Manchester City heads into Saturday’s clash against Ipswich Town aiming to extend their perfect start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Having secured six consecutive victories, City is on the verge of becoming the third team in league history to open a season with seven straight wins, following Chelsea in 2005/06 and Liverpool in 2019/20. Manager Enzo Maresca could also set a new record as the first manager to win his inaugural seven matches in the competition. History favors the hosts, who outscored Ipswich 10-1 in their two meetings during the 2024/25 season. Erling Haaland remains a significant threat, having netted 20 times in 21 appearances against newly promoted sides and four goals in just two league games versus Ipswich. While Leeds United will aim to strengthen their position above arch-rivals Manchester United in a weekend featuring several key encounters, manchester City will look to maintain their perfect start to the 2026-27 English Premier League (EPL) season when they host Ipswich Town on Saturday.
A major rivalry takes center stage at Elland Road, where Leeds United will host Manchester United. Leeds enters the fixture unbeaten in their last seven home league matches and looking to extend their six-point cushion over the Red Devils. Manchester United has managed only six points from their first six games, marking their lowest return at this stage since 1986/87. Despite ranking first in the league with 125 total shots and 205 touches inside the opponent’s box, United has struggled defensively and remains without a clean sheet.
Elsewhere, league leaders Arsenal face a test at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest. The Gunners are historically dominant in this fixture, with Forest winning only one of their last 11 league encounters. Forest’s captain, Morgan Gibbs-White, has been a key playmaker, ranking second in the league with 17 created chances. Meanwhile, Liverpool aims for a bounce-back performance following their 3-0 loss to Manchester City as they travel to face Brentford. The Bees are currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak—the longest in the competition—and are undefeated in their first six games this term. The venue has historically been high-scoring, with the previous five league meetings at the Gtech Community Stadium producing 22 goals.
Struggling sides Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham are both searching for their first league wins of the season. Tottenham has managed just three goals while accumulating three draws and three defeats; their home form is equally concerning, with only three wins in their last 25 league outings. Fulham, currently holding two points, will host Hull City in what marks the 100th competitive meeting between the two clubs. Hull has shown recent improvement, winning their last two league matches after failing to secure points in their opening four.
Everton, remaining one of the league’s three unbeaten teams, prepares to host Chelsea. While Everton has maintained a steady record of two wins and four draws, Chelsea arrives with defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 13 goals—the joint-highest figure in the competition. However, Chelsea’s attack remains potent, largely due to Joao Pedro, who has been involved in eight league goals this season, scoring five and providing three assists.
