By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Holders Arsenal will begin the defence of their Premier League title with an home game against Coventry City on Friday, 21 August, Prompt News Online reports.
The game wil see the Gunners face Frank Lampard’s side, who won the Sky Bet Championship title last season at the Emirates.
Arsenal will face Aston Villa, and London rivals Chelsea in their next two matches.
Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea will be away to Fulham at the Craven Cottage in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 season.
Liverpool, who also have a new manager, Andoni Iraola in charge will go to Newcastle United on Sunday , 23 August.
Man City’s new era without Pep Guardiola begins at the Etihad Stadium against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23.
Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur will clash in the first London derby of the season.
Matchday One Fixtures
Arsenal vs Coventry City – Friday August 21,
Saturday , August 22
Hull City vs Manchester United
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday, August 23
Brighton vs Aston Villa
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Monday, August 24
Fulham vs Chelsea
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