Premier League Matchweek 3: Fixtures, Key Matches & What to Watch

The Premier League 2026-27 returns for Matchweek 3 with another nine-game weekend beginning on Friday, September 4. Liverpool's trip to Ipswich opens the round, while Arsenal vs Chelsea and Everton vs Manchester United headline Sunday's action.

With only two matchweeks completed, the table is already beginning to take shape. Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs sitting on six points, while Manchester United responded to their opening defeat by beating Ipswich 5-2 in Matchweek 2. Liverpool, meanwhile, have drawn both of their opening league games.

Premier League Matchweek 3 Fixtures

Nine matches are scheduled across the third matchweek of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Here is the complete fixture list.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Opens Matchweek 3

Friday night begins with Liverpool travelling to Ipswich Town. Liverpool have collected two points from their first two league matches after draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, so Arne Slot's side will be looking for their first Premier League victory of the campaign.

Ipswich come into the game after a 5-2 defeat away to Manchester United in Matchweek 2. That makes this a particularly important early test for both sides: Liverpool need a win to avoid falling further behind the early leaders, while Ipswich will be looking to make home advantage count.

Manchester City Face Promoted Coventry

Manchester City welcome Coventry City on Saturday afternoon. City have already shown their attacking strength with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace in their previous match, following a 2-1 opening-day win against Bournemouth.

Coventry face one of the toughest opening schedules in the league. The newly promoted side began the season against defending champions Arsenal and now travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City in Matchweek 3.

Tottenham Travel to Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in another fixture with plenty of early-season intrigue. Forest drew 2-2 with Liverpool in Matchweek 2, while Tottenham suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United.

For Spurs, the trip represents an opportunity to respond quickly. Forest, meanwhile, will be encouraged by their ability to take a point from Liverpool and will hope to carry that momentum into another difficult home fixture.

Everton vs Manchester United

Manchester United head to Everton on Sunday after producing one of the biggest attacking performances of Matchweek 2. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick in the 5-2 victory over Ipswich, helping United recover from their opening-day loss at Hull City.

Everton also began the season strongly but will be looking to recover after a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in their second match. The game at Hill Dickinson Stadium gives United a chance to build on their first win under Michael Carrick's full season in charge.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Is the Weekend's Biggest Game

The final match of Matchweek 3 is the standout fixture: Arsenal vs Chelsea. The London rivals meet at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon in a game that could provide an early indication of how the two clubs compare in the title and European race.

Arsenal began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry and then defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in Matchweek 2. Chelsea have also won both of their opening matches, beating Fulham 3-2 before edging Brighton 4-3.

Other Matches to Watch

What Is at Stake in Matchweek 3?

Three matches into a season is still early, but the first few results can quickly create momentum. Chelsea, Manchester City, Hull City and other unbeaten sides will want to maintain their starts, while Liverpool and Tottenham have immediate pressure to turn draws or defeats into victories.

The weekend also gives the promoted clubs another demanding test. Coventry face Manchester City, Hull host Aston Villa and Sunderland travel to Brentford, making Matchweek 3 another useful measure of how the new arrivals are adapting to the Premier League.

Premier League Matchweek 3: The Big Picture

From Liverpool's search for a first win to Arsenal and Chelsea's heavyweight meeting, Matchweek 3 has a storyline across almost every part of the table. Manchester City have the opportunity to continue their perfect start against Coventry, while Manchester United will aim to follow their five-goal performance with another positive result at Everton.

With nine fixtures spread across three days, the third matchweek could begin to separate the early contenders from the chasing pack. The biggest test comes last, when Arsenal and Chelsea meet at the Emirates on Sunday.

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