Premier League: Everything you need to know about this weekend’s EPL fixtures

After a brief international break hiatus, the Premier League rolls back into action this weekend with a jam-packed schedule. If Super Rugby is competing for your attention this weekend, make sure you plan your viewing schedule accordingly.

Also remember, the clocks have changed so kick-off times are a bit earlier.

Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s EPL fixtures.

EPL fixtures on Saturday, 31 March

All kick off times are SAST.

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool

Liverpool hold the aces in this match up, having won nine of the 17 Premier League meetings between the two sides. Jurgen Klopp’s men are still in third place, but will be looking to cement their Champions League position with a win.

Kick off time: 13:30

West Ham vs Southampton

 

Kick off time: 16:00

Manchester United vs Swansea

Statistically speaking, Manchester United are expected to win – having beaten Swansea in eight out of 13 matches. However, the Swans can take confidence from the fact that they have avoided defeat in three of their last five visits to Old Trafford in all competitions (W2 D1 L2).

Kick off time: 16:00

Newcastle vs Huddersfield

Huddersfield Town are aiming to complete a league double over Newcastle for the first time since the 1953/54 campaign when both clubs were also in the top flight.

Newcastle United, meanwhile, can win three consecutive matches at St James’ Park in the Premier League for the first time since a run of four in December 2014.

Kick off time: 16:00

Brighton vs Leicester

Brighton & Hove Albion have won each of their last three Premier League home matches, as many as they’d won in their first 12 in the competition (W3 D6 L3), so will be feeling pretty confident heading into this fixture.

Kick off time: 16:00

West Brom vs Burnley

West Bromwich Albon have won nine of their last 10 home league matches against Burnley (D1), winning the last two each by a 4-0 scoreline. A big positive for a side that is desperate for a win while they are locked at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Kick off time: 16:00

Watford vs Bournemouth

Out of the five matches played in the Premier League between these two teams, four have ended in a draw.

But Watford might take some positives from the fact they have lost just one their last 16 home matches against AFC Bournemouth in all competitions (W7 D8), that sole defeat coming in March 1997.

Kick off time: 16:00

Everton vs Manchester City

Remarkably, Everton have beaten Manchester City 18 times out of 41 – with City winning just 14 matches. The Toffees have also won six of their last nine home matches against Manchester City in all competitions (D1 L2) and won this fixture last season 4-0.

But come on now, the blue have of Manchester are on some other level this season and surely the win should be routine for Pep Guardiola’s men?

Kick off time: 18:30

EPL fixtures on Sunday, 1 April

All kick off times are SAST.

Arsenal vs Stoke

Arsenal’s current run of 12 consecutive home top-flight wins against Stoke City is their longest winning run in their history in the top tier. Arsene Wenger has been under extreme pressure this season and while a win this weekend might not eliminate all that pressure, it certainly will ease it a touch.

Kick off time: 14:30

Chelsea vs Tottenham

Perhaps one of the most anticipated clashes of the weekend, Chelsea will be feeling pretty chipper heading into this one. Tottenham Hotspur’s 25 matches at Stamford Bridge without winning in the Premier League is the most that one team has played on one ground without a single victory in the competition.

Kick off time: 17:00