The drama peaks with the iconic Manchester derby at Old Trafford as United host City on September 13.
London: The 2026-27 Premier League campaign gathers serious pace in September with an action-packed schedule across Matchweeks 3 and 4. Following the opening exchanges of the season, the top flight delivers key tactical tests and high-stakes rivalries. Matchweek 3 commences on Friday, 4 September (early Saturday morning IST), with Liverpool visiting Portman Road to face Ipswich Town. The weekend reaches its crescendo with a blockbuster London derby as defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
Matchweek 3 Schedule
| Date (IST) | Match | Kick-off (IST) |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Ipswich Town vs Liverpool | 12:30 AM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth | 5:00 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Brentford vs Sunderland | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Fulham vs Crystal Palace | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Manchester City vs Coventry City | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 5 Sep | Hull City vs Aston Villa | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, 6 Sep | Everton vs Manchester United | 6:30 PM |
| Sun, 6 Sep | Arsenal vs Chelsea | 9:00 PM |
The drama intensifies further in Matchweek 4, headlined by the iconic Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Manchester United will host local rivals Manchester City on Sunday, 13 September, in one of the early marquee fixtures of the English football calendar. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Everton to North London, whilst Liverpool entertain Fulham at Anfield. The fourth round of matches concludes on Monday evening, 14 September (Tuesday early hours IST), as Leeds United face Newcastle United at Elland Road.
Matchweek 4 Schedule
| Date (IST) | Match | Kick-off (IST) |
| Sat, 12 Sep | AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Chelsea vs Hull City | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Liverpool vs Fulham | 7:30 PM |
| Sat, 12 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, 13 Sep | Sunderland vs Arsenal | 12:30 AM |
| Sun, 13 Sep | Coventry City vs Brighton & Hove Albion | 6:30 PM |
| Sun, 13 Sep | Manchester United vs Manchester City | 9:00 PM |
| Tue, 15 Sep | Leeds United vs Newcastle United | 12:30 AM |
Published: 21 Aug 2026, 10:50 am IST
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