Liverpool and Arsenal Set for Sunday Showdown in the Premier League

This Sunday, all eyes will be on Liverpool as they prepare to take on Arsenal in the only Premier League match of the day. The football calendar is rapidly filling up, with numerous Premier League teams involved in midweek EFL Cup fixtures before diving back into league action this weekend. As if that weren’t enough, many clubs will also be switching gears to Champions League play from Tuesday, prompting managers to make some strategic decisions to keep their squads fresh and injury-free. Manchester City's flawless run came to an end last weekend with their first defeat of the season, leaving them level on points with defending champions Arsenal at the summit of the table. Throughout the ongoing 2026-27 season, fans can catch highlights from every match on Match of the Day, along with live updates through text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app. You can also stay in the loop with all the goals as they happen on Final Score. Want live score updates on your phone? Just follow your favorite teams, and you can get notifications right on your lock screen. For those in the UK, match coverage is available to listen to via BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app, no matter where you are. After the games, digital highlights will be accessible on the BBC Sport website and app. In an impressive summer window, Premier League clubs shattered their previous transfer record, splurging a staggering £3.49 billion. This weekend's fixtures include some exciting matchups: On Saturday, Chelsea faces Manchester United at 12:30, before Bournemouth takes on Leeds United at 15:00, followed by other games leading to Tottenham's clash with Crystal Palace at 17:30 and Aston Villa hosting Fulham at 20:00. Then on Sunday, Liverpool and Arsenal will do battle at 16:30, wrapping up this thrilling weekend of football. Make sure to catch all the highlights and key moments from this week’s Premier League action on Match of the Day, airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 22:25 on Saturday and 22:30 on Sunday GMT. The BBC Sport website will also showcase highlights from every Premier League match this season, available on weekends starting around 20:00. Don't miss any of the goals as they unfold on Final Score, which kicks off on iPlayer and the Red Button at 14:45 and shifts to BBC One from 15:45. Stick around for Final Score: The Reaction on iPlayer starting at 17:15. BBC Radio 5 Live is your go-to for Premier League commentary this season, featuring 209 live matches. You can tune in for selected commentaries and updates on BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport app, and even through your smart speaker. This Saturday, be sure to catch Manchester City against Brighton at 15:00 on BBC Radio 5 Live, along with Coventry City versus Sunderland. On Sunday, Liverpool's showdown with Arsenal will also be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Sounds is the best platform for accessing all 5 Live Premier League commentary this season, with even more ways to listen via the app. New radio streams, Sports Extra 2 and Sports Extra 3, are now available exclusively on BBC Sounds, providing deeper coverage of the Premier League. The Football Fix collection has every 5 Live Premier League commentary you need in one place, alongside build-up and reaction content, along with all of BBC’s football podcasts. Check it out on the BBC Sounds homepage throughout the season. You can easily download the BBC Sounds app on Apple or Android devices. If you’re busy at home, you can still catch 5 Live Premier League commentaries through your smart speaker. Just say, 'play 5 Live' or 'play Sports Extra 3'. To find commentary for your team’s match, simply ask your smart speaker, 'Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play the Arsenal match' or 'Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play Arsenal v Brentford.' This article is part of BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything series.