The Premier League returns on Saturday, October 10, after a 19 day break for international football. The international window, which merged the usual September and October breaks into one longer period, ends on Tuesday, October 7.
Arsenal are first in action on Saturday when they host unbeaten Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in the 12:30pm WAT kick-off. Arsenal go into the weekend looking to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton before the break, while Leeds have impressed on their return to the top flight and are one of the few teams yet to lose this season.
The 3:00pm WAT games on Saturday see Aston Villa face Brentford at Villa Park, Chelsea face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, Ipswich Town face Fulham at Portman Road, and Sunderland face Brighton at the Stadium of Light. The late game on Saturday is a big one at Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at 5:30pm WAT.
On Sunday, October 11, Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest and newly promoted Hull City host Everton, both at 2:00pm WAT. The biggest game of the weekend follows at 4:30pm WAT when Liverpool host leaders Manchester City at Anfield. Manchester City are the only side with a 100 percent record so far this season.
Matchweek 6 concludes on Monday, October 12, when Coventry City host Newcastle United at 8:00pm WAT.
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