Premier League action unfolded with intriguing clashes as Leeds United hosted Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion faced Everton, and Wolverhampton Wanderers took on Bournemouth on January 31, 2026.
Leeds United vs. Arsenal
Arsenal continued their dominance over Leeds United with a compelling performance, though injuries clouded their victory. Viktor Gyokeres shone with a double, marking his arrival in the Premier League, as Arsenal cruised to a 5-0 win. However, the victory came at a cost, with captain Martin Odegaard sidelined with a shoulder injury and Bukayo Saka suffering an apparent hamstring issue. Jurrien Timber also scored twice in the match.
Arsenal started strong, with Odegaard and Saka pressing for an early goal. Leeds responded, testing Arsenal's defense, but Gunners eventually broke through with Timber heading in a corner from Declan Rice. Shortly after, Odegaard was replaced due to injury by Ethan Nwaneri. Saka then capitalized on Timber's assist, extending Arsenal's lead. Gyokeres further solidified Arsenal's advantage early in the second half, followed by another goal from Timber amidst a goalmouth scramble. Gyokeres later sealed the scoreline with a penalty.
Notably, Arsenal has a history of scoring 4+ goals in Premier League matches against Leeds, including a 5-0 victory in August 2025. Leeds has struggled against top-ranked teams at home, with no Premier League wins in 14 attempts.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Everton
Brighton and Everton played to a 1-1 draw. Everton has a favorable record against Brighton, remaining undefeated in their last five away matches.
Chris Sutton predicted that Everton would secure "at least a point" in their match against Brighton, highlighting Everton's strong away record and Thierno Barry's recent form. He noted the absence of Jack Grealish as a significant loss for Everton but also pointed out the return of Iliman Ndiaye to boost creativity.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Bournemouth
Bournemouth traveled to Molineux and defeated Wolves 1-0. Marcus Tavernier's early goal secured the win for Bournemouth. Wolves faced further difficulty after Toti was dismissed early in the second half.
Ahead of the match, predictions leaned towards a Bournemouth victory, with suggestions of a 3-1 scoreline. Wolves have struggled this season, rooted to the bottom of the table, while Bournemouth has gained momentum with recent wins.
