The 7 Premier League Fixtures that Will Be Played This Weekend as Action Resumes

• Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are among the teams that will not be in action this weekend
• However, 14 other Premier League teams will be resuming action after a one-week hiatus occasioned by the death of Queen Elizabeth II
• Only three matches from Matchweek 8 fixtures will not be played, including the Brighton vs Crystal Palace clash, which remains postponed

The Premier League is set to resume action this weekend after it was momentarily paused as a mark of respect following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Game week seven of the English top-flight was put on hold between Saturday, September 10, and Monday, September 12.

However, top-flight action is set to return this weekend, with seven of the 10 Matchweek 8 fixtures to be played.

A statement released on Monday by the Premier League confirmed that only thee matches will not be played 'due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral.'

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Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the teams that will not be in action this weekend, while the Brighton vs Crystal Palace clash has also been called off.

"Matches postponed on Sunday 18 September are Chelsea’s matches against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United’s home match v Leeds United," a Premier League statement said.

"Brighton & Hove Albion’s fixture against Crystal Palace, that was due to be played at 15:00 BST on Saturday 17 September, will also remain postponed," the statement added.

Below are the matches that will take place this weekend

Friday 16 September

Aston Villa v Southampton

Nottingham Forest v Fulham

Saturday 17 September

Wolves v Man City

Newcastle v AFC Bournemouth

Spurs v Leicester City

Sunday 18 September

12:00 Brentford v Arsenal

14:15 Everton v West Ham