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Arsenal, Hull City, Brentford among big teams struggling in Premier League opener

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Arsenal, Hull City, Brentford among big teams struggling in Premier League opener

Summary

The 2026/27 Premier League season kicked off with surprising results for several top clubs. Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 win over Coventry City, while Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against newly-promoted Hull City. Tottenham Hotspur also faced setbacks, losing 3-0 to Brentford. Manchester City managed a narrow 2-1 victory against Bournemouth after a challenging start, and Liverpool ended with a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. The surprising performances raise questions about the early form of these traditionally dominant teams.

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•Arsenal wins 3-0 against Coventry City.
•Manchester United loses 2-0 to Hull City.
•Tottenham suffers a 3-0 defeat at Brentford.
•Manchester City edges Bournemouth with a 2-1 win.
•Liverpool draws 2-2 with Newcastle United.

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It would be fair to say that the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season produced more than its fair share of talking points.Five of the so-called ‘Big Six’ clubs were in action, and ...
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