Football fever is set to sweep across homes, video clubs and entertainment centers from Monrovia to Harper as Matchday 4 of the English Premier League brings an action-packed slate of fixtures. While local fans of every club will be locked in throughout the weekend, the ultimate showdown comes on Sunday when
Manchester United host Manchester City in the campaign’s first Manchester derby.
Saturday kicks off with a packed afternoon agenda, starting with Liverpool’s fixture against Fulham. New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expects maximum energy from his front line, noting, “It is good news when they are exhausted because then we have taken everything from you and someone else will come in.”
That high-intensity approach places extra weight on Liverpool’s wide players to set the tempo.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Crystal Palace take on Ipswich, Bournemouth host Brentford, and Aston Villa welcome Nottingham. Chelsea lock horns with promoted Hull City in a game where Chelsea are tipped to control possession while Hull search for openings on the counter.
Later on Saturday evening, Tottenham face Everton in what promises to be a tight tactical contest. Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi emphasized mental fortitude, stating, “You can’t find the right mentality in the transfer market,” though he remains confident of striking the right balance soon.
Arsenal then travel to Sunderland for the late fixture, where the home side will be eager to test themselves against a league heavy hitter.
Sunday opens with Coventry taking on Brighton before the main event at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick embraces the pressure, declaring, “The big games are what we all live for. It’s why we are here. We will go for it head on.”
Carrick has urged the home crowd to supply the energy necessary to create a special atmosphere. However, Manchester City arrive with their own point to prove, setting up a clash of tactical styles where every tackle and touch will carry huge weight.
The matchday wraps up on Monday night as Leeds host Newcastle in an intense physical duel.
Broadcast Details (Liberia Time / GMT)
Saturday 12 September
- 14:00 Liverpool v Fulham – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
- 14:00 Crystal Palace v Ipswich
- 14:00 Bournemouth v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Events
- 14:00 Aston Villa v Nottingham – LIVE on SuperSport Action / SuperSport Action Africa
- 14:00 Chelsea v Hull City – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus / SuperSport Africa 2 / SuperSport Maximo 1
- 16:30 Tottenham v Everton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
- 19:00 Sunderland v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
Sunday 13 September - 13:00 Coventry v Brighton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
- 15:30 Manchester United v Manchester City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
Monday 14 September - 19:00 Leeds v Newcastle – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League / SuperSport Maximo 2
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