Here’s a rundown of the upcoming Premier League fixtures from September 16 to 18, along with some notable statistics and facts for each match (all times GMT):
Saturday, September 16
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool (11:30)
Liverpool is undefeated in their last 15 league matches.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s new midfield signing, scored his first goal for the club in their recent win over Aston Villa.
Wolves have lost 14 of their 18 league matches against Liverpool.
West Ham United vs. Manchester City (14:00)
Pep Guardiola returns to the touchline for City after missing two games due to back surgery.
Midfielder James Ward-Prowse is the first West Ham player to score or assist a goal in his first three league appearances.
West Ham has earned 10 points from their opening four games, matching their joint-highest tally from the 1999-2000 season.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United (14:00)
Spurs captain Son Heung-min scored a hat-trick in their last match against Burnley.
Spurs have the opportunity to make their best start to a league season since 1965.
Four teams, including Sheffield United, have lost their opening three games in the English top-flight for the first time.
Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00)
United may feature debutants Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon, while 20-year-old forward Rasmus Hojlund is in contention to start.
Facundo Pellistri could play in the absence of Antony, who faces assault allegations.
Brighton’s 18-year-old striker Evan Ferguson, who scored a hat-trick earlier this month, is an injury doubt.
Fulham vs. Luton Town (14:00)
This marks the first league meeting between Fulham and promoted Luton since the 1959-60 season.
Luton aims to avoid becoming the second team to suffer four consecutive losses in their debut top-flight season.
Fulham has a strong record at home against promoted sides in the last eight matches.
Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace (14:00)
Villa seeks to rebound after a 3-0 defeat by Liverpool.
Alex Moreno’s return could bolster Villa’s defense.
Palace has won just two of their last 16 league matches at Villa Park.
Newcastle United vs. Brentford (16:30)
Newcastle’s new signing Sandro Tonali is an injury doubt.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, qualified for the Champions League, has lost three of their first four league matches.
Brentford has lost only once in their last 11 league matches.
Sunday, September 17
Bournemouth vs. Chelsea (13:00)
Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo gave away a penalty on his top-flight debut for the club.
Chelsea has won two of their last 16 league games.
New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is winless in 13 away league games.
Everton vs. Arsenal (15:30)
Arsenal aims to build on momentum from a 3-1 win over Manchester United.
Abdoulaye Doucoure scored Everton’s first goal of the season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin could return for Everton after a facial injury.
Monday, September 18
Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley (18:45)
Forest signed seven players on deadline day.
Anthony Elanga, Forest’s new signing from United, has already scored and assisted for the team.
Burnley will seek defensive organization after conceding 11 goals in their first three matches.
