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Premier League and Bundesliga highlight weekend football action

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Premier League and Bundesliga highlight weekend football action

Summary

The Premier League kicks off with Arsenal facing Coventry City on Friday night at the Emirates, marking the start of the 2026/27 season. On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund meets Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup, with Bayern looking to secure their first silverware of the season after a dominant previous campaign. The action continues on Sunday as Brighton hosts Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid plays Villarreal, and Newcastle United welcomes Liverpool in a highly anticipated clash. These matches set the tone for the new football season across major European leagues.

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•Arsenal vs Coventry City on Friday, August 21 at 8pm BST.
•Borussia Dortmund faces Bayern Munich on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30pm BST.
•Brighton welcomes Aston Villa on Sunday, August 22 at 2pm BST.
•Atletico Madrid hosts Villarreal on Sunday, August 22 at 4pm BST.
•Newcastle United plays Liverpool on Sunday, August 22 at 4:30pm BST.

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