Premier League Kicks Off with Exciting Matchups
The Premier League is set to return this Friday night, marking the start of the 2026/2027 season. The action will commence at 9 PM with a thrilling match between Arsenal and Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can look forward to a complete guide on the new season courtesy of OneFootball.
Who are the 3 Promoted Teams?
Coventry City, now managed by Frank Lampard, secured promotion as the first team. This marks their return to the top flight for the first time since the 2000/2001 season. Ipswich Town grabbed the second automatic promotion spot, bouncing back to the Premier League after being relegated in the 2024/2025 season. Lastly, Hull City clinched their spot by winning the play-offs, returning to the Premier League after a hiatus since the 2016/2017 season.
How the European Places are Allocated
In the Premier League, the allocation of European spots is as follows:
- Champions League: top four teams, or five, based on the UEFA coefficient for English clubs.
- Europa League: awarded to the 5th place team.
- Conference League: goes to the 6th place.
- Relegation: the bottom three teams face relegation.
The Matchday 1 Fixtures This Weekend
21/08 – Friday
9 PM: Arsenal vs. Coventry City
22/08 – Saturday
1:30 PM: Hull City vs. Manchester United
4 PM: Everton vs. Crystal Palace
4 PM: Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland
4 PM: Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United
6:30 PM: Brentford vs. Tottenham
23/08 – Sunday
3 PM: Brighton vs. Aston Villa
3 PM: Manchester City vs. Bournemouth
5:30 PM: Newcastle vs. Liverpool
24/08 – Monday
9 PM: Fulham vs. Chelsea
Everyone Against Arsenal?
After breaking their lengthy wait for a Premier League title, Arsenal have now become the team to beat. Following Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City, Enzo Maresca steps in as the new manager, tasked with maintaining the club’s dominance despite key player exits. Meanwhile, Manchester United aims to start strong under interim manager Michael Carrick after a successful revival season.
Liverpool, now without Mohamed Salah, also seeks a fresh start with new management under Andoni Iraola after a disappointing previous season. Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi managed to keep the team in the Premier League, and the club has reinforced its squad for the upcoming challenges.
After a season without European qualification, Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso at the helm, has returned to aggressive spending in the transfer market. Aston Villa, alongside Bournemouth and Sunderland—who surprised many last season—are all focused on advancing to new heights this year.
The Premier League returns this Friday night!
The action will get underway this Friday, August 21 at 9pm with the showdown between Arsenal and Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
Check out OneFootball’s complete guide to the 2026/2027 Premier League season below.
Who are the 3 promoted teams?
As mentioned earlier, Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, were the first club to secure promotion.
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The club had not played in the top flight since the 2000/2001 season.
The other automatic promotion spot went to Ipswich Town, who return to the Premier League after being relegated in the 2024/2025 season.
Finally, Hull City won the play-offs. The club had not played in the Premier League since the 2016/2017 season.
How the European places are allocated
Champions League: top four. Or five, depending on the coefficient earned by English clubs in UEFA competitions.
Europa League: 5th
Conference League: 6th
Relegation: bottom three.
The Matchday 1 fixtures this weekend
21/08 – Friday
9pm Arsenal – Coventry City
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22/08 – Saturday
1.30pm – Hull City – Manchester United
4pm – Everton – Crystal Palace
4pm – Ipswich Town – Sunderland
4pm – Nottingham Forest – Leeds United
6.30pm – Brentford – Tottenham
23/08 – Sunday
3pm – Brighton – Aston Villa
3pm – Manchester City – Bournemouth
5.30pm – Newcastle – Liverpool
24/08 – Monday
9pm – Fulham – Chelsea
Everyone against Arsenal?
After finally bringing their long and painful wait to win the Premier League to an end, Arsenal are now the team to beat.
At Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has brought his incredible spell on the club’s bench to an end. The Citizens have chosen to place their trust in Enzo Maresca to restore their dominance on the domestic stage.
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The former Pep Guardiola assistant will have the difficult task of succeeding in a context marked by several major departures.
After a superb revival under interim manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United will try to join the battle for the top places from the very start of the season.
Now without Mohamed Salah, Liverpool have also decided to change manager after a disappointing 2025/2026 season. Andoni Iraola is taking on the biggest challenge of his career.
Roberto De Zerbi succeeded in keeping Tottenham in the top flight. The Italian coach has also seen the club’s hierarchy open the chequebook wide to strengthen the squad.
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After a Premier League season that ended without qualification for any European competition, Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, have returned to their big-spending ways in the transfer market.
Aston Villa, for their part, will have to rise to the challenge of “reaching a new level” after an exceptional season.
The same objective applies to Bournemouth and Sunderland, the big surprises of the 2025/2026 season.
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The complete guide to the 2026-2027 Premier League 📓
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
The Premier League returns this Friday night!
The action will get underway this Friday, August 21 at 9pm with the showdown between Arsenal and Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
Check out OneFootball’s complete guide to the 2026/2027 Premier League season below.
Who are the 3 promoted teams?
As mentioned earlier, Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, were the first club to secure promotion.
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The club had not played in the top flight since the 2000/2001 season.
The other automatic promotion spot went to Ipswich Town, who return to the Premier League after being relegated in the 2024/2025 season.
Finally, Hull City won the play-offs. The club had not played in the Premier League since the 2016/2017 season.
How the European places are allocated
Champions League: top four. Or five, depending on the coefficient earned by English clubs in UEFA competitions.
Europa League: 5th
Conference League: 6th
Relegation: bottom three.
The Matchday 1 fixtures this weekend
21/08 – Friday
9pm Arsenal – Coventry City
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22/08 – Saturday
1.30pm – Hull City – Manchester United
4pm – Everton – Crystal Palace
4pm – Ipswich Town – Sunderland
4pm – Nottingham Forest – Leeds United
6.30pm – Brentford – Tottenham
23/08 – Sunday
3pm – Brighton – Aston Villa
3pm – Manchester City – Bournemouth
5.30pm – Newcastle – Liverpool
24/08 – Monday
9pm – Fulham – Chelsea
Everyone against Arsenal?
After finally bringing their long and painful wait to win the Premier League to an end, Arsenal are now the team to beat.
At Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has brought his incredible spell on the club’s bench to an end. The Citizens have chosen to place their trust in Enzo Maresca to restore their dominance on the domestic stage.
Advertisement
The former Pep Guardiola assistant will have the difficult task of succeeding in a context marked by several major departures.
After a superb revival under interim manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United will try to join the battle for the top places from the very start of the season.
Now without Mohamed Salah, Liverpool have also decided to change manager after a disappointing 2025/2026 season. Andoni Iraola is taking on the biggest challenge of his career.
Roberto De Zerbi succeeded in keeping Tottenham in the top flight. The Italian coach has also seen the club’s hierarchy open the chequebook wide to strengthen the squad.
Advertisement
After a Premier League season that ended without qualification for any European competition, Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, have returned to their big-spending ways in the transfer market.
Aston Villa, for their part, will have to rise to the challenge of “reaching a new level” after an exceptional season.
The same objective applies to Bournemouth and Sunderland, the big surprises of the 2025/2026 season.
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The complete guide to the 2026-2027 Premier League 📓
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
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