Three Premier League games stand out this weekend: Nottingham Forest against Manchester City on Saturday, then Brighton against Brentford and Manchester United against Aston Villa on Sunday. Here is what is on, when it kicks off and what to look for.
Premier League weekend preview: kick-off times
NBC Sports, the US broadcaster, has published its schedule in Eastern Time. By my conversion, using GMT and Pakistan time, the three games are:
- Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Saturday, November 7, 12:30 p.m. ET (about 17:30 GMT, 22:30 in Pakistan)
- Brighton vs Brentford: Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m. ET (about 14:00 GMT, 19:00 in Pakistan)
- Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Sunday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. ET (about 16:30 GMT, 21:30 in Pakistan)
Check your local broadcaster for the final listing, as times can change.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
NBC Sports describes City as the second-placed side as they travel to the City Ground. They arrive on the back of a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday, where Enzo Fernandez and Erling Haaland scored for Enzo Maresca’s team, according to Yahoo Sports.
That match was open and chaotic. It is fair to wonder whether City’s defensive structure will be tested again by a Forest side that will probably sit deep and break quickly. That is my reading, not a fact from either club.
Brighton vs Brentford
This one is a meeting of two sides in the top six. NBC Sports lists Brighton in third place and Brentford in sixth. Both clubs have a reputation for well-organised, data-driven recruitment, so a close game would not be a surprise. A win for Brighton would strengthen their claim on a top-four spot, while Brentford can close the gap with a result away from home.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
NBC Sports gives no league positions for either club, so we will not guess them here. What we do know is that both played in Europe in October. According to UEFA’s results page, Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1 on October 21, while Manchester United lost 4-1 at Como on the same night. That makes this a useful test of where each team stands domestically.
What to look for across the weekend
Three themes are worth watching, and they are my own observations rather than reported facts. First, rotation: City, United and Villa have all had European fixtures recently, so team selection may tell us how managers balance domestic and continental demands. Second, set-pieces and transitions: games between sides this close in quality are often decided by one sharp counter or dead ball rather than long spells of dominance. Third, home advantage: Forest, Brighton and United all play at home, and each will want to turn that into points against a higher-profile or in-form opponent.
If you only have time for one game, the Saturday match offers the clearest contrast in styles, while the Sunday double gives two chances to see how the upper half of the table settles before the next international and European breaks.
Quick facts
- Standings quoted here come from NBC Sports’ release of November 4 and may have changed.
- Manchester City are second, Brighton third and Brentford sixth, according to that release.
- The Champions League returns on November 24-25, per UEFA.
Where to read more
If you want background on how the Premier League table and the pyramid below it work, see our guide to promotion and relegation. For the latest results, follow our league football section and football news.
FAQ
What time is Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
It is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET, which is about 17:30 GMT by my conversion.
Which Premier League games are on Sunday, November 8?
Brighton host Brentford at 9 a.m. ET and Manchester United host Aston Villa at 11:30 a.m. ET, according to NBC Sports.
Enjoy the weekend, and check back after the final whistle for reports.
Sources: NBC Sports (Premier League coverage release, November 4, 2026), Yahoo Sports, UEFA.com. Article date: November 5, 2026.
