giant of English soccer. Their stadium down by the banks of the River Trent is lovely and after all of their new signings this summer, they are certainly going to give this a real go. Plus, Steve Cooper loves to play possession-based football and for his time to take risks.
Youngster to watch: Brennan Johnson, 21, is already a Welsh international and the winger has incredible skill as well as being able to produce goals and assists. Johnson has come up through the academy at Forest and is a hero in Nottingham.
Bournemouth
Odds to go down: -200
Key new signings: Marcus Tavernier, Ryan Fredericks, Joe Rothwell
The gaffer: Scott Parker has sealed promotion with both Fulham and Bournemouth within the first three full seasons of his managerial career and that highlights his incredible talent for organizing a group of players and making them tough to beat. Bournemouth were not the best team to watch in the Championship last season, at all, but they ground out results and just like Parker, they were very resilient. Parker was a tough, talented player in his great career with Charlton, Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham and those traits have carried over to the dugout. Bournemouth will not be a nice team to play against this season.
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: The fact they are even in the Premier League is amazing, as they have the smallest stadium (11,364 capacity) by some distance. The Cherries have rebounded well after relegation in 2020 as legendary coach Eddie Howe moved on. But plenty of things are still the same and they are still fighting against the odds despite their wealthy owner Maxim Demin, while young attackers David Brooks (his return after recovering from Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma will be a huge positive for Bournemouth) and Dominic Solanke will be fun to watch. Also, Bournemouth is right on the coast close to the golden sand beaches of Dorset and is a lovely place to watch a game.
Youngster to watch: Lloyd Kelly, 23, is Bournemouth’s captain and the young defender is certainly a player who can push towards an England call-up this season. Kelly can play in a variety of positions and is very comfortable on the ball.
Fulham
Odds to go down: +125
Key new signings: Andreas Pereira, Manor Solomon, Joao Palhinha
The gaffer: Marco Silva is no stranger to a Premier League dugout and he certainly isn’t afraid to speak his mind. The Portuguese coach is already sounding off about Fulham’s lack of transfer activity and he has a point. The newly-promoted side have just two senior center backs (Tim Ream and Tosin Adarabioyo) and Silva looks to be on a collision course with owner Shahid Khan and his son, Tony Khan, who is the director of football operations. Fulham have become a yo-yo team (two relegations and three promotions in the last five seasons is one heck of a ride) and the owners are wary of spending too much on a plethora of new signings just like they did in 2018. Silva’s ambitious plans appear to be paying the price for that caution. His teams are set up to counter and if Fulham can get crosses into the box, they will hope Aleksandar Mitrovic can finish them off just like he did in his record-breaking season in the Championship as they won the title at a canter.
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: Down by the banks of the River Thames, Craven Cottage is beautiful and the redevelopment of the Riverside Stand looks stunning. Also, Fulhamerica vibes are still very strong with an American owner and USMNT duo Tim Ream (captain) and Antonee Robinson both starters.
Youngster to watch: Young Australian midfielder Tyrese Francois is one to watch out for and he’s just signed a new contract. The 22-year-old played a lot of minutes in preseason and Luke Harris, 17, impressed too.
Leeds
Odds to go down: +200
Key new signings: Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Luis Sinisterra
The gaffer: Everyone connected with U.S. Soccer wants Jesse Marsch to succeed at Leeds. He’s such a nice bloke and speaks with passion, clarity and humility. Marsch did well to keep Leeds United up last season as they had so many injury issues, were lacking in confidence and defensively they were all over the place. Staying up on the final day was a huge boost for Leeds and Marsch but some Leeds fans still aren’t sold on the former New York Red Bulls, RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig head coach. He needs a fast start this season and for his new American signings to come flying out of the traps.
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: Well, aside from the obvious American connection with their coach and two new star players in Aaronson and Adams, Leeds are just fun to watch. They still look like a Marcelo Bielsa side with their crazy pressing but Marsch has delivered a small pinch of pragmatism to that madness. Also, the atmosphere at Elland Road is right up there with the very best in the Premier League.
Youngster to watch: Joe Gelhardt continues to impress whenever he’s given the chance and even though he may be Patrick Bamford’s back-up for most of this season, he can play out wide as well as up top and he gives Leeds extreme pace in the final third. The Wigan academy product is so direct with his running and is perfect for Leeds’ high-pressing, dynamic style of play. Gelhardt is still only 20 years old.
Everton
Odds to go down: +300
Key new signings: James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil
The gaffer: Frank Lampard saved Everton from relegation last season and his dancing in the stands after the famous late-season win against Crystal Palace will live long in the memory. Lampard should be applauded for his pragmatic approach to keeping Everton up, as their 5-3-2 system was far from entertaining to watch but they got the points on the board. It will now be intriguing to see how he changes their style of play because money is tighter than it has ever been under the stewardship of owner Farhad Moshiri. The pressure will be on Lampard to start the season well so Everton aren’t bogged down in another unexpected relegation scrap. Their 4-0 hammering at Minnesota United in preseason didn’t suggest they will be surging up the Premier League table this season, though…
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: Drama. There’s always drama with the Toffees. They’re usually good for about three or four upset wins at Goodison Park each season and their incredible fanbase dragged them over the line last season. They simply wouldn’t let their team be relegated from the Premier League for the first time. Everton can go from the sublime to the ridiculous pretty quickly but if Lampard can get their talented players to play in a more balanced way, they should be clear of real relegation worries.
Youngster to watch: He had a breakout 2021-22 campaign and there’s only really one answer here: Anthony Gordon. The winger, 21, was the subject of some interest from big clubs this summer but Everton turned those offers down and Lampard wants to build his attack around the young talent. Gordon’s dribbling ability and work-rate is incredible and the academy product is exactly the type of player fans love to see break through and become a hero. To take the next step he will have to add a few more goals and assists to his game.
Southampton
Odds to go down: +275
Key new signings: Joe Aribo, Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu
The gaffer: Ralph Hasenhuttl loves to high-press but he’s changed his tactics in preseason as Saints will likely switch to a 3-5-2 system for this season. Hasenhuttl is now the third longest-serving manager in the Premier League with only Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp ahead of him. The Austrian is straight-talking and Saints have pulled off plenty of shocks (good and bad) since he arrived in December 2018. Hasenhuttl needs a good start to this season to impress Saints’ new owners as they have ambitious plans to rebuild the squad with talented youngsters.
Why you should watch them if your team isn’t playing: You simply never know what you’re going to get with Saints. One week they can beat Manchester City, the next they will be hammered by six (or more) goals. Their high-pressing system is always entertaining, plus they also have James Ward-Prowse whipping in stunning free kicks most weeks and some really talented young players. If you’re a fan of a top six team then you should watch Southampton because one of your new star signings over the next few years is very likely to come from the south coast club. Sorry, Saints fans, I’m just saying what we are all thinking.
Youngster to watch: There are plenty of young talents to watch at Saints as they’ve spent big on four promising players under the age of 21 this summer. Gavin Bazunu, 20, will be their starting goalkeeper and looks a real talent but it appears that Romeo Lavia is a rising real star in central midfield as the 18-year-old was highly-regarded at Man City but decided to move to Saints.
We are at the midway point of the Premier League season, so now seems like a good time to dish out a grade for all 20 clubs based on their play so far.
Southampton: F
Everton: F
West Ham: D-
Chelsea: D-
Leicester City: D-
Three of these five teams (Saints, Everton and Chelsea) have fired their manager and that says it all. Southampton’s transfer policy was risky but they have a chance of getting out of the relegation zone, while Everton look in a whole world of trouble with Frank Lampard fired and discontent rising among supporters. Chelsea are in a bit of mess and keep chucking money at it, with the top four already seeming out of reach under new boss Graham Potter. As for West Ham and Leicester, well, they’ve both underachieved massively and have shown glimpses of climbing up the table during the season, but there’s just an extra spark missing for both despite their talented squads.
The underachievers
Liverpool: D
Leeds: D
Wolves: D
Crystal Palace: C-
Bournemouth: C
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have massively underachieved this season and they’ve lacked energy and confidence from the very start. Can they rebound and battle for the top four? They’ve done it before but this will take one heck of a turnaround as they look lackluster in midfield and shaky in defense. Leeds and Wolves both have better squads than being in a relegation scrap but that’s what they’re in. Marsch has to make Leeds better at the back, while Julen Lopetegui has Wolves organized but needs goals. As for Crystal Palace, they’ve slightly underachieved but are doing okay in midtable under Patirck Vieira, while Bournemouth have spent most of the season (until recently) out of the relegation zone which is much better than what they expected.
The teams figuring it out
Nottingham Forest: B-
Aston Villa: B-
Tottenham: B
Manchester City: B+
Manchester United: B+
In the case of the two Manchester clubs, Erik ten Hag has got United playing with a structure and confidence and they are right in the top four battle. As for Manchester City, well, they have Erling Haaland which papers over a lot of cracks. Still, Pep Guardiola’s side are ominously sat just behind Arsenal in the title battle as they love to chase teams down. Tottenham have had a crazy season full of ups and downs but are still basically where they should be: battling for a top four finish. Aston Villa have figured it out with Unai Emery coming in and making them a solid unit which loves to counter. As for Forest, Steve Cooper has done a fine job and after making about 327 new signings last summer (the real number is slightly higher) the squad has gelled and they should stay up.
The big winners, so far…
Brentford: A
Fulham: A
Newcastle: A+
Brighton: A+
Arsenal: A+
There are some real surprise packages this season and the positions of Brighton and Fulham (sixth and seventh respectively) is a shock. Roberto De Zerbi replaced Potter and added attacking swagger to the Seagulls who are so much fun to watch, while Marco Silva has turned new boys Fulham into a very efficient team who are horrible to play against. Brentford slot between Brighton and Fulham in terms of style of play and Thomas Frank is once again working miracles with Ivan Toney leading the charge as the Bees have recorded several huge wins, beating Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool already. But the story of the season is down to two teams: Newcastle and Arsenal. The former have gone on a long unbeaten run and may not be in the title race but are in the top four hunt. What a job Eddie Howe has done and Newcastle are tough to play against and are adding key players all the time. As for Arsenal, what can we say about the Gunners? Mikel Arteta has developed an incredible squad full of talented youngsters who are all pulling in the same direction. Arsenal sit top of the table and have answered every big question asked of them so far. They 100 percent look like they can be title winners. Can they kick on in the second half of the season and finish off the job?
The 2022-23 Premier League fixtures are front and center as the new season has delivered so much drama so far and normal service has resumed after the World Cup break.
Remember: you can watch all 380 Premier League games across NBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com and Peacock. We’ve got you covered.
Will Manchester City win yet another Premier League title? Can Chelsea and Liverpool push them all the way? How will Manchester United’s new-look side fare? What about Tottenham and Arsenal? How will the new boys get on? Who will be the surprise package?
Those questions will be answered from August 2022 to May 2023, with the full list of Premier League fixtures.
While below are the answers to all of the questions you have around the Premier League fixtures and everything else you need to know for the upcoming season, with full details on the Premier League TV schedule across the NBC family of channels and more.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2022-23 season were announced on Thursday June 16, 2022 at 4am ET. Below is the full schedule, as you can watch all 380 games across our NBC platforms.
The Premier League fixture computer decides who plays who and when, as teams located close to one another are usually playing at home on opposite weekends to help with policing, crowd control and transport congestion in those areas.
When will the Premier League take a break for the 2022 World Cup?
When will the 2022-23 Premier League season finish?
The final day of the season will be on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Which teams will compete in the 2022-23 Premier League?
These are the 20 teams which will compete in the Premier League for the upcoming season:
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Predictions for 2022-23 Premier League season
We made a few bold predictions ahead of the Premier League campaign, which you can read in full here. And we’ve also predicted how we think the Premier League table will look at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. I’m sure you agree wholeheartedly with these predictions…
2022-23 Premier League TV schedule
Below are the Premier League fixtures in full, with all kick offs listed at 10am ET unless otherwise stated:
7:30am: Everton v Arsenal
Aston Villa v Leicester
Brentford v Southampton
Brighton v AFC Bournemouth
Man Utd v Crystal Palace
Wolves v Liverpool
12:30pm: Newcastle v West Ham
Sunday 5 February
9am: Nottingham Forest v Leeds
11:30am: Spurs v Man City
7:30am: Everton v Arsenal
Aston Villa v Leicester
Brentford v Southampton
Brighton v AFC Bournemouth
Man Utd v Crystal Palace
Wolves v Liverpool
12:30pm: Newcastle v West Ham
Sunday 5 February
9am: Nottingham Forest v Leeds
11:30am: Spurs v Man City
Matchweek 23
Saturday 11 February
7:30am: West Ham v Chelsea
Arsenal v Brentford
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Fulham v Nottingham Forest
Leicester v Spurs
Southampton v Wolves
12:30pm: AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle
Sunday 12 February
9am: Leeds v Man Utd
11:30am: Man City v Aston Villa
Monday 13 February
3pm: Liverpool v Everton
Matchweek 24
Wednesday 15 February
2:30pm: Arsenal vs Manchester City (rearranged)
Saturday 18 February
7:30am: Aston Villa v Arsenal
Brentford v Crystal Palace
Brighton v Fulham
Chelsea v Southampton
Everton v Leeds
Nottingham Forest v Man City
Wolves v AFC Bournemouth
12:30pm: Newcastle v Liverpool
Sunday 19 February
9am: Man Utd v Leicester
11:30am: Spurs v West Ham
Matchweek 25
Friday 24 February
3pm: Fulham v Wolves
Saturday 25 February
7:30am: Newcastle v Brighton
Everton v Aston Villa
Leeds v Southampton
Leicester v Arsenal
West Ham v Nottingham Forest
12:30pm: AFC Bournemouth v Man City *subject to EFL Cup Final
2:45pm: Crystal Palace v Liverpool ^If Liverpool are not in EFL fifth round and if AFC Bournemouth or Man City progress to EFL Cup final, this match will move to 17:30 and remain on Sky Sports
Sunday 26 February
8:30am: Man Utd v Brentford* Due to UEFA Europa League playoff round
8:30am: Spurs v Chelsea
Saturday 4 March
Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Brentford v Fulham
Brighton v West Ham
Chelsea v Leeds
Liverpool v Man Utd
Man City v Newcastle
Nottingham Forest v Everton
Southampton v Leicester
Wolves v Spurs
Saturday 11 March
AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool
Crystal Palace v Man City
Everton v Brentford
Fulham v Arsenal
Leeds v Brighton
Leicester v Chelsea
Man Utd v Southampton
Newcastle v Wolves
Spurs v Nottingham Forest
West Ham v Aston Villa
Saturday 18 March
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Brentford v Leicester
Brighton v Man Utd
Chelsea v Everton
Liverpool v Fulham
Man City v West Ham
Nottingham Forest v Newcastle
Southampton v Spurs
Wolves v Leeds
Saturday 1 April
AFC Bournemouth v Fulham
Arsenal v Leeds
Brighton v Brentford
Chelsea v Aston Villa
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Everton v Spurs
Man City v Liverpool
Newcastle v Man Utd
Nottingham Forest v Wolves
West Ham v Southampton
Saturday 8 April
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest
Brentford v Newcastle
Fulham v West Ham
Leeds v Crystal Palace
Leicester v AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool v Arsenal
Man Utd v Everton
Southampton v Man City
Spurs v Brighton
Wolves v Chelsea
Saturday 15 April
Aston Villa v Newcastle
Chelsea v Brighton
Everton v Fulham
Leeds v Liverpool
Man City v Leicester
Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
Southampton v Crystal Palace
Spurs v AFC Bournemouth
West Ham v Arsenal
Wolves v Brentford
Saturday 22 April
AFC Bournemouth v West Ham
Arsenal v Southampton
Brentford v Aston Villa
Brighton v Man City
Crystal Palace v Everton
Fulham v Leeds
Leicester v Wolves
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest
Man Utd v Chelsea
Newcastle v Spurs
Tuesday 25 April
19:45 Everton v Newcastle
19:45 Leeds v Leicester
19:45 Nottingham Forest v Brighton
19:45 Spurs v Man Utd
19:45 West Ham v Liverpool
19:45 Wolves v Crystal Palace
20:00 Aston Villa v Fulham
Wednesday 26 April
19:45 Chelsea v Brentford
19:45 Southampton v AFC Bournemouth
20:00 Man City v Arsenal
Saturday 29 April
AFC Bournemouth v Leeds
Arsenal v Chelsea
Brentford v Nottingham Forest
Brighton v Wolves
Crystal Palace v West Ham
Fulham v Man City
Leicester v Everton
Liverpool v Spurs
Man Utd v Aston Villa
Newcastle v Southampton
Saturday 6 May
AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea
Brighton v Everton
Fulham v Leicester
Liverpool v Brentford
Man City v Leeds
Newcastle v Arsenal
Nottingham Forest v Southampton
Spurs v Crystal Palace
West Ham v Man Utd
Wolves v Aston Villa
Saturday 13 May
Arsenal v Brighton
Aston Villa v Spurs
Brentford v West Ham
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth
Everton v Man City
Leeds v Newcastle
Leicester v Liverpool
Man Utd v Wolves
Southampton v Fulham
Saturday 20 May
AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd
Brighton v Southampton
Fulham v Crystal Palace
Liverpool v Aston Villa
Man City v Chelsea
Newcastle v Leicester
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Spurs v Brentford
West Ham v Leeds
Wolves v Everton
Sunday 28 May
16:00 Arsenal v Wolves
16:00 Aston Villa v Brighton
16:00 Brentford v Man City
16:00 Chelsea v Newcastle
16:00 Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
16:00 Everton v AFC Bournemouth
16:00 Leeds v Spurs
16:00 Leicester v West Ham
16:00 Man Utd v Fulham
16:00 Southampton v Liverpool
LEEDS, England — Leeds added another American to its coaching staff by hiring former United States midfielder Chris Armas to be an assistant to compatriot Jesse Marsch.
Armas was Marsch’s assistant at New York Red Bulls from 2015-18 before becoming head coach when Marsch moved to German team Leipzig.
The 50-year-old Armas worked under interim coach Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United last season, leaving before Erik ten Hag took over as the permanent manager.
“He brings a wealth of experience from across the world,” Marsch said of Armas, “and, having worked closely with him previously, I am sure he will help us to improve every day.”
Armas, who spent his playing career at the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire and made 66 appearances for the United States, is expected to be in the dugout for Leeds’ FA Cup match at third-tier Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
Leeds has American players Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson in its team, and has been linked with a move for another U.S. international, Weston McKennie.
For those tempted to write off Erling Haaland’s historically-hot start to life as a Premier League striker, it’s safe to say your temptation is now officially unhealthy.
There is something somewhat dull about knowing the identity of the 2022 Golden Boot winner, the lone curiosity being the final number of his final tally, we get it, but most of what Haaland is doing this season is simply marvelous and to be admired without much fear.
Haaland’s Premier League-leading 25 goals have him nine goals clear of the next closest challenger: Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
The Norwegian star piled up 20 goals in a single Premier League season faster than any player in history… by seven games (Kevin Phillips of Sunderland did it in 21). Now he’s within five goals of equalling Kevin Phillips’ record for most goals in a debut Premier League season.
And the later this season goes with him projected so far over the current record, the less chucking is accompanied by marking out the pace (especially considering Haaland was not beaten up by the World Cup, as Norway was not in the tournament). And even though Haaland is currently overperforming his expected goals total, it’s clear that projecting him for the Premier League record is rather realistic.
Haaland may not be likely to hit 50 goals given the schedule congestion to come for Man City, but the Premier League record is very well under assault and that figure isn’t entirely absurd. He’s played in 19 of Man City’s 20 games, scoring 25 goals.
Multiply that ratio by 38 games and he’ll bag 47.5. Multiply his personal return by 37 games and he’s in for 48.6.
Mohamed Salah holds the 38-game season record with his 32 goals scored for Liverpool during the 2017-18 season, while Newcastle’s Andy Cole and Blackburn’s Alan Shearer bagged 34 during 42-game seasons in the 20th century’s final decade.
Haaland also could topple the record for goal involvements (goals plus assists) in a single season, including beating the 42-game record. Alan Shearer put up 47 over 42, while Thierry Henry holds the 38-game record with 44.
Other records that Haaland could legitimately tie or topple:
30 goals in a first Premier League season (Kevin Phillips, Sunderland, 1999-2000)
Goals in 24 different Premier League matches (Salah, Liverpool, 2017-18)
Most goals in a Premier League match (Five tied with five)
11-straight Premier League games with a goal (Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 2014-15)
Read on to see the latest Premier League goal totals for the 2022-23 season, as Haaland looks to claim a Golden Boot in his first PL season.
