Saturday's boosted double kicks off at Villa Park, where Unai Emery’s men look to reaffirm their Champions League ambitions by securing another vital three points against Fulham. A return to home turf after their heavy FA Cup semi-final defeat (3-0 to Crystal Palace last weekend).

Villa have been formidable at home all season. They’re unbeaten in their last 19 home matches across all competitions (W13, D6), including a 16-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. European giants such as Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and PSG have all failed to overturn the Villans, a testament to the strength of Villa’s home form. Notably, Villa haven’t lost back-to-back league games since early last season, and their bounce-back ability should come into play once again here.

Fulham, while still mathematically in the hunt for European qualification, have struggled to impose themselves away from Craven Cottage. A last-gasp win against relegated Southampton ended a three-game away losing streak in the league. Yet four of their five victories on the road in 2025 coming against Leicester, Wolves, Manchester United, and League One Wigan, highlights their inability to beat teams of Villa’s quality.

Recent history doesn’t help the Cottagers either, as Fulham have lost their last four league meetings with Villa and haven’t won in five straight league visits to Villa Park. In fact, they’ve left with three points just once in their last 20 trips (D7, L12).

With the Premier League title race now settled and all attention turning to their Champions League semi-final second leg in Paris (1-0 down on aggregate), Arsenal may be vulnerable to a motivated Bournemouth side looking to keep their European dreams alive, and that creates a valuable opening for the visitors to get on the scoresheet.

Mikel Arteta will almost certainly rotate his squad with one eye on midweek, potentially fielding a weakened or disjointed XI. Even at full strength, Arsenal have shown signs of defensive fragility, keeping just one clean sheet in their last nine home league matches. That trend, coupled with possible squad rotation and mental distraction, opens the door for the Cherries.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, are enjoying one of the most impressive campaigns in their Premier League history. Despite a recent dip that saw their Champions League hopes fade, they remain in contention for a European berth, with the UEFA Conference League now the most realistic target. Their away form has been quietly effective: before a recent 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, they had scored in 12 consecutive away league games, a stretch that included multiple goals at Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, St James’ Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

With Arsenal potentially prioritising Europe and Bournemouth still fighting for their own ambitions, the ingredients are there for the Cherries to grab at least one goal, and hopefully to land a third consecutive winning Saturday Double.