Premier League Returns: Arsenal Face Coventry in Season Opener
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence at home to Coventry City on Friday, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all targeting the crown.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence at home to Coventry City on Friday, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all targeting the crown.
A 19-year-old footballer was among four young people killed in a car crash in Spain on Monday. Djedy Sidibe, who played for Zaragoza Galaxy, died in the collision with a lorry on the N-122 in Borja. A fifth occupant was seriously injured.
Victor Munoz, Liverpool's £34.5m summer signing, admits he faces an adaptation period under Andoni Iraola and is likely to start the season on the bench.
The Premier League returns August 21-24, 2026, with Arsenal vs Coventry City opening the season. Sky Sports and TNT Sports will broadcast all 10 fixtures live in the UK.
Xabi Alonso's first Premier League game as Chelsea boss sees the Blues face Fulham. Predicted XI includes Fernandez, Caicedo, and record signing Morgan Rogers.
Michael Carrick's Manchester United open their Premier League campaign at Hull City. Predicted XI includes two new signings, with Matheus Cunha preferred to Benjamin Sesko up front.
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's Florian Wirtz must prove he is a £115m game-changer, not a £40m squad player, in a make-or-break second season.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence at home to Coventry on Friday, aiming for back-to-back titles for the first time since the 1934-35 season.
Newcastle United captain Dan Burn says fans 'don't need motivating' ahead of Alexander Isak's first return to St James' Park with Liverpool, but warns focusing only on Isak would be a mistake.
The Premier League returns with ten matches from Friday, August 21 to Monday, August 24. Arsenal host Coventry City in the opener, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports broadcasting all the action.
Under-fire Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez shared a cryptic Instagram post after a shaky display against Jablonec, as rival Lamin Jawo claimed facing him was 'not that difficult'.
Gareth Barry says keeping Iliman Ndiaye is key to Everton qualifying for Europe, calling him the difference-maker for the club's push.
Calum Scanlon reveals Liverpool want him to play as many games as possible during his second Cardiff City loan spell after the 1-1 draw with Wrexham.
Matt Grimes has revealed he had chances to leave Swansea City long before his January 2025 move to Coventry City, with previous missed Premier League opportunities motivating his exit.
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca will face the media this afternoon ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against AFC Bournemouth, providing injury updates and transfer news.
Arsenal face Coventry City in the Premier League opener tonight. Find out how to watch the match live on Sky Sports, including TV channel, live stream, and kick-off time.
Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry, but Mikel Arteta says he is 'evolving really well' after a thigh issue. Declan Rice may start on the bench.
Manchester Evening News writers predict a strong season for Manchester United, with Michael Carrick eyeing something special, but silverware remains uncertain.
Tottenham are closing in on Savinho, with a £75m fee agreed with Manchester City. The Brazilian could debut against Brentford if registered by Friday's 12pm deadline.
Daily Star staff predict the 2026/27 Premier League season, including Arsenal as title winners, relegation candidates, and breakout stars, with bold claims on Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Metro Sport writers make bold Premier League predictions for 2026-27, including Chelsea winning the title, Manchester City missing the Champions League, and Crystal Palace being relegated.
The FPL deadline for Gameweek 1 is 6.30pm on Friday, 21 August 2026. The deadline was moved from one hour before kick-off to 90 minutes before due to team news leaks.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against Coventry City tonight. Here is how to watch the match, including TV channel, live stream and kick-off time.
Liverpool have been forced to give up the gold Premier League sleeve badge after losing the title to Arsenal, who will wear it for the first time in 22 years as defending champions.
Ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, 11 top pundits are split on the title winner, with Arsenal and Manchester City the main contenders. BBC stars Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart disagree.
Manchester City writers predict a second-place Premier League finish, a quarter-final or semi-final Champions League run, and at least one domestic trophy for the 2026/27 season.
Virgil van Dijk says last season was 'unacceptable' as Liverpool prepare for their Premier League opener against Newcastle, with three more players leaving Anfield.
Manchester United's decision to keep their pre-season tour in Europe for the first time since 2002 could prove a masterstroke as Michael Carrick's side prepare for the Premier League opener.
Xabi Alonso says he is sure Chelsea supporters will get behind Enzo Fernandez, despite the Argentine midfielder being booed on his return to Stamford Bridge last weekend.
A nine-year-old boy from Holywell has become the youngest amputee to complete the Three Peaks challenge in under 24 hours, scaling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa in 22 hours and 30 minutes.