Title Decider At The Etihad: Premier League Weekend Fixtures And WAT Kick Off Times As City Host Arsenal

The 2025/2026 Premier League season reaches a fever pitch this weekend with Matchweek 33 delivering a schedule packed with high stakes drama. All eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium this Sunday for a potentially season-defining clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, but the action begins much earlier with crucial battles at both ends of the table.

Below is the full schedule for this weekend, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, with all kick off times adjusted to West Africa Time (WAT).

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The weekend kicks off with a West London derby and concludes with a heavyweight meeting at Stamford Bridge.

- Brentford vs Fulham

• Time: 12:30 PM WAT

• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

- Leeds United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Time: 3:00 PM WAT

• Venue: Elland Road

- Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth

• Time: 3:00 PM WAT

• Venue: St. James Park

- Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton and Hove Albion

• Time: 5:30 PM WAT

• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

- Chelsea vs Manchester United

• Time: 8:00 PM WAT

• Venue: Stamford Bridge

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Super Sunday features the highly anticipated Merseyside Derby and the massive title showdown in Manchester.

- Nottingham Forest vs Burnley

• Time: 2:00 PM WAT

• Venue: City Ground

- Aston Villa vs Sunderland

• Time: 2:00 PM WAT

• Venue: Villa Park

- Everton vs Liverpool (Merseyside Derby)

• Time: 2:00 PM WAT

• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium

- Manchester City vs Arsenal

• Time: 4:30 PM WAT

• Venue: Etihad Stadium

Match Of The Week: Manchester City vs Arsenal

While every point matters at this stage of the season, the Sunday late afternoon kick off is undoubtedly the headline act. With Manchester City and Arsenal locked in a fierce battle for the Premier League crown, this encounter is being billed as a winner takes all moment. Arsenal will be looking to avenge their narrow defeat from earlier in the season, while Pep Guardiola's side aims to use their home advantage to seize control of the title race.

Monday Night Football Preview

- Crystal Palace vs West Ham United

• Time: 8:00 PM WAT (Monday, April 20)

• Venue: Selhurst Park Stadium

The action concludes on Monday night as Crystal Palace host West Ham in a London derby that could have significant implications for European qualification spots.

Make sure to set your reminders as the race for the title, top four, and survival hits a crucial turning point this weekend.