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| Arsenal Defending Champions |
The Premier League returns this Friday, 21 August 2026, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 campaign.
The action continues on Saturday as Hull City host Manchester United, while Everton face Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town take on Sunderland, Nottingham Forest meet Leeds United and Brentford welcome Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunday brings three more exciting fixtures, with Brighton facing Aston Villa, Manchester City taking on Bournemouth and Newcastle United hosting Liverpool in arguably the weekend's biggest clash.
The opening matchweek concludes on Monday when Fulham entertain Chelsea at Craven Cottage.
Friday, 21 August
Arsenal vs Coventry City — 8:00pm
Saturday, 22 August
Hull City vs Manchester United — 12:30pm
Everton vs Crystal Palace — 3:00pm
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland — 3:00pm
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United — 3:00pm
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur — 5:30pm
Sunday, 23 August
Brighton vs Aston Villa — 2:00pm
Manchester City vs Bournemouth — 2:00pm
Newcastle United vs Liverpool — 4:30pm
Monday, 24 August
Fulham vs Chelsea — 8:00pm
With the champions beginning their title defence, promoted clubs facing immediate Premier League tests and several major teams entering new eras, the 2026/27 season promises drama from the very first whistle.
The Premier League is back — and the battle for glory begins now.
