Premier League begins with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Hull matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Premier League kicks off this weekend featuring several key matchups. Arsenal aims to start their title defense positively against Coventry City at home, having recently won the Community Shield. Hull City hosts Manchester United after their promotion, while City will seek redemption against Bournemouth after a heavy defeat to Arsenal. All three matches are set for broadcast with the first game beginning Friday evening.
- •Arsenal hosts Coventry City on Friday at 8pm BST.
- •Hull City faces Manchester United Saturday at 12:30pm BST.
- •Manchester City meets Bournemouth Saturday at 2pm BST.
- •Arsenal recently defeated Manchester City in the Community Shield.
- •Hull City returns to the Premier League aiming for survival.
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"The Premier League returns this weekend as Arsenal look to get their title defence off to a perfect start, Manchester City look to right last weekend’s wrongs, and Hull face a stern test on their to...
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