The Premier League’s nine European representatives are back in action this week for the third round of UEFA club competitions, facing crucial fixtures across the continent.
The congested schedule, running from Tuesday to Thursday, will test the depth of every English squad.
This article provides the complete schedule for all nine Premier League teams competing in the Champions League (UCL), Europa League (UEL), and Conference League (UECL), with kick-off dates, times and their opposition.
Tuesday, October 21: UEFA Champions League
The Champions League features a triple-header of fixtures for the English clubs on Tuesday night, all kicking off in the late slot.
| Match | Competition | UK Time (BST) | US Time (EDT) |
| Arsenal v Atlético Madrid | UCL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Newcastle United v Benfica | UCL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Villarreal v Man City | UCL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Wednesday, October 22: UEFA Champions League
Wednesday sees the other half of the Champions League contenders in action, with two of England’s biggest clubs facing challenging opponents.
| Match | Competition | UK Time (BST) | US Time (EDT) |
| Chelsea v Bayern München | UCL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool | UCL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
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Thursday, October 23: Europa & Conference League
Thursday night features the Premier League’s Europa League (UEL) and Conference League (UECL) representatives, with a mixture of early and late kick-off slots.
| Match | Competition | UK Time (BST) | US Time (EDT) |
| Aston Villa v Legia Warsaw | UEL | 5:45 PM | 12:45 PM |
| Nottingham Forest v FC Porto | UEL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Crystal Palace v Bodø/Glimt | UECL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Tottenham Hotspur v Copenhagen | UECL | 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
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Standout games to watch this week
Beyond the schedules, the fixture list presents some mouth-watering clashes that could define the European season for English clubs.
The headline tie is undoubtedly Arsenal v Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night, a tactical chess match between Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone.
Elsewhere, Liverpool’sreported domestic struggles will be severely tested on Wednesday with a difficult away trip to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Finally, Nottingham Forest’s Europa League clash against FC Porto is highly anticipated, as it will serve as the first game in charge for new manager Sean Dyche.
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