EPL: Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal in weekend Premier League battles

The Premier League returns this weekend with Matchweek 8, kicking off on Saturday, 19 October, and running through to Monday, 21 October.

Fans can look forward to a series of exciting matchups as teams battle for crucial points in the early stages of the season.

The action begins on Saturday, 19 October, with Spurs hosting West Ham at 12:30 BST in what promises to be a fiercely contested London derby.

Following this, Fulham will face Aston Villa, Ipswich will take on Everton, and Manchester United will meet Brentford—all with a 15:00 BST kick-off. Newcastle also play Brighton at the same time, while Southampton go head-to-head with Leicester.
Later in the day, Bournemouth will welcome Arsenal at 17:30 BST. The Cherries will be aiming for a strong home performance against the Gunners, who have been in impressive form in recent weeks.

On Sunday, 20 October, Wolves will take on Manchester City at 14:00 BST, followed by a highly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at 16:30 BST.
The encounter between these two Premier League giants at Anfield is expected to be the highlight of the weekend, as both teams vie for a crucial victory.
Matchweek 8 wraps up on Monday, 21 October, with Nottingham Forest playing Crystal Palace at 20:00 BST. Forest will be looking to secure valuable points at home as they face a resilient Palace side.

Full List of Fixtures

Saturday, 19 October
Spurs vs. West Ham – 12:30 BST
Fulham vs. Aston Villa – 15:00 BST
Ipswich vs. Everton – 15:00 BST
Man United vs. Brentford – 15:00 BST
Newcastle vs. Brighton – 15:00 BST
Southampton vs. Leicester – 15:00 BST
Bournemouth vs. Arsenal – 17:30 BST

Sunday, 20 October
Wolves vs. Man City – 14:00 BST
Liverpool vs. Chelsea – 16:30 BST

Monday, 21 October
Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace – 20:00 BST