Who's leading after MD20? And what do our writer, the algorithm, a child and this week's subscriber expect to see on Matchday 21?

The 21st week of play will run midweek from Tuesday, Jan. 6 to Thursday, Jan. 8. Some matches will be available to watch on TV via NBC and USA Network, while others will stream exclusively on Peacock and NBC.com. Games will also be available to watch on the new NBC Sports Network.

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 5, 2026 –First-place Arsenal host fourth-place Liverpool this Thursday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN in a matchup of last season’s top two teams, headlining midweek Premier League action across NBC Sports.

Declan Rice proved why he’s a leading candidate to be the Premier League’s player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead.

Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news before they face Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League on Thursday.

But that wasn't all that Arsenal would need to dig out the win. Declan Rice's return from a knee injury went a long way as the English midfielder produced a brace. It was a lovely first-time finish from outside the box to put Arsenal ahead for good in the 54th minute of play,