Premier League clubs may well still be feeling dizzy when they take to the pitch on Saturday just one day removed from the close of the summer transfer window.
Some blockbuster moves went through as teams in England's top flight acted frantically to bring in their targets before the deadline and there is an added sense of intrigue over which players will be available for matchday selection.
The Premier League's fourth gameweek of the season began on Friday night with West Ham's trip to Luton but Saturday's action will begin when Sheffield United host Everton. Title holders Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham play at 15:00 BST before Brighton host Newcastle at the AMEX Stadium in the late fixture.
Here's how you can follow the six Premier League games set to take place on Saturday.
Sheffield United vs Everton
- Location: Sheffield, England
- Stadium: Bramall Lane
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 BST / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Simon Hooper
We've only just entered September and yet Everton's trip to Sheffield United in Saturday's early game could certainly be described as a six-pointer.
Both sides are pointless so far, though the Blades have played a game fewer than the Toffees. Sean Dyche's visitors will have to overcome what is sure to be a vociferous Bramall Lane crowd and their own wretched form, though Everton did manage a late 2-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup second round in midweek.
Sheffield United won 16 of their 23 home games in the Championship last season and must make their ground a feared venue if they want to stay up.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | discovery+, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+ App |
United States | Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, SiriusXM FC, UNIVERSO NOW, UNIVERSO, USA Network, nbcsports.com |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Brentford vs Bournemouth
- Location: Brentford, England
- Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Robert Madley
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Brentford have dismissed worries over Ivan Toney's absence by going unbeaten in their first three league games, with Bryan Mbeumo leading the way with three goals.
Bournemouth have suffered defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham since drawing with West Ham on the opening weekend and a trip to the Gtech Community Stadium is no easier when it comes to getting points on the board.
Thomas Frank's Bees are favourites at home but couldn't close out a victory against Crystal Palace as Joachim Andersen grabbed a late equaliser.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | N/A |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Burnley vs Tottenham
- Location: Burnley, England
- Stadium: Turf Moor
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: John Brooks
Tottenham's hopes of silverware took an early-season blow as a rotated side was beaten on penalties at Fulham in the Carabao Cup. Spurs have, however, looked more secure and threatening in back-to-back league wins over Manchester United and Bournemouth.
Ange Postecoglou's side visit Vincent Kompany and Burnley on Saturday. The Clarets have scored once but conceded five in their first two games, being seen off 3-1 by Aston Villa last time out.
However, a fixture against a Tottenham side whose ego has just been bruised by a cup exit could be a good opportunity for Burnley to earn their first points of the season.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | N/A |
United States | Peacock, SiriusXM FC |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Tim Robinson
- VAR: Jarred Gillett
Chelsea's summer spending spree continued right up to the window's deadline day and now their outlay will be judged on the pitch - until January, that is.
Mauricio Pochettino has two wins on the trot in all competitions and has an appealing run of fixtures to figure out his strongest Blues starting XI. Nottingham Forest are the latest visitors to Stamford Bridge and enter the fixture off two straight defeats.
Raheem Sterling looked back at his best with a two-goal display against Luton and has a point to prove after being left out of the latest England squad.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | N/A |
United States | nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO, USA Network, NBC Sports App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO NOW, SiriusXM FC |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Manchester City vs Fulham
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Tony Harrington
Fulham haven't won any of their last 20 meetings with Manchester City, their last victory being a 3-1 success at the Etihad Stadium in April 2009. The odds are stacked quite heavily in the home side's favour here.
City have a maximum of nine points from their first three games, conceding just once so far, but are still without talismanic midfielder Kevin De Bruyne through injury. John Stones is targeting a return after the international break, so there are areas Fulham may look to target.
Erling Haaland has three league goals in as many games and netted twice against the Cottagers last season.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | N/A |
United States | Peacock, SiriusXM FC |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Brighton vs Newcastle
- Location: Brighton, England
- Stadium: Amex Stadium
- Date: Saturday 2 September
- Kick-off Time: 17:30 BST / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: Darren Bond
Brighton and Newcastle discovered their opponents for their upcoming European ventures in midweek and meet in a fascinating evening clash on the south coast.
The Seagulls were impressive in consecutive 4-1 thrashings of Luton and Wolves but were ripped open at home by West Ham as David Moyes checked the progress made by opposite number Roberto De Zerbi.
However, the Magpies have made an inauspicious start with back-to-back losses to Manchester City and Liverpool and could be vulnerable to Brighton's sharp attacking forays.
Country | TV channel/Live stream |
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United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD |
United States | SiriusXM FC, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO NOW, UNIVERSO, NBC |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League
By James Cormack
Victories over Luton and Wimbledon hardly scream "lift off" for the Mauricio Pochettino era, but they were wins the former Tottenham boss desperately needed.
Chelsea's 2023/24 campaign had begun with a string of injuries and a point from their first two games, which rendered the Friday night home encounter against the Hatters a relatively nervy one.
Nevertheless, the Blues got the job done off the back of a majestic Raheem Sterling display, and they return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday for more Premier League action.
Chelsea take on Nottingham Forest this weekend, and here's the line-up Pochettino could deploy.
- Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)
GK: Robert Sanchez - The Spaniard is yet to convince for his new club in the Premier League, and he did little to ease the doubts of supporters by giving away a penalty in midweek too.
CB: Axel Disasi - The summer arrival started on Wednesday, but injuries mean he's assured of his place in the starting XI on Saturday.
CB: Thiago Silva - The classy customer perhaps hasn't been at his best to start the new campaign, but he remains Poch's leader at the heart of Chelsea's back three.
CB: Levi Colwill - Poch was desperate to retain Colwill this summer, and it's quickly become clear why. The left-footed defender has all the makings of a superstar defender.
RWB: Malo Gusto - The former Lyon defender deputised admirably for Reece James against Luton, with the Frenchman continuing down the right until the club captain returns.
CM: Moises Caicedo - It was a more stable showing for the Ecuadorian last time out following his nightmare debut cameo off the bench at West Ham.
CM: Enzo Fernandez - Fernandez was deployed in a more advanced role against Luton, but he could drop back and partner Caicedo against Forest with Poch making a change to his front three.
LWB: Ben Chilwell - There's a lack of suitable alternatives behind Chilwell, although the young and impressive Ian Maatsen earned minutes against Wimbledon. Nevertheless, Chilwell is a sure bet to return to the XI on Saturday.
RW: Noni Madueke - Here's the change Poch could make from his Luton XI. Madueke was excellent in Chelsea's Carabao Cup win on Wednesday, and doubts over Conor Gallagher's future could thrust Enzo into the pivot. Madueke is most deserving of a Premier League start should the boss decided to shake things up.
ST: Nicolas Jackson - The former Villarreal hitman got on the board in west London against the Hatters to round off the Blues' 3-0 victory. Jackson has impressed early on in his Chelsea career, and it looks like Poch might have his #9 for the present and future.
LW: Raheem Sterling - It's been a while since we've seen Sterling is such potent form. The England international has started 2023/24 like a man possessed, and he was Chelsea's match-winner last time out. He could be asked to switch flanks on Saturday, but the fluidity of Poch's front three will give him plenty of freedom to drift across the pitch.
