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Premier League kick-off to F1 at Zandvoort: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

Dubai: It’s a busy weekend for sport, with the Premier League returning, the F1 Grand Prix taking place, Test cricket in action and some local events. Whatever you’re following, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know in our weekend preview. Football The Premier League is back, with the new season getting underway tonight as champions Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to…

Premier League kick-off to F1 at Zandvoort: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview

Dubai: This weekend is packed with sports action, featuring the Premier League return, Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, Test cricket matches, and local events. The UAE Pro League is also kicking off.

Football: The Premier League starts tonight with Arsenal facing Coventry City, aiming to kick off their title defense on a positive note. Eight new managers will lead their clubs into the campaign, and several teams have made significant transfers during the window, making the league's outcome unpredictable.

Formula 1: The Dutch Grand Prix resumes the championship's second half. Mercedes, led by Lewis Hamilton, holds a 50-point lead over teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' standings. However, the season has seen six different winners in the first 11 races, showcasing its competitive nature. Lando Norris secured the most recent victory in Hungary.

Cricket: Three Test matches take center stage this weekend across England, Australia, and Sri Lanka. England leads the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley with a 195-run advantage after Day Two. Australia and Bangladesh face off in the second Test in Mackay, while India and Sri Lanka begin their second Test in Colombo, with India leading 1-0 after a dominant performance.

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