The Premier League returns this weekend, with champions Arsenal launching their title defence and Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea also beginning their campaigns. Every match will be available live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
Key takeaways
- Arsenal face promoted Coventry City at 9:00 pm in the opening fixture.
- Manchester United travel to Hull City on Saturday for a 12:30 pm kick-off.
- Manchester City start life under Enzo Maresca away to Bournemouth on Sunday.
- Newcastle United host Liverpool at 4:30 pm in one of the round’s headline games.
- Chelsea conclude the opening programme against Fulham in Monday’s West London derby.
Opening weekend schedule
Arsenal get the new campaign under way tonight at 9:00 pm at home to Coventry City. The Gunners are seeking successive league championships, while Coventry are back in the top division and will aim to announce their return with a major opening-night result.
Saturday’s programme starts at 12:30 pm, when Manchester United make the journey to Hull City. Both sides will be targeting a positive beginning to the season.
Two matches follow at 3:00 pm. Ipswich Town entertain Sunderland, and Everton host Crystal Palace. The meeting between Everton and Palace will be shown on SuperSport Action, available on GOtv Channel 66 and DStv Channel 206.
Tottenham Hotspur then travel to Brentford for an all-London encounter, which begins at 5:30 pm.
Sunday and Monday fixtures
Sunday’s action opens at 2:00 pm with Manchester City away at Bournemouth. It will be City’s first Premier League outing since Enzo Maresca took over as manager following Pep Guardiola’s departure, offering an early glimpse of the direction of the club’s new era.
At 4:30 pm, Newcastle United welcome Liverpool in a marquee contest. Liverpool also enter a fresh phase with Andoni Iraola as head coach, while Newcastle will seek to use home advantage against the side challenging for the Premier League crown.
The complete Premier League schedule is live on SuperSport Premier League, on GOtv Channel 65 and DStv Channel 203. The first round finishes on Monday at 8:00 pm, when Chelsea visit Fulham for a West London derby.
