The 2026-27 English Premier League is one of the top English football leagues. Several teams will be waiting to prove their resilience and determination in the English Premier League matches. Fixtures include Liverpool vs Fulham, Palace vs Ipswich Town, and Bournemouth vs Brentford.
Looking Back at Past Premier League Challengers
Tottenham Hotspur’s Draw Adds to Early-Season Struggles
Spurs faced Nottm Forest in their most recent game. Spurs recorded fewer shots and fewer shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession, higher pass accuracy, and more corner kicks than Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest recorded more shots and shots on target. They had less possession and average pass accuracy throughout the match. In the end, Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.
Leeds United Maintain Their Unbeaten Start
Leeds played against Brighton in the English Premier League fixture. Jayden Bogle scored for Leeds in the first half. After half-time, Luka Vušković found the net for Brighton. In the end, Leeds drew 1-1 with Brighton. Leeds United will aim to maintain its unbeaten run in the forthcoming fixtures.
Matchday 4 Schedule: Dates and Venues
Liverpool vs Fulham
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
Palace vs Ipswich Town
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Selhurst Park, London.
Bournemouth vs Brentford
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham.
Chelsea vs Hull
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London.
Spurs vs Everton
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Coventry vs Brighton
Date: September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:00 AM ET | 06:00 AM PT | 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry.
Man Utd vs Man City
Date: September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford, Stretford.
Leeds vs Newcastle
Date: September 14, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds.
Top Selected Club Previews
Liverpool vs Fulham
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool.
Predicted Lineups for Liverpool
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Alisson Becker |
| Backs | Ronald Araujo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, and Miloš Kerkez |
| Midfielders | Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Víctor Muñoz, and Florian Wirtz |
| Strikers | Bradley Barcola and Alexander Isak |
Predicted Lineups for Fulham
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Bernd Leno |
| Backs | Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, and Timothy Castagne |
| Midfielders | Alex Iwobi, Shea Charles, and Joshua King |
| Striker | Gonzalo García |
| Wingers | César Palacios and Oscar Bobb |
Team Analysis
Liverpool faced Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League fixture. Marcos Llorente scored for Atlético Madrid. Liverpool came under pressure after Atlético Madrid took the lead. Later, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored for Liverpool. Liverpool ultimately defeated Atlético Madrid 2-1. Furthermore, Liverpool have recorded one win, two draws, and zero losses in their first three EPL games this season. Liverpool will have home advantage and will look to capitalize on it to earn a victory in the upcoming match.
Conversely, Fulham played against Crystal Palace in their most recent game. Josh King and César Palacios each scored for Fulham. In the end, Fulham suffered a defeat to Palace.
The Pick: Liverpool
Chelsea vs Hull
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London.
Predicted Lineups for Chelsea
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Emiliano Martínez |
| Backs | Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, and Jorrel Hato |
| Midfielders | Roméo Lavia, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers |
| Striker | João Pedro |
| Winger | Pedro Neto |
Predicted Lineups for Hull
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Konstantinos Tzolakis |
| Backs | Ryan Giles, Nobel Mendy, John Egan, Semi Ajayi, and Lewie Coyle |
| Midfielders | Elliot Stroud, Lucas Gourna-Douath, and Regan Slater |
| Striker | Oli McBurnie |
| Winger | Mohamed Belloumi |
Team Analysis
Chelsea faced Leeds in the EFL Cup fixture. Chelsea recorded more shots and shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession and fewer corner kicks throughout the match. Leeds recorded fewer shots and shots on target. They had less possession and more corner kicks than Chelsea. Ultimately, Chelsea defeated Leeds United. In addition, Chelsea currently sits fourth in the English Premier League standings with six points. In their recent three matches, Chelsea have recorded two wins and one loss. With a home advantage, Chelsea will aim to secure another victory in the forthcoming fixtures.
Hull played against Sunderland in their latest fixture. Hull recorded few shots and shots on target. They had less possession but more corner kicks than Sunderland. Sunderland recorded more shots and shots on target. They enjoyed greater possession throughout the match. In the end, Hull lost to Sunderland. Hull currently sits third in the English Premier League standings with seven points. In their recent three games, they have recorded two wins and one draw, highlighting their solid form. Hull will give a tough challenge to Chelsea in the upcoming games.
The Pick: Chelsea
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Date: September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT | 12:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Predicted Lineups for Sunderland
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Robin Roefs |
| Backs | Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Daniel Ballard, and Reinildo |
| Midfielders | Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, and Enzo Le Fée |
| Striker | Brian Brobbey |
| Wingers | Thomas Meunier and Nilson Angulo |
Predicted Lineups for Arsenal
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya |
| Backs | Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Ezri Konsa, and Ben White |
| Midfielders | Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard |
| Striker | Kai Havertz |
| Wingers | Christos Tzolis and Bukayo Saka |
Team Analysis
Sunderland has produced moderate performances in both attack and defense early in the season. Sunderland currently sits 12th in the Premier League standings with four points. This recent form will impact their upcoming fixtures. Sunderland has struggled for consistency in away fixtures.
By contrast, Arsenal have shown solid defensive form, contributing to their success this season. Their strong offensive form in recent performances has continued through the campaign. The team is in excellent form in both domestic and European competitions. Their strong recent results across mixed competitions will provide them confidence heading into the upcoming game.
The Pick: Arsenal
Man Utd vs Man City
Date: September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford, Stretford.
Predicted Lineups for Man Utd
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Senne Lammens |
| Backs | Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, and Luke Shaw |
| Midfielders | Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans, Bryan Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandes |
| Striker | Matheus Cunha |
| Winger | Marcus Rashford |
Predicted Lineups for Man City
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Gianluigi Donnarumma |
| Backs | Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Matheus Nunes |
| Midfielders | Enzo Fernández, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Rayan Cherki, and Phil Foden |
| Striker | Erling Haaland |
| Winger | Antoine Semenyo |
Team Analysis
Manchester United faced Sabah in the UEFA Champions League fixture. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško, and Lisandro Martínez scored for Man United. Man Utd defeated Sabah.
Man City has shown solid recent form in the EPL season. The team has strong performances in both home and away games.
The Pick: Man City
Conclusion
The upcoming Matchday 4 will see several teams aim to prove their resilience and potential development in the domestic competition. Several teams will tussle to prove themselves and their team reputations. At the bottom of the table, several clubs will try to avoid the relegation zone this season.
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