According to a report by BBC Sport Friday October 30, 2026, The Premier League returns on Saturday, October 31, with several interesting fixtures scheduled as clubs continue their campaign for the 2026/27 season.

Manchester City and Arsenal are currently level on 21 points after eight matches. City occupy the first position because of their superior goal difference, while Arsenal remain second. Brighton are third with 16 points, followed by Liverpool in fourth place with 15 points.

Chelsea occupy fifth position with 13 points, while Brentford are sixth with 11 points. At the other end of the table, Manchester United sit 16th with seven points, while Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Sunderland occupy the bottom four positions.

Saturday's programme will begin with Chelsea hosting Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. United will be looking to improve their league position, but they face a difficult test against a Chelsea side hoping to collect maximum points.

Bournemouth will welcome Leeds United in another afternoon fixture, while Brentford take on Nottingham Forest. Both matches could have an impact on the middle and lower sections of the table.

Manchester City will also face Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. It is one of the weekend's biggest fixtures, with Brighton looking to challenge the league leaders on their home ground.

Tottenham Hotspur will host Crystal Palace in the evening, while Aston Villa welcome Fulham in the final Saturday fixture.

The remaining matches will take place on Sunday and Monday. Liverpool will face Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday in another important encounter involving two clubs competing near the top of the standings.

Newcastle United will then host Everton on Monday.

With several teams separated by only a few points, Saturday's results could bring changes to the Premier League table.