Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

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News Source : BBC News

News Summary

  • The 2026-27 Premier League season begins on Friday, 21 August.
  • Coventry City host champions Arsenal in the season's curtain raiser.
  • Hull City host Manchester United on Saturday, 22 August.
  • Manchester City begin life without Pep Guardiola at home to Bournemouth.
  • Chelsea start life under Xabi Alonso away at Fulham on Monday, 24 August.
  • There will be 33 rounds of weekend fixtures next term, with the remaining five taking place midweek.
  • A joint-record nine Premier League teams have qualified for European competition next season.
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