Weekend Football Action: Premier League and Scottish Premiership Highlights
This weekend promises a thrilling array of football matches across the Premier League and Scottish Premiership, featuring key fixtures that could shape title races and relegation battles. From early morning previews to late-night analyses, our comprehensive coverage ensures you stay updated with all the latest news, live blogs, and expert reports.
Saturday Football Schedule
Dominic Booth kicks off the day with Matchday Live from 8am to 12pm BST, providing early news and previews for a packed Saturday. The action includes five Premier League fixtures, starting with Bournemouth hosting Sunderland at 12.30pm and concluding with Leeds facing Manchester City at 5.30pm. Additionally, there's coverage of Friday night's Wolves vs Aston Villa match, Championship clashes like West Brom at Oxford and Coventry vs Stoke, and Scottish Premiership action as Hearts take on Aberdeen. European highlights feature Barcelona vs Villarreal, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain in action, and the Bundesliga's Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Premier League Live Blogs
At 12.30pm, Barry Glendenning hosts the live blog for Bournemouth v Sunderland. Sunderland, under Regis Le Bris, seek to end a three-game losing streak and address mounting injuries, including issues for Romaine Mundle and Nordi Mukiele, though Bertrand Traoré returns. Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, aim to extend their seven-match unbeaten run and boost European hopes.
Emillia Hawkins takes over at 3pm for the Live Clockwatch, focusing on Liverpool vs West Ham and Newcastle vs Everton. Liverpool, with back-to-back wins, miss Florian Wirtz due to injury, while West Ham have gained 11 points from their last six games. Everton, despite a recent loss, have strong away form against a Newcastle side struggling at home.
Scott Murray hosts the 5.30pm live blog for Leeds v Manchester City. City chase a sixth straight win, but Leeds have won all five home evening kick-offs this season. With the title race tight, City must win their remaining games to overtake leaders Arsenal, who they face in April.
Sunday Football Preview
Emillia Hawkins and Daniel Harris resume coverage from 8am to 1pm, building anticipation for Sunday's four Premier League fixtures, highlighted by Arsenal vs Chelsea at 4.30pm. Early games include Brighton vs Nottingham Forest, where Brighton aim for consecutive wins, and Tottenham's crucial match at Fulham to avoid relegation, hampered by injuries and a nine-match winless run.
Scottish Premiership: Old Firm Derby
At 12pm, the Rangers v Celtic derby takes center stage, with Will Magee on liveblog duty and Ewan Murray reporting. Celtic trail Rangers by two points and face a challenging fortnight, including this match and a Scottish Cup quarter-final. Rangers' manager Danny Rohl makes his Old Firm debut at Ibrox, following a 3-1 win in January.
Premier League Sunday Matches
Daniel Harris hosts the 2pm live blog for Manchester United v Crystal Palace. United, on a strong run since January, face a Palace side that ended an eight-game winless streak last week. Despite recent struggles, Palace have a good record against United and remain in Conference League contention.
Scott Murray returns for the 4.30pm Arsenal v Chelsea live blog. Arsenal, after recent draws, seek to maintain their title lead, with Mikel Arteta boasting a strong record against Chelsea. A win would provide a psychological boost in the tight title race.
