Premier League returns, F1 bids farewell to Zandvoort in packed global weekendLast updated: August 21, 2026 | 12:064 MIN READWhat a weekend it is for you sports fans! 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.FootballThe Premier League is back, with the new season getting underway tonight as champions Arsenal welcome newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates. It promises to be an intriguing opening to the campaign, with Arsenal looking to begin their title defence on a positive note while Coventry return to the top-flight for the first time since 2001.There is plenty to look forward to beyond the opening fixture, with a summer of major transfers and managerial changes adding another layer of intrigue to the new campaign. Eight clubs have new managers heading into the season, while several teams have significantly reshaped their squads during the transfer window, making it difficult to predict how the league will unfold.Formula 1F1 returns from its summer break this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with plenty at stake as the championship enters its second half. Mercedes have been the team to beat so far, with Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers’ standings by 50 points from Lewis Hamilton, with the team also sitting top of the constructors’ championship.However, the season has been far from predictable, with six different drivers winning the opening 11 Grands Prix, highlighting just how competitive the 2026 campaign has become. Lando Norris took the most recent victory in Hungary, while Hamilton, George Russell and Charles Leclerc have also tasted success, in the last five races.The Dutch Grand Prix should add another fascinating chapter, with Zandvoort hosting its final F1 race before dropping off the calendar. Max Verstappen will be hoping to give his home crowd something to celebrate, following the news that he will stay with Red Bull Racing until 2030.