Premier League weekend in Malaysia time: Liverpool host leaders Arsenal as City face Brighton
Liverpool v Arsenal at Anfield is the big game of the weekend, after leaders Man City host third-placed Brighton. All the kick-off times in Malaysia time.
The Premier League is back this weekend after a busy week in the cup. The biggest game is at Anfield on Sunday, where fourth-placed Liverpool host Arsenal, who are joint top. Manchester City and Arsenal are level on 21 points after eight games, so City's home match against third-placed Brighton on Saturday could put pressure on Arsenal before they kick off. For Malaysian fans, Liverpool v Arsenal starts at 12.30am on Monday.
The table going into Matchweek 9
City lost 2-1 at Aston Villa last Saturday, their first league defeat of the season. On the same day Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at the Emirates, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel, to draw level. City stay top on goal difference (+11 to +8). Brighton are third on 16 points, Liverpool fourth on 15 and Chelsea fifth on 13. At the bottom, Sunderland have five points and Nottingham Forest and Coventry City have six each.
Liverpool v Arsenal: different weeks in the cup
The two teams had very different Carabao Cup nights. Arsenal went out to Fleetwood Town on penalties on Tuesday. Andoni Iraola's Liverpool needed a 6-5 shootout to beat Chelsea on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw. That means Liverpool have had less rest before Sunday.
The points situation is simple. Liverpool are six points behind Arsenal, so a home win would cut the gap to three. An Arsenal win would put Mikel Arteta's side nine points clear of Liverpool and at least level with City, depending on City's result against Brighton the day before.
Man City v Brighton and Chelsea v Man Utd
City and Brighton have already played this week too. City beat Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, after a 2-2 draw, and now play them again three days later in the league. Brighton have the best goal difference in the division at +16.
Saturday starts with Chelsea against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso's Chelsea are fifth, and United are 17th on seven points with just one league win so far.
Full schedule in Malaysia time (UTC+8)
UK clocks went back last weekend, so England is now eight hours behind Malaysia.
- Saturday 31 Oct, 8.30pm: Chelsea v Manchester United
- Saturday 31 Oct, 11pm: Bournemouth v Leeds United, Brentford v Nottingham Forest, Coventry City v Sunderland, Hull City v Ipswich Town, Manchester City v Brighton
- Sunday 1 Nov, 1.30am: Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace
- Sunday 1 Nov, 4am: Aston Villa v Fulham
- Monday 2 Nov, 12.30am: Liverpool v Arsenal
- Tuesday 3 Nov, 4am: Newcastle United v Everton
Villa v Fulham is on Saturday evening UK time because Villa have a Champions League match on 3 November. Newcastle and Everton play each other in the Carabao Cup on Thursday night, and then again in the league on Monday.
Key takeaways
- Man City and Arsenal both have 21 points from eight games; City are top on goal difference.
- Liverpool v Arsenal kicks off at 12.30am on Monday 2 November in Malaysia.
- City host Brighton at 11pm on Saturday, three days after beating them on penalties in the Carabao Cup.
- Chelsea v Manchester United opens the weekend at 8.30pm on Saturday, Malaysia time.
FAQ
Q: What time is Liverpool v Arsenal in Malaysia? It kicks off at 4.30pm UK time on Sunday 1 November, which is 12.30am on Monday 2 November in Malaysia.
Q: Why are Man City top if they are level on points with Arsenal? Both have 21 points. City are ahead on goal difference, +11 to Arsenal's +8.
Q: How far behind are Liverpool? Liverpool are fourth on 15 points, six behind City and Arsenal and one behind Brighton.
Sources: Premier League, ESPN, The National, StandingsToday, 101 Great Goals