30th to 31st August Premier League Preview

Premier League: Matchweek Three Preview

The Premier League returns this weekend for Matchweek Three, with all fixtures taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

The headline clash of the round – and arguably one of the most important of the season – sees last season’s champions, Liverpool, host Arsenal at Anfield. Arsenal, who have finished as league runners-up for the past three seasons, come into the match sitting top of the table after just two games. Many analysts view Sunday’s result as a key barometer of whether Mikel Arteta’s side can finally mount a successful title challenge. Particular attention will be on Arsenal’s new summer signings, especially centre-forward Viktor Gyökeres, as fans and pundits assess whether the squad has been strengthened enough to become champions.

Saturday Fixtures

The action kicks off at 12:30 PM with a West London derby as Chelsea host Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

The traditional 3 PM kick-offs include:

• Wolves vs Everton at Molineux Stadium

• Tottenham vs Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

• Manchester United vs Burnley at Old Trafford

• Sunderland vs Brentford at the Stadium of Light

Later in the evening, Leeds United face Newcastle United at Elland Road in the 5:30 PM fixture.

Sunday Fixtures

Sunday brings two early-afternoon games at 2 PM:

• Brighton vs Manchester City at the Amex Stadium

• Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United at the City Ground

The weekend concludes with Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace at Villa Park. Both sides are still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season, making this a crucial encounter for Unai Emery and Oliver Glasner alike.