All times below are listed in West Africa Time (WAT).
The round features several intriguing encounters, including the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and a tough assignment for Arsenal away at Sunderland. Newly promoted and returning sides also feature prominently as the early-season table begins to take clearer shape.
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Five matches kick off simultaneously at 15:00 WAT:
- Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest (Villa Park)
- Bournemouth vs Brentford (Vitality Stadium)
- Chelsea vs Hull City (Stamford Bridge)
- Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town (Selhurst Park)
- Liverpool vs Fulham (Anfield)
Later on Saturday:
- 17:30 WAT — Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- 20:00 WAT — Sunderland vs Arsenal (Stadium of Light)
The evening kick-off at the Stadium of Light is one of the standout fixtures of the weekend, with Arsenal travelling north to face a Sunderland side looking to make an early impression at home.
Sunday, 13 September 2026
- 14:00 WAT — Coventry City vs Brighton & Hove Albion (Coventry Building Society Arena)
- 16:30 WAT — Manchester United vs Manchester City (Old Trafford)
The Manchester derby headlines Sunday’s action. Manchester United host their cross-city rivals in what is always one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League calendar. City will look to maintain their strong start to the campaign, while United will be eager to claim a statement victory in front of their own supporters.
Monday, 14 September 2026
- 20:00 WAT — Leeds United vs Newcastle United (Elland Road)
The round concludes on Monday night with Leeds hosting Newcastle in what promises to be a competitive and physical contest at Elland Road.
Matchday 4 offers a mix of local derbies, challenging away days for the traditional top sides, and opportunities for mid-table and lower-placed teams to collect vital points. With the season still in its early stages, every result carries significant weight in the evolving Premier League table.
Fans across West Africa and beyond can follow the action throughout the weekend as the 2026/27 campaign continues to gather momentum.