Premier League Soccer

Everton is up against Chelsea at Goodison Park in matchround 35 of the Premier League. The Blues lost their league game at Goodison Park in each of the last three seasons, including a 1-0 defeat in 2020-2021 when their manager was Frank Lampard.

Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in Matchweek 8 of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. Fourth place in the table and on a two-game winning run, Chelsea have beaten Tottenham in each of the last five meetings between the two sides.

Newcastle United plays Aston Villa at St James' Park in the opening matchround of the Premier League. The Magpies are unbeaten in 14 Premier League home games against Villa, since a 3-0 defeat on April 2, 2005, when they had three players sent off.

Crystal Palace plays Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in Premier League matchround eight. The Eagles won one of their last 10 home fixtures versus Forest in all competitions, a 1-0 victory in the second tier on Dec. 13, 2003 (goal by Andy Johnson).

Manchester United (1-2-2) hosts Tottenham Hotspur (0-2-3) at Old Trafford in the Premier League. The Red Devils arrive 12th after a 1-1 draw with the Cottagers, while 20th-place Spurs arrive having fallen 3-0 to the Bees in their previous match.

Newcastle United (7-5-5) and Aston Villa (8-4-5) meet at St. James' Park in Premier League play. The Magpies have won four of the last five meetings, and thumped the Villans 5-1 at home last season. Newcastle would leapfrog Aston Villa with a win.