There are certain fixtures in the Premier League season that always stand out in the calendar.
Chief amongst them are the huge derby games which pit rivals from the same city or region against each other in a game that is usually filled with added passion, commitment and, occasionally, some full-blooded and borderline legal challenges!
With local bragging rights at stake between the two sets of fans, these games are often played in a fervent atmosphere which transmits through to the players, creating games which can vary from being hugely exciting and action packed, to dour, soulless encounters.
This weekend is a special one in the Premier League this season as there are no fewer than FOUR derby games taking place across the games, which are being played from Saturday through to Monday night this weekend.
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In this article, we are going to learn a bit more about some of the biggest derby games in the Premier League this season, including a look at the four taking place this weekend, as well as our quick tips for all ten games being played from Saturday to Monday.
But first, let’s begin with a quick definition of what a derby game is, as what qualifies as a derby game nowadays has changed a little from its original definition.
What Is A Derby Game?
Originally, a derby game was a match between two teams that were located close together geographically, originally from the same city.
However, over the years, derby games have evolved now to include teams from the same region that are relatively close together.
Sometimes people can refer to games between rivals as a ‘derby’, for example the Manchester United v Liverpool game has sometimes been called the “North West Derby” even though both these teams have different traditional derby rivals.
What is certain is that derby games give the fixture list added spice and also local fans a game against their rivals that they covet winning more than any other.
So what are the big derby games in the Premier League? Let’s take a look and find out.
Premier League Derby Games 2022/23
There are 20 teams in the Premier League this season and amongst the fixtures for the season, there are a large number of derby games to be played.
Let’s begin with the most famous and long-established derby games, before we head on to more complex derby situations such as those that exist in the Midlands, the South Coast and London.
The Big City Derbies
- The Merseyside Derby – Liverpool & Everton
Historic Record
- Total Games – 292
- Everton Wins – 83
- Liverpool Wins – 123
- Draws – 86
- Last Ten Results – Liverpool – 5 wins, Draws – 4, Everton – 1 win.
2022/23 Fixtures/Results –
- 3rd September – Everton 0-0 Liverpool
- 11th February – Liverpool v Everton
One of the biggest fixtures of the EPL calendar, these long-standing rivals have faced off more often in derby games than any other with Liverpool holding a clear lead over their rivals, with especially dominant performances in the past 10 years or so.
- The Manchester Derby – Manchester United & Manchester City
Historic Record
- Total Games – 187
- Manchester United Wins – 77
- Manchester City Wins – 57
- Draws – 53
- Last Ten Results – Man Utd – 4 wins, Draws – 1, Man City – 5 wins.
2022/23 Fixtures/Results –
- 2nd October – Manchester City v Manchester United
- 14th January – Manchester United v Manchester City
The two Manchester rivals have not faced off as often as their Merseyside or North London counterparts, but this derby game has arguably produced the more entertaining encounters in recent years with plenty of goals being scored and an unusual run of 9 wins for the away team, plus one draw, in the last 13 games between the two.
- The North London Derby – Arsenal & Tottenham Hotspurs
Historic Record
- Total Games – 205
- Arsenal Wins – 84
- Tottenham Hotspurs Wins – 67
- Draws – 54
- Last Ten Results – Arsenal – 3 wins, Draws – 2, Tottenham – 5 wins,
2022/23 Fixtures/Results –
- 1st October – Arsenal v Tottenham
- 14th January – Tottenham v Arsenal
Other Derby Games In The Premier League
There are a number of other derby games in the Premier League set to be played over the course of the season.
London Derby Games
There are a number of teams based in London in the Premier League and games between them are technically derby games.
Teams based in London are: Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham, Chelsea, Brentford, Crystal Palace and West Ham.
This weekend, alongside the North London derby, Crystal Palace will host Chelsea in another London derby game.
East Midlands Derby
There are two teams in the East Midlands, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest, who will contest an East Midlands derby. Occasionally this may involve other teams in the region (such as Notts County or Derby County) if and when they are in the same division.
South Coast Derby
There are also three south coast teams in the Premier League this season, Bournemouth, Southampton and Brighton and games between these are south coast derby matches.
Again, when Portsmouth are in the same division as the other teams they may also be involved in these games.
Midlands Derby
While there is no ‘second city derby’ between Aston Villa and Birmingham City due to Birmingham being in the Championship, there is one Midlands derby this season contested between Wolves and Aston Villa.
If Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion are in the same division as these teams, these will also be categorised as Midlands derby games.
Rivalry Games
Alongside derby games, the Premier League also features a number of rivalry games each season, usually between the top six teams but sometimes it may be based on other factors too, such as historic rivalries.
Some of the big rivalry games in the EPL, but not derby games, are as follows:
- Liverpool v Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham
- Manchester United v Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Leeds United, Liverpool, Everton
- Chelsea vManchester City, Liverpool, Leeds United, Manchester United
- Manchester City v Everton, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea
- Arsenal v Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United
- Tottenham v Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United
- Crystal Palace v Brighton
- Brighton v Crystal Palace
This Weekend’s Fixtures And Quick Tips
This weekend in the Premier League we have the following ten games from Saturday through to Monday night. I have given you my tip for each game together with the current odds on that selection with bet365 (prices correct at time of writing but may have changed in the meantime).
- Arsenal v Tottenham – Draw – 13/5
- Bournemouth v Brentford – Away Win – 6/5
- Crystal Palace v Chelsea – Away Win – 5/6
- Fulham v Newcastle United – Draw – 12/5
- Liverpool v Brighton – Home Win – 4/11
- Southampton v Everton – Draw – 12/5
- West Ham v Wolves – Home Win – 10/11
- Manchester City v Manchester United – Home Win – 1/3
- Leeds United v Aston Villa – Draw – 23/10
- Leicester City v Nottingham Forest – Home Win – 8/11
So if you fancy a wager on this derby day weekend in the EPL, remember to check out the pre-match and In-Play betting markets available at bet365!
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