The Premier League returns from the international break today, Today, Oct. 10, with six Matchweek 6 games. Arsenal hosted Leeds United in the early slot, followed by Aston Villa vs. Brentford, Chelsea vs. Bournemouth, Ipswich Town vs. Fulham and Sunderland vs. Brighton at 10 a.m. ET, with Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur closing the day at Old Trafford at 12.30 p.m. ET.
In the U.S., every game airs on NBC, USA Network or Peacock. Manchester United vs. Tottenham is on NBC and Telemundo, Arsenal vs. Leeds and Aston Villa vs. Brentford are on USA Network, and the other three stream on Peacock.
How did Arsenal respond against unbeaten Leeds?
The defending Premier League champions came into the day with something to prove. Arsenal won the title last season for the first time in 22 years, opened this campaign with four straight wins, then got embarrassed 3 to 0 at Brighton before the break.
Leeds arrived the Premier League unbeaten and sitting fifth, fresh off a 4 to 1 rout of Newcastle. For nearly an hour, the visitors looked ready to make it six. James Justin put Leeds ahead early in the second half, and the Emirates went quiet.
Then Arsenal answered. Riccardo Calafiori leveled the score about six minutes later, and substitute Bruno Guimarães finished a slick team move to put the Gunners in front 2 to 1, according to live coverage from NBC Sports and Sky Sports.
Can Chelsea bounce back against Bournemouth?
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea sits 10th after a 3 to 0 loss at Brentford. Stamford Bridge expects a response against Bournemouth, which is 17th and still looking for its first league win after three draws and two losses.
That record makes this a trap game. Bournemouth has been hard to beat even without winning, and Chelsea’s defense has wobbled, conceding three goals in two of its five matches.
Why is Manchester United vs. Tottenham so important?
This is the pressure cooker of the day. Michael Carrick’s United has won just one of five league games and sits 12th. Tottenham is dead last, without a win and with only two points from five matches.
A loss would deepen the crisis for either club. For Spurs, a sixth winless match would mean the worst start in years and louder questions. For United, dropping points at home to the bottom team could turn early season grumbling into real alarm.
What other Premier League games are on today?
Aston Villa hosts Brentford, the team that just thrashed Chelsea. Ipswich Town welcomes Fulham, and Sunderland faces a Brighton side that is riding high after beating Arsenal. All three kick off at 10 a.m. ET.
What Premier League games are on Sunday and Monday?
The Premier League weekend’s biggest game comes Sunday, when Liverpool hosts Manchester City at Anfield at 11.30 a.m. ET on NBC. Crystal Palace faces Nottingham Forest and Hull City hosts Everton earlier that morning. Coventry City and Newcastle United close Matchweek 6 on Monday afternoon.
What should fans watch for?
Early season tables can lie, but they also expose cracks. Arsenal’s response to its first loss, Bournemouth’s search for a breakthrough and the Old Trafford showdown between two struggling giants will say a lot about who is ready for the long season ahead.
By Sunday night, the top of the table could look very different.
