FULL LIST: Club-by-club results as EPL clubs round off pre-season
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- Premier League clubs have concluded their pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with mixed results for various teams.
- Brentford achieved a significant 7-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, while Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield.
- The new Premier League season is set to commence on Friday, August 21, with champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City.
English Premier League clubs have wrapped up their pre-season preparations with a series of friendly matches ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season. The results varied across the league, with some teams ending their campaigns on a high note while others faced defeats in their final outings.
Brentford delivered the most dominant performance, securing a resounding 7-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. Other clubs like Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Fulham, and Ipswich Town also managed to record victories in their last pre-season fixtures. In a notable clash, Arsenal triumphed over Manchester City with a 3-0 scoreline in the Community Shield, signaling strong form early on. However, Manchester United experienced a setback, losing 4-2 to AC Milan, and Aston Villa suffered a 2-1 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Liverpool concluded one of their final pre-season games with a goalless draw against Como. Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3-0 win against Hoffenheim before playing out a 2-2 draw in a subsequent encounter between the two sides. The article provides a comprehensive list of club-by-club results from various dates in August, detailing outcomes for teams including Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and others.
The new Premier League season is scheduled to kick off on Friday, August 21. The opening match will feature the reigning champions, Arsenal, hosting newly promoted side Coventry City.
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