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Arsenal faces tough start against Coventry City in EPL opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Arsenal faces tough start against Coventry City in EPL opener
Summary

Arsenal will host Coventry City in the opening match of the 2026/27 Premier League season on August 21. This match marks the beginning of a challenging schedule for Arsenal, with away games against Aston Villa and Brighton, along with a home fixture against Chelsea. Promoted Coventry City will also encounter a difficult run as they travel to Manchester City in their third match after playing Hull City and Brighton at home. The fixture list has been designed for competitive balance as all 20 teams will face each other twice during the season.

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  • •Arsenal opens against Coventry City on August 21.
  • •Coventry faces Manchester City on September 5.
  • •Aston Villa hosts Arsenal on August 29.
  • •Hull City plays against Manchester United on August 22.
  • •Liverpool begins their campaign away at Newcastle United.
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Arsenal face Coventry City in the season opener and both sides, along with Bournemouth, face tricky starts to the new campaign

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