The Premier League returns as the Women’s World Cup knockout stage continues and Anthony Joshua takes on Robert Helenius – your guide to a great sports weekend

Premier League champions Manchester City will start their title defense against Burnley on Friday night.

Pep Guardiola’s side won the title for a third consecutive time in May, finishing five points above Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

This weekend also sees a delicious clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, while Lionel Messi also comes into action at Inter Miami.

Anthony Joshua will also take center stage this weekend as he faces Robert Helenius three days before. The Finnish fighter replaces Dillian Whyte after Whyte returned an ‘adverse finding’ in a random doping test.

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know about how to watch all the big action this weekend.

Friday

Burnley v Manchester City

Manchester City will kick off the 2023/24 Premier League season and take on Vincent Kompany’s Burnley.

The Clarets earned promotion to England’s top division last season after winning the Championship.

Guardiola’s side came into play after a penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Start time and how to watch

Friday’s clash between Burnley and Manchester City kicks off at 8pm BST / 2pm CST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm BST / 5am AEST (Saturday) / 4.30am ACST (Saturday).

The match between the two sides will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Those watching in the United States can watch the match live on USA Network, while Australian fans can watch the match on Optus Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering Burnley’s game against Manchester City live, so you can keep up to date with all the action here.

Saturday

Inter Miami vs. Charlotte

Lionel Messi is back in action with Inter Miami as they try to progress to the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup when they face Charlotte.

The Argentinian scored twice in Miami’s round-of-16 victory over FC Dallas as Charlotte beat Houston to Dynamo.

Messi is enjoying life at his new club and has already scored seven goals in his first four games.

Start time and how to watch

The showdown between Inter Miami and Charlotte kicks off at 1.30am BST / 8.30pm ET (Friday) / 5.30pm PT (Friday) / 10am AEST / 9.30am ACST.

Fans can follow the match live on Apple TV.

England against Colombia

Sarina Wiegman’s England will be looking for the second consecutive semi-final of the Women’s World Cup against Colombia.

The Lionesses come into play after beating Nigeria on penalties – with Chloe Kelly’s scoring the decisive penalty.

Colombia beat Jamaica in the round of 16 with Catalina Usme scoring the only goal of the match.

Start time and how to watch

Saturday’s game between England and Colombia kicks off at 11.30am BST / 5.30am CST / 6.30am ET / 3.30am PT / 8.30pm AEST / 8pm ACST.

The match between the two sides will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.

Those watching in the United States can watch the match live on ESPN2, while Australian fans can watch the match on Fox Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering the match between England and Colombia live, so you can stay up to date with all the action here.

Arsenal against Nottingham Forest

Arsenal will be looking for the league title this season, after narrowly missing out on the title.

Mikel Arteta’s team has already taken major steps in the summer period and has attracted Declan Rice from West Ham, Kai Havertz from Chelsea and Jurrien Timber from Ajax, among others.

The Gunners come into their opening game against Nottingham Forest after a win against Manchester City.

Start time and how to watch

Saturday afternoon’s clash between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest kicks off at 12.30pm BST / 6.30am CST / 7.30am ET / 4.30am PT / 9.30pm AEST / 9pm ACST.

The match between the two sides will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK

Those watching in the United States will be able to watch the match live on Peacock, while Australian fans will be able to catch the match on Optus Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering Arsenal’s game against Nottingham Forest live, so you can keep up to date with all the action here.

Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle had a remarkable season last year as they qualified for the Champions League group stage.

The Magpies start this season in the Premier League with a home game against Aston Villa.

The Villains also have a chance at European football this season. Unai Emery’s team is in the play-off round of the Europa Conference League.

Start time and how to watch

Saturday night’s game between Newcastle and Aston Villa starts at 5.30pm BST / 11.30am CST / 12.30am ET / 9.30am PT / 2.30am AEST (Sunday) / 2am ACST (Sunday)

The match between the two sides will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Those watching in the United States will be able to watch the match live on Peacock, while Australian fans will be able to catch the match on Optus Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering the game between Newcastle and Aston Villa live, so you can stay up to date with all the action here.

Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius

Anthony Joshua will be looking for two wins on the bounce when he takes on Robert Helenius in the O2.

The Brit comes into contention after a win against Jermaine Franklin earlier this year.

As eluded, Helenius will intervene shortly after Dillian Whyte returned an ‘adverse finding’ on a random doping test.

Start time and how to watch

Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Helenius begins around 10pm BST / 5pm CST / 6pm ET / 2pm PT / 7am AEST (Sunday) / 6.30am ACST (Sunday).

For those who want to see the action, you can do so on DAZN.

Mail Sport will be covering Anthony Joshua’s clash with Robert Helenius live, so you can keep up with all the action right here.

Sunday

Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur

Ange Postecoglou’s first Premier League game in charge of Spurs is a trip to Thomas Frank’s Brentford.

The north London side may be without Harry Kane after Tottenham Hotspur accepted an offer from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane, guaranteeing the Premier League side virtually £100 million.

Brentford will look to build on their ninth-place finish in the league last season.

Start time and how to watch

The afternoon kick-off between Brentford and Tottenham starts at 2pm BST / 8am CST / 9am ET / 6am PT / 11pm AEST / 10.30pm ACST.

The match between the two sides will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Those watching in the United States will be able to watch the match live on Peacock, while Australian fans will be able to catch the match on Optus Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering Brentford’s clash with Tottenham live, so you can keep up with all the action here.

Chelsea against Liverpool

In the biggest game of the weekend, Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of his first Premier League game with the Blues against Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool missed out on Champions League football last season and are hoping to kick off their Premier League campaign with a win against the London team.

Start time and how to watch –

Chelsea’s blockbuster showdown with Liverpool kicks off at 4.30pm BST / 10.30am CST / 11.30am ET / 8.30am PT / 1am AEST (Monday) / 12.30pm ACST (Monday).

The match between the two sides will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.

Those watching in the United States will be able to watch the match live on Peacock, while Australian fans will be able to catch the match on Optus Sport.

Mail Sport will be covering Chelsea’s game against Liverpool live, so you can keep up to date with all the action here.