The highly anticipated English Premier League season begins today, August 11, 2023. Nigerian football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the world’s most popular football league event, known for its electrifying matches and TV viewership.
The opening match between Manchester City and Burnley kicks off at 8pm. Defending champions Manchester City aim to rebound from their Community Shield loss to Arsenal. They face Burnley, a newly-promoted team led by former City player Vincent Kompany.
City, seeking their fourth consecutive title, will strive for victory before their rivals play. Burnley, however, aims to challenge the champions.
On Saturday, Arsenal, last year’s runners-up, will play Nottingham Forest at 12.30pm. Throughout the day, several matches are scheduled, including Bournemouth vs. West Ham, Brighton vs. Luton, Everton vs. Fulham, Sheffield United vs. Crystal Palace, and Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa in the evening.
Sunday features exciting matches as Tottenham Hotspur takes on Brentford under new boss Ange Postecoglou. At 4:30pm, Liverpool faces Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, where Mauricio Pochettino now manages.
Manchester United’s opening game against Wolverhampton Wanderers is scheduled for Monday night.
The 2023/24 season promises captivating storylines, intense rivalries, and battles for points on the league table. Fans eagerly anticipate the performances of big-money signings and new managers. Arsenal invested over 200 million pounds in signings like Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp seeks to overcome previous setbacks despite losing key players.
Chelsea, who finished 12th last season, underwent significant changes, while Wolves appointed Gary O’Neil as their new manager.
