Champions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in 2026-27 Premier League opener

Friday, 19 June 2026 - 17:51

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Premier League champions Arsenal will begin their title defence at home to ​newly promoted Coventry City when the ‌2026–27 season kicks off on August 21.

Coventry return to the top flight for the first ​time in 25 years and face ​a daunting test against Mikel Arteta's side, ⁠who ended a 22-year wait for ​the title last season.

Hull City, promoted via ​the playoffs, host Manchester United in the first round of games, while fellow promoted club Ipswich ​Town take on Sunderland at home, ​according to fixtures released on Friday.

Manchester City, starting the ‌campaign ⁠without former coach Pep Guardiola, host Bournemouth, while Newcastle United take on Liverpool, now led by Andoni Iraola, at St. ​James' Park.

Chelsea ​will be ⁠seen in action under new coach Xabi Alonso with a ​London derby away to Fulham, while ​the ⁠highly anticipated Manchester derby is scheduled for September 12.

The campaign will conclude on ⁠May ​30, 2027, with the Champions ​League final set for six days later.

Source - Reuters


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