Soccer Briefing
September 4, 2026
Premier League matchweek 3 runs from Friday to Sunday. The Champions League league phase does not start until September 8. All times are US Eastern.
Three things to know
- Arsenal vs Chelsea — Sunday, 11:30 AM ET. The pick of the round and an early title-race marker.
- Three promoted clubs — Coventry, Hull and Ipswich all draw established sides in the same weekend.
- No Champions League yet — matchday 1 lands on September 8-10, four days out.
Premier League · matchweek 3
EPL briefing →Ipswich TownvsLiverpool
Ipswich host Liverpool to open matchweek 3 on Friday night.
Portman RoadNewcastle UnitedvsAFC Bournemouth
An early Saturday kickoff on Tyneside.
St James’ ParkBrentfordvsSunderland
Two sides that live on set pieces.
Gtech Community StadiumBrighton & Hove AlbionvsLeeds United
Possession football against a high press.
Amex StadiumFulhamvsCrystal Palace
A London derby between two fast-transition teams.
Craven CottageManchester CityvsCoventry City
Coventry return to the top flight after 25 years and go straight to the Etihad.
Etihad StadiumNottingham ForestvsTottenham Hotspur
Forest at home against a Spurs side that travels unevenly.
City GroundHull CityvsAston Villa
Hull are back after nine years and face Villa’s wide attack.
MKM StadiumEvertonvsManchester United
Sunday afternoon at Everton’s new ground.
Everton StadiumArsenalvsChelsea
The pick of the round: a London derby that shapes the early title race.
Emirates StadiumChampions League · no fixtures today
UCL calendar →No fixtures today
The 2026-27 league phase opens with matchday 1 across September 8 to 10.
Starts in 4 daysBaseball is on too
16 MLB games on the September 4 slate, with probable pitchers.
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K League coverage is published in Korean only. Kickoff times may change for broadcast.
Sunday’s headline fixture — Arsenal vs Chelsea
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