Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry
Summary
Arsenal will start their defense of the Premier League title with a home game against newly promoted Coventry City on August 21, 2026. The season’s fixtures include notable matches such as Manchester City’s first game after Pep Guardiola’s departure and several key derbies throughout the campaign.Key Facts
- Arsenal won the Premier League last season, their first title since 2004.
- Coventry City returns to the Premier League after 25 years, promoted by winning the Championship.
- The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on August 21, later than usual due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule.
- Manchester City will have a new manager after Pep Guardiola left; Enzo Maresca is expected to be appointed.
- Liverpool’s new manager, Andoni Iraola, will begin with an away game at Newcastle on August 23.
- Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso will start with a derby against Fulham on August 24.
- Important derbies include Manchester’s first derby without Guardiola on September 12 and the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal on December 5.
- The Premier League season will end on May 30, 2027, with Arsenal hosting Brighton.
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