Premier League 2026/27 kicks off with four days of action

Ten matches, four days, and a new era without Pep Guardiola as the Premier League returns.

What happened. The Premier League 2026/27 season begins with ten matches from Friday, August 21 to Monday, August 24, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City in the opener.

• Arsenal face newly promoted Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard.
• Hull City play Manchester United in their first top-flight match.
• Manchester City start without Pep Guardiola, hosting Bournemouth.

Nine new managers take charge for the first time in league competition this weekend.

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