- The 2026-27 Premier League season will get underway on Friday night when defending champions Arsenal face newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
- The game is due to kick-off at 8pm BST, with Arsenal hoping to make a winning start to their title defence, while Coventry will aim to spring a surprise on their return to the top flight.
- Fantasy Premier League managers up and down the country will also be rushing to ensure they have their teams ready ahead of the deadline.
- With Friday’s match due to start at 8pm, the FPL deadline for Gameweek 1 is 6.30pm BST on 21 August.
- It looks set to be an intriguing opening weekend, with Manchester United facing Hull City on Saturday, while Liverpool travel to Newcastle on Sunday.
