The 2025-2026 Premier League season forges ahead into its ninth round of competition this weekend, headlined by a superb clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion. Footy fans can catch all the pitch-perfect play from that highly anticipated contest and nine others across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC.com.
If any club’s strutting into this week with a little extra swagger, it’s Man United after the Red Devils handed Liverpool a crushing 2-1 loss that exposed Arne Slot’s crumbling defense. Like the reigning champions, Newcastle also tasted defeat, suffering their seventh away loss in all competitions. Elsewhere, Chelsea’s 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest expedited Ange Postecoglou’s departure, making it the fastest firing in EPL history after just 39 days. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland’s winning brace against Everton puts Man City just three points behind league leaders Arsenal. Not to be overlooked, 19-year-old French phenom Eli Kroupi bagged two goals against Crystal Palace in his impressive Premier League debut for Bournemouth.
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All in all, last weekend’s matches provided an excellent showcase of football in England’s top flight, marked by stellar solo performances and unified team chemistry, setting up Matchweek 9 to be even more exciting. Before diving into the upcoming match storylines, let’s take a look at the fixtures ahead.
How to Watch the Premier League Fixtures for Matchweek 9
You can catch all of the Premier League action from Matchweek 9 across NBC, NBC.com, USA Network, and Peacock. The weekend kicks off Friday with Leeds facing West Ham at 3 p.m. ET. Matches start at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. ET on Sunday.
Friday, October 24
3 p.m. ET: Leeds United vs. West Ham United — USA Network — NBC.com
Saturday, October 25
10 a.m. ET: Chelsea vs. Sunderland — Peacock
10 a.m. ET: Newcastle United vs. Fulham — USA Network — NBC.com
12:30 p.m. ET: Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion — NBC — Peacock — NBC.com
3 p.m. ET: Brentford vs. Liverpool — USA Network — NBC.com
Sunday, October 26
10 a.m. ET: AFC Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest — Peacock
10 a.m. ET: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City — USA Network — NBC.com
10 a.m. ET: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace — Peacock
10 a.m. ET: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Burnley — Peacock
12:30 p.m. ET: Everton vs. Tottenham Hotspur — USA Network — NBC.com
Storylines for Premier League Matchweek 9
As the action heats up, Friday’s match between West Ham and Leeds marks an opportunity for the Hammers to claw their way out of the relegation zone. Saturday kicks off with red-hot Chelsea, currently on five consecutive wins across all competitions, squaring off against Sunderland. The Black Cats sit in seventh, making for an intriguing matchup.
Then, all eyes will be on Saturday’s main event: Manchester United’s matchup against Brighton, broadcast on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. Bryan Mbeumo’s timely acquisition has given the Red Devils a significant energy boost, which was evident in their decisive win over Liverpool. Ironically, Liverpool’s clash against Brentford follows the contest at Old Trafford, positioning it as a must-win moment for both squads.
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As Sunday approaches, Erling Haaland will look to extend his lead as the league’s top scorer when Manchester City visits Aston Villa. Meanwhile, footy fans can enjoy a trifecta of matches on Peacock. Bournemouth, in third place, is expected to dominate against Nottingham Forest, while Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace poses a more complex challenge for the Gunners, who will be without key players Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke due to injuries.
Finally, Wolves, rooted at the bottom of the table, are still on the hunt for their first league win and are hopeful that their match against Burnley at the Molineux could offer them a lifeline. Sixth-place Tottenham will also look to stabilize their standing with a win over an inconsistent Everton side, creating an enticing finale for Matchweek 9.