Arsenal won their first EPL trophy in 22 years after Bournemouth held Man City to a 1-1 draw in the penultimate fixture of the season.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions Arsenal will kick off their 2026/27 season against newly promoted Coventry City.
The season’s curtain-raiser, which begins on Friday 21 August, will see the Sky Blues travel to the Emirates Stadium for their first top-flight match in 25 years.
Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, won their first league trophy in 22 years after Bournemouth held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in the penultimate match of the season.
Hull City, who went up via the play-offs, host Manchester United on Saturday 22 August, while fellow promoted side Ipswich are at home to Sunderland on the same day.
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Last season’s runners-up, Man City, begin life without Pep Guardiola at home to Bournemouth on Sunday 23 August, who also start the campaign with a new manager in Marco Rose.
The 2024/25 champions, Liverpool, who recently replaced the sacked Arne Slot with ex-Cherries boss Andoni Iraola, are away at Newcastle on the same day.
Xabi Alonso’s first test as Chelsea head coach is away at managerless London outfit, Fulham on Monday 24 August.
The remaining opening fixtures for the 2026/27 Premier League season are below:
Everton v Crystal Palace
Ipswich Town v Sunderland
Nottingham Forest v Leeds United
Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton v Aston Villa
