The Red Devils’ 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma offers some encouragement
The Premier League returns with another weekend of top fixtures, headlined by Manchester United’s meeting with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, as both sides look to respond to contrasting midweek results.
The Red Devils will be looking to revive their league campaign after a difficult run of results. Their 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma offers some encouragement, while Villa will be eager to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona. The match kicks off at 5:30 pm on Sunday and will be available on SS Kickoff (DStv Ch. 207)to subscribers from the Select package upwards.
Saturday’s action begins with Tottenham’s fixture against Leeds United at 1:30 pm, as Spurs chase a fourth consecutive league win after turning around their difficult start. Leeds will be looking to respond after a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth. The match, alongside all Premier League matches, will air on SS Premier League (DStv Ch. 203, GOtv Ch. 65), available on the new Sports package.
League leaders Arsenal host Hull City at 4 pm, looking to maintain their three-point advantage over Manchester City after narrow wins in the Premier League and Champions League. Hull arrive after a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town. The match will also be available to Starter subscribers on SS Africa (DStv Ch. 208, GOtv Ch. 63).
Manchester City face Nottingham Forest at 6:30 pm after consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 league loss to Brighton, left them three points behind Arsenal. Their 3-2 Champions League win over RB Leipzig offers a boost as they look to return to winning ways in the league.
Sunday’s 3 pm fixtures see Chelsea face Sunderland after a 2-0 win over Manchester United. The match will be live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Also at 3 pm, Liverpool face Crystal Palace as they seek to end consecutive defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce. Sitting fifth, one point behind Chelsea, Liverpool will be under pressure to get their campaign back on track.
