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Manchester United And Chelsea At The Bottom Of Home And Away Form Corresponding Fixtures Table And The Battle At The Bottom
Another exciting weekend of Premier League action which saw all the top 7 sides win, resulted in no change at the top of the league. The top position changed hands on every match day this weekend with Chelsea’s win at home on Saturday taking them to the top before Manchester City’s win (somewhat controversial) at Sports Direct Arena saw them go top. Arsenal duly restored their position on Monday night with a 2-1 win at Villa Park. It’s incredibly tight at the top with Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea separated by a point each.
It’s equally fascinating at the bottom of the pile as teams try to escape the dreaded relegation zone. This weekend saw some fascinating relegation 6-pointers the results of which could yet prove pivotal come the business end of the season. In fact, the Premier League table looks like two different tables with 9th placed Southampton-on 30 points- and 10th Placed Hull City (on 23 points) separated by 7 points who in turn are just 5 points off the relegation zone. As of now, 11 teams seem to be in the relegation scrap.
Let us now look at our Corresponding Fixtures Table and see how teams are faring with respect to last season. We will focus on relegation-threatened teams specifically. As has already been mentioned in this series of articles, for the purpose of uniformity we are comparing Hull City’s fixtures to Reading; Crystal Palace’s fixtures to QPR; and Cardiff City’s fixtures to Wigan.
Teams | Games Played | Corresponding Points difference | Premier League Points | Premier League Positon | Goal Difference |
Southampton | 21 | 11 | 30 | 9 | 4 |
Manchester City | 21 | 10 | 47 | 2 | 36 |
Liverpool | 21 | 10 | 42 | 4 | 25 |
Hull City | 21 | 7 | 23 | 10 | -5 |
Newcastle United | 21 | 6 | 33 | 8 | 2 |
Everton | 21 | 3 | 41 | 5 | 15 |
Stoke City | 21 | 3 | 22 | 12 | -13 |
Chelsea | 21 | 2 | 46 | 3 | 21 |
Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | 1 | 40 | 6 | 1 |
Fulham | 21 | 1 | 19 | 16 | -24 |
Cardiff City | 21 | 1 | 18 | 18 | -19 |
Aston Villa | 21 | 0 | 23 | 11 | -7 |
Arsenal | 21 | -1 | 48 | 1 | 22 |
Crystal Palace | 21 | -1 | 17 | 20 | -18 |
Norwich City | 21 | -2 | 20 | 15 | -18 |
Sunderland | 21 | -2 | 17 | 19 | -15 |
Swansea City | 21 | -4 | 21 | 13 | -4 |
West Ham United | 21 | -9 | 18 | 17 | -9 |
West Bromwich Albion | 21 | -10 | 21 | 14 | -5 |
Manchester United | 21 | -13 | 37 | 7 | 11 |
Southampton have returned to the top of the table after the latest round of games. Their win at home against WestBrom means that they have taken the maximum possible points (6) against the Baggies this season. Last season, Southampton lost both their home and away games against them. WestBrom, as we can see from the table, are in deep trouble. Their Corresponding Points difference of -10 is the second lowest in the league and it remains to be seen if they can turnaround their form under new head coach Pepe Mel. Having won only 1 game of their last 6 they need to effect a quick turnaround if they are to stay away from the relegation dogfight.
Most of their problems stem from their poor home form this season. While they have the 12th best home record in the Premier League- which seems about par-a look at the Corresponding Home Fixtures difference paints a more sombre picture. Compared to last season, WestBrom have taken 8 points less(12 from 10 home games) this season from the same set of fixtures. On the road, they have taken only 2 points less(9 from 11 away games). It goes without saying that they need to improve their home record. Here’s the Corresponding Home Fixtures Table and the Corresponding Away Fixtures Table respectively.
Corresponding Home Fixtures Table
Position | Team | Corresponding Home Points Difference | Premier League Home Points | Number of games played |
1 | Manchester City | 12 | 30 | 10 |
2 | Chelsea | 9 | 28 | 10 |
3 | Liverpool | 7 | 27 | 10 |
4 | Hull City | 6 | 18 | 11 |
5 | Southampton | 3 | 18 | 11 |
6 | Cardiff City | 3 | 11 | 12 |
7 | Stoke City | 2 | 17 | 11 |
8 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 11 | 10 |
9 | Everton | 0 | 24 | 11 |
10 | Arsenal | 0 | 23 | 10 |
11 | Newcastle United | 0 | 18 | 10 |
12 | Sunderland | 0 | 7 | 10 |
13 | Norwich City | -2 | 12 | 10 |
14 | Aston Villa | -2 | 8 | 11 |
15 | Fulham | -3 | 10 | 11 |
16 | Tottenham Hotspur | -4 | 18 | 11 |
17 | Swansea City | -4 | 10 | 10 |
18 | West Bromwich Albion | -8 | 12 | 10 |
19 | West Ham United | -9 | 9 | 10 |
20 | Manchester United | -10 | 17 | 11 |
Corresponding Away Fixtures Table
Position | Team | Corresponding Away Points Difference | Premier League Away Points | Number of games played |
1 | Southampton | 8 | 12 | 10 |
2 | Newcastle United | 6 | 15 | 11 |
3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 22 | 10 |
4 | Fulham | 4 | 9 | 10 |
5 | Everton | 3 | 17 | 10 |
6 | Liverpool | 3 | 15 | 11 |
7 | Aston Villa | 2 | 15 | 10 |
8 | Stoke City | 1 | 5 | 10 |
9 | Hull City | 1 | 5 | 10 |
10 | Swansea City | 0 | 11 | 11 |
11 | West Ham United | 0 | 9 | 11 |
12 | Norwich City | 0 | 8 | 11 |
13 | Arsenal | -1 | 25 | 11 |
14 | Manchester City | -2 | 17 | 11 |
15 | Sunderland | -2 | 10 | 11 |
16 | West Bromwich Albion | -2 | 9 | 11 |
17 | Cardiff City | -2 | 7 | 9 |
18 | Crystal Palace | -2 | 6 | 11 |
19 | Manchester United | -3 | 20 | 10 |
20 | Chelsea | -7 | 18 | 11 |
Another team which notched up a vital win this weekend was West Ham United. Having suffered a humiliating 6-0 loss to Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final at the Etihad, the Hammers needed to respond to salvage a sagging Premier League campaign. And respond they did by winning 2-0 at Cardiff where even the big teams have struggled. It was a perfect away performance from West Ham, who, like West Brom, have a much better away record in terms of points gained/last compared to last season.
As we can see from the Corresponding Fixtures Away Table, WestHam have taken 9 points from 11 away games this season-the same tally as last season when you compare the same set of fixtures. On the other hand, their home form is quite pathetic: 9 points from 10 home games is 9 points less than what they accrued from the same set of home fixtures last season. The Corresponding Home Points Difference of -9 also makes them the second worst team in the league in terms of our table. If they can improve their performance at home it will go a long way in helping them stave off relegation.
Fulham’s leaky defence could be their undoing
Another relegation 6-pointer took place at Craven Cottage as bottom side Sunderland took on Fulham. It turned out to be quite a game with Sunderland walking away with a mighty impressive 4-1 win courtesy an Adam Johnson hat-trick. He completed his hat-trick after a needless hack in the box by Fulham defender Phillipe Senderos on Jozy Altidore, If ever one needed an illustration of what has been ailing Fulham this season (their porousness at the back) that moment perfectly encapsulated it.
Fulham have the leakiest defence in the league having conceded a whopping 46 goals from 21 games. To put things in perspective, Stoke have the second-worst defence conceding 11 goals less i.e. 35 goals. It’s a remarkably high number of goals to concede and Rene Mulensteen has an awful lot of work to do with the defence.
Amazingly, in our Corresponding Fixtures Table difference, they have a positive difference of +1. Given the number of goals they have conceded it’s quite a surprise that they are not rooted to the bottom of the table. Like West Ham, their Corresponding Away record is much better. As we can see from our Corresponding Away Fixtures table, they have gained 4 points more on the road this season, from the same set of fixtures, compared to the last season. Their home record is an area of concern: they have a difference of -3 in the Corresponding Home Fixtures Table.
Dig deeper into their defensive record and you will find that they have conceded the most number of goals at home (22) and on the road (24 alongside Norwich) too. From the same set of fixtures last season (substituting Hull City for Reading, Crystal Palace for QPR and Cardiff City for Wigan), they conceded 30 goals-14 at home and 16 away. This weekend they visit the Emirates and they still have to visit Old Trafford and the Etihad. By all means and standards, their defensive deterioration is quite worrying.
stats are compiled by Chaitanya Gööner with the help from footballwebpages.co.uk
Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what could prove decisive for the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. Arsenal sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, five points clear of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand, while Chelsea occupy 7th with 45 points after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
This represents a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack before facing Brighton away on Wednesday. Chelsea arrive at the Emirates in patchy form under Liam Rosenior, who has won just two of his eight league matches since replacing Enzo Maresca in January despite an encouraging start to his tenure.
Kick-off: 4:30 GMT, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports
Kai Havertz Returns to Haunt Former Club
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Kai Havertz will train on Saturday ahead of the Chelsea clash, giving the German a chance to feature against his former employers. Havertz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early February, but scored the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
The 26 year old has endured a nightmare campaign with injuries limiting him to just 158 Premier League minutes this season, though he has still managed two goals and two assists when available. Viktor Gyokeres has flourished in Havertz’s absence, scoring twice in the 4-1 North London Derby demolition of Tottenham last weekend.
Rosenior Yet to Face Top Six Opposition
Liam Rosenior faces his first test against a top six side in the league since taking charge of Chelsea, having only faced teams sitting 7th or lower during his opening eight matches. His winning run needs proper context, given the quality of opposition, with recent dropped points against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge exposing serious vulnerabilities.
Arteta has beaten Rosenior twice already this season in the two legged Carabao Cup semi final, and the Spanish manager will fancy his chances of completing a treble over the Chelsea boss. Bukayo Saka should be fit despite limping off late against Spurs, while Ben White remains doubtful with a niggle.
Predicted Lineups: Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
Also read: Kai Havertz Injury Update: Real Timeline and Medical Details Revealed!
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Update Given Following Arsenal Injury Scare as Olivia Smith Discharged From Hospital After Being Stretchered Off During FA Cup Win Over Bristol City
Arsenal star Olivia Smith has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off the field during their Women’s FA Cup game against Bristol City. The forward, who joined the Gunners in the summer, played just under an hour before being forced off with pictures showing a neck brace around the 21 year old at Meadow Park.
This was a worrying moment for Arsenal supporters watching on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian international went down, receiving lengthy treatment before being taken off on a stretcher as a precaution. Thankfully, the injury appears to be far less serious than initially feared.
Left Hospital Yesterday Evening
According to Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman, Olivia Smith left the hospital yesterday evening after tests were run and will return to be assessed this week ahead of the March international break. This is brilliant news for Arsenal, who cannot afford to lose Smith for any length of time, given her importance to the team.
It is believed that her involvement with Canada is still up in the air, with the Canucks facing a triple header of friendlies against Colombia, Argentina, and the United States over the coming two weeks. Arsenal’s next match sees them face London City Lionesses in mid March.
Big Boost for Champions League Hopes
With no video available for Arsenal’s cup game against Bristol City, there was huge concern surrounding Smith’s condition for those unable to attend the game at Meadow Park. Thankfully, what seemed initially to be a severe injury has turned out to be a fairly minor incident.
While Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo are both more than capable options to lead the line, it has been Smith who has been Renee Slegers’ favoured choice and proven to be a brilliant signing since her arrival from Liverpool. Having Smith likely available for both legs of the Chelsea Champions League quarter final is a massive boost for Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their European crown.
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Arsenal Star Named WSL Player of the Month for January as Midfielder Continues Outstanding Form Following 400th Appearance Milestone
Kim Little has been named January’s Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month, recognition that follows her 400th appearance for Arsenal. The captain has made an outstanding start to 2026, completing every minute in the WSL and helping secure two clean sheets and four points from fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Little drove the midfield against United in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and was again pivotal in the disciplined defensive display at Stamford Bridge that delivered that historic 2-0 win over the Blues. This is absolutely deserved recognition for one of Arsenal’s most influential players, who continues to perform at the highest level despite being 35 years old.
400th Appearance Came in Belgium
Little’s landmark 400th appearance came in Belgium as Arsenal won 4-0 at OH Leuven to close in on a Champions League London derby with Chelsea. The Scottish playmaker came on as a second half substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Olivia Smith, to reach 400 appearances.
This achievement is even more notable given the time she spent playing in the USA and Australia during her career. Little has become one of the defining figures of the modern Arsenal era, establishing herself as an absolute legend at the club.
Chelsea Awaits in Champions League Quarterfinals
Provided nothing dramatic unfolds at Meadow Park next week, Chelsea awaits in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal hold a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg and are overwhelming favorites to progress to a mouth watering London derby in the last eight.
Little will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of defending their Champions League crown, with the midfielder’s experience and leadership qualities proving invaluable during the knockout stages of major competitions. Her consistent performances continue to set the standard for everyone around her.
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