Premier League Matchweek 2: Full Fixtures, Key News and What to Watch This Weekend

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Premier League Matchweek 2: Full Fixtures, Key News and What to Watch This Weekend


The 2026/27 Premier League season moves into Matchweek 2 this weekend, with 10 matches scheduled from Friday, August 28, through Monday, August 31.


The opening weekend produced several surprises, including Hull City's 2-0 victory over Manchester United, Brentford's 3-0 win against Tottenham and Liverpool's dramatic 2-2 draw with Newcastle.


Here is a look at every Matchweek 2 fixture and the major storylines surrounding each game.


Crystal Palace vs Manchester City


Friday, August 28


Manchester City travel to Selhurst Park looking to build on their dramatic opening-day victory over Bournemouth.


City came from behind to win 2-1, with Josko Gvardiol scoring the late winner. New manager Enzo Maresca will now face another test as he begins life after Pep Guardiola.


Crystal Palace will be hoping to take advantage of home support and cause another early-season surprise.


Key storyline: Can Maresca's new-look Manchester City maintain their winning start?


Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest


Saturday, August 29


Liverpool welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield after being held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle in their opening match.


Andoni Iraola's competitive debut at Liverpool produced plenty of drama, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a 99th-minute penalty to rescue a point. Alexander Isak's return to Newcastle was also one of the major talking points from the match.


Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, will be looking to respond after suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Leeds United.


Key storyline: Liverpool need their first league victory under Iraola, while Forest will be desperate to avoid another defeat.


Bournemouth vs Everton


Saturday, August 29


Bournemouth host Everton after both clubs experienced contrasting opening weekends.


Everton started strongly with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth suffered a narrow defeat against Manchester City despite taking the lead.


Key storyline: Can Everton continue their impressive start away from home?


Coventry City vs Hull City


Saturday, August 29


This could be one of the most intriguing games of the weekend between two newly promoted sides.


Hull City produced one of the biggest shocks of Matchweek 1 by beating Manchester United 2-0. Coventry, however, began their Premier League return with a 3-0 defeat against defending champions Arsenal.


Key storyline: Can Hull follow their historic victory with another three points, or will Coventry respond?


Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United


Saturday, August 29


Tottenham will be looking for a major reaction after their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brentford.


Newcastle, meanwhile, were involved in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool. The match also saw Alexander Isak return to Newcastle amid significant attention surrounding his future.


Key storyline: Tottenham need a response, while Newcastle will want to turn their strong performance against Liverpool into a first victory.


Chelsea vs Brighton


Sunday, August 30


Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge in one of Sunday's fixtures.


Chelsea began the new campaign under Xabi Alonso with a revamped squad and high expectations. Brighton, meanwhile, made a huge statement by defeating Aston Villa 4-0 in their opening match.


Key storyline: Can Brighton continue their impressive form against a Chelsea side expected to challenge near the top?


Leeds United vs Brentford


Sunday, August 30


Leeds United will be full of confidence after their 1-0 away victory against Nottingham Forest.


Brentford produced one of the opening weekend's biggest performances, beating Tottenham 3-0. Mamadou Sangaré was among the players who attracted significant attention after an impressive display.


Key storyline: Two teams that started the season strongly meet in what could be a closely contested match.


Sunderland vs Fulham


Sunday, August 30


Sunderland will be looking for their first Premier League points after suffering a late 2-1 defeat against fellow promoted side Ipswich.


Fulham's campaign continues after their opening-day meeting with Chelsea.


Key storyline: Sunderland need to recover quickly after conceding a late goal on their Premier League return.


Manchester United vs Ipswich Town


Sunday, August 30


Manchester United face another promoted team after their disastrous opening weekend against Hull City.


United were beaten 2-0, with their attacking problems immediately coming under scrutiny. Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis also impressed during the shock victory.


Ipswich, meanwhile, made a winning return to the Premier League by beating Sunderland 2-1 with a 90th-minute winner from Jack Clarke.


Key storyline: Manchester United cannot afford another poor result, while Ipswich will arrive at Old Trafford with confidence.


Aston Villa vs Arsenal


Monday, August 31


The weekend concludes with a major clash at Villa Park.


Arsenal began their title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over Coventry City. Aston Villa, however, were heavily beaten 4-0 by Brighton.


Arsenal will therefore enter the match as favourites, but Villa will be under pressure to produce a much-improved performance.


Key storyline: Can Arsenal maintain their perfect start, or will Villa bounce back with a statement result?


The biggest matches to watch


Several fixtures stand out during Matchweek 2, but Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, Tottenham vs Newcastle, Manchester United vs Ipswich, and Aston Villa vs Arsenal are likely to attract the most attention.


The early-season table could also begin to take shape, although it is still far too early to draw conclusions about title or relegation battles.


One thing is already clear: the new Premier League season has started with plenty of surprises, and Matchweek 2 could produce even more.


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