A 3-0 scoreline reflects the gulf in standings between the league leaders and the 8th-placed visitors. Arsenal have kept clean sheets in 53% of their matches this season, conceding just 0.66 goals per game on average. Sunderland, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency on the road, losing 50% of their recent away league games.

Bournemouth enter this fixture with an exceptional scoring record, having found the net in 10 consecutive matches. While Aston Villa remain a technical force capable of controlling the tempo with 54.7% possession, their recent vulnerabilities on the road point toward a scoreline where neither side can fully pull away.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have failed to score a single goal in their three most recent matches, highlighting a “very weak” ability to finish scoring chances. Chelsea, hunting for a top-four spot with 42 goals already this season, possess the individual skill to bypass a Wolves defence that has already conceded 45 goals.

Newcastle’s offensive output is driven by 13.39 shots per game. Against a Brentford side that struggles with possession and wing defence, the Magpies have the tools to score multiple goals at St James’ Park, where they are undefeated in 14 of their last 16 matches.

Four of Brighton’s last five home matches have finished 1-1. Spirits are unlikely to be lifted by a jaunt to the seaside for an FA Cup-holding Palace side facing the potential departure of manager Oliver Glasner and captain Marc Guehi.

City’s away form is a concern, having won just one of their last five matches on the road. Anfield is not the kind of place to go to improve such records, and while City rarely fail to score, a 2-1 home win looks a decent correct-score wager given Liverpool’s recent attacking potency.