The Premier League returns after the international break with a major weekend of fixtures, headlined by Liverpool’s Sunday meeting with unbeaten leaders Manchester City. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also have important opportunities to improve their early-season positions.
Key takeaways
- Manchester City have won all five league games and travel to Liverpool on Sunday.
- Arsenal aim to bounce back from a 3-0 loss at Brighton when Leeds visit on Saturday.
- Tottenham are bottom of the standings ahead of their trip to Manchester United.
- Bournemouth remain without a Premier League win before facing Chelsea.
- Coventry City close the round against Newcastle United on Monday night.
Saturday’s fixtures
Arsenal begin the weekend’s action at home to Leeds United tomorrow, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 pm. The Gunners’ flawless opening run was halted by a 3-0 defeat against Brighton, while Leeds travel to north London after drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace. This game, along with every Premier League fixture, will be shown live on SS Premier League on DStv Channel 203 and GOtv Channel 65.
Chelsea host Bournemouth at 3:00 pm, with both teams eager to collect three points. Chelsea have been beaten in two of their past three outings, whereas Bournemouth are yet to record a league victory this season.
Manchester United welcome Tottenham in the 5:30 pm fixture, with both clubs needing to reverse disappointing form. United have taken five points from their opening five matches after a 1-1 draw against Fulham. Spurs, despite substantial expenditure during the summer transfer window, are bottom of the table following a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa.
Sunday and Monday schedule
Liverpool take on Manchester City at 4:30 pm on Sunday in the weekend’s marquee contest. Liverpool have not lost so far, although they have claimed only two wins from five league matches. City, meanwhile, have a 100 per cent record and lead the standings. The match arrives as City continue to deal with the consequences of the recent ruling concerning the Premier League’s 115 charges against the club.
Crystal Palace face Nottingham Forest earlier on Sunday, kicking off at 2:00 pm. Palace earned a scoreless draw against Leeds in their previous game, while Forest seek a response after losing 1-0 to Coventry City.
The round ends on Monday at 8:00 pm as Coventry City welcome Newcastle United. Coventry go into the match following their 1-0 success over Forest, while Newcastle hope to carry momentum from a 2-1 win against Hull City.
