Everton brace for challenging start to 2026/27 Premier League season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Everton will open their 2026/27 Premier League season at home against Crystal Palace on August 13. The match follows an underwhelming start last year, which exposed weaknesses in their squad and recruitment approach. Early fixtures also include a trip to Bournemouth and home games against Manchester United and Ipswich Town. With a demanding schedule ahead, Everton must ensure they are adequately prepared during pre-season to avoid a repeat of prior struggles. The first five matches are critical as they lead into an extended international break.
- •Everton open the season at home against Crystal Palace.
- •Challenging fixtures include Manchester United and Tottenham.
- •Last year, poor squad readiness contributed to a rough start.
- •A three-week international break follows the first five matches.
- •David Moyes aims to avoid last season's mistakes.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Everton have a tough start to 2026/27 - The Toffees can't afford to be undercooked
"(Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)When Everton opened up their 2025-26 Premier League campaign at Elland Road, they did so with a squad that was far from ready for the rigours of the season.They wer...
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