Cunha Scores Twice as Brazil Win 3-0 and Eliminate Haiti at World Cup

Arsenal will commence their Premier League title defense on August 21, hosting newly promoted Coventry City. The fixture list, released Friday, sets up an intriguing opening weekend for the 2026-27 campaign.

Manchester City's first match after Pep Guardiola's decade-long tenure will be at home against Bournemouth on August 23. The club is expected to appoint former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as Guardiola's successor.

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces a west London derby at Fulham on August 24. Meanwhile, Hull City, promoted via the Championship play-offs, will play their first Premier League game since 2017 at home against Manchester United on August 22.

Other opening weekend fixtures include Liverpool's manager Andoni Iraola's first game at Newcastle on August 23, and his Anfield debut against Nottingham Forest on August 29. The season's start and end dates are later than usual to accommodate the World Cup, which concludes just 34 days before the Premier League begins. The Community Shield, featuring FA Cup winners City against Arsenal, will take place on August 16.