Another significant week in the Premier League features a final round of matches before the first international break of the season, the end of the summer transfer window, EFL Cup second-round games, and draws to determine the matchups for the top-flight teams involved in European competitions.
Monday
The Bank Holiday weekend wraps up with a Premier League 2 (PL2) match where Sunderland will face Middlesbrough at 19:00 BST, with both teams aiming for their first league victory.
Tuesday
The EFL Cup enters its second round, welcoming the 13 Premier League clubs not participating in European tournaments. The matches are organized into northern and southern sections based on geography. Everton, who reached the quarter-finals last season, will host League Two's Doncaster Rovers in one of 15 matches kicking off at 19:45 BST. Fulham, semi-finalists in the previous season, are set to visit Birmingham City at 20:00 BST, while Crystal Palace will also host Norwich City at the same time.
Wednesday
Of the seven EFL Cup matches on Wednesday, two feature all-Premier League matchups. West Ham United will take on AFC Bournemouth at the London Stadium at 19:45 BST, while last season's finalists Newcastle United will travel to Nottingham Forest for a match starting at 20:00 BST. The draw for the third round of the EFL Cup will occur after the match at the City Ground. Additionally, Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca is scheduled to address the media ahead of the UEFA Conference League playoff second leg against Servette.
Thursday
In the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea carries a 2-0 lead into their match against Servette, thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The match is set to kick off at 19:30 BST. This season, the UEFA Champions League has introduced a significant format change, now featuring a single 36-team league phase prior to the knockout rounds. Each team will play eight matches against different opponents, determined by automated software rather than the traditional draw. Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa will learn their Champions League opponents during the league phase draw around 17:00 BST. Meanwhile, several Premier League managers will hold press conferences to preview their upcoming weekend matches.
Friday
The remaining Premier League managers will address the media, providing updates on their teams and player injuries ahead of the weekend's games. The evening could be hectic for club boardrooms as teams work to finalize any last-minute transfers before the summer transfer window closes at 23:00 BST. After this deadline, clubs may only complete deals if they have submitted a deal sheet to the Premier League.
Saturday
The deadline for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 3 is set for 11:00 BST. A busy day of Premier League fixtures includes seven matches, kicking off with a crucial 12:30 BST clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, both of whom are unbeaten at the top of the table. Arsenal has yet to concede a goal, having won against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa, but they will face a Brighton team that recently defeated Manchester United. All three newly promoted clubs will compete in the five 15:00 BST matches, with Leicester City hosting Aston Villa. Attention will also be on Goodison Park, where Everton, currently at the bottom of the table, will meet AFC Bournemouth, both in search of their first win. Additionally, winless Wolves will visit Brighton in the only PL2 match scheduled for 16:00 BST.
Sunday
Three days post their Conference League match, Chelsea will resume Premier League action at home against Crystal Palace, with the game starting at 13:30 BST. Tottenham will head to Newcastle, who are also unbeaten, at the same time, as both clubs aim to keep their positions near the top of the table. The final Premier League match before the international break features Manchester United hosting Liverpool at Old Trafford. Since taking charge, Arne Slot has secured two league victories, while United suffered a shocking defeat to Brighton last weekend. Three matches are also on the schedule for PL2, including Manchester City hosting Everton at the Joie Stadium at 15:00 BST.