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Promoted clubs prepare for Premier League season opener against Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:24 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Promoted clubs prepare for Premier League season opener against Arsenal

Summary

The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off Friday as Arsenal faces newly promoted Coventry City. Coventry, making their first top-flight appearance in 25 years, aims for survival alongside fellow promoted teams Ipswich Town and Hull City. Coventry manager Frank Lampard has made significant signings this summer, breaking the club's transfer record four times and spending over £100m. Ipswich has also invested heavily, spending £150m on 12 players after a managerial change. Both teams seek to avoid relegation, taking inspiration from last season’s promoted clubs that managed to stay up.

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By the Numbers

•Coventry faces Arsenal in season opener on Friday
•Frank Lampard secured key signings and broke transfer records
•Ipswich spent £150m on 12 players after managerial change
•Both teams aim to avoid relegation in competitive
•Hull City is also among the promoted clubs this season

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11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Bidding to beat drop - how Coventry, Ipswich & Hull are shaping up

What they're saying

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On Friday, the curtain will lift on the 2026-27 Premier League season as reigning champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City. The Sky Blues, who will play in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years, will take on the challenge of survival alongside Ipswich Town and Hull City. Sunderland and Leeds United proved the Premier League is not a closed shop when they beat the drop last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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