Saturday Premier League preview

Saturday, 31 August 2019 12:23

Here's a look ahead at what is a busy day in English football with eight matches set to be played across the country.

Saturday's football frenzy gets underway with Southampton hosting Manchester United at St. Mary's Stadium.

Kick-off is at 3:30 pm UAE time.

Meanwhile Sheffield United travel to Chelsea, Aston Villa visit Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth play Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

Champions Manchester City are also in action as they battle it out against Brighton at Etihad Stadium.

Newcastle and Watford lock horns at St. James Park as Norwich City and West Ham meet at London Stadium.

All six matches get underway at 6 pm UAE time.

The last match of the day features Liverpool taking on Burnley

Kick-off from Turf Moor is at 8:30 pm UAE time.

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