Premier League Action Heats Up: Burnley Hosts Arsenal, Forest Battles Manchester United
As the Premier League season progresses, Saturday, November 1, 2025, brings a series of compelling matches. All eyes are on Turf Moor as Burnley welcomes Arsenal, while Nottingham Forest faces a tough challenge against Manchester United at the City Ground.
Burnley vs. Arsenal
Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League, seeks to extend their winning streak to nine games across all competitions. Mikel Arteta's squad demonstrated their resilience in a midweek Carabao Cup match, overcoming Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Their Premier League form has been equally impressive, with the Gunners holding a four-point lead at the summit. Arsenal's defense has been notably stingy, not conceding a goal since late September. However, Arteta hopes his team can start scoring more goals from open play.
Burnley, under Scott Parker, has shown signs of improvement after a difficult start to the season. Consecutive wins, including a 3-2 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers, have lifted them to 16th place. Despite their recent form, Burnley faces significant injury concerns, with Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, and Connor Roberts sidelined. However, former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is expected to be available. A predicted Burnley lineup features Dúbravka in goal; a defensive line of Walker, Tuanzebe, Ekdal, Estève, and Hartman; a midfield of Cullen, Ugochukwu, and Luís; and a forward pairing of Anthony and Flemming.
Historically, Arsenal has dominated this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last five encounters with Burnley. Last season, the Gunners secured a resounding 5-0 victory at Turf Moor. While a repeat of that scoreline may be unlikely, Arsenal is favored to win. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. GMT. In the UK, the game will not be televised live due to the 3pm Saturday blackout. However, fans in the United States can watch the game on USA Network, while Australian viewers can tune in to Stan Sport. Chris Kavanagh will serve as the referee, with Rob Jones on VAR duty.
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United
Nottingham Forest, under new manager Sean Dyche, is still adapting to the manager's tactics. After a 2-0 Europa League victory over FC Porto in Dyche's first game, Forest suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, leaving them just above the relegation zone.
Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, has found its rhythm, winning three consecutive Premier League games for the first time under the new boss. A victory at the City Ground could propel them into the top four. Amorim is preparing his team meticulously, studying videos of Forest under Dyche. Team news includes the return of Lisandro Martinez from injury. A possible Manchester United lineup includes Senne Lammens, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Amad, Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.
The match kicks off at 3 p.m. GMT. In the US, the game will be broadcast on Peacock Premium.
Around the League
In other action, Chelsea defeated London City 2-0 in the WSL, with Sam Kerr scoring in added time. Manchester City edged out West Ham 1-0.
