Premier League Weekend Fixtures and Football Updates
Eight Premier League fixtures are scheduled for Saturday, including Newcastle vs Chelsea at 12:30 GMT, four matches kicking off at 3pm, Tottenham vs Liverpool at 17:30 GMT, and two games at 20:00 GMT featuring Everton vs Arsenal and Leeds vs Crystal Palace.
The weekend highlights key players such as Arsenal’s William Saliba, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki, and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo.
Among ten notable storylines to watch are the increasing pressure on Burnley manager Scott Parker, Wolves’ extended winless streak, and calls for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup plans.
In Championship action, the all-Welsh Friday night clash saw Swansea defeat Wrexham 2-1 after goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo dropped Ben Cabango’s header, allowing Adam Idah to score.
Bristol Rovers drew 1-1 with Crewe, with manager Steve Evans expressing frustration as Crewe played with 10 men.
In League Two, Cambridge United secured a 2-0 victory over Accrington while Cheltenham edged Barrow 2-1.
Northampton Town beat AFC Wimbledon 3-1 in League One.
Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 with Julian Brandt opening the scoring and Max Beier netting a 97th-minute winner.
