Premier League live! Liverpool travel to Leicester in final game of the day
Follow all the live action from today's eight Premier League fixtures
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Fans can look forward to a jam-packed programme for Saturday’s Premier League fixtures. There’s a total of eight games on offer, with five of the top six in action.
West Ham will be hoping that history repeats itself as they welcome Tottenham to the London Stadium for the day’s 12.30pm kick-off. Slaven Bilic kept himself in a job after the Hammers surprised Spurs towards the end of last season – but will they able to do so again? Read more on the finer intricacies of the match here.
Elsewhere, Burnley take on Huddersfield while Everton host strugglers Bournemouth.
The two Manchester clubs are in action, with United travelling to Southampton and City lining up against Palace.
Meanwhile, Mark Hughes’ Stoke will be looking to stop another top-six side in their tracks as they face Chelsea as Swansea welcome Watford to the Libery Stadium. Leicester and Liverpool wrap up proceedings in the day’s final game.
Follow the latest updates and goals from Saturday's fixtures below…
Please allow a moment for the blog to load.
Saturday’s Premier League fixtures:
- West Ham 12:30 Tottenham
- Burnley 15:00 Huddersfield
- Everton 15:00 Bournemouth
- Manchester City 15:00 Crystal Palace
- Southampton 15:00 Manchester United
- Stoke 15:00 Chelsea
- Swansea 15:00 Watford
- Leicester 17:30 Liverpool
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Benjamin Mendy is forced off with a knock, Danilo is his replacement. How's that for squad depth.
Goal!
Stoke 0-2 Chelsea
Darren Fletcher's chested pass is intercepted by Pedro who scores from the edge of the box.
Swansea 0-1 Watford
Watford have the ball in the net but Andre Carrillo was judged to be offside when he tapped in a low cross.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Big chance missed by Sergio Aguero. The forward collects a pass in the box and shoots while leaning back to see his effort fly over the bar.
Everton 0-0 Bournemouth
Wayen Rooney is caught in the head and is forced off the pitch to have a cut stitched together again. Still goalless.
Manchester City 0-0 Crystal Palace
Some bookmakers offered their longest ever odds for a Premier League win for Crystal Palace but the South-Londoners are holding their own at The Etihad.
Goal!
Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace
Leroy Sane opens the scoring when a series of quick passing and one-twos opens up space for a shot and the German puts the hosts ahead.
Half time whistles are going off around the country. Here's the state of play after 45 minutes in the Premier League.
Burnley 0-0 Hudderfield
Everton 0-0 Bournemouth
Manchester City 1-0 Crystal Palace
Southampton 0-1 Manchester United
Stoke 0-2 Chelsea
Swansea 0-1 Watford
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments