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¡21 August 2026

🚨 Confirmed XIs: Arsenal begin their title defence

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This Friday, August 21, the 2026-2027 Premier League gets underway with a clash of contrasts at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal make their home debut with confidence sky-high after being crowned Community Shield champions thanks to an emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester City in Cardiff, as they look to begin their title charge with a convincing victory.

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On the opposite side are Frank Lampard’s Coventry City, making an emotional return to the top flight after 25 years away. The Sky Blues, newly crowned Championship champions, arrive backed by a strong preseason in which they beat Espanyol and Monaco. An exciting clash to open the most competitive league on the planet.

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