New Delhi, 28 October (H.S.): The Premier League brought football enthusiasts together at Premier League Park in Chhatarpur, New Delhi, over the weekend, offering them a special screening of Matchweek 8 fixtures. Indian national football team goalkeeper and PUMA brand ambassador Gurpreet Singh Sandhu also joined the fans at the venue.

Designed to give fans opportunities to watch, play and engage with football, the facility hosted live match screenings alongside a range of interactive activities. Visitors participated in teqball, two-a-side football matches and an EA SPORTS FC 27 tournament, while also enjoying the excitement of the Premier League’s weekend fixtures.

During Matchweek 8, Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, AFC Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester United, and Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1.

Speaking at the event, Premier League India Managing Director Rishikesh Shende said, “The passion for the Premier League among fans in India is incredible. It is always special to see supporters come together to celebrate their favourite clubs and players. Premier League Park has been created to provide these kinds of shared experiences. The response from fans over the weekend has been encouraging, and we look forward to welcoming even more supporters throughout the year.”

Described as the first facility of its kind in India, Premier League Park has been developed and is operated by GoalTech Innovation India Private Limited through its Claygrounds brand. The initiative forms part of the Premier League’s broader efforts to engage with football fans across India and provide them with more opportunities to experience the sport throughout the year.

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