English Premier League This Weekend

Premier League Fixtures: This Weekend's Matches, GMT Times & Players to Watch

The Premier League returns this weekend with another round of action, and there is plenty to watch. With Arsenal and Manchester City currently leading the table on 12 points each, every result could start shaping the title race.

For Ghanaian fans, here are the fixtures in GMT (Ghana time).

⚽ This Weekend's Fixtures

🇬🇧 Friday, 18 September

19:00 — 🔴 Brentford vs 🔵 Chelsea

Brentford have made an unbeaten start to the season, while Chelsea will be looking to move closer to the teams at the top.

🇬🇧 Saturday, 19 September

11:30 — ⚪ Tottenham Hotspur vs 🟣 Aston Villa

Both clubs need a strong result after difficult starts to the campaign.

14:00 — 🔵 Brighton & Hove Albion vs 🔴 Arsenal

A major test for Arsenal. The Gunners are currently perfect after four matches and sit top of the table.

14:00 — 🔵 Everton vs 🔵 Ipswich Town

Ipswich will be hoping to continue their return to the Premier League with another positive result.

14:00 — ⚫ Newcastle United vs 🟠 Hull City

Hull have surprised many people with an unbeaten start, while Newcastle will be looking to bounce back after their heavy 4–1 defeat to Leeds.

14:00 — ⚪ Leeds United vs 🔴 Crystal Palace

Leeds enter the weekend sitting third in the table after their impressive win over Newcastle.

16:30 — 🔴 Nottingham Forest vs 🔵 Coventry City

Coventry are still searching for their first points of their Premier League return.

🇬🇧 Sunday, 20 September

13:00 — 🔴 Bournemouth vs 🔴 Liverpool

Liverpool will be looking for a better attacking performance after being held 0–0 by Fulham last weekend.

13:00 — 🔵 Manchester City vs 🔴 Sunderland

City are level with Arsenal on 12 points and will be expected to continue their perfect start.

13:00 — 🔴 Leeds United vs 🔴 Crystal Palace

Note: this fixture is actually scheduled for Saturday at 14:00 GMT; it is listed above with the Saturday fixtures.

15:30 — ⚫ Fulham vs 🔴 Manchester United

United travel to Fulham after losing the Manchester derby 1–0 to Manchester City. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in that match.

🏆 Current Top Scorers

The Golden Boot race is already becoming interesting.

Haaland currently leads the Golden Boot race with four goals, while seven players are tied on three.

👀 Players to Watch

Erling Haaland — Manchester City

The Norwegian striker is already leading the scoring charts and scored the winner in the Manchester derby.

Bukayo Saka — Arsenal

Saka scored from the penalty spot in Arsenal's 2–0 win over Sunderland and remains one of Arsenal's biggest attacking threats.

Alexander Isak — Liverpool

With three goals already, Isak will be one of the players Bournemouth's defence must watch closely.

Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United

Fernandes has started the season among the leading scorers and will be important as United look to recover from the derby defeat.

🔥 Matches We Are Watching

Brighton 🆚 Arsenal

Arsenal have won all four of their league matches. Brighton, however, have already shown how dangerous they can be, making this one of the weekend's most interesting games.

Bournemouth 🆚 Liverpool

Liverpool need to find more attacking creativity after their goalless draw with Fulham.

Fulham 🆚 Manchester United

United need a response after losing the Manchester derby. All eyes will be on Bruno Fernandes and the rest of the attack.

Manchester City 🆚 Sunderland

City are perfect so far. Can Sunderland become the team that finally stops them?

Can anyone stop Arsenal and Manchester City?

Both clubs have won their opening four league matches. With the title race still in its early stages, this weekend could provide another clue about which teams are genuine contenders.

The Premier League season is still young — but the race is already heating up.

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