The fierce battle begins: Match week 8 of the Premier League will take place this weekend, starting today, October 19, and ending on Monday, October 21.
Early in the season, fans can anticipate a number of thrilling games as clubs compete for vital points.
In what looks to be a hotly contested London derby, Spurs and West Ham square off on today, October 19, at 12:30 BST.
Afterwards, kickoffs are set for 15:00 BST for Fulham against Aston Villa, Ipswich vs Everton, and Manchester United vs Brentford. While Southampton takes on Leicester, Newcastle also plays Brighton at the same time.
Further more, Arsenal will visit Bournemouth later in the day at 17:30 BST. The Gunners, who have been playing well lately, will be the team the Cherries are hoping to beat at home.
On Sunday, October 20, Wolves will play Manchester City at 14:00 BST, and at 16:30 BST, the much awaited match between Liverpool and Chelsea will take place.
As both sides compete for a vital victory, this matchup between these two Premier League heavyweights at Anfield is might be the highlight of the weekend.
Additionally, on Monday, October 21, at 20:00 BST, Nottingham Forest takes on Crystal Palace to conclude Matchweek 8. Forest will be trying to earn important points at home against a tough Palace team.
Subsequently, week 9 will commence as of Friday, 25th October to 29th November, 2024.
Overview of the week’s fixtures
Saturday, 19 October
Tottenham 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
