The Premier League title race faces another major test as Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 31.
In the Matchweek 9 schedule, the Chelsea vs Manchester United match will take place at 3:30.
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge determined to bounce back after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on October 24, 2026.
The Blues struggled against their London rivals, conceding through an own goal by goalkeeper Mike Penders before Mathys Tel added a second late in the match.
Cole Palmer also received a second yellow card during the match.
The setback came after a 2-0 victory over Everton on October 17, as Chelsea remain fifth with 13 points from eight matches, having scored 17 goals and conceded 15.
Manchester United arrive in London after the team suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on October 25, following a 1-1 draw against Leeds United on October 18, 2026, at Elland Road.
United have collected seven points and sit 16th in the standings, with just one league victory so far.
Bournemouth vs Leeds United Kick-off: October 31, 6:00 pm
Bournemouth welcome Leeds United to the Vitality Stadium on October 31, after beating Sunderland 2-0 on October 18 and Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on October 25.
Leeds, meanwhile, are seeking their first win in three league matches. Daniel Farke’s side drew 1-1 with Manchester United on October 18 before Sunderland held them to a goalless draw on October 25.
Leeds have conceded only six goals in eight league matches.
Brentford VS Nottingham Forest Kick-off: October 31, 6:00 pm
Nottingham Forest travel to Brentford on October 31 after drawing 1-1 with Ipswich Town on October 23 and losing 1-0 to Arsenal on October 18.
Forest have six points from eight matches and sit 18th in the table.
Brentford drew 1-1 with Hull City on October 25, after a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on October 17.
They sit sixth with 11 points and will look to return to winning ways at home.
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Coventry City VS Sunderland: Kick-off: October 31, 6:00 pm
Coventry City host Sunderland on October 31, with both sides looking to climb out of the bottom of the table.
Coventry lost 1-0 to Fulham on October 24, following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on October 19. Frank Lampard’s side have six points and sit 19th.
Sunderland drew 0-0 with Leeds United on October 25, after losing 2-0 to Bournemouth on October 18 and currently have five points.
Hull City VS Ipswich Town: October 31, 6:00 pm EAT
Hull City welcome Ipswich Town on October 31, with both teams looking to move up the table.
Hull drew 1-1 with Brentford on October 25, after losing 1-0 to Fulham on October 17.
The team currently sits in 10th place with 10 points.
Ipswich also drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest on October 23, following a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City on October 17. They sit 12th with 10 points.
Manchester City VS Brighton: October 31, 6:00 pm
Manchester City host Brighton on October 31 after suffering their first league defeat of the season.
City lost 2-1 to Aston Villa on October 24, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice for the hosts. Pep Guardiola’s side remain on 21 points, level with Arsenal at the top.
Brighton lost 2-0 to Liverpool on October 25, following a 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace on October 18.
Brighton is third with 16 points.
Tottenham Hotspur VS Crystal Palace
Tottenham host Crystal Palace on October 31 at 8:30 pm after beating Chelsea 2-0 on October 24. The victory followed a 3-1 win over Coventry City on October 19.
Spurs have nine points and sit 14th.
On the other hand, Palace lost 2-0 to Newcastle United on October 25, after a 5-0 defeat to Brighton on October 18, and are 17th with seven points.
Aston Villa VS Fulham
Aston Villa welcome Fulham on October 31 at 11:00 pm after beating Manchester City 2-1 on October 24.
The result lifted Unai Emery’s side to ninth place with 11 points.
Fulham also won their previous match, beating Coventry City 1-0 on October 24. That followed a 2-1 victory over Hull City on October 17.
Liverpool VS Arsenal: Kick-off: November 1, 7:30 pm
Liverpool host Arsenal on November 1 in a key meeting between two sides chasing the Premier League title.
Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 on October 25, following a 2-1 win over Brentford on October 17. The team currently sits fourth with 15 points.
Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 on October 24, after beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 on October 18. Mikel Arteta’s side have 21 points, level with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Newcastle United VS Everton
Newcastle host Everton on November 2 at 11:00 pm after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 on October 25 the secure eighth place with 11 points.
Everton are looking to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on October 24. They had earlier drawn 2-2 with Hull City on October 11 and sit 11th with 10 points.
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