As February begins, the Premier League heats up with another crucial weekend of action. The title race intensifies, European hopefuls battle for position, and the relegation fight takes another turn. Here’s what’s in store for Matchweek 24.

Saturday, 1 February

• Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton (12:30 GMT)

Forest have been one of the season’s biggest surprises and will look to extend their impressive run against a Brighton side that always brings attacking intent. With both teams known for their fluid style, this could be a high-scoring affair.

• Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (15:00 GMT)

Liverpool return to the south coast after their dramatic late win at Brentford. Bournemouth will need to be at their defensive best to handle the Reds’ relentless attacking pressure, with Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez looking sharp.

• Everton vs. Leicester City (15:00 GMT)

A massive six-pointer at Goodison Park. Both sides have struggled for consistency, and with points at a premium, this could be a tense, scrappy encounter decided by a moment of quality—or a costly mistake.

• Ipswich Town vs. Southampton (15:00 GMT)

Another 6-pointer. Ipswich continue to prove their doubters wrong, but Southampton are desperate for a turnaround. A crucial battle between two teams who won’t want to drop points at this stage of the season.

• Newcastle United vs. Fulham (15:00 GMT)

Newcastle have been tough to beat at home, but Fulham’s attacking firepower makes them dangerous on the counter. This one could be a back-and-forth contest, with both sides chasing a European spot.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)

A fierce Midlands derby under the lights at Molineux. Villa have been on the up under Unai Emery, but Wolves love spoiling the party—expect a battle with plenty of intensity.

Sunday, 2 February

• Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur (14:00 GMT)

Brentford’s home form has been solid, and they’ll fancy their chances against a Tottenham side struggling for consistency. Ange Postecoglou needs a response from his players, but Brentford are no easy opponents.

• Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace (14:00 GMT)

United’s season has been a rollercoaster, and a home win here is a must. Palace will look to frustrate and hit on the break, but Ruben Amorim's men can’t afford another slip-up.

• Arsenal vs. Manchester City (16:30 GMT)

A potential title decider at the Emirates. Arsenal are 6 points behind leaders Liverpool and are desperate to prove they can go toe-to-toe with City, but Guardiola’s side has the experience in these high-pressure clashes. A game that could shape Arsenal's season.

Monday, 3 February

• Chelsea vs. West Ham United (20:00 GMT)

A London derby rounds off the weekend, with Chelsea looking to build on their recent form. West Ham need a result to lift the pressure, but Stamford Bridge hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for them in recent years.

Key Matches to Watch

• Arsenal vs. Manchester City – A heavyweight battle that could shift the balance of the title race.

• Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton – Two of the most exciting sides this season go head-to-head.

• Everton vs. Leicester – A must-win for both teams in their fight for survival.

With crucial clashes at both ends of the table, Gameweek 24 has all the ingredients for another action-packed weekend. Whether it’s the title race, European battles, or the relegation scrap, every point matters as we head into the business end of the season.