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Premier League Matchweek 8: Exciting Matches Ahead!
The Premier League is back this weekend for Matchweek 8, running from Saturday, October 19, to Monday, October 21. Fans can expect exciting matches as teams fight for crucial points early in the season.
The action begins on Saturday at 12:30 BST with a London derby between Spurs and West Ham. Other matches at 15:00 BST include Fulham vs. Aston Villa, Ipswich vs. Everton, and Manchester United vs. Brentford. Newcastle will face Brighton, while Southampton takes on Leicester. In the evening, Bournemouth hosts Arsenal at 17:30 BST.
On Sunday, October 20, Wolves meet Manchester City at 14:00 BST, followed by a key match between Liverpool and Chelsea at 16:30 BST, expected to be the weekend’s highlight.
Matchweek 8 wraps up on Monday, October 21, with Nottingham Forest playing Crystal Palace at 20:00 BST, as Forest looks to earn important points against a tough Palace side.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.
“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.
“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.
He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”
He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”
Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.
He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”
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