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  "id": 12138843,
  "title": "International break ends Tuesday, EPL action returns Saturday with Arsenal, Man United clashes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/international-break-ends-tuesday-epl-action-returns-saturday-with-12138843",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/international-break-ends-tuesday-epl-action-returns-saturday-with-arsenal-man-united-clashes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026/27 Premier League season saw an extended international break, with the 19-day pause concluding on Tuesday. The English Premier League (EPL) resumes action on Saturday, October 10, at the Emirates Stadium, where defending champions Arsenal will host unbeaten Leeds United in the opening match of Matchweek 6. Leeds, who have achieved an unbeaten start to their return to the top flight, have matched a feat last seen in the 2001/02 Premier League season. Other fixtures on Saturday include Aston Villa vs Brentford, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Ipswich Town vs Fulham, and Sunderland vs Brighton. The weekend's action concludes with Manchester United facing Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday, while the biggest match of the weekend takes place on Monday when Liverpool hosts leaders Manchester City at Anfield.",
  "summary": "The Premier League returns on Saturday after a 19-day international break, with key fixtures including Arsenal vs Leeds and Manchester United vs Tottenham. Read More: https://punchng.com/international-break-ends-tuesday-epl-action-returns-saturday-with-arsenal-man-united-clashes/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "International break ends Tuesday, EPL action returns Saturday with Arsenal, Man United clashes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/international-break-ends-tuesday-epl-action-returns-saturday-with",
        "published": "2026-10-05T11:30:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}